The launch of of the Ducati Monster 796 has sparked the Italian marque to brink out some interesting promo videos to compliment the Monster 796’s smashing colours by adding them to their Monster Art Colour Therapy project. Not happy with only the Art Colour Therapy, Ducati has added what they’ve dubbed “Logomania” that introduces seven new schemes that also remembers the Ducati logos used in the past 50 years.

Whatever your mood, you can customize not only the new Ducati 796, but also the 696 or 1100 tank panels, micro-bikini fairing, single-seat cover and front mudguard with these kits.

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This Ducati Monster in titanium has been created by Motocorse and includes both mechanical and stylistic upgrades. The Ducati Monster 1100 Titanium is a unique model with a hugely reduced weight and greater performance.

The Monster Titanium has a black tint with red finish and titanium and carbonfibre parts which reduce weight by 156 kg. It now has 102.6 hp on a bike where more than 60 standard components have been changed.

The exhaust is a titanium Motocorse Evoluzione ø54mm and the modifications to the engine now result in figures of 102.6 hp and 113 Nm, up from 95 hp and 103 Nm. The brake discs are made from composite ceramic materials and measure 320 mm. They pair with Brembo Racing calipers and titanium pistons on a Motocorse radial mount.

Forged aluminium Marchesini wheels are included, and a full set of various titanium bolts and screws, with adjustable foot pegs on their own reduce weight by 12 kg. Motocorse offer two personalisation programs: Kit One Full Upgrade or Kit Two Standard Upgrade, and will also do the paint finish and assemble the parts. For more information see the Motocorse site.

Source | Motoblog.it

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Will the Ducati Streetfighter eclipse the legendary Monster? For Ducati fans, we expect the Monster will always hold a special status, and there’s still those intent on making the Monster even more exclusive.

This Monster Bayliss Replica has been created by the Ducati Metz dealership in France, in a special version dedicated to the Australian champion. The Monster Replica costs 15,900 euros and in addition to the white and red colours, is equipped with Termignoni carbon exhausts and other Performance series accessories.

Source | Motosblog

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While there are many reasons why you might want Angelina Jolie as a wife, one very good reason (for our TwoWheels readers) is that she gives great birthday presents. Already having given her husband one motorcycle, Jolie provides Brad Pitt with another motorcycle: this time a Ducati Monster 1100S.

Whether Brad Pitt will be able to ride all the motorcycles he has in his collection is a different issue, and now the surprise of a Ducati Monster 1100S titanium, seeing as it’s doing the rounds of the media, may not be such a surprise.

It looks like Jolie takes her husband’s role as a celebrity biker quite seriously, though Angelina doesn’t look like the kind of woman content to be just the passenger. Happy Birthday Brad Pitt…

Source | MCN and Motorbiker

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“Ducati likes to win every Championship”, said Micha de Vries, Ducati North Europe’s Chief Operating Officer at the EICMA in Milan to Twowheelsblog.

Micha De Vries told about the new vision, the new logo and the new models. He said: “Our vision is to bring Italian design, quality and the best bikes. We want to stand for client friendly”. And more : “We are World Champion in Superbike, European Superstock 1000, second in MotoGP. We bring all our new models in a very short time, I think, if this was also a World Championship we won it also. Our new logo will stand for a heart and the curve of the road or racetrack. It means to be the heart of Ducati.

“It’s a new vision, it started a year ago and today we can see that it works. We will go for it, today with the Ducati Streetfighter and the new Ducati 1198, and with our 848, our new Monster”.

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As we gather our news from the opening press day at Milan’s Eicma show, we give you this video (in Italian) of a road test of the Ducati Monster 1100, from the guys at MotoTV. Over the next few days we’ll be bringing you all the news and photos from the Eicma show, including a glimpse of the Ducati streetfighter, NCR novelties and much more.

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Whether you’re a Ducati fan or not, you have to admit that the Monster 1100 is a beautiful bike. And it’s red, which is always an indication of true Italian style. Below we give you a complete gallery of the Monser 1100 and the 1000 S.

In November, Two Wheels Blog will be doing its own road test of the Monster, so look out for that, while we give you all the technical details to dream about that next Christmas present.

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As we’ve had a few peeks at the new Monster 1100, we give you these shots of the next icon in Italian motorcycling excellence, before soon-to-come posts on the full specs and a road test.

The Monster 1100 is pure “made in Borgo Panigale” technology and the genius of a ‘less is more’ style. This is Ducati at its best, capable of building unique and authentic motorcycles that really perform.

The 169kg belie the power and sophistication of this bike, which also has a simple but elegant style. Coming up our feature posts, but in the meantime, here are some more pics for you to feast on.

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Our colleagues at Motoblog.it had the opportunity to try the new Monster 1100, and here’s a video from Tor Sagen on the fun they had. A wheelie on a Monster is a feat to see with the on-board camera. Two wheels blog will be having its own Monster road test soon, so stay tuned.

Source | Raptors and Rockets

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Ducati is presenting the new Monster 1100 bike at Intermot but also the new GT1000 Touring. The new GT 1000 Touring is an evolution of the Sport Classic family in terms of its components and accessories. The bike has a classic look with chrome handlebars , a luggage rack and front and rear fenders. The colour of the new Touring is gloss black. Troy’s Ducati 1098 and Casey Stoner’s GP bike are on show at the stand in Cologne.

“We have decided to strengthen our presence at Cologne,” stated Gabriele Del Torchio, Ducati’s CEO, during the show’s opening press conference, “because we understand the importance of this trade show, the show that opens the season for European industry exhibitions. Our strong presence here also demonstrates our commitment with regard to the German clients as well as clarifying our intention to grow in the German market, the second most important European market for Ducati. For these reasons we have decided to present the Monster 1100 and the new GT 1000 Touring for the first time here.”

Gabriele Del Torchio also commented on the results of the first six months of 2008, stating that, “Despite the slowing of the motorcycle market across the world, with sales in Europe falling by more than 7%, Ducati, thanks to its products and to the quality of its distribution networks has grown by roughly 8% with regard to the previous year.”

Source | Ducati

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After the official news about the new coming Ducati Monster 1100 you can also find the official presentation video, just like what Aprilia did with the presentation movie from the new Aprilia RSV4 and if you ask me? The Monster 1100 looks even prettier in the movie than in the pictures!

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The new Ducati Monster model which so many Ducatisti have been waiting for! The arrival of the Monster 1100 and the 1100S extend the new Ducati monster family. A new style, powered by a two-valve 1100xx Desmodromic twin-cylinder engine, it’s famous for its torque and acceleration. To underline the real Ducati feeling riding this new bike, Ducati chose a “Ducati dry clutch”.

Some specifications:

L-Twin cylinder, 2 Valve per cylinder, Desmodromic system, aircooled 1078cc engine
Power: 69,8 kW, 95 Hp @ 7500 rpm
Siemens electronic fuel injection
Euro 3 emissions norm
Dry multiplate clutch with hydraulic control
Tubular steel trellis frame
Wheelbase: 1450 mm
Showa 43 mm fully adjustable UPSD front suspension
Progressive preload and rebound Sachs adjustable monoshock rear suspension
15 liter dry weight
2x 320 mm disks, 4 pistons radial caliper front brakes
245 mm disc, 2 pistons caliper rear brake

Continue reading: New Ducati Monster 1100 specs and photos

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