The Italian manufacturer celebrates one of the most important models to come out of the Bologna factory, with the limited edition Ducati Monster 30° Anniversario revealed for a production run of 500 bikes.
Originally designed by Miguel Angel Galluzzi using a mixture of existing parts to keep costs low, the Monster was a simple and effective naked bike which is said by many to have saved the manufacturer as it proved incredibly popular over the years. The combination of a sporty engine and chassis with minimal bodtwork and wide bars made for a bike which was usable in cities or on the open road. And has since sold more than 350,000 units over the last three decades, with current sales second only to the Multistrada models in the current Ducati range.
The limited edition Ducati Monster 30° Anniversario continues a long tradition of special models, but stands out with both the tricolour livery, and as the lightest example every produced. The Made in Italy 30th Anniversary livery is complimented by exclusive gold rim wheels, an embroidered logo on the seat, and a special dashboard animation. Plus the name and number plate on the upper clamp.
But the beauty isn’t just skin deep, as despite gaining upgrades including a steering damper and windshield, the 30° Anniversario weighs 4kg less than a standard model, at 184kg. This includes the Ohlins NIX30 forks, which are 0.6kg lighter than the option on normal Monsters, and is fully adjustable with an increased ground clearance helping the sportier set-up.
Along with the adjustable Ohlins suspension and steering damper, you also get Brembo Stylema front calipers and aluminium flanges for the 320mm front brake discs. And the new forged aluminium rims, which are 1.86kg lighter and reduce front and rear wheel inertia. Plus front and rear carbon fibre mudguards, a street-legal Termignoni slip-on exhaust, and a passenger seat cover.
It’s still powered by a 937cc Testatratta engine, putting out 111hp and 93Nm of torque, with the help of ABS, Ducati Traction and Wheelie control, plus Launch Control. The weight saving does continue with a lithium battery, and there’s the choice of three riding modes – sport, road and wet – managed through the 4.3″ colour TFT dashboard.
And if you’re quick enough to secure one, the new limited edition Ducati Monster 30° Anniversario isn’t that expensive either, at £16,095. That compares with the Monster at £11,295, and the Monster+ from £11,595. Or the Monster SP at £13,995.
With only 500 bikes being produced, you’ll need to be fast to grab one. If you’re not lucky enough, then keep up with all the latest new, custom and classic Ducati motorcycles, here. And you can find plenty of older models for sale on eBay at the moment, from 1993 to 2023.
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