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2017 Ducati Monster 1200 Specs, Recalls and Maintenance

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Specs

Engine

Displacement: 1198 cc
Cylinders: 2
Engine: Liquid-cooled Testastretta 11 L-twin
Power: 147 hp
Torque: 124 Nm
Transmission: 6-speed
Final Drive: Chain

Chassis

Wet Weight: 209 kg
Seat Height: 795 mm
Fuel Capacity: 16.5 L
Wheelbase: 1485 mm
Front Suspension: 43mm inverted fork
Rear Suspension: Progressive linkage single shock
Front Brake: Dual 320mm discs, Brembo M4.32
Rear Brake: Single 245mm disc
Front Tire: 120/70-17
Rear Tire: 190/55-17

Factory figures (manufacturer published).

Recalls

Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Foundation Components: Hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings21V335000 · 2021-05-11

Summary
Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain 2015-2021 Monster 821, 2014-2021 Monster 1200 S/STD, and 2016-2019 Monster 1200 R motorcycles. The rear brake hoses may be susceptible to heat damage.

Risk
Damaged brake hoses may cause the rear brakes to fail, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy
Dealers will replace the rear brake hoses, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 12, 2021. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-888-391-5446.

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Service Brakes, Hydraulic21V315000 · 2021-05-04

Summary
Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain 2017-2020 Monster 797, Monster 1200, Supersport, 2016-2020 XDiavel, and 2018-2020 Monster 821 motorcycles. Air may permeate the rear brake system.

Risk
Air in the system may reduce effectiveness of the rear brakes, increasing the distance required to stop and the risk of a crash.

Remedy
Dealers will install new rear brake hoses, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 28, 2021. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-888-391-5446.

NHTSA Details
Power Train: Manual Transmission18V835000 · 2018-11-27

Summary
Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Ducati Monster 1200, Monster 821, SuperSport and SuperSport S motorcycles. The shift lever may have been incorrectly assembled, possibly resulting in the shift knob detaching from the lever.

Risk
If the shift knob detaches, the rider may not be able to shift gears, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy
Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the gear lever shift knob tightness, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 14, 2019. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-888-391-5446. Ducati's number for this recall is SRV-RCL-18-007.

NHTSA Details
Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Foundation Components: Master Cylinder17V812000 · 2017-12-15

Summary
Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain 2015-2018 1299 motorcycles (including STD, S, FE and SL models), Monster 1200 motorcycles (including S and R models), Multistrada motorcycles (including S and PP models), 2015-2017 Panigale R, 2016-2018 XDaviel S motorcycles and 2017-2018 Scrambler 800 Café Racer motorcycles. These motorcycles are equipped with Brembo front brake master cylinders that may fail.

Risk
If the front brake master cylinder fails, the loss of front braking ability can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy
Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front brake master cylinder piston, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 15, 2018. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-800-231-6696.

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Recalls in Other Years

2021 1 2020 2 2019 3 2018 4 2016 2 2015 2 2014 1

Maintenance

Oil Capacity: 3.7 L
Oil Grade: 15W-50
Chain: 525, 106 links
Valve Check: 18,000 mi
Spark Plug: NGK MAR9A-J
Front Tire Pressure: 36 psi
Rear Tire Pressure: 36 psi

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