Ducati Monster V2 has launched in India at Rs 13.99 lakh (ex-showroom), bringing the fifth generation of the Monster with it. It comes in two variants, Monster and Monster+. The headline change is the new 890cc engine, which produces 110 hp and 91.1 Nm of torque. Ducati has also set a service interval of 45,000 km, among the longest in the category. The new Monster is 4 kg lighter than the outgoing model. More details below.
New V2 Engine And Performance
The Ducati Monster V2 uses a new 890cc engine built with Intake Variable Timing (IVT). It produces 111 PS at 9,000 rpm and 91.1 Nm of torque at 7,250rpm. Ducati says the engine delivers over 80 percent of its peak torque between 4,000 rpm and 10,000 rpm, which should make it flexible across the rev range. The bigger draw is the service interval. Valve clearance checks are due only every 45,000km, among the longest in the segment. The engine itself weighs 5.9kg less than the outgoing model.
Ducati Monster V2 engine specifications:
Spec | Ducati Monster V2 |
|---|---|
Engine | 890cc |
Power | 111 PS @ 9,000rpm |
Torque | 91 Nm @ 7,250rpm |
Gearbox | Six-speed with bi-directional quickshifter |
Lighter Chassis, Showa Suspension
The new frame is a monocoque design, paired with a double sided swingarm drawn from the Panigale V4. Total kerb weight (with an empty tank) drops to 175kg, 4kg lighter than the previous Monster. Suspension duties are handled by a 43mm upside-down Showa fork and a Showa monoshock, both tuned for daily riding as well as spirited use. Braking comes from twin 320mm discs up front with Brembo M4.32 radial callipers, paired with Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV tyres.
Electronics And Features
Riders get four Riding Modes: Sport, Road, Urban and Wet. These work alongside a 6-axis IMU-based electronics suite that includes cornering ABS, traction control, wheelie control and engine brake control. Information is displayed on a 5-inch TFT screen with turn-by-turn navigation support, controlled through new joystick switches. The seat height has dropped 5mm to 815mm.
Model | Color | Price (Ex-Showroom) |
|---|---|---|
Monster | Ducati Red | 13,99,000 |
Iceberg White | 14,23,000 | |
Sport Livery | 14,23,000 | |
Monster + | Ducati Red | 14,34,000 |
Iceberg White | 14,45,000 | |
Sport Livery | 14,45,000 |
Maintenance Package And Availability
Ducati is offering the bike with an optional Periodic Maintenance Contract called Ducati Protect. The base version, Ducati Protect (+), costs Rs 30,999 and covers two years or 15,000km. The extended Ducati Protect (Pro) costs Rs 54,999 and covers four years or 30,000km. Both include genuine parts and labour at Ducati's ten dealerships across India, though consumables like brake pads and tyres are excluded.
Ducati has not announced pricing for the Monster itself at the time of writing. The bike also recently won the Red Dot Design Award for Product Design 2026.
End Note:
The Ducati Monster V2 is priced against machines like the Kawasaki Z900 and Triumph Street Triple 765, not entry-level naked bikes. On paper, it trails both on outright power. Where it wins is everything around the engine: a class-leading 45,000km service interval, a lighter monocoque chassis and IMU-based electronics rarely seen at this price.
For buyers chasing performance per rupee, rivals offer more. For those who want Ducati ownership with lower running costs and standout design, the Monster V2 makes a stronger case than the price list suggests. Budget for Ducati Protect regardless of variant, since standalone servicing at Ducati's network runs high.
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