Ducati Monster 1200 S versus Ducati Hyperstrada 939

Make
Model
Make
Model
Make
Model
Ducati

Ducati Monster 1200 S

Naked
Ducati

Ducati Hyperstrada 939

Supermoto

Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2014 bis 2020
Built von 2016 bis 2018
RRP 17.490 €
RRP
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Pros:
  • Power
  • precise chassis
  • Comfort
  • Assistance Systems
  • Processing
Pros:
  • Extremely manoeuvrable
  • Sporty engine
  • Exclusive
Cons:
  • Windbreak
Cons:
  • Processing
  • Highway suitability

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.485 mm
Length :
2.156 mm Height : 1.117 mm
Seat :
795 mm until : 820 mm
Weight :
213 kg
Wheelbase: 1.485 mm
Length :
2.100 mm Height : 860 mm
Seat :
810 mm
Weight :
201 kg

Engine

Motor design: V 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 1.198 ccm
Hub: 68 mm
Hole: 106 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Motor design: V 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 937 ccm
Hub: 68 mm
Hole: 94 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6

Performance

Maximum speed: 255 km/h
Performance: 147 HP at 9.250 U/Min
Torque: 124 NM bei 7.750 U/Min
Tank contents: 18 Litre
Consumption:
5 l
Reach:
350 km
Maximum speed: 220 km/h
Performance: 110 HP at 9.000 U/Min
Torque: 95 NM bei 7.500 U/Min
Tank contents: 16 Litre
Consumption:
5 l
Reach:
307 km

Chassis

Frame type:
Lattice tube (steel)
Rear suspension:
Mono strut (travel 149 mm)
Rear suspension:
Single-arm swingarm
Frame type:
Lattice tube (steel)
Front suspension:
43mm upside-down fork (travel 130 mm)
Rear suspension:
Mono strut (travel 130 mm)
Rear suspension:
Single-arm swingarm
Tyres at the front: Pirelli Scorpion Trail, 120/70 ZR17
Rear tyres: Pirelli Scorpion Trail, 180/55 ZR17

Brakes

Front brake
Double disc ( 330 mm) Rear brake
Disc ( 245 mm)
Front brake
Double disc ( 320 mm) Rear brake
Disc ( 245 mm)

Conclusion - forever young

It is, of course, a toy, one for older children who want to (and can) spend at least 17,290 euros on their gift. Hear my words: Every penny of it is well invested!

Before I forget it: I have now studied the data sheet. The Duc is not only up to date in terms of engine and chassis, but also in terms of assistance systems: series are Wheelie Control, Curve ABS from Bosch, Traction Control, Ride By Wire and three driving modes ...

... not even this prejudice lasts more.

The test bike was provided to us by Ducati Hamburg.

Price / Availability / Colours / Years of Construction

  • Price: €17,290
  • Used (1200s, 3 years old): 9.000€
  • Years built: 1200 since 2014
  • Availability: good
  • Colours: red, grey

Conclusion - is the compromise successful?

Yes. In fact, the compromise succeeds in making one of the most nimble motorcycles a touring motorcycle without limiting its core competencies. The second part of the movement, however, is the far more important one, because the hyperstrada is by no means to be confused with a tourer. Despite the disc, the wind shield is severely restricted, the top speed of 220 km/h is pure theory. You can do it, but after a short time the ideal cruising speed changes at 130 km/h. The path here is not the destination, but the reasonably well survived test to the next mountain pass.
The Hyperstrada is an everyday fun bike, with which you can stay away from home longer and get a murder fun.
She is a Ducati through and through. On the positive side, the faster it goes, the better the Ducati will work. But especially then. If you are looking for a motorbike for the comfortable lap in between, you should make an enamoured dealer of another brand.
Negatively, the burden and dignity of being a real Ducati means a quality of workmanship that can only be called below average and some incomprehensible decisions. So the suitcases are not waterproof. Ducati knows this, and attaches two waterproof bags, which works, but is just a fumble.
Ducati has been owned by Audi's quality fanatics since 2012. Dear Audianer: Don't you even want to go to Italy for a short time? It's nice to be there, and by the way, you could make sure that screws don't rust after two years (!), that the plastic at the rear and the display (see picture gallery) are not faded out and slowly become blunt. The rear brake may not work permanently for some inexplicable reason - every two months it goes to the dealer, who then has to vent again.

Thank you. Would help me a lot.

Price/Availability/Colours/Years of Construction

  • For a four-year-old model you pay about 8500 euros.
  • Availability: from 2013 to 2017. The Duc is a rare model - there are rarely more than 20 for sale throughout Germany.
  • Colours: red, white, red-white, black