Although Ducati produces a wide variety of bikes, the Italian brand continues to be a high-end, performance-focused one, with the majority of its models targeted towards enthusiasts.
The company gives its bicycles names that can be almost verbatim translations from Italian to English or that honor the brand’s heritage. (For instance, the Panigale sportbike family from Ducati pays homage to the original manufacturing community of Bologna, Italy, called Borgo Panigale, where Ducati started out and is still active today.)
The general engine displacement is indicated by the numbers that come after the names. The bigger the number, the heavier and more powerful the motorcycle; in essence, the numbers indicate the size and power of the bike. The vehicle’s focus on a certain riding style is typically indicated by additional letters or names.
Beyond the naming conventions, each type of bike has distinctive physical characteristics that can help you comprehend what it was designed for.
Which Ducati is best for a beginner?
The Monster is a Ducati entry-level bike that is incredibly lightweight, small, and well-suited as a first ride for city dwellers and weekend aficionados. The 937-cc Testratta 11-degree twin-cylinder L in the new model, which weighs 40 pounds less than the Monster 821 it replaces, produces 111 horsepower and 69 lb-ft of torque.