2016 Ducati Monster 1200 R Review | MC Commute
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- Опубликовано: 9 ноя 2016
- Senior Editor Zack Courts is always arriving to office after his commute with a bunch of opinions about the bike he’s riding. Too much this, not enough that, and occasionally has some decent insights. We thought some of it might help consumers or entertain enthusiasts, so we strapped a camera and microphone to the side of his helmet and told him to turn it on when he leaves his house. A lot of him talking in his helmet is complaining about drivers, yelling at red lights, and wondering why billboards aren’t more expensive. But sometimes he actually talks about the bike, and those are the parts we keep. Got a bike you would like to see discussed? Let us know and we’ll send him home on that one next.
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It's no secret we're always trying to get our staff to work a little harder. Especially the ones that always seem to have too much to say. "Write it down!" the boss yells, exasperated. Senior Editor Zack Courts is a classic case, always arriving to office after his commute with a bunch of opinions about the bike he's riding. Too much this, not enough that, and occasionally has some decent insights that we thought might help consumers or entertain enthusiasts.
So we strapped a camera and microphone to the side of his helmet and told him to turn it on when he leaves his house. A lot of him talking in his helmet is complaining about drivers, yelling at red lights, and wondering why billboards aren’t more expensive. But sometimes he actually talks about the bike, and those are the parts we keep. Got a bike you would like to see discussed? Let us know and we’ll send him home on that one next.
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Man you know you've been around super bikes too long when you almost sound bored riding that outrageous monster!
That scared the crap outta me😬
hahaha wow!! i shit my pants for you on that front wheel lock
That freaked me out too, haha.
when you do it on purpose, it's a lot less scary than you'd think
Scared me too!
Zack Courts what's "coldish" for California... 87? :P
Wow way to handle that like a pro...it did nothing to him. Zack is the man.
Full hooligan mode towards the end, haha.
Hooligan mode kicked in when he have himself an ultradose of adrenaline after nearly losing the front when testing the front brakes with ABS disabled.
I'm a blinker cancel switch over presser.
Had the same problem test riding one. I get that they're trying to keep it minimal, but surely they could one more button for that. Agree on the heels hitting the pegs too.
Your profile pic makes it even better.
I d the same with automobile emergency/ parking brakes.
I think they should have had it as press and hold the cancel button to access the menu. Makes way more sense
I love how it's a proper naked. The S1000R, Tuono etc are incredible bikes and I'd do terrible things to own one... but they're hideous to me with all the plastic, they just look like gimpy versions of the superbikes.
By far the best reviewer of motorcycles and all things good - well done Zack
The last bike before my dad stopped riding was a Ducati monster 750 from the early 2000s, it was ridiculously loud and intimidating as hell to me as a 12 year old but it sparked my love for motorbikes and is probably the reason I ride today. I want one of my own some day
You may thing a pirates favorite letter be "R"
But a true pirates only love is the "C"
keep up the good work on these reviews, they're probably the best motovlog reviews on youtube because you actually now everything about the bike and know how to ride the shit out of bike
Thanks!! I just love watching this series so much that I watch them all day(literally), and I think that you guys really got great skills cause I don't even know what to say when I'm riding on one of those bikes...
I love this channel. Just plain old good to watch videos with honest opinions about bikes and potential ownership pro's and cons.
By reviewers who actually are good riders whose opinions mean something.
My Gawd i went back to your previous videos and watched how many times you pressed the blinker reset...
you have an addiction. lol
Zack is the man!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Road with him years ago ridding XR100's in Maine .... still the same person... well done sir well done :) Keep up the good work bud :)
ahhh, the blinker twitcher. same here.
awesome videos guys! keep them coming
the way i see it is you get what you pay for...i bought my ducati on a whim...i went to my bike shop to test ride a vfr800 and jokingly said i wanted the 2011 796 hypermotard when the guy clicked his computer a few times and said i could have it for 195 a month for five years...i told him to load it into the truck without even starting it... now if ten guys walk by my bike at least one will say "cool bike" its not even new but its the nicest thing ive ever owned and just fills me with pride...the most amazing thing about the bike is the way it corners, i tell my friends its as though the bike has eyes and knows when the corner starts and stops
phil tripe 5 year loan? Fuck that!
I bought a 959 Panigale Corse without having seen or ridden one. It's not cheap and I could have spent my money better but it always gets compliments and it's a joy to ride.
@@nothingtoseehere4902 i know right. That's a horrible loan program. Especially at basically $195 a month. That's $11,700 on a bike that was 5+ years old when the guy posted his comment. I mean within a year to a year and a half you're already underwater on the loan (not including high maintenance costs and repairs). The longest loan I've ever taken was a 24 month loan on my first brand new bike. Bike was roughly ~$10,000 new, I had just got a really good job after graduating technical school and thought I'd treat myself. Plus I knew that when the loan was done I'd own the bike and be able to resell at a pretty competitive price as the bike was only 2 years old and had only 2 summers and autumns on the clock. It helped me build really good credit and when the loan was up the warranty had 1 year left but i decided to sell and get another new bike that was a bit faster and more comfortable. Sold my first bike for $8100 (so a $1900 loss) and with some money I had saved got another brand new bike with no loan whatsoever. Since then I haven't done a loan on anything, house, car, bike, phone, nothing. You literally get killed by long contracts and ridiculous fees and interest %s.
@@noirceur_ good for you, but our society runs on loans
@@nemanjap8768 never been able to fathom paying rent or loans, just seems like money being thrown away no matter how small the $ amount is. I have yet to pay a dime of rent, have a lien, or a credit card. I have a slightly above average office job for a local insurance company, no college degree, and I'm not in a major city. If I can do it, there are TONS out there who can as well.
Keep these coming. This is how a bike review should be.
Thanks so much for this video (and the 1200S video from Monaco). It helped me make my new bike decision (1200R :)).
Just love your channel. That wheel lock was scary however. Drive safe. Cheers!
Zack, you are a wild man. Awesome review as always.
i love the vids, and watching you and ari ride sick bikes...thanks for all the knowledge
What a cool video and great on board commentary!
wicked reactions on the break test man.
No bullshit reviews, right to the point. Good shit!
really enjoy these vids. I feel like that if i ever come over to visit i could make my way from your house to your office lol
love these commute videos lol
You're not the only obsessive blinker cancel switch presser, I'm also a hopeless case.
Love these commutes, so entertaining. Great job as always, Zack!
These videos are awesome 👍🏼
I've got to stop watching this channel during January in Minnesota.
neanderthor66 --> Or April, in Ontario Canada... Winter in April... WTF?
Thanks for sharing, great video, I’m actually saving to buy this bike, a 2016, beautiful monster...
Zack, I would love to see/hear your thought on the new Yamaha V-Max! These commute videos are awesome! Thanks! I love them all...
These vids never disappoint.
Holy shit! His motorcycle skills are superb. Very impressive!
You got a thumbs up just for the "Hair on fire crackling energy" comment ! lol
Well put brother. I'm more of a cruiser guy, but that bike sure looks fun to ride.
Haha thought I was the only one with blinker signal twitch! Sweet bike.
Casual Keith same here. OCD kicks in.
Every time I see a car at any intersection either side of the road, the twitch kicks in.
Lol, same here. I cancel my blinkers even when I don't use them. It's more of a nervous twitch I think.
Question, I'm torn between ktm super duke 1290r and the ducati monster 1200r. You had mentioned the ktm and I want to see what your thoughts were? If you could choose without money being an option...
And how is the clutch, transmission, fueling, on off throttle response?
Ahh nice little stroll through Newport. Gotta love it. Cheers.
U said it Man ?
Like most Ducati 's fun !
Couldn't agree more, Just love them, like no other !
Italian Stallion ,Love yr Style .
Great work, nice review ?
Cheers from Australia!
Nice review, nice bike as well. I hope you guys do a review of the Monster 821, I can honestly say 9 times out of 10 I would prolly choose the 1200 but the more practical and.......poor side of myself say the 821 is plenty fast, fun and functional enough for my wants and needs of my next motorcycle. Also a not having to sign my life away to get it is a plus lol
Dude, I am constantly canceling my blinkers as well.
Zach, is there a reason that you almost always stop with your front wheel PAST the stop line?
/Newbies want to know
hi Zack. i know the torque is brutal, in big turns you manage that with the clutch? cause i read that if you cut the throtle a bit then it would come back as an on off response.
nice place too , where is it?
Great vid! What helmet cam do you use?
Hey Zach, you did a comparo with the Streetfighter and the Tuono before. Out of curiosity how the this Monster R compare to the Streetfighter S? Thanks for your videos!
I'm interested to know what camera and microphone you're using. Is it a GoPro or some kind of professional set up? And $20K? That's BMW GS territory! I know totally different bikes but so much more equipment. Does this have cornering ABS?
awesome riding!
how reliable are these bikes in terms of longevity? I've heard Ducs are tempermental. In terms of reliability, how does it compare to BMW's R Nine?
I own this M1200R and have to laugh every time you do. The bike is so much fun to ride. Twist the throttle in second and up it goes. It's a hoot.
That front brake lockup freaked me out!
Love this show
Super duke 1290
180 hp
105 ft lbs
416 lbs
Monster 1200 r
160 hp
97 ft lbs
397lbs
I have a 2015 Super Duke and I'm wanting a Monster 1200 r. Seems like a better quality bike, the sdr is nuts with power but it doesn't want to carve curves like the Monster seems to do with ease. Great video!
god damn. i guess ill have to add this to my wishlist. still rocking a 2010 Streetfighter 1098, but i miss my 2005 monster S2R800 after all these years. smh.
Do you like riding this bike more or less then the Speed Triple R?
Can you please share your comments comparing the 2016 Aprilia Tuono Factory vs the 2016 Ducati Monster 1200 R from a low rpm and low speed perspective for torque and power wheelies (not clutch wheelie) perspective. I recently made the decision between these 2 bikes to buy there Aprilia Factory Tuono and Im wondering whether I made the right decision. I find my Tuono very fast and an amazing bike, but i feel the front is is heavy despite being well planted )almost overly). Getting the front end up is easy in first, but it feels heavy and is harder to keep up than i expected. In 2nd it takes a lot more effort and actually requires more revs / speed to raise the front end than i thought (i was hoping a simple blip would bring it up (which is not the case). Im not into fast / high speed wheelies anymore, but more so lower speed power wheelies (off the line without having to stand on the rear brake to prevent flipping), easy power wheelies after shifting from 1st to 2nd and getting on the gas without having to pull up on the bars or wack the throttle (in 2nd) at lower revs and speed or and wait till I'm 100+ kms for the wheel to power up and ride it out in 2nd.
gorgeous fun looking bike
Run! Zack! Run! There's a Monster!
What kind of Rev it gloves are those?
Love the vids guys. Keep it up!
damn that looks fun!
I would love to see you commute and VLOG on a power cruiser such as a Diavel, VROD, or VMax.
I have the same bike here in Queensland, still getting used to it. Also ride a BMW K1200RS- totally different handling of course, still can't tell which I like more. Both powerful machines, about to get a BMW K1600GTL to add to the collection, that'll be interesting.
1:34 and 3:18, why do you ride so close to the cars near signals? Isn't it dangerous?
Beautiful bike! I would love one when I have built up enough experience to handle it! LOL!
I love this bike but I find it hard to shell out 22k. Right now I'm debating between a Panigale or this Monster R. The future is bright. :)
get paid to ride motocycles...this man is living the dream❤️
That... is a beautiful front end!!
How would you compare this bike to the Street Triple R of the same year?
Makes the Trumpet feel like a kids toy
Man you know how to ride! I’d register for your advanced skills course.
Really liked the 821 I test rode, fantastic bike. I need to try the new 1200.
I went the other way and bought a 2013 Monster 696 20th anniversary edition. One of the lightest street bikes available at 350 pounds dry / 395 pounds wet. The bike was a bargain at less than $7,000 and I loved every ride on it this past summer. I removed the rear fender and turn-signals and installed an integrated tail light. The rear now looks much cleaner than stock. For the front I swapped out the stock mirrors for bar ends. I think the 1200 would look good with the same changes. Hope you find the best Ducati for you.
Great review, as always.
i own the 821 - and my buddy 1200. No point on the 1200, almost 60% more expensive. not worth it!
but the powa!
can you do a bit on your audio solution? I can't believe I can understand you so well. maybe a comparison on the competition too?
I'm getting one!!!!
What kind of body armor were you rocking?
Expensive and fun, that could be their slogan.
Hey Zack, If you had your choice between the Monster, Tuono, and the Super Duke, which would you pick? You seemed to have more fun on the Ducati and the Aprillia. I am looking into getting one of these. Also what would be the most reliable?
Thanks for the great vids! Keep 'em up!
Zh2
HOW THE HELL DID YOU JUST WHEELIE AND JUST ACT LIKE IT WAS NOTHING DUDE - awesome 👏 you got skills man nice !
Hi Zack and team, please MC Commute the 2017 Yamaha FZ 09. Appreciate it !
At that price why not go with the KTM 1290 Super Duke R? I was really interested in the Monster when I was bike shopping but even the used market is ridiculously priced.
I beleive you are missing the rear brake fluid reservoir cap. Had the same thing on my 1290. Just the rubber cap on top is their.
SirRedBeardTheThird Good spot bud...I think you're right...I don't see the cap either, maybe it's an accessory lol
Yes!
Yup @0:48 ... cap missing ... and the screw in the heel protector that Zack pointed out ...
The exhaust on Ducati bikes sounds like shit on video but when you hear one in person you cream your pants....
I commute on my Street Triple R, I think it's only fair that u send me the Monster..... Great vid, thinking of getting one
best job ever❤️ wish i was him
I took out the 1200S for an hour, mixture of city and twisties. Biggest thing I noticed was the lack of power and smoothness under 5k. Sweet spot was 7k and up. Not the same as the R, but I've felt the same from the Diavel and last gen Panigale. Feels small and light for a 1200.
That sounds so weird for a v2 engine
Everyone says they are way better down low than inline 4 engines? But i see ppl saying that these duc engines make power sbove 6k
Or is it just in comparison to other v2 engines?
The fact that it's a twin compared to a 4 will have an effect, but the biggest factor will be the bore/stroke ratio of the bike. When you want to make power, you make the cylinders short and wide, so the pistons move up and down very small amounts and you can rev the engine very high. This is what makes an engine feel 'peaky', with reduced low end. An extreme example of this on either side would be any harley davidson v-twin (very long stroke!) Or any 600cc i4 motor (short stroke AND lots of pistons). But yeah in theory this thing would have slightly more low end than 4cyl bikes and less torque than other, more stroke-heavy v-twins :)
beast .. the best monster design
Am i the only one who likes that Ducatis take just a little longer to start? Makes you feel like its preparing something BIG for you.
09:00 when the bike is teaching you italian
Lol you scared the shit out of me at 9:36
And the savings for this bike will start now for me lol
I just bought one. It makes you do naughty things. Freakin love it.
Zach is it ok to be expecting a review of the 310 gs and the new members of the Rninet family ??
do you think that perhaps if the super duke 1290 didn't exist, then perhaps this bike also would not exist? love your work guys
I currently ride a Monster 821 Stripe and have the opportunity to upgrade to the 1200R.... Should I??!
If you want more power, then I guess yes. If more power is not your main priority, then stick with what you already have.
That brake test scared the shit out of me
Shat myself a little at 9:36...
I actually puckered...
Yup, thought he was going down. In all honesty, why would you ever turn off ABS if you have it?
Donald Trump's Space Force how so? Mine have saved my front wheel from locking several times?
@Donald Trump's Space Force macho crap. ABS is great for when you panic. And for most riders it's better full stop.
Yeah same here man
How Much did it cost
The monster 1200r or the super duke 1290 ?? Any advice ???
Michael Moorley neither get a tuono v4 1100
How tall are you good Sir!?
I know this video is several years old, but did your Monster turn out to be as trouble free as the Japanese bikes
OMG I thought I was the only one who hit the cancel switch 1000 times a ride. Hahhah
Foot peg problem it's been there for ages. They still have done nothing about it...according to owners.
What's with the locked wheel, abs turned off ? 😁
Sweet bike but i would rather have a Tuono Factory, SD1290, SpeedTriple R or MT-10SP.
P.S: Put RED Loctite on that muffler shield bolt when you install it. I own a v twin and put loctite on EVERYTHING. 😣 so far so good. 👍
So which one has been the most fun to ride on the street..the Tuono 1100, the KTM Super Duke, this Monster or ?
Would like to know this too. I have been thinking about trading in on one of these and would like to know what others have thought. Thanks
I'd guess the duke, it's just such a phenomenal bike.