Archive · 5 Sep 2026
2026 Ducati Monster Balances City Comfort With Fierce Performance
The Ducati Monster is a powerful motorcycle that can behave in two different ways.
In city traffic, it can ride smoothly and calmly.
Its light weight makes it easier to steer through crowded streets.
The bike also has a low seat, which can make stopping and starting easier.
When the rider chooses Sport mode, the engine becomes much more exciting and powerful.
The motorcycle has 890 cubic centimeters of engine capacity and produces 111 horsepower.
It comes from a Ducati model line that is more than 30 years old.
However, it is expensive, with prices starting at Rs 13.99 lakh.
The reviewer said it works well for both everyday riding and thrilling rides.
The fifth-generation 2026 Ducati Monster uses a new 890-cc V2 engine producing 111 hp and 91.1 Nm of torque.
Weighing 175 kg without fuel and featuring an 815-mm seat, the Monster is easy to maneuver through crowded Delhi streets.
Urban and Road modes make the bike smooth in traffic, while Sport mode delivers stronger performance.
The redesigned Monster retains its stripped-back styling and 30-plus-year heritage, with styling recognized by a Red Dot Award.
Prices start at Rs 13.99 lakh ex-showroom for Ducati Red and Rs 14.45 lakh for the Monster+ in Iceberg White.
- Who
- Ducati and the reviewer testing the fifth-generation 2026 Ducati Monster.
- What
- A review of the redesigned Ducati Monster, including its performance, city usability, design, heritage, and pricing.
- When
- During testing of the 2026 model; the Monster line has more than 30 years of heritage.
- Where
- New Delhi, including congested streets and crowded markets in West Delhi.
- Why
- To assess whether the new Monster can combine practical everyday riding with high-performance motorcycling.
- Engine
- 890-cc V2 with Intake Variable Timing
- Power
- 111 hp
- Torque
- 91.1 Nm
- Weight
- 175 kg wet, without fuel
- Seat height
- 815 mm
- Starting price
- Rs 13.99 lakh ex-showroom for the standard Ducati Red version
- Monster+ price
- Rs 14.45 lakh in Iceberg White
- Fuel efficiency
- The reviewer could not test it; the expected figure is around 20 km/litre