2021 Ducati Monster Breakdown - 'BUT WHATABOUT THE FRAME!?' 

I have a 1200s, trellis frame, single sided swing arm, and big red tank. Just massively aggressive as a Monster should be.

great to see you back again talking us threw this, keep them coming

I’m glad my first Ducati Monster had the trellis frame, because when I was younger when I saw that in the movies or on TV I knew that was a Ducati. After your run down this reminds me of the front engine vs mid engine Corvette conversations I hear every day at the Chevy dealership. This is still a gorgeous bike and I’d buy one in a heartbeat! I’ll just have to paint parts of the frame red and that will be reminiscent enough for me haha!

This is the best Monster overview video out there hands down. Great job. If you get me those replacement blinkers, TAKE MY MONEY NOW!!

Dude, its beautiful... This is the bike that originally turned me on to Ducati. It always looked like it was held together with magic and this one really hits that deconstructed, minimalist look. Most people are boring and can't handle change. lol. Dig the red on the wheels too... Currently LOVING my desert sled.

Your videos are great. Love the info and the exhausts you add to your bikes. Thanks

Its a real nice bike! Cheers and thank you for the video!

I'm looking forward seeing this one in red with the white stripe, I think it will look beautiful!

Well you're pretty decent at your job because I clicked on the video doubtful of the new design and now I already want one😂

Thank you for the explanation. Makes sense. The new frame look is actually pretty awesome in its own right. Very nice!

Great Video! I will be test riding one tomorrow in Santa Barbara CA. Love that exhaust 💜.

Just saw the M937 in the flesh and I have to say even though it doesn’t have the iconic trellis frame it’s still a really beautiful looking bike. I really like the fact it’s slimmer, sleeker and lighter.

Very well said. Gave a good idea and philosophy behind the Monster range. I own a 94 Monster. And I am very excited about the 937. As long as they keep it light, simple and a L twin, it is a monster. It is like the 996 switched to water cooled flat 6 for better cooling and packaging. They cant just keep selling the old products to the existing fans. They need to sell to new customers to keep the product alive. For those must have a trellis frame, there are plenty on the used market.

Nicely done, and great presentation of the new Monster.

Again, this guy is awesome, very informative

I have the Plus in Aviator Grey. I love this bike.

My previous monster was a 797... It needed to lose some weight and this is exactly the change that needed to happen! Looking forward to getting on the new Monster!

I just bought one and it's incredible. The bike is light and fun, quick and beautiful. They nailed it. If you're thinking about it just pull the trigger!

One year later and almost 7k miles...still loving mine 😎

Great review. Did you mention price points for this and the plus option?

Better looking than I imagined after seeing it next to the other bikes.

Great review! Does the bike run significantly cooler with the Termignoni full exhaust?

Great video

If I was back in the states I would buy from AMS Ducati Dallas Love watching all this geek info from Marty. Wish it was easy to do so and just ship up to Toronto. ( We don't really have a Ducati proper dealership here ). Montreal does have a nice one, but you guys really kill it will all this information. Thanks and hello from up North.

Love love love love love love LOVE!! Mine.

The hate comments are bizarre to say the least. Great video and informative. Will be buying one soon! Thanks Marty!

It is a pure cost reduction measure for Ducati and is a bolt on job. But lower weight is a nice benefit even though trellis frames a more of a art work. Dont forget that org monster was basically an air cooled ducati 851/888 that got replaced by 916/748 as Ducatis Sportbike.

I love the headlight and technology, especially the lunch control 😍

I love the progression, I love my 2022 Multistrada V4s, but I don't understand this obsession with DRLs. They look cool in addition to your headlights, but it just seems wildly dangerous to have the headlight off during the day.

Great video Marty. I was not too keen on the trellis but after your explanation, it all makes sense. Back to the essentials, love it! Any improvements in the heating from the exhaust part of the bike? My monster 821 burns my legs/thighs when riding!

Was that sound with or without db killers?

What do you think this does better than the 21 Mt09 now that the Yamaha also has the IMU from the R1 and just as much torque for a little less money? Not slamming the ducati just need to be talked into buying. Thanks!

still a great looking monster, and lighter now. Love it, sweet overview sir.

if this model is the plus version, I also receive the passenger seat in the box ?

Thanks for the video! Beautiful bike, I saw it yesterday at my local Ducati dealership. (Same color) btw what's the sound track you have playing in the background?

Do you have a part number for the Termignoni exhaust on that Monster?

Nice !!

loving my 19' 821 Stealth, will i get the new one someday, maybe? not sure yet tbh. good review thx, quick question do you happen to know if that awesome headlight fits on my 19? :P cheers from Canada

Marty, what in the world happen to your arm?.....and thank's for the great vid's...I am looking forward to owning a Monster soon....

The new Monster is sick!

It’s a pretty bike, but with all due respect,I’m not convinced yet with the new design, I’m just in love with the previous design, my question is will the 1200 have the new design as the new monster or will it continue to have the trellis famed? Great video.👍👍

Hopefully it will be a reliable bike. The one reason why I’m hesitant on getting one is because of electrical issues and not starting/bike shutting off. Other than that it’s a beautiful bike.

Can you do an overview of the panigale v2

Multistrada, Streetfigtger, hypermotard, Panigale are my favorites Ducati series

Good stuff Marty. The Termis sound sick! Ouch, what happened to your arm?

My only question about the trellis frame - or the lack thereof - is why didn't the new SuperSport 950 get the trellis frame? That's the updated bike that should have received it.

Termis look great but how long you guys think until competition werkes, sc project, akrapovic, toce, etc release at least a slip on for this model????

Is the frame the same as a panagali.

Very informative video ❤️ from 🇮🇳 brother

Does dropping the cat for the race pipe cool the riders seat when driving? I picked up mine today here in CT , 88 degrees today and the heat rolling up from the rear cylinder and the cat below the seat are crazy.

would it be cool for pillion riders?

To me, my 1200S looks and feels premium like a Ducati should. Trellis or no trellis, does not replace my bike or make me want it for many reasons such as looks & power. Ok if Ducati wants to go another direction, it’s just not for me… and I am a 100% monster fan. I am being pushed up to a Streetfighter it appears, by Ducati, which is CONSIDERABLY more $$ than Monster 1200. I was hoping, along with many Monster 1200 owners that Ducati would do something for us faithful Monster guys, but this ain’t it. Sorry. Great job on the video Marty and I completely understand your points. Thanks for the info! But it solidifies it for me that I’ll need to do something else when I am ready to purchase a new bike next year. I hope it’s successful for them and they hit their demographic. I’m not sure what I’ll buy now.

Great job with the history. Loved it. As for the new Monster, Nah. I'll keep my black M1200R.

You just sold me that bike Marty, I wish I could live in Dallas to test ride it. Here in chicago they don`t have a demo version... How much inches adds the raised seat option?

Someone was riding (and falling) without gear! That's a nasty injury on your forearm dude!!!

The older Monster was a little cramped for me, looking forward to test riding this version.

Nice road rash

Ducatis website shows two different Termignoni exhaust fir the Monster. Which one is on the Monster in this video?

I’ve watched and read an awful lot of reviews on the Monster and its history and I have to admit this is the best one. I purchased the same one you reviewed and IMO it ticks every box, Well done 👍🏾👏🏾. #NoTrellisFrameNoProblem

Definitely going for a 2nd hand Ducati now lol

Holy Shit!!! That exhaust sounded amazing. What does that type of exhaust cost?

You still don’t have the Monster as a drop-down selection for parts on your website. I’d like to order some accessories!

You spoke of “break-in” service, 9000 mile service, 18000 mile Desmo service… what do these cost roughly? I don’t have a dealer close to me , so it’s very inconvenient to have to take it to a dealer very often. Does it void warranty if you do the first service yourself?

does the SuperSport 950 S have the lowering option too?

Let's take a look at the old Monster S4R (2005) and cry. All the good things that have been lost!

No trellis frame 😢

@Marty what happened to your right forearm?

Don't really care about the frame. I love the monster because (in my eyes) it has a retro-modern look. This one is different. In my eyes it's more 'Japanese'...but ten times more stylish. Love it too... but also miss the retro character... Who cares if KTMs have more hp...

fuckin' Jesus, that scar on your arm is friggin' AWESOME...

If I bought one it would be for the trellis and single swing arm, it has the copy paste look of most bikes now. I own a SDR and feel the same about the post 2019 models. Love the look of the rear wheel without swing arm and short pipe. Granted technology advances but to disband an iconic style! Loose the weight by fitting carbon components as standard. Does the consumer really need or notice the extra bhp? It’s a street bike not a track bike. Looks nice but as a prospective buyer I’d go for the last of the 1200 single swing arm units. Personal choices!

We’re did you guys get the ecu flash for the exhaust my Ducati dealer I bought the new monster said the exhaust was not available more was there a flash out

Keep it.

Look at the curvy pipes … they got rid of those too , now the new monster is just like any other naked bike !

Someone has been riding without full gear on! That's one nasty spill you've taken my friend!

Great comparison and now very interested in the new Monster. Those Termignoni are they just slip ons

"In Texas we don't care about all that stuff" LOL :D

Bro, in Europe we have the slim blinkers front and rear from stock, so it's not an EU regulation thing but some crazy US thing.

Please , the Ducati Night Shift :p

wondering, what happened to the right hand....

That burn on your arm is meaner than the bike.

Must have the exhaust. Emailed!

what happened to the right hand?

Those blinkers are US spec only 😉

Finally someone understands! The monster was never a trellis frame bike, it was a bits bike with parts from the sports bikes (frame), parts from the road bikes (motor) and striped down. The gen 4 monster is more of a true monster than the Gen 2 and 3 imo. It's the headlight that turns me off, and onto the sfv2.

Missing the T frame

I am not a fan of naked bikes, but Ducati is doing it right! I am digging the the vib of this bike! Darth Vader it up!

i have a 28 inseam.

Monster losing the trellis frame really was a bummer it was it’s signature the rear composite subframe was okay but now it just looks a generic Japanese naked bike I get why the v4 or panigale series had to drop the trellis due to chasing number but I feel that naked bike classes like this peak performance is probably less important then the uniqueness of the experience.

Good to hear 18k on Desmo $$$.

according to what you say about the original monster this new streetfighter does exactly that

My new Monster plus is coming in July - I sold my 2015 821 two months ago. To be honest I don't give a hoot about the trellis frame - so much fuss about nothing.

I always wanted a monster as a kid, and told myself “one day I’ll get one of those!” It was my dream bike to work towards, but with this change the iconic factor is gone and now I need a new dream bike/:

That is some serious road rash. I hope the bike is ok.

Since you mentioned the ktm 890r with the same weight. It has a trellis frame 😂. Trellis or not, the overall bike doesn’t stand out. The header coming from the front looks cheap AF. On the bright side it will be easy to change😊. I’m looking forward to see what the next generation 1200 looks like.

The trellis frame looked cool, but technology has made it outdated. Things evolve. Those clamoring for a trellis frame, would you sacrifice performance to keep it?

it does look good but the tail… idk, from the middle to the back it looks like a street triple, not a monster maybe it will grow on me

if the tank was kept similar to the old design it would have been an amazing bike. Rear tail looks cheap, and an afterthought. This new look is ugly, not interested at all. New headlight looks amazing

Hey, I have sent you a question through the web contact form, to your sales staff email, and to your email over about a 6 week period with no responses. Just checking to see if you actually respond to any of them?

Hey look, it's the new Ducati MT-09

I'm just worried about your arm. nasty road rash!