2023 Ducati Monster SP
While our spy footage of what we believe is New Panigale V4 R Being tested is unofficial, news of a new Ducati Monster SP for 2023 is 100% official.
As you would expect, SP has a higher score of spec components to place it at the top of the Monster family tree.
The sporty nature of the Monster SP is immediately visible thanks to the Ducati Lenovo Team’s Desmosedici GP 2022 color combination white paintwork, the gold plating of the Öhlins NIX30 forks, and the presence of a Termignoni-approved silencer standard.
There’s also the red saddle, integrated with the rear end in the side view, the Monster SP logo on the passenger seat cover and the Ducati logo on the larger fuel tank and inspired by the Panigale V4 graphic.
The Öhlins suspension is fully adjustable, with the fork 0.6 kg lighter than those used on the Monster and Monster+, helping to increase feel, as well as ground clearance and thus the lean angle. The suspension is also set up with sportier tuning.
Another upgrade is to equip Brembo Stylema brake calipers along the aluminum flange for 320 mm front brake discs (0.5 kg lighter than Monster equipment).
The car’s general lightening is also accompanied by the use of a lithium-ion battery, which saves overall weight by about 2 kg when running compared to the standard model (which is already a standard in the lightweight category). , albeit with the addition of components such as SP-specific steering damper and windshield.
The electronics show a general recalibration of all Drive Modes, and therefore of all electronic controls, to take full advantage of the changes made to the chassis and appearance. performance of the new Wet Riding Mode, designed to provide greater safety for the bike on wet surfaces.
Standard equipment includes cornering ABS, Ducati Traction Control and Ducati Wheel Control, all of which can be adjusted to varying degrees of intervention.
The sporty character of the new Monster SP is also emphasized by the Launch Control System, which ensures lightning-fast starts.
The Sport, Touring and Wet Riding modes allow the rider to shape the Monster’s character to their taste and need.
Everything is easily managed via steering wheel controls and a 4.3-inch color TFT instrument panel, featuring the same racing graphics as that of the Panigale V4, with a large tachometer and a suite of information. full on the left, including gear information.
As far as we can determine for sure, there are no changes to the current models in the Monster lineup.
The Ducati Monster SP will hit dealers in Australia from May 2023 for $23,200 Ride Away.
Specifications Ducati Monster 2023
