At the heart of the 2015 Ducati Monster 1200 naked motorcycle, Ducati relies on a 1198.4 cc (73.1 cu in) liquid-cooled v2, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 135 HP (98.5 kW) at 8,750 rpm while maximum torque reaches 118 Nm (87 lb-ft) at 7,250 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 112.7 HP per liter and a 1,500 rpm working window between peak torque (7,250 rpm) and peak power (8,750 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 measures 209 kg (461 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.65 HP/kg (1.55 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 17.5-liter (4.6 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.
Within MotoLibrary's Ducati archive, this model family spans 6 indexed model years from 2014 to 2019, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
112.7 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.65 HP/kg (1.55 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
7,250–8,750 rpm
Standover Height
785 mm (30.9 in)
Engine
Displacement1198.4 ccm (73.13 cubic inches)
Engine TypeV2, four-stroke
Engine DetailsTestastretta 11° L-Twin
Power135.0 HP (98.5 kW)) @ 8750 RPM
Torque118.0 Nm (12.0 kgf-m or 87.0 ft.lbs) @ 7250 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.
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Weight
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Fuel Capacity
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Suspension
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Transmission
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