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Ducati finally released on the market version of its Monster EVO 1100. We could see him in Milan and discover that in fact it is more than just a change of exhaust line. She swapped her pots for a senior member bottom like a Street Fighter or Diavel.

The refocusing of the masses to enjoy and the rear seat reveals its subtlety. Taken straight on sis 796 (see test), the handlebars higher than 20 mm and a flatter saddle near the reservoir and promote a more ergonomic position on board.

Ducati has reworked the engine to win a few more horses (+5) and 100 hp all round display. Also, the Monster Evo receives a pack-mail again: "Ducati Safety Pack, consisting of an ABS and traction control adjustable on 4 levels..



In short here is one of the most exciting packages in the class with 169 kg dry advertised 100 hp and above 10.5 mkg of torque. From € 11 690 in all good dairies.

Valentino Rossi tested a Ducati Desmosedici GP12 Motorcycle



Motorcycle, which tests Valentino appears armed with Ducati team next year. Italian driver went out on track after 11 am and at first did 6 laps. After the first test was performed without any problems, work continued throughout the day, followed by Valentino made a total of 50 laps.

"I am delighted - said Vale after the test - I like the GP12. My opinion is that it gives more pleasure, more fun when you go to him. This is the first time we test it on the track, so we had to do some work but the engine is very sweet. He is full of fun, and you can do it good drifts. This is a motorcycle, on which we will go next year, so it is very important and also very cool - to be among the first on the track with this bike. "

Like Giulio Malagoli, the Monster's lead engineer, said of his creation, "Isa one hundreda percenta Ducati. For sure-a it'sa Monster."

Ducati knows what butters its exotic bike bread, and for you, Monster fan, they've created the new 696 in a sharp new package. The improvements to the chassis, suspension and braking are complemented by a smartly revised mill, with the bike's looks and accouterments as most delicious icing on the cake.

If you're an experienced rider looking for a multi-tool ball-of-fun with loads of character, or a new or shorter rider, or a long-time devotee of this line of minimalist Italian bikes, be sure to get your deposit in soon, as my guess is that they'll be flyin' out the door faster than free cheese. Hopefully you’re the patient type, though, as the bike isn't slated to appear in the U.S. until June-ish '08 as a 2009 model. The 695 will complete its full production run during that time, so there'll be some overlap for awhile. When the 696 does hit American dealers, we'll be getting the model with pillion cover and little flyscreen as standard, all for $8775.

The 696’s simplified trellis main section is meatier (same stock as the 1098R) and now joins with a cast-aluminum subframe that blends so well that the eye can be fooled into thinking no subframe exists. A new hefty swingarm and unique footpeg hanger complete the package.

All three pieces of the chassis are new for the 696 and are the heart and soul of the excellent handling of the newest Monster.

All three pieces of the chassis are new for the 696 and are the heart and soul of the excellent handling of the newest Monster.
The heart of the Monster. A number of internal changes to the mill result in a claimed 80 hp and 51 ft-lbs, up by 7 and 6 respectively over the 695.

The heart of the Monster. A number of internal changes to the mill result in a claimed 80 hp and 51 ft-lbs, up by 7 and 6 respectively over the 695.

Overall dimensions remain largely the same save for a minute 4/10ths of an inch increase in the wheelbase (56.7 vs. 57.1); rake and trail are still 24-degrees and 96mm, respectively. One figure that hasn't changed is the rider-friendly 30.3-inch saddle height. Combined with a fuel tank reshaped for narrowness where it meets the seat, the rider triangle has only become friendlier and should be very endearing to the ladies with its easy reach to the bars. Despite a tighter design, cramped never came to mind on my two separate ride outings. It was equally as cozy droning the freeway as it was hustling through the tight mountain passes. Lest I'm accused of not being impartial, some taller riders, say those well over 6 feet, may feel a tad confined.

soul-stirring sound and seductive, liquid-red styling inherent to a long bloodline of championship-winning Ducati sportbikes. Yesterday's triumph, however, is just that, and the bigger the trophy, the more dust it tends to attract. Ongoing product evolution is what maintains a competitive edge, and the Bologna boys aim to kill in the hotly contested middleweight supersport category with the new 848 EVO recently rolled out as an early-release 2011 model.

The Diavel project was born when Ducati designers applied their wish-list of bike “basic instincts” to a blank canvas. With a “what if?” approach to creating a dream bike, they sketched inspiring shapes which became a lower and longer motorcycle.

“The challenge of building a muscular silhouette over a pure-bred competition motor had to be met with determination and a delicate touch, and the result is a frontal area that looks like a power athlete on the starting blocks,” explains the team at Ducati Design responsible for the project. “With the front wheel kept close to the Diavel’s body and using the short tail of a sport bike, we were able to blend this muscular design with a chassis that matched.”

Ducati 848

Engine: 849 cc (51.8 cu in), 4 valves per cylinder desmodromic liquid cooled L-twin
Top speed: 159 miles per hour (256km/h) Power: 100 kW (134 hp) @ 10,000 rpm
Transmission: 6-speed, wet clutch

Replacing the Ducati 749, the 848 weighs 370 pounds and was announced in 2007. The 2009 model was available in Red and Pearl White color. The 848 shares more features with 1198 than its predecessor, the 749, like single-sided swingarm, same rake and trail and same valve angles among many.