Ducati Monster SP | First Ride 

I tried to turn my phone brightness up, then realised its March in the UK. Good job you guys bring rays of joy. 👍👌

The street Triple and this are the reviews I’ve been waiting for from 44 teeth. I know the BBB has taken a lot of time, and is immensely enjoyable, but I trust the 44 teeth view on the new launches so have been patient for these after all the other channels. BTW, I know it’s not been long since the other channels reviews, just always wait for the bottie dyno opinion 😂😂

What’s this? Statham treating us with 2 back to back uploads! Way to lighten up my week, cheers! 🙌

First appearances, its gorgeous. Thinking back to the 80's when I started biking, there was so little choice but now we have almost endless choice of well made bikes that come with good suspension and tyres standard. Great to see Al doing a Doctors dangle at the end

Love going back back through all 44teeths bike reviews. Keep em coming 👍

My favourite roads! I think they've only just cleaned up the trail of wee I left from taking various SuperDukes down there... lovely video as ever

Having a good day. It just got better.

Good that it finally got a steering damper, I had a 30 minute test ride on a standard monster and it’s the first Ducati that I have ever ridden without one, I learnt why they are fitted!

The biggest problem with the Monster is the rest of the class now - The new Street Triple RS I think is a better motor choice than this. the V-Twin in this bike just feels archaic to me.

Ahhh you took it down my favourite road... Love doing the speed limit down there on a Saturday morning 🤔😁

Thanks for posting. Had a monster years ago. This video made me miss it. I don't have any more room in my garage. What do I tell my wife? Where am I going to sleep? Who is going to cook my meals??? I am doomed.

Looking forward to the head to head of this Monster SP and the new Trumpet Street Triple RS.

Where is the Street triple road test? Keeping us hanging 😂

"reach'n for pillows to cover my Casey Stoner" bbwhahahahaaha - love it!

The Monster 1200 S was supposed to be my next bike, then they got rid of it 😔 I’m hoping Ducati reintroduces some replacement down the line as I like how they offered two street brawlers before but in different flavors for different people. You have your supersport based Streetfighter with modern styling on one end, then a large capacity twin, brute of bike with more classic styling on the other.

Nice one Nige’… top review. I still find the headlight challenging in looks. Must just be me.

I knew you were going to ride down my favourite again near towcester. Turn left at the roundabout by the bp garage and McDonald’s on the A43

I miss my old Monster 1200S. Most of all I miss UK riders who don't give a shit about the weather and will hoon around in the cold. I live just outside of NYC and people around here throw their bikes in jail from November through April. In the UK I used to see everyone out all year round.

Quite often “The Blisworth Canal Musuem” sign gets some attention.

I remember demo'ing a new 2006 Ducati S2R 1000 and loving it, easy to ride great punch and I was coming from a honda 4 cylinder naked..

Nice honest review ✊

After your street triple review I think you were very diplomatic 🤔🧐

The new monster is very light and great fun

I don't trust a Ducati to be any more reliable than the average politician but damnit if they dont make the best looking and sounding bikes!

State of the roads in the UK. I used to have a 2003 S4R. Wasn't the best handling bike ever but the engine was amazing and it was gorgeous to look at. Can't say that about the new one.

I had a standard version... Awesome bike, and on the road an even better bike then my SFV2... But on track, it failed on suspension and ground clearance (crashed it, pure a suspension fail)... So the suspension upgrade on this is great and more the bike you'll ever need! Great review guys, like always!!

I guess I'd prefer the Hypermotard over this but can't help but like a Ducati.

I owned the monster + 937 and sold it after 6 months for an MT09SP which was better in most areas. My issue with the Ducati was the lack of power top end, yes up to 70mph it was similar to the MT and my mates 890r but above this and in gear acceleration it wasn’t as quick or as good

go on Fagan ya legend

Yes for less money, there's the RS to draw ones attention, but let's not forget that for not that much more, there's the sexy green (or red) beast that is the streetfighter V2! Choices choices. What an era for bikes!

Al being pretty sensible on the roads on camera these days. We all love watching you pull a big stinker 😉

5:49 “sorry officer” Just love it😂🤭

I sold my 2015 Monster 821 stripe to get my new (2021) Monster plus and as good as the 821 was the new bike is a much more fun bike to ride. You have to have that steering damper though so if your considering the standard model you have to budget for that. Very twitchy without it on windy motorways or when passing large trucks.

awesome guys

It's certainly a wonderful bike, but I would struggle to go for this over the new Street Triple RS. I can see this if you're a Ducati guy or gal but to pay more for a slower machine? Not sure.. looks like fun though!

This was interesting watching this video knowing you hadn’t reviewed the new Street Triple yet, and knowing you absolutely loved it. Would’ve it altered your comments with this Monster review, and how.

I love the timing where you say 'it will never rip your arms off' followed by the warning text "Slow" on the road👌🏻

Now that's more my cup of tea :)

That steering damper looks shocking!

4:27 “you’ll struggle to find a more rounded package”.

I owned some nice bikes: 1290 Super Duke R, Tammy R1M, CB1000R, Hypermotard 950, XRS900, Street Triple R, Jixer 1000R, and the Monster Szp is my favorite!

nice very nice ,well done Audi .

Dankeschön!

Welcome to "The Shire" 🤙🏻

@12:13 like that scene out of The Exorcist, suddenly cutting to the white faced nun from hell..

£3k more than the new Street Triple RS and way down on power. Also looks awkward, almost like a supermoto because of the ground clearance. I know which one I’d choose.

Can’t see this being any better or more fun than the older 1200R or 1200S. Looked like a step backwards with this line.

Great looking bike. Love the open verdict. Is that a ducati showroom or just ducati distribution centre ?

I'm not a huge fan of the new naked bikes in general. My problem with this bike is that my 2005 Z750S claimed almost identical power output. The suspension on mine is squishy in comparison, but I can flat outrun that Monster on a "dad bike".

Not sure about this Monster or it’s looks; especially with the new 2023 Street Triple RS just released at better price and with rave reviews.

Klim glove liners are easier to slip on and they're surprisingly affordable. They turn my perforated leather Summer gloves into three season gloves in New York.

I do miss the trellis frame on this. I don't know, it looks so...Japanese.

There's a street near me called "Canal Parade" and the C has been covered up many times

Navigation Inn.. top quality luncheon 👌

I miss the trellis frame. But without riding this bike, I cannot judge it in either its performance or price tag. Specs on paper don’t tell the whole story.

i wonder if a decat pipe would make those termi's sound much better. Nice review

I like the professional approach where you refrain from saying how disappointing it is and how much you don't like it but stick with it anyway, 14k is way to much for this midrange bike.

I find sometimes all you need is a gentle flick of the finger to get her going.

Nicely done! And the only thing "less" about this monster compared to its predecessor is its weight.

Had a 2018 monster, first bike for many years when this came out I have to admit I was underwhelmed, jumped to a Streetfighter V4 defiantly didn’t regret that decision even though it was a lot more expensive.

Absolutely crazy that this gets launch control but a Panigale V2 doesn't. Come on Audi sort it out.

New triumph 765 street triple, MT-09sp this Ducati or the KTM 890r🤔 would like to see a track test.. or a propper B road test or mountain road test or something..

Great revue. Affordable Ducati.. those words sit awkwardly together… I’ve wanted a monster 1100evo for ages but, the prices won’t come down. A decent one is £7k and the finish is normally showing signs of weather. For now I’ll stick to my speed triple and 790 duke

I’m glad The baron was no where near as you slipped those rubber gloves on.

are vehicles are allowed to park taking 75% of a driving lane in the UK?

i f'ing love mine..... The Street triple is awesome too, but this Ducati twin engine is just butter

Nice looking bike but needs another 20HP to be competitive with the new STRS...

But if you could have one toy Ducati in the garage would you have this or the Hypermotard

I have always liked the monster. But i paid about the same for my mt10 sp. The ducati is arguably prettier plus its got brembos and a decent exhaust. Lacks power though.

Naked Supersport 950 S? /// shorter wheelbase? Shorter rake?

Isn't this too close in price to the SF V2? What's the argument for buying this instead of that?

Nice yamaha

I feel the Tuono 660 Factory would give this a run for its money!

Is there going to be a road test of the new Street Triple?

Pretty (despite the lack of trellis frame) but looks like it will be absolutely blown into the weeds by the new 765RS.

Looks awesome. Needs a single can.

Bring back the trellis frame!!

Think of this as a lesser Speed Triple or MT09 for way more dough with none of the Monster hallmarks.

2023, where liter bikes are middleweight... Please include the CF MOTO 800NK if you do a middleweight naked bike comparo...

Was this filmed before or after the new street triple RS Launch?

Did someone at Ducati have a brain injury? This doesn't look like a Monster at all.

Elephant in the room question… How is the motor/exhaust HEAT on the SP ? More than other similar brands and models ?

The only things I like on this bike, weren't made by Ducati (i.e. the suspension, mufflers, brakes). The rest of it looks like some sort of budget Japanese commuter. GP livery or not, the paint looks gash. You don't ride looks though I guess.

I don’t see how they’re justifying the price, other than the badge. Street Triple RS for me please.

Some of the comments are awesome lol

Still not a big fan of the styling, it too similary resemebles most other modern naked bikes. The old Monsters had a unique styling compared with their competitors, that's what this new generation of Monster needs to stand out.

I remember when it was called, 'MONSTRO'.

Do you get 2 for that price?

This or the new street triple RS ?

Cute, but I'm not trading my Monster 1200R for one.

Don't understand why you wouldn't buy a 890 Duke R or Street Triple RS 🤔 both better bikes abs you get to keep some money in your pocket. Like most things your buying a Brand and an image .

I watched as far as 'lovely soft power delivery'.

Nice review. I really like this bike but it's so expensive. I get it's a premium Ducati v-twin which is iconic etc but the Triumph 765 RS is a big problem for this bike imo. The Triumph's almost as premium, 2k cheaper & possibly better in almost every way.

More content more happy.or something.good snyway

Just to confirm these are actual latex gloves Alastair? 🤔🧐 Not the nitrile ones?

You could buy a Benelli trk for back roads scratching, thrap the absolute sh1t out of it, buy another identical one incase you trash the first one and still have change!

17:49 That's definitely not a Monster...I'm sure those come out of a cereal box.

Better than the Triumph rs?

not silk gloves then?

2004 S4r £4.5k or this new monster..?