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Ducati Monster 2026: New 890cc V2 Engine and Monocoque Frame Bring Weight Down to 175kg, Starting at $13,995

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Ducati Monster 2026: New 890cc V2 Engine and Monocoque Frame Bring Weight Down to 175kg, Starting at $13,995 — PHOTO — VISORDOWN / © Visordown↗ View original

Ducati has unveiled the fifth-generation Monster 2026. Powered by a newly designed 890cc V-twin (111 hp at 9,000 rpm, 91 Nm), it features an aluminum monocoque frame that uses the engine as a stressed member, bringing curb weight down to 175kg — 4kg lighter than its predecessor. US pricing starts at $13,995.

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Sergio Higuchi

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Sergio HiguchiRacing · MotoGP Commentary

890cc V-twin, 111hp, 175kg — with this power-to-weight ratio, you should be able to enjoy the ride from corner entry all the way to exit. If IVT is boosting low-to-mid torque, the character should be manageable both daily and on mountain roads. Building the engine into a monocoque frame directly affects the feel at your fingertips — I can't wait to ride it.