Ducati to update Monster range with 1100 DS engine
 

<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/spyphotos/" rel="tag">Spy Photos</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/motorcycles/" rel="tag">Motorcycles</a></p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/spy-shots-ducati-monster-1100/1017870/"><img vspace="4" hspace="4" border="1" alt="" src="http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2008/09/monster_1100_1_450.jpg" /></a><br /><em>Click above for more spy shots of the Ducati Monster 1100</em><br /><br />You knew that Ducati wouldn't go too long without upgrading its modern-classic Monster line. Last year, the only option available for fans of the original naked bike was the <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2007/11/06/ducati-officially-unveils-the-new-2008-monster-696/">entry-level 696</a> engine. While that machine, with its throaty V-Twin and brand new chassis, was definitely a good bike, those looking for a bit more power either had to move on up the Italian manufacturers line or look elsewhere. As expected, Ducati will rectify that problem this year by dropping its excellent Dual Spark 1100cc air-cooled engine inside the Monster's shapely new trellis frame. Along with the engine upgrade, a single-sided swingarm spices things up at the rear and much improved Brembo radial mount brakes should equal huge and controllable stopping power. We're certain that the new Monster will make its formal debut at one of the upcoming motorcycle shows in Europe. Until then, enjoy these grainy spy shots.<br /><br /><div class="postgallery"><p><s trong>Gallery: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/spy-shots-ducati-monster-1100/">Spy Shots: Ducati Monster 1100</a></strong></p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/spy-shots-ducati-monster-1100/1017870/"><img src="http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2008/09/monster_1100_1_large_thum bnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/spy-shots-ducati-monster-1100/1017871/"><img src="http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2008/09/monster_1100_2_large_thum bnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/spy-shots-ducati-monster-1100/1017872/"><img src="http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2008/09/monster_1100_3_large_thum bnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a></div><br />[Source: <a href="http://www.ducatimonsterclub.it/index.php?option=com_smf& Itemid=101&topic=29344.0; topicseen">Ducati Monster Club</a> via <a href="http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/News/newsresults/mcn/2008/september/1-7/2009-Ducati-Monster-1100-spy-shots/">Motorcycle News</a>]<p style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;">&nbsp;</p><p><a href=http://www.ducatimonsterclub.it/index.php?option=com_smf& Itemid=101&topic=29344.0; topicseen>Read</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2008/09/04/ducati-to-update-monster-range-with-1100-ds-engine/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a> | <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/forward/1304600/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a> | <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2008/09/04/ducati-to-update-monster-range-with-1100-ds-engine/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a></p><hr />

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