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Ducati Monster 795 ABS Unveiled

Ducati's Monster 795 ABS is a safer bike for the safety conscious rider.

On the 7th of February 2013 the Ducati Monster ABS was launched at the Sepang International Circuit to members of the media. The unveiling was somewhat of an unconventional one. First, there was the arrival of the VVIPS which included Naza Group of Companies Joint Group Executive Chairman Datuk Wira SM Faisal Tan Sri SM Nasimuddin, Encik Nik Danial Nik Mahmood Vice President of Naza Two Wheel Division and Mr. Pierfrancesco Scalzo Sales Director of Ducati Asia Pacific. Then Encik Nik Danial Nik Mahmood and Mr. Pierfrancesco Scalzo made their respective speeches, which were held in paddock 1. Shortly after, members of the media were ushered to the pit area where the Monster 795 ABS was to be unveiled.

The atmosphere in the pit area was just as you’d expect, power tool noises in the background, the occasional spanner falling to the floor and engineers assembling their riders race bikes. Not much else could be seen as it was mostly closed off for the unveiling of the Monster 795 ABS placed in front (covered of course) with a Ducati race bike on each side.

The bike was then unveiled by (from the left) Sales Director of Ducati Asia Pacific Mr. Pierfrancesco Scalzo, Ducati rider Nicky Hayden, Naza Group of Companies Joint Group Executive Chairman Datuk Wira SM Faisal Tan Sri SM Nasimuddin , and the “new boy” Andrea Dovizioso who will be racing for Ducati this season.

Members of the media were then led back to the conference room where there was a short Q & A session with Mr. Pierfrancesco Scalzo. Ducati have said that they plan on launching 6 new models this year, which means they’re committed to making Ducati’s presence felt here in Malaysia.

Ducati’s Monster 795 ABS has an L-Twin, 2 valve per cylinder Desmodromic air-cooled engine with a displacement of 803cc and a 6-speed transmission. Power for the 795 ABS is rated at 87 hp @ 8,250 rpm while torque is stated as 78 Nm @ 6,250 rpm. 43 millimetres upside-down forks make up the front suspension while the rear has a double-sided swingarm. The latter has an adjustable monoshock that has progessive linkage with preload and rebound Sachs.

The front brake has two 320 millimetre discs and a 4-piston radial calliper while the rear has a 245 millimetre disc coupled with a 2-piston calliper. Since this is a Ducati Monster 795 ABS, ABS comes standard on the front and rear brakes.

In total the Ducati weighs 188 kg, which is only 1 kg heavier than the standard Monster 795. The fuel tank can hold up to 13.5 litres of fuel, which is 1.5 litres shy of the standard Monster 795’s 15-litre capacity.

Ducati is offering its Monster 795 ABS for RM 66,888.00, which will come with a 24 months unlimited mileage warranty.