There is a book that Ducati enthusiasts (and not only) have been waiting for a long time. It is titled “Ducati Monster. All the models,” authored by Giorgio Sarti and published by Giorgio Nada Editore (series “The motorcycles that made history”). 144 pages, paperback format with flaps, list price 35 euros. A volume that, from the back cover, promises to be “the most complete ever published on the subject.” And judging by the density of the content, the promise seems kept.
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The Monster is indeed an icon. Born in 1993, it invented (or at least codified) the category of sporty naked bikes with character. The first advertising campaign already said it clearly: «How many motorcycles do you recognize without reading the name on the tank?». It was no exaggeration. Performance, road holding, charm, and riding fun merged into a package that, alone, opened a market niche destined to become legendary.
Sarti, the Italian author who has published the most motorcycle books, retraces the entire saga with a meticulous historical and technical analysis of all the models made in over thirty years at Borgo Panigale. It starts from the progenitor M900 and reaches the very recent 890 of 2026, the one with the “front frame” chassis and completely renewed V2 engine. The “younger sisters” (the evolutions of the 600 and 750) and the powerful four-valve family, inaugurated by the S4, are not missing.
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Beyond the history
The book, in addition to the chronological list of models, also addresses the initial customizations, comparisons with competitors of the time, reviews from major magazines, the presence of the Monster in art and the world of collecting, and production numbers. A 360-degree approach that transforms the volume into a true reference for those who want to understand not only what the Monster was but why it so deeply marked the history of modern motorcycling.
For those who already own a Monster (or have owned one, or dream of one), this book is almost mandatory. For those who simply love Italian motorcycles and their evolution, it is a passionate and documented read. Sarti has the merit of going beyond nostalgia and bringing the story up to the most recent model, demonstrating that the “monster” of Borgo Panigale continues to evolve without betraying its original spirit. In short, a serious work, rich in images and data, written by a specialist who knows the Ducati world inside out. VB
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