The new Ducati Monster 1200 has landed in the UK, with dealers taking delivery of the first stock.

Customers can now see the Monster and Monster S for themselves, 21 years after the Monster’s first unveiling.

This time it’s powered by the formidable superbike-derived 1198 Testastretta 11° DS engine. The brand new flagship of the naked Ducati family presents an entirely new chassis and muscular styling designed with premium components fully integrated with Ducati’s latest technologies.

High-spec brakes, suspension, a single-sided swingarm and lightweight wheels combine with improved ergonomics to offer what the firm is calling the best Monster ever.

The standard 135hp Monster 1200 is available in red, priced at £10,695. It can be ridden away on a Ducati TriOptions finance scheme from £129 per month.

The higher spec ‘S’ version is available in red and white livery for £12,995 or can be ridden away on a TriOptions finance scheme from £149 per month.