2018 Ducati Monster 1200 R Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
Built around Ducati's naked motorcycle platform, the 2018 Ducati Monster 1200 R features a 1198.4 cc (73.1 cu in) liquid-cooled v2, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 152 HP (110.9 kW) at 9,250 rpm while maximum torque reaches 125 Nm (92.2 lb-ft) at 7,750 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 126.8 HP per liter and a 1,500 rpm working window between peak torque (7,750 rpm) and peak power (9,250 rpm), the engine character is reflecting a performance-oriented street tune that balances strong mid-range pull with an energetic top-end rush.
On the scales, the Monster 1200 R measures 180 kg (397 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.84 HP/kg (1.18 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 830 mm (32.7 in) seat height — resulting in a taller command-style riding posture suited to medium-to-tall inseams, combined with a 1,509 mm (59.4 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 16.5-liter (4.4 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.
Within MotoLibrary's Ducati archive, this model family spans 4 indexed model years from 2016 to 2019, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
126.8 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.84 HP/kg (1.18 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
7,750–9,250 rpm
Standover Height
830 mm (32.7 in)
Engine
Displacement1198.4 ccm (73.13 cubic inches)
Engine TypeV2, four-stroke
Engine DetailsV2, four-stroke
Power152.0 HP (110.9 kW)) @ 9250 RPM
Torque125.0 Nm (12.7 kgf-m or 92.2 ft.lbs) @ 7750 RPM
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