Ducati Malaysia launches all-new 2023 Monster SP

KUALA LUMPUR: Ducati first launched the all-new Monster SP globally in January 2023 and now the motorcycle has finally made its way into the Malaysian market.

The SP treatments give the new Monster exciting goodies for the model year 2023. All of these are discussed below.

2023 Ducati Monster SP: Key details

Price

Joining the current Ducati Monster model, the new Monster SP retails for RM 98,900 (excluding road tax, registration, and insurance).

Design

In terms of looks, the Monster SP showcases a distinct sight compared to the standard model. For instance, it gets a red saddle integrated with the tail, a Monster SP logo on the passenger seat cover, and a Ducati logo on the fuel tank.

Braking and Handling

Ducati’s entry-level naked sports bike features improved handling thanks to adjustable Ohlins front forks and Brembo front brake calipers which replace the base models' non-adjustable KYB upside-forks and Brembo M4.32 Monobloc calipers. Also, part of the setup is an Ohlins upside-down forks are in 43 mm diameter, gold-anodized, upside-down, and fully adjustable.

Taking care of the stopping duties are Brembo Stylema calipers, clamping 320 mm discs on aluminum flanges.

Riding aids

• 3 riding modes: Wet, Sport, and Touring
• Cornering ABS
• Traction control
• Launch control
• Wheelie control
• Steering damper
• Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV tyres

Weight

The Monster SP weighs less compared to the standard model, thanks to several items that have made it possible. For instance - the Ohlins upside-down forks weigh 0.6 kg less than the standard, Brembo Stylema calipers further save 0.5 kg over stock, and the lithium-ion battery further reduces weight by 2kg.

Overall the Monster SP weighs 184.9 kg compared to the 188 kg standard Monster.

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