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In 2021, the Ducati Monster shed its iconic trellis frame. It was a sacrilegious act in the eyes of devout Ducatisti.
The Bologna firm didn’t acknowledge the backlash publicly, but if the silhouette of the 2026 Monster+ provides any clues, it heard those cries loud and clear.
Bulk up
Styling has long been a calling card of the Italian naked bike. While Ducati doesn’t resurrect the trellis frame in 2026, its design team styles the present Monster after past generations. Nowhere is that more evident than in its fuel tank. The previous-gen Monster touted a sleek, chiseled physique, whereas the new model commands a more muscular presence. Much of that comes down to its tank.
Like the fuel cell found on the inaugural Monster, the new tank is broad-shouldered. Visually, it’s bulky — bulbous, even. But that all produces a “bison-back” profile reminiscent of past generations. Even the tank vents recall design elements from the second-gen Monster. Trellis frame or not, the styling is a clear ode to the model’s rich history. It’s a far different story under the bodywork.
Pushing forward
Under Ducati’s new model structure, the Monster now follows where the Panigale V2 goes. The Pani is built upon an aluminum monocoque frame. So is the Monster. The Pani enlists Ducati’s new 890 cc V2 as a load-bearing member of that frame. So does the Monster. The link between the naked sport bike and its supersport sibling is undeniable. However, key changes ready the former for life on the road.
For instance, the Monster-trim V-twin produces less claimed horsepower and torque, at 110.7 (at 9,000 rpm) and 67 foot-pounds (at 7,250 rpm). Instead of Marzochhi and KYB hardware, it rocks a 43 mm fork and monoshock supplied by Showa. Out are Brembo M50 calipers. In are Monobloc M4.32 units.
As modern Ducatis go, the Monster+ comes dripping in the latest tech. There are the usual suspects like ride modes (Road, Urban, Sport, and Wet), traction control, cornering ABS, wheelie control, engine brake control, and a quickshifter, but features like power modes and a lap timer only sweeten the pot. Per usual, riders control that swanky electronics package through a full-color five-inch TFT display.
The first of the 2026 Monster+ units are expected to roll into Ducati dealers by April 2026. The Italian OEM won’t offer the standard Monster in the U.S. market, but the Monster+ — which adds a seat cowl and flyscreen to the base package — will be available in Ducati Red ($14,195) and Iceberg White ($13,995).
| 2026 Ducati Monster+ | |
|---|---|
| Price (MSRP) | $13,995 |
| Engine | 890 cc, liquid-cooled, eight-valve, 90-degree V-twin |
|
Transmission, final drive |
Six-speed, chain |
| Claimed horsepower | 110.7 @ 10,750 rpm |
| Claimed torque | 67 foot-pounds @ 8,250 rpm |
| Frame | Aluminum monocoque |
| Front suspension | Showa 43 mm fork; 5.1 inches of travel |
| Rear suspension | Showa shock, adjustable for spring preload; 5.7 inches of travel |
| Front brake | Brembo M4.32 four-piston calipers, 320 mm discs with ABS |
| Rear brake | Brembo two-piston caliper, 245 mm disc with ABS |
| Rake, trail | 23.3 degrees, 3.6 inches |
| Wheelbase | 58.7 inches |
| Seat height | 32.1 inches |
| Fuel capacity | 3.7 gallons |
| Tires | Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV, 120/70R17 front, 180/55R17 rear |
| Claimed weight | 386 pounds (without fuel) |
| Available | April 2026 |
| Warranty | 24 months |
| More info | ducati.com |
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