The Ducati Monster V2 India launch is set for August 10, ending a long wait for buyers who've had to make do with the older iteration while global markets moved on to the updated bike. Officially badged the Monster V2, the new model swaps in a smaller capacity engine, sheds weight, and brings back a design cue that longtime fans of the nameplate have missed.
New 890cc V2 engine replaces The old 937cc unit
The headline change is under the tank. The outgoing Monster's 937cc V-twin makes way for a smaller 890cc V twin, the same engine that already powers the Panigale V2, Streetfighter V2, and Multistrada V2, effectively unifying Ducati's mid-capacity line up around one powerplant. Despite the drop in displacement, peak output stays close to before: around 111hp, now arriving earlier in the rev range at 9,000rpm instead of 9,250rpm. Torque dips slightly to roughly 91Nm, though it now peaks later, at 7,250rpm versus 6,500rpm on the older bike. The engine is paired with a six-speed gearbox and a bi-directional quickshifter, and Ducati has stretched the valve clearance service interval out to 45,000 km, which should mean lower running costs for owners over time.
Spec | Outgoing Monster | Monster V2 |
|---|---|---|
Engine | 937cc | 890cc |
Power | 111 hp @ 9,250rpm | 111 hp @ 9,000rpm |
Torque | 93 Nm @ 6,500rpm | 91 Nm @ 7,250rpm |
Gearbox | Six-speed | Six-speed with bi-directional quickshifter |
Lighter monocoque chassis and a bigger looking tank
The Monster V2 moves away from the outgoing model's aluminium frame to a new monocoque chassis, a change that also helps trim overall weight. At 175kg, the new bike is about 4kg lighter than before. Visually, the fuel tank has been reshaped to look noticeably bulkier, harking back to older, huskier Monsters, even though the actual capacity is unchanged at 14 litres. Elsewhere, expect a redesigned LED headlamp with a new DRL signature and a bigger TFT instrument display.
Expected India price
Ducati currently sells the outgoing Monster in India at Rs 13.84 lakh (ex-showroom). Although the company has not yet revealed the price of the Monster V2, reports suggest that the standard version could be priced at around Rs 14 lakh. The Monster Plus, meanwhile, is expected to cost around Rs 20,000 to Rs 30,000 more than the base model.
After its launch, the Monster V2 will take on rivals such as the Triumph Street Triple 765 RS, Kawasaki Z900, KTM 990 Duke and BMW F 900 R. With these motorcycles already well established in the market, Ducati's latest offering will enter one of the most competitive segments in India's premium bike space.
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