DUCATI Monster 937 Full In-Ride Owner Review

Episode No. 3 of the Motovlog: Full in-ride owner’s review of the 2023 Ducati Monster 937.
Come with me on a beautiful fall ride while I discuss this fantastic motorcycle. I will start by talking about the history of the Ducati Monster, beginning with the original M900 with trellis frame.
I will then talk about the design changes associated with the new Ducati Monster introduced in 2021. I’ll fill you in on all the key specifications and features that set this bike apart. Most importantly I will give my ownership perspective on this bike, including pros and cons.
Finally, let’s talk about whether this bike can be a good motorcycle for beginners. What do you think?
CHAPTERS:
00:00 Introduction
00:35 Ducati Monster History
01:20 Design Changes
02:51 Engine
03:33 Suspension
05:04 Transmission
05:53 Electronics
06:55 Riding Modes
08:07 Acceleration / 30 pull
11:05 Tires
12:48 What I Love
13:56 Cons
15:50 Sport Riding
17:25 Cons Continued
18:19 Good Beginner Bike?
19:39 Ownership Thoughts

[@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?

[@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.

[@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!

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.