2018 Ducati Monster 1200 S Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
Positioned in Ducati's naked motorcycle lineup, the 2018 Ducati Monster 1200 S pairs a 1198.4 cc (73.1 cu in) liquid-cooled v2, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 147 HP (107.3 kW) at 9,250 rpm while maximum torque reaches 124 Nm (91.5 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 122.7 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 S measures 211 kg (465 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.7 HP/kg (1.44 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 785 mm (30.9 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance, combined with a 1,511 mm (59.5 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 16.5-liter (4.4 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 5.2 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 317 km (197 miles) between fill-ups.
Within MotoLibrary's Ducati archive, this model family spans 7 indexed model years from 2014 to 2020, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
122.7 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.7 HP/kg (1.44 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
7,750–9,250 rpm
Theoretical Range
~317 km (197 mi)
Engine
Displacement1198.4 ccm (73.13 cubic inches)
Engine TypeV2, four-stroke
Power147.0 HP (107.3 kW)) @ 9250 RPM
Torque124.0 Nm (12.6 kgf-m or 91.5 ft.lbs) @ 7750 RPM
Compression12.5:1
Bore x Stroke106.0 x 67.9 mm (4.2 x 2.7 inches)
Valves/Cylinder4
Fuel SystemInjection. 53mm throttle bodies with full Ride by Wire
Fuel ControlDesmodromic valve control
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
Gearbox6-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
ClutchLight action, wet, multiplate clutch with hydraulic control. Self-servo action on drive, slipper action on over-run.
Performance
Fuel Consumption5.20 litres/100 km (19.2 km/l or 45.23 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases120.6 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Emission DetailsEuro 4
ExhaustLightweight 2-1-2 system with catalytic converter and two lambda probes. Twin aluminium mufflers
Chassis
Frame TypeTubular steel Trellis frame attached to the cylinders head
Rake23.3°
Trail93 mm (3.7 inches)
Front SuspensionOhlins fully adjustable usd fork
Front Travel130 mm (5.1 inches)
Rear SuspensionProgressive linkage with Ohlins monoshock, preload and rebound adjustable, Aluminium single-sided swingarm
Rear Travel149 mm (5.9 inches)
Wheelbase1511 mm (59.5 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre120/70-ZR17
Rear Tyre190/55-ZR17
Front BrakesDouble disc. ABS. Floating discs. Four-piston calipers. Radially mounted.
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