Yahoo Autos Ducati Monster SP gains track-bred upgrades and MotoGP-inspired look
Ducati has released a sportier, racing-inspired evolution of the Monster called SP. Positioned at the top of the Monster lineup, the new variant features a specific design that echoes the company's MotoGP racers and a number of track-ready chassis upgrades.
Instead of dialing in more power, Ducati engineers focused on making the Monster SP sharper to ride. The adjustable Öhlins suspension system includes a fork that's 1.3 pounds lighter than the Monster's, a reduction that increases the lean angle, and the braking system gains Brembo Stylema calipers that grip lighter rotors, which improves braking and reduces inertia at the front end. Ducati also added a steering damper to make the Monster SP more stable during acceleration and cornering and recalibrated the riding modes (the Wet mode is new).
