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Ducati Unveils 2026 Monster With New 890cc V‑Twin, Lighter Chassis and Modern Rider Aids

The fifth‑generation update pairs heritage styling with a new 890cc engine that extends valve‑service intervals to 45,000 km.

Overview

  • The design revives the classic big‑tank silhouette with a reworked circular DRL headlight, integrated tank vents, and a new single‑piece seat set at 815 mm with options down to 775 mm.
  • The 890cc V‑twin produces 111 hp and 91.1 Nm and is matched to a six‑speed gearbox with a bi‑directional quickshifter.
  • Weight drops by about 4 kg to roughly 175 kg without fuel, using an aluminium monocoque frame, a technopolymer trellis‑style subframe, and a double‑sided swingarm.
  • Showa supplies a 43 mm USD fork and preload‑adjustable rear shock, while twin 320 mm Brembo front discs handle braking; a 6‑axis IMU governs cornering ABS, traction and wheelie control, engine‑brake control, and four riding modes via a new 5‑inch TFT.
  • Two trims—Monster and Monster Plus—arrive in Ducati Red or Iceberg White, with European sales starting February 2026 at a UK price from £11,995; broader deliveries are expected early 2026 and an India launch is anticipated in 2026 with pricing to be announced.