Test Ride Group
First impressions can be revealing, and it’s a measure of Ducati’s achievement with the current Monster that my memory of riding it for the first time is just as vivid as my recollection of testing the original M900 Monster on its Italian launch in 1993 – though for contrasting reasons.
That M900 spin all those years ago sticks in my mind due to the naked roadster’s game-changing blend of acceleration, handling and V-twin character. By contrast, this latest of the famous family made its mark by feeling outstandingly compact, rider-friendly and controllable.
That Monster name has