The Ducati Monster has been an integral part of the Italian manufacturer's range for over 30 years. A monumental reason for its success has been its steady progression with time, and it even bid farewell to its iconic trellis frame in the name of modernism during its final evolution. For this reason, the Monster seems like the perfect canvas for Ducati's first electric motorcycle, and could very well attract enthusiasts of all ages. Designer Filippo Ubertino also has similar views, but unlike us, he brought that thought to life by creating an electric Ducati Monster concept for us all to enjoy.
Taking a look at the electric Ducati Monster, it seems straight out of the future. The design has a certain Cyberpunk 2077 flavor and looks quite minimalist while remaining elegant. Filippo Ubertino added aerodynamic fairings to add muscle to the package. The front wheel wrapped in a wide tire also serves a similar purpose.
Diving deeper, the Electric Monster is built around a unibody chassis, which uses the battery-motor setup as the stressed member. It's suspended on big Ohlins inverted forks and an Ohlins monoshock while using 17-inch wheels to grip the tarmac. The rear also features a single-sided swingarm, identical to that of the Ducati Streetfighter V4. These underpinnings, combined with the Monster's aggressive handlebars and footpeg position, should ensure perfect riding dynamics, something we've also come to expect from the production electric Monster.
Although it is an ultra-detailed concept, Filippo Ubertino did not shed light on the performance of the electric Monster. From a real point of view, it could be that the electric Ducati Monster should have at least 100 to 120 hp and a range of 300 km. This should make it perfect for experienced pilots as well as younger ones. Not to mention, these specs are also comparable to the current Ducati Monster, so the EV won't feel like a compromise.
Ducati has yet to comment on its future electric motorcycles, but the Borgo Panigale factory has already started production of its MotoGP-spec electric race bike, the V21L, and we're pretty sure it will serve as basis for Ducati's electric futures.
