2026 Ducati Monster V2 Review: As Fearsome as They Say?

Rory Reid tests the new Ducati Monster V2 to find out whether its new V2 engine actually makes the bike better to ride. Ducati says the latest Monster is lighter, easier to handle and more usable every day, but does that come at the expense of the character that made the Monster name famous? Riding in wet conditions, this review looks at how the new engine delivers its performance, how the chassis copes when grip is limited, and whether the changes improve real world confidence as well as outright speed. The focus is on what has changed, how it feels on the road, and whether this new generation still deserves the Monster badge. Looking for a new car? It’s time for Autotrader: https://www.autotrader.co.uk/?utm_source=youtube_organic&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=youtube_organic_brandplatform&utm_content=its_time_for Watch expert car reviews and recommendations on our official YouTube channel to help make finding your next car easier than ever. Check back for the latest new car reviews, plus: ✅ car advice and explainers ✅ used and new car guides ✅ head-to-heads Subscribe for more from Autotrader UK ➡️ http://bit.ly/1AqiIny Want to be the first to see our new videos? Enable notifications 🔔 00:00 Intro 00:40 Changes 01:15 Power and performance 01:53 How monstrous is the new Monster? 03:30 Design overview 05:02 Seats 05:35 Rider comfort 06:06 Subtle design elements 06:31 What’s it like to ride? 07:08 New V2 engine 07:30 Weight 08:00 Real world performance 08:58 Riding modes 09:30 Quick shifter 10:01 Pricing 10:19 Service intervals 10:33 Final thoughts