Ducati Monster SP 2024; Experience, Upgrades, Problem.

[@chrismills5263]

Love the bike, looking at getting one soon. How did you tint the headlight?

[@benwoodruff4466]

I had STEK PPF DynoSmoke installed.

[@michaelbopf8013]

Good review with useful info about the mods made. I’d be interested to hear how living with the Monster is going..particularly the heat issue (should really have waited a few months until we hit the Australian summer).

[@benwoodruff4466]

Thanks for your comment. I generally ride with leathers and have never noticed excessive heat, even in traffic. These aren’t really meant for the city where heat would be a problem in the summer, much more suited on open back rounds. 👌

[@xanderworker5449]

It’s worth noting that Ducati’s guidance specifies using fuel with a minimum octane rating of RON 95, not 95 exclusively. They actually recommend a range of 95-98 RON with up to 10% ethanol content. The manual also highlights that using fuel with higher than 10% ethanol can damage the engine and void the warranty. So while RON 95 is fine, opting for a higher premium fuel like 98 RON is acceptable-and even recommended if you’re aiming for peak performance within the engine’s capabilities. - At least according to their manual.

[@benwoodruff4466]

@@xanderworker5449 Agree, the manuals are published based on manufacturing recommendations however in practical testing Ducati themselves will always recommend 95, even prior to purchasing & during servicing to remind you of this. I have only ever used 98 & tuned bikes using this fuel however if you use a genuine Ducati shop they will advise against it.

[@xanderworker5449]

@benwoodruff4466 Thanks for the detailed info! I also have a Monster S (2023), but no one passed along that detail to me. 😅 I was just told RON 95 minimum with a max 10% ethanol content. Here, Shell offers two V-Power options: Diesel and Petrol. Most of the time, the petrol’s octane rating isn’t listed, but when it is, it shows as 98-so I’m guessing 98 is the standard across the country.

[@stefankaul8539]

Nice bike

[@KristianKfitness]

beautiful bike mate! Hope it will run problem free moving forward!

[@benwoodruff4466]

Thanks, I’m sure it was a random fault. They did say it was the first they had in where a spark plug had failed at 1k kms. 🤞 It’s smooth sailing here on out.

[@MrFastfreddie19]

How do you find the fit and finish of the stealth mirrors?

[@benwoodruff4466]

Thanks for the comment, I had to buy extenders but other than that, great.

[@LifebyDesign]

How would you rate the bike overall 1-10? Thanks

[@benwoodruff4466]

@@LifebyDesign For my first naked I must say I’m impressed & the amount of attention it gets surprised me. I did want Cruise Control only for when I’m in a tunnel or unknown speed camera zone & the overpriced muffler it comes with as stock, you can’t remove the baffles. So for these reasons I’d give it a generous 8/10.

[@CraigShips-r2d]

Hi where did you get the red Ducati extension bits for ur Rizoma mirrors. I have same bike brought same Mirrors but didn’t come with red extension bits I have searched everywhere online.

[@benwoodruff4466]

Only place I could find them was AliExpress. The URL extension to the advert has expired so just search the site. 🤝

[@TirthaManiRai]

Beauty 🏍

[@CraigShips-r2d]

Also where did you the rear slider from the one that protects the termi’s

[@benwoodruff4466]

Another AliExpress special; a.aliexpress.com/_mqDHsuG

[@CraigShips-r2d]

Cheers mate I will give them a try.

[@wisdomlikesilence]

Hey mate, where in Sydney did you get the Stek film applied?

[@benwoodruff4466]

@@wisdomlikesilence Roadbloc in Alexandria, Oliver is the only one I trust with my cars & bikes. 👌

[@wisdomlikesilence]

@@benwoodruff4466 Okay, thanks Ben

[@J-Rod73]

Does it emit a lot of heat from the engine? I live in Florida and I worry about that. TIA

[@benwoodruff4466]

@@J-Rod73 Hi, thanks for your comment. Having only just bought the Bike I cannot comment as Sydney is similar to Florida in the summer but as it’s the winter riding the bike in traffic is not bad at all. Ducati are known to get quite warm but I can’t say it’s been uncomfortable when stuck in traffic.

[@J-Rod73]

@@benwoodruff4466 OK, thank you!

[@riso2584]

I have the ‘23 monster sp and ride in NYC on a daily basis. Once the temps get to 30c or 86f… city ride becomes unbearable. However, if you are on open highways going over 60 mph or 90 kmph, it’s fine.

[@J-Rod73]

@@riso2584 Thank you for that info. Do all naked bikes have this issue, or just the Monster?

[@riso2584]

@@J-Rod73 not sure, this is the only bike I’ve ever owned. But for what it’s worth, Ducati is notorious for running hot.

[@ArbeitsKonto-we5fu]

replace termignoni with sc project twin, trust me you will not regret it, if you tell me which what camera you filmed it i can give a good comparison :D

[@benwoodruff4466]

Thanks for your comment, was looking at either the single titanium Mivv or SC SC1-S, my only issue with the SC is they use a two baffle system for Euro 5 so aren’t truly removed but the Mivv comes completely out. 🎶🎶🎶 I used a 15 Pro Max to film. This other video shows what I’m referring too, don’t fancy taking a drill to a $1k+ exhaust; kzbin.info/www/bejne/h3OmeKeJmKtjgZosi=v_76Bywn4nSvWAW1

[@ArbeitsKonto-we5fu]

@@benwoodruff4466 why would you remove a silencer when you are already decat. Its plenty loud enough, if you want something louder you should have gotten a V4. and the sc1-s is ugly af, the twin crt-t looks and sounds alot better, especially in carbon

[@daniloreisbr]

I've heard that this bikes runs on one cylinder when in neutral because, if not, they heat the pilot seat too much.

[@benwoodruff4466]

Thanks for the comment, not heard that before. Mine was definitely a faulty spark plug though.

[@motorcycle-man]

Never heard of that.

[@adrianlampard419]

It's the V4 engines that have rear cylinder deactivation not the V twins.

[@pennfootball71]

I had the monster plus and the suspension was too meh. SP is better. I traded it in for a streetfighter V4 that I got a great deal on since it was a 23 leftover $4000 off. With the amount of mods you did why didn't you just go for a SF v4?

[@stevelesnick6268]

Just traded my V4S for this. The Streetfighter is way to much for the streets where I ride ( tight curves) and I wanted something I could wail on. Dont do track anymore so……..

[@pennfootball71]

@@stevelesnick6268 but the street fighter is not a track bike at all! My Suzuki GSX R1000R whoops it’s ass. The Ducati is like a go to Starbucks bike and is comfortable to ride to work and stuff for me. Just test ride a GSX R1000R for the twisties and you will be amazed. And it’s actually kind of comfortable. I’m 6 foot about 245 pounds and it doesn’t hurt my back. The Monster does have a tighter turning circle in the street fighter though especially like really tight curves and slow stuff it was like a motor scooter agile. The Suzuki is still better though… just take all your corners in second gear in anything you ride & you’ll never have a problem.

[@benwoodruff4466]

Thanks for your comment, I paid just over $19k aud for the bike that included all on roads & was brand new, all the little extras has brought the cost to around $23k aud. A base Streetfighter V2 was around $25k so I remain happy with the purchase as it also generates a lot of conversion, a base Streetfighter would just be another Streetfighter in the car park. 😅

[@pennfootball71]

@ base huh? Lol the only “advantage” the SF V4S has is a wiz electronic bang suspension. I also don’t have a base model anymore…I put on an Arrow exhaust and had a BT Moto tune unlock the engine and turn off the Euro 5 Nannies from the environmental nutters! I am pushing almost 210 hp at the wheel. Ducati restricts power in 1,2,3,4 gears and turned that off as well. ;) The only bike that can beat mine is a science project Ninja H2 that is not very attractive.

[@benwoodruff4466]

@ Bike sounds great, I do hope you take that beast to the track as all that power is completely wasted on the road.

[@onemanmob6756]

Let me know when you get bored with it

[@martinspeak9919]

nice bike but how many " errrmm" can you say in 12 mins of narration

[@benwoodruff4466]

Tell me about it, presenting online is certainly not my strong point. Just excited to share this great bike.