Ducati Philippines officially lands the all-new Monster V2, rallying generations of local riders around 30 years of bare-knuckle naked bike culture.
Some bikes are for commuting; others build an entire culture around themselves. Back in 1993, designer Miguel Galluzzi kicked off the Monster saga with a straightforward mindset: “All you need is a seat, tank, engine, two wheels, and handlebars.” Thirty years later, that stripped-down, aggressive attitude still defines what a naked bike should be.
With Ducati Philippines finally rolling out the all-new Monster V2, this launch is less about spec sheets and more about welcoming the next chapter for the local Ducatisti scene.
Three Decades of Pure Muscle
Before the original Monster showed up, sport-naked bikes weren’t really a dedicated class. Ducati took superbike bones, ripped off the bodywork, and accidentally created a global legend. It quickly became the ultimate canvas for custom builds, where almost no owner left their bike completely stock.
That culture hit home in the Philippines early on. Whether it’s Sunday morning runs up to Tagaytay, carving through the twists of Marilaque, or lining up at track days in Clark, the Monster has always been the entry ticket to the Ducati brand. It gave local riders real superbike energy without forcing them into a back-breaking clip-on posture every single day.
Sharper Focus for the Street
The new V2 stays faithful to that lineage while shedding unnecessary bulk. Sitting at a lightweight 175 kg (wet, no fuel), it swaps in a fresh 890cc V2 engine pushing 111 horsepower. With a Panigale-derived aluminum front frame and new variable intake timing, the power comes on smoothly right out of the corners. It’s light enough to thread through Metro Manila traffic, but fully capable when the road opens up.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION:
| Category | Technical Specification |
| Engine Type | 890cc Liquid-Cooled 90° V2 (Spring Valves with IVT) |
| Bore × Stroke | 96 mm × 61.5 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 13.2:1 |
| Max Power | 111 hp (81.6 kW) @ 9,000 rpm |
| Max Torque | 91.1 Nm (67.2 lb-ft) @ 7,250 rpm |
| Valvetrain System | Intake Variable Timing (IVT), 4 Valves per Cylinder |
| Transmission | 6-speed with Ducati Quick Shift (DQS 2.0) Up/Down |
| Clutch | Slipper and Self-servo Wet Multiplate Clutch |
| Frame Type | Aluminum Alloy Front Frame (Monocoque) |
| Front Suspension | 43 mm Showa Upside-Down (USD) Forks |
| Rear Suspension | Progressive Linkage with Preload-Adjustable Showa Monoshock |
| Front Brakes | Dual 320 mm Semi-Floating Discs, Brembo M4.32 Monobloc 4-Piston Calipers |
| Rear Brakes | Single 245 mm Disc, 2-Piston Caliper |
| Front Tyre | Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV (120/70 ZR17) |
| Rear Tyre | Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV (180/55 ZR17) |
| Wet Weight (Without Fuel) | 175 kg (386 lbs) |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 14.0 Litres (3.7 US gal) |
| Seat Height | 815 mm (32.1 in) — Adjustable down to 775 mm with low seat/lowering kit |
| Dashboard | 5.0-inch Color TFT Display |
| Rider Electronics Suite | Cornering ABS, Ducati Traction Control (DTC), Ducati Wheelie Control (DWC), Engine Brake Control (EBC), Power Modes |
| Riding Modes | Sport, Road, Urban, Wet |
| Valve Clearance Service Interval | 45,000 km (28,000 miles) |
| Emissions Standard | Euro 5+ |
More Than Just a Machine
Ask any local owner, and they’ll tell you the Monster is a social passport. It’s the deep V-twin exhaust note bouncing off mountain walls, the early morning espresso stops with the club, and the shared head nod when another red frame rolls up to the lights.
The Monster V2 keeps that original spark alive for a new generation of Filipino riders—light, loud, and built purely for the thrill of the ride that keeps Ducatisti enjoying their lifestyle on wheels!
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