Monster

Ducati’s Monster began as a 1992 prototype and entered production in 1993 as the M900, a stripped-back roadster built around the brand’s familiar trellis-frame, air-cooled L-twin formula. Its simple “all you need” concept — seat, tank, engine, two wheels and handlebars — helped define the modern naked sportbike and gave Ducati one of its most recognisable nameplates. The Monster quickly became a cornerstone of the company’s range, broadening beyond the original 900 to include smaller and larger variants as the line evolved through the 1990s and 2000s. Over time, the model shifted through several generations while keeping the same basic identity: compact, minimal, and focused on road riding with a distinctly Ducati character. Ducati has repeatedly described the Monster as a bike that created a new market segment and inspired a devoted following, and the nameplate has remained in continuous production since its launch. The Monster family has also served as an important bridge between Ducati’s heritage and its more modern roadster designs, with later versions updating the original recipe rather than replacing it.