Ducati Monster 1200 R 2016 vs. Ducati Monster SP 2023
Ducati Monster 1200 R 2016
Ducati Monster SP 2023
Overview - Ducati Monster 1200 R 2016 vs Ducati Monster SP 2023
Ducati Monster 1200 R 2016
Ducati Monster SP 2023
Technical Specifications Ducati Monster 1200 R 2016 compared to Ducati Monster SP 2023
Pros and Cons in comparison
Pros and Cons in comparison
Ducati Monster 1200 R 2016
The Ducati Monster 1200 R is a powerful naked bike for the road, with an excellent chassis, a harmonious and pleasantly rideable performance engine and helpful electronics that make it suitable for the occasional trip to the racetrack. Whether the R is worth the premium over the S is something everyone must decide for themselves.
Ducati Monster SP 2023
The SP version is clearly the more expensive, but also clearly the better Ducati Monster. Everything fits together perfectly, because it is typically Ducati sporty. The fully adjustable Öhlins suspension (including the fork in Swedish gold!) fulfils its purpose perfectly, the Brembo Stylema braking system grips vehemently but not unpleasantly and the seating position, with its slightly more forward lean, is sporty but still comfortable. Even the engine fits very well into the concept of the very sporty mid-range naked bike - it wants to be revved and delivers the most power at the top end. If you are looking for a flaw in the Monster SP, it is most likely the jerking of the V2 at low revs, but true fans of the 90° V2 engine will not be offended by this at all. The price is not a problem either, as the Italians pay a pretty high price for the performance of the SP version.
