Ducati Monster 1200 S (M 1200S) suspension setup and specs

Ducati Monster 1200 S, 2014 to 2016: adjustable front preload, rebound and compression, rear preload, rebound and compression, 785 mm (30.9 in) seat height, 130 mm of front suspension travel, 36 psi cold rear tire pressure.

Model years covered: 2014, 2015, 2016 — these share the same suspension hardware. Figures as published by Ducati.

2014–2016 Ducati Monster 1200 S
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Ducati Monster 1200

2014–2016 · naked · 1198 cc

Adjusters this bike has

Front preloadAdjustable
Front reboundAdjustable
Front compressionAdjustable
Rear preloadAdjustable
Rear reboundAdjustable
Rear compressionAdjustable

Suspension travel and hardware

Front suspension travel130 mm (5.1 in)
Rear suspension travel152 mm (6.0 in)
Fork diameter48 mm (1.9 in)

Cold tire pressure, manufacturer spec

Front, solo33 psi · 2.3 bar
Rear, solo36 psi · 2.5 bar
Front, two up36 psi · 2.5 bar
Rear, two up41 psi · 2.8 bar
Front tire120/70 ZR17
Rear tire190/55 ZR17

Weight, seat height and geometry

Wheelbase1511 mm (59.5 in)
Rake24.3°
Trail93.2 mm (3.7 in)
Seat height785 mm (30.9 in)
Factory model codeM 1200S
Front brakedual semi-floating discs, radial 4-piston Brembo M50 calipers
Rear brakesingle disc, 2-piston caliper

Other Ducati Monster 1200 S generations: 2017–2021

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