Ducati Monster Dark: A Pure Legend

• The new Monster Dark, with its all-black livery, is designed for those who seek the purest, most essential version of the Monster.
• The Ducati V2 engine, featuring IVT (Intake Valve Timing), delivers sporty performance alongside record-breaking maintenance intervals (45,000 km), balancing power with ease of handling.
• Equipped with a monocoque frame, Showa suspension, a Brembo braking system and a comprehensive electronics package - including Riding Modes and a 6-axis IMU - it offers an agile, safe and highly enjoyable riding experience.

Borgo Panigale (Bologna, Italy), 29 October 2026 – Ducati introduces the new Monster Dark, a model crafted for those drawn to the darker side of this legendary naked bike from Borgo Panigale.

The Dark embodies all the elements that have helped turn the Monster into a legend, making it accessible to an even wider audience. It is a true icon, defined by its signature design cues: a headlight framed by the “shoulders” of its bison-back-inspired fuel tank, a single-piece seat for both rider and passenger and a short, lightweight tail section. Like every Monster, it is sporty yet approachable; it is fun to ride, nimble and easy to handle—offering a rewarding experience for seasoned riders and newcomers to the Ducati world alike.

The timeless appeal of the Dark livery - which originated with the very first generation of the Monster - enhances the design of this Borgo Panigale naked bike, lending it a more essential and authentic presence. The seat, crafted from a single fabric, and the all-black wheels are complemented by exposed structural elements, such as the Front Frame, the exhaust end caps and the air intake snorkel.

Monster enthusiasts looking to personalise their bikes can add features such as the Ducati Quick Shift, Cruise Control, a passenger seat cover and a windshield - selecting only the accessories they desire to tailor their Monster Dark to their own personal taste. All these high-quality accessories can be viewed in the Configurator section of the Ducati.com website, alongside a wide range of helmets, jackets and pants - everything required to meet the needs of every Monster rider, ensuring they can ride safely and in style.

A Timeless Icon

With its torque-rich V-twin engine - perfect for road riding - the Monster offers an incredibly easy, accessible riding experience without ever compromising on fun or performance. The Monster retains the DNA of the original 1993 generation: a punchy, high-performance V-twin engine paired with a Superbike-derived frame - which, in this latest generation, takes the form of an aluminium monocoque. “Everything you need, nothing more” - a formula that instantly captured the hearts of countless motorcyclists. Since then, the Monster has fostered a global community of enthusiasts - “Monsteristi” - who continue to uphold its spirit and celebrate its history to this day.

Lightness has always been one of the Monster's greatest strengths. Every component has been engineered for minimal weight - from the monocoque frame to the rear subframe, which combines a techno-polymer structure with a steel trellis - resulting in a total weight reduction of 4 kg compared to the already ultra-light previous generation. The result is a bike weighing just 175 kg; nimble and compact, it manoeuvres effortlessly through traffic while ensuring complete control in any situation.

The ease of handling of the Monster is supported by a comfortable riding position, designed to ensure the rider always feels at ease. With a seat height of just 815 mm and a narrow profile, it is easy to plant one's feet firmly on the ground, while the placement of the footpegs and handlebars enhances the sense of control during spirited riding, simultaneously ensuring a comfortable posture for more relaxed use.

The Monster features a latest-generation electronics suite. Standard equipment includes Cornering ABS, Traction Control, Wheelie Control and Engine Brake Control - all adjustable across various levels of intervention. Essential riding information is clearly displayed on a 5” colour TFT screen, which is pre-configured for the Ducati Multimedia System and turn-by-turn navigation.

Intuitive and fun, the Monster can shift its character at the touch of a button, thanks to four Riding Modes specifically tailored to simplify and enhance the riding experience in any situation. Less experienced riders, or those using the Monster for city commuting, will find it quick and easy to get comfortable with this Ducati naked bike, thanks to the Urban Riding Mode. More sport-oriented riders will appreciate the engine's punchy performance in Sport mode, designed specifically for dynamic riding. They can also rely on the safety provided by the electronic management systems, including Ducati Traction Control (DTC), Ducati Wheelie Control (DWC), Engine Brake Control (EBC) and Cornering ABS. Finally, the optional Ducati Power Launch system offers enthusiasts the thrill of a MotoGP-style launch.

Its V2 engine boasts class-leading maintenance intervals: valve clearance checks - and any necessary adjustments - are only required every 45,000 km. It delivers a maximum power of 111 hp at 9,000 rpm and a peak torque of 91.1 Nm at 7,250 rpm, with over 80% of its maximum torque available between 4,000 and 10,000 rpm. For A2 license holders, the Monster is also available in a 35-kW restricted version.

Availability

The new Monster Dark is arriving at Ducati dealerships.

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Dark Trim

• Ducati Dark livery
• Single-fabric seat
• All-black wheels
• Unpainted Front Frame, exhaust end caps and air intake snorkel
• Static turn signals

Key Standard Equipment

• V2 engine, 890 cc
• Maximum power of 111 hp at 9,000 rpm
• Maximum torque of 91.1 Nm at 7,250 rpm
• Kerb weight (without fuel): 175 kg (-4 kg compared to the previous model)
• Monocoque frame
• Showa 43 mm upside-down fork
• Showa monoshock with adjustable preload
• Braking system with Brembo M4.32 calipers and PR16/21 radial master cylinder
• Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV tyres (120/70 and 180/55)
• Latest-generation electronic package with a 6-axis Inertial Measurement Unit (6D IMU): Cornering ABS, Ducati Traction Control (DTC), Ducati Wheelie Control (DWC), Ducati Quick Shift (DQS) 2.0, and Engine Brake Control (EBC)
• Handlebar-mounted joystick
• 5” full-TFT display with a 16:9 aspect ratio and 800 x 400 resolution
• Riding Modes (Sport, Road, Urban, Wet)
• Full-LED lighting system with DRL (Daytime Running Light)
• Pre-configured for Ducati Multimedia System (DMS), turn-by-turn navigation, Cruise Control, Ducati Quick Shift and Ducati Power Launch