2009 Ducati Monster 1100 Unveiled

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Ducati has unveiled the new range-topping model of its iconic Monster series, as shown today at the Paris motorcycle show.

The new Monster takes its cues from the Monster 696 launched earlier this year, but includes the 1078cc V-Twin from the Multistrada and Hypermotard as its motivating force. Like the 848, it uses a crankcase formed by the vacuum die-cast method for less weight. The two-valve-per-cylinder, air-cooled Twin is said to produce 95 hp at 7,500 rpm, with a wheelie-popping 79.5 ft-lbs of torque at 6,000 rpm. A traditional Ducati dry clutch also sets the powertrain apart from the 696.

Ducati brags about its latest naked bike being even more "pared down" than its previous Monster platform, and the claimed dry weight of 373 lbs backs up this assertion – that's nearly 18 lbs less than the outgoing Monster S2R. A short-style trellis frame uses the same tube diameter and thickness of the 1098R, and the subframe is constructed from die-cast aluminum. Its wheelbase is stretched 0.4-inch to 57.1-inches. Unlike the 696, the Monster 1100 uses a single-sided swingarm and has a 40mm (31.9 inches) higher seat. Suspension consists of a fully adjustable 43mm Showa fork and a Sachs shock with preload and rebound adjustability. It will arrive in three colors: red, silver and black.

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[Z1K2HYPER]

My question is the difference on the RPM for the peak torque rating being different from the hyper.

If its the same motor with the same power?

Hyper's specs say 4750rpm for 75ft/lb

Thats what makes the motor of the hyper feel so beastly is that the peak torque is almost at the 50% mark of peak hp.

[bloodnut]

well if the 1100 monster is anything like the 696.....uuggglllyyy

[duckidwise]

It's slowly growing on me though...

[plato]

Originally Posted by duckidwise

It's slowly growing on me though...

I like it!

Why do they engineer the non-superbikes with such less HP, if they give them equal displacement? Is the thought increased reliability? Lower cost? I mean, if it was 5-10%, it'd be one thing, but when its 20-30HP, that's pretty big.

[theduckllr]

Originally Posted by plato

I like it!

Why do they engineer the non-superbikes with such less HP, if they give them equal displacement? Is the thought increased reliability? Lower cost? I mean, if it was 5-10%, it'd be one thing, but when its 20-30HP, that's pretty big.

IMHO: (and I own a few of each) The aircooled bikes are much better suited for the street duty then the superbikes. No, they don't have race-winning power, but they do have much more usable power that is easier to utilize on the variable conditions and speeds found in a daily street ride. They don't try to highside you on every slick intersection or railroad crossing, they don't go 100mph in second gear. Real world riding doesn't typically need a hard hitting topend. It needs lowend to pull off the stop. The obvious upside of this is less upkeep costs and less complexity. This is handy as most streetbikes will get far more hours on them than a typical racebike (mine do anyway). Face it, the 4 valve motors don't really come into their element until you are waaaay past the legal speed limits. It's like bringing a nuke to a snowball fight. On the track, the two valve motors fantastic lowend doesn't really help out unless you are on a very tight track where short shifting is actually useful. But that's not a typical track formula, so it's the highspeed areas where the superbikes shine. Real world elements (traffic, weather, road hazards, lower speeds, etc) equalize the playing field to the point where more power isn't useful. If your average speed is 35mph, then why not own a bike that works best in that lower range? The extreme and most approprate example is the D16. Pure racebike, pure motoporn....yet absolutely worthless on the street. If I had a dollar for everytime I stalled my superbike off a light, or cooked my legs in traffic, I could buy a Monster and been happier for it. On the street, you can use those spec sheets for little more then toilet paper when a codger on a 620 Multistrada passes your kitted superbike up the inside on a wet, bumpy mountain road.

[st2lemans]

Originally Posted by plato

Why do they engineer the non-superbikes with such less HP, if they give them equal displacement?

Number of valves, air cooling. Most of the difference is there.

Tom

[ducat]

Most of that has to do with efficient head cooling. Read up on WWII valve and head metalergy for radial engines and you'll get a clear picture.