The fifth-gen mannequin of the bare sportsbike is lighter than earlier than whereas powered by a brand new twin-cylinder V2 engine
Ducati India has launched the fifth-gen 2026 Monster V2 bare sportsbike within the nation. Rolled out in Monster and Monster+ grades, it has been priced between Rs 13.99-14.45 lakh (ex-showroom) within the Indian market. Sitting on a monocoque body, the 2026 Ducati Monster V2 can be out there in three color schemes specifically Ducati Crimson, Iceberg White and Sport Livery. The most recent iteration of the bare sportsbike comes with a refreshed design, superior digital package deal and a brand new V2 twin-cylinder powertrain.
First issues first, the 2026 Ducati Monster V2 comes with a restyled bison-back tank whereas flaunting a full-LED headlamp. The seat is narrower whereas its top has been decreased by 5 mm to maintain it at 815 mm. The decrease half on the facet panel covers function the Ducati defend is flanked by the coordinates of the historic Borgo Panigale manufacturing unit. It has been launched with silencers with titanium liners and carbon finish caps, developed in collaboration with Termignoni.
“The Ducati Monster has all the time been the bike that launched folks to what a Ducati actually seems like, and this new technology makes that have extra accessible than ever. With the brand new V2 engine, class-leading upkeep intervals and a totally reimagined design, it’s a motorcycle constructed for riders who need the total Ducati expertise in a kind that’s straightforward to dwell with day by day,”mentioned Mr. Bipul Chandra, Managing Director, Ducati India.
| Household | Mannequin | Shade | Retail Worth (Ex-Showroom) |
| Monster | Monster | Ducati Crimson | 13,99,000 |
| Iceberg White | 14,23,000 | ||
| Sport Livery | 14,23,000 | ||
| Monster + | Ducati Crimson | 14,34,000 | |
| Iceberg White | 14,45,000 | ||
| Sport Livery | 14,45,000 |
The 2026 Monster V2 sheds 4 kg of weight as in comparison with the outgoing mannequin. It suggestions the weighing scale at 175 kg with an empty tank. The upkeep intervals are for much longer (45,000 km) as a result of new Ducati V2 engine with IVT timing. A number of the notable parts within the bare sportsbike are a double-sided swingarm, 43 mm upside-down (USD) entrance forks, rear monoshock suspension with adjustable pre-load, Brembo braking system with twin 320 mm entrance disc models, and Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV tyres.
The 2026 Ducati Monster V2 boasts of 4 rides modes specifically Sport, Street, City and Moist. A couple of outstanding bells and whistles onboard the bare bike are Cornering ABS; Ducati Traction Management, Ducati Wheelie Management, Cruise Management, Ducati Fast Shift 2.0, and Engine Brake Management. It additionally will get a brand new 5-inch TFT instrument console with a petal-shaped joystick which can be utilized to function Ducati Multimedia System and Flip-by-turn navigation.
On the coronary heart, the 2026 Monster V2 homes the 890cc twin-cylinder engine which belts out 109.5 bhp at 9,000 rpm and 91.1 Nm at 7,250 rpm. Ducati claims that greater than 80 p.c of the utmost torque is offered between 4,000 and 10,000 rpm. Other than getting all of the options of the bottom variant, the Monster+ additionally comes with a headlight cowl and passenger seat cowl.
