DUCATI Monster 937 Full In-Ride Owner Review

[@marksardar4557]

Going around the twisties in the sunset with the shadow of the bike is breathtaking art.

[@Dr.MichaelsMotorcycles]

Absolutely, I love it!

[@tentwentysix]

Great video review! I'm about to purchase my very first bike and your review gave me peace of mind getting a '23 Ducati Monster Plus as said first bike :)

[@Dr.MichaelsMotorcycles]

Awesome, thanks for the feedback! I am actually planning my next video talking about specific reasons why the Monster can be a good beginner motorcycle. You will love it!

[@billwhite8479]

How..?? You have no experience.. stick to under 400cc for a few years first.. Don't you need to pass training first..?

[@vfr-andy3133]

Had one for a loan while my SF was being fixed. I loved it.

[@Dr.MichaelsMotorcycles]

Yeah, I'm really enjoying mine. Which Streetfighter do you have? How does it compare to the Monster in terms of performance and handling?

[@benadams8130]

At 13m after the train tracks go straight and take the right after the straight. Takes you back to dover on an awesome sweepy farm road. I used to go the way you go until I found that option.

[@jsagazio]

Cracking good video mate, good to know you're enjoying your bike.

[@Dr.MichaelsMotorcycles]

Thank you! I really enjoyed it for a year. I just recently traded it for a SFV4S. I can definitely see myself going back to the the Monster the next time they do an update. Here's a video on the Streetfighter! kzbin.info/www/bejne/rqaVi2yrhNJnhs0

[@peters6188]

A 937 cc bike, a beginner's motorcycle. I would query that! Great bike bar the stock suspension, upgraded with adjustable suspension from Nitron UK and the bike came alive!

[@Dr.MichaelsMotorcycles]

I agree about the stock suspension. The SP version is excellent if funds allow. I have since sold the monster for a Streetfighter V4S.

[@motonickaustralia1126]

Good vid, i've also got a G310 and am thinking about getting the 937 aswell, you surprised me when you said you had started on the 310. Hope the Ducati is going well.

[@Dr.MichaelsMotorcycles]

Thank you! I still love riding the Ducati every time I take it out. My favorite thing about the G310 was its nimble handling - the Monster is very similar.

[@mhmt.e2]

I also upgraded from G310r. I cant say enough how much i love the monster. Go for it.

[@user-om2fg7yh6s]

Hey man, great video really like your reviewing style and delivery of words. Can I ask where in the States this is? It looks absolutely beautiful, kinda reminds me of the English countryside.

[@Dr.MichaelsMotorcycles]

Thanks for the nice feedback! I am riding in northern Maryland - a lot of farms and horses up here. The southern parts of the state are more developed and not as fun to ride. Eastern and western Maryland are also nice rides, so I hope to do more of those in the spring/summer. Where in England are you based?

[@user-om2fg7yh6s]

@@Dr.MichaelsMotorcycles Thanks man, yeah it looks like a beautiful place to ride. I'm a Londoner but spend a lot of time in the countryside - particularly in the Surrey Hills, keep the Monster content coming.

[@mandonga1200]

Excelent video, one thing that I would love to know is how expensive is to own a Ducati, the maintenance, what happens if you drop the bike, how expensive is to fix it, how much does it coes to do the services. I'm asking because one thing is to just buy the bike, you can find the bike second hand for less than 9000 euros with not that many miles, but then I wonder if something happens to the bike, I might be screwed. Would love to know. Thanks alot!

[@Dr.MichaelsMotorcycles]

Thank you for watching and commenting! The 600 mile service for Ducati runs anywhere from $350 and $500, depending on where you live. The oil changes can be done by yourself, but you will need to go to a dealer to reset the computer. I haven't gotten to any major service, but from what I hear the valve service at 18,000 miles is quite expensive. I never keep my bikes that long though, I like new toys haha.

[@mandonga1200]

@@Dr.MichaelsMotorcycles That is really good to know, because its quite significant the difference between the service from the Ducati compared to a Honda or something else even tho you might pay the same for the bike second hand. I hope you are enjoying the Streetfighter V4S. By the way, have you had a change to try the new Triumph Street Triple R? I really love the bike but I've heard that the 3 cilinder bikes have an annoying vibration compared to the balance 2 or 4 cilinder ones. Take care!

[@burner188]

With all changes from the last gen Monster (specifically the 821), this bike lost almost 40 lbs (frame, wheels, etc). The Panigale had a trellis frame at one time as well...don't recall seeing people getting bent out o shape over that🤔

[@Dr.MichaelsMotorcycles]

Great point! The Monster was always meant to be a naked version of Ducati's current sport bike. It would have been strange to change the Panigale frame while keeping the Monster frame the same.

[@dlul_]

@@Dr.MichaelsMotorcycles Not really, the original monster was the supersport engine in an old gen superbike frame (851). Only the liquid cooled ones (s4, s4r, s4rs) were the naked versions of the current sport bikes - but still on the old frame. That branch eventually became the streetfighters and at the same time ducati released the "modernized" monster that lost all the good looks (from the 696 on, in 2008)

[@Dr.MichaelsMotorcycles]

@@dlul_ Excellent summary, thank you!

[@19jdelgadillo]

do you have any reviews on how to quick shift? when is the ideal time to use quickshifter?

[@Dr.MichaelsMotorcycles]

Nice idea! I can try to make a video this week if the temperature cools down a bit. It has been so hot the last few days - I haven't been able to ride or film :-(

[@Dr.MichaelsMotorcycles]

Video is live now! kzbin.info/www/bejne/kKGyla2pmtSonKM

[@elithegreat6463]

Does this engine have an oil cooler ,??, cause o know this same engine is in the Multistrada V2, and the front beak has the cooler. 🤔

[@Dr.MichaelsMotorcycles]

No oil cooler, just a radiator.

[@kaveiros75]

Ducati Monster as a "beginner bike"? Where are we getting up, guys? Why? This is shit about "beginner friendly" bikes (especially when we are talking above 750 cc) has to end. If you are a new rider, start off with something smaller, lighter, more nimble and safer. An A LOT less expensive. When you get some experience, buy whatever you like. New riders getting such bikes is pure posing.

[@Dr.MichaelsMotorcycles]

I tend not to discuss price as a deciding factor when purchasing a bike. Everyone has different levels comfort when it comes to spending money. That said, the Monster has all the features you said are important. It is light, small, nimble, and has a lot of electronic safety features. It also has an Urban mode which reduces horsepower to 75 with a lighter throttle response. Have you had a chance to ride the Monster?

[@kaveiros75]

@@Dr.MichaelsMotorcycles Yes, I have. This, and most of the Monsters, to be honest. You are absolutely right about how light and nimble it is, and the sense of security it gives you. (Even if we throw the economic factor away, which of course doesn't include just the price of purchasing the bike)... Still, such bikes are not "beginner's bikes". Anything more than 90-100 hp needs some experience and some respect towards the throttle. How many "beginners" do you think will not be tempted to switch to the other 2 modes after a few weeks? - Would you ever consider "beginner friendliness" of a Ferrari or a Porsche or even a Range Rover as a factor when reviewing it? You wouldn't even mention such a thing.

[@charliebaker3389]

You live in a beautiful place Dr M, which State is it ?

[@Dr.MichaelsMotorcycles]

Thank you! I live in MD - these roads are in the northern part of the state. Where are you based?

[@charliebaker3389]

I live in a little place called England. Must visit Maryland.

[@Dr.MichaelsMotorcycles]

@@charliebaker3389 Super, what part of England. I've watched some of the British bike channels and the countryside out there looks lovely. I've only been to London a few times.

[@charliebaker3389]

@@Dr.MichaelsMotorcycles I'm in Berkshire, fairly rural but landscape feels tiny compared to the States. The Missenden Flyer has a good channel he's not far from me similar roads, in general British roads in a bad way, the tarmac / asphalt is terrible even on major roads. Roads in Maryland look amazing.

[@rubysaikia3334]

Bro we bought a monster sp do u think it’s good all kawasaki people with z900 laugh at us hearing the price

[@Dr.MichaelsMotorcycles]

Motorcycles are a very personal hobby. I think the Monster SP is an amazing bike. What matters the most is if you are enjoying it and if it is a good value for you. Doesn't matter too much what others think.

[@rubysaikia3334]

@@Dr.MichaelsMotorcycles yes i enjoy the bike very much

[@billwhite8479]

Suitable for new riders..??? Are you nuts..?

[@Dr.MichaelsMotorcycles]

I made a dedicated video talking about the reasons here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pKeki6qCrr12eNk It comes down to the advanced electronics and rider aids.