The Ducati Monster Senna pays homage to the Formula 1 legend.
A limited and numbered edition Ducati Monster Senna has been revealed to honour the extraordinary career of Brazilian F1 racing driver Ayrton Senna and the legacy he left behind.
The livery of the motorcycle, created by the Centro Stile Ducati with the participation of Senna Brands, is inspired by the colour of the helmet that the Senna wore throughout his career
The Monster Senna will be produced in just 341 units; Senna won ‘3’ F1 World Titles and ‘41’ Grands Prix.
Ayrton Senna was one of the very first owners of the Monster 900, which he would ride around in Monte Carlo and on which he showed up at the gala evening of the 1993 Monaco F1 Grand Prix.
The Ducati Monster Senna was unveiled at the Formula 1 Grand Prix at Imola by Claudio Domenicali (Ducati CEO), Bianca Senna (Senna Brands CEO) and Stefano Domenicali (Formula 1 President and CEO).
Senna arrived at the gala evening of the 1993 Monaco F1 Grand Prix on this Monster 900
Claudio Domenicali said: “Ayrton Senna was and will forever stand as an icon. A sports legend, an extraordinary person, but also a passionate motorcyclist, whom we wish to honour with a special edition of one of the most iconic models in our range: the Monster. Senna was one of the very first owners of the Monster 900 and perfectly represented the values of this bike: style, boldness and fun. The Monster Senna is a demonstration of how honoured we are to define a champion of this incredible level a true Ducatista.”
Bianca Senna added: “The partnership with Ducati is historic and very relevant to this day. The Monster is a perfect motorcycle to recall Ayrton’s lifestyle, focused on high performance but with the ability to enjoy moments of leisure. Fans around the world who admire Ayrton will find this partnership a genuine tribute to his legacy.”
Claudio Castiglioni gave Senna this 851 SP
The paths of Ducati and Ayrton Senna crossed for the first time in 1990, when Claudio Castiglioni, then owner of Ducati and a passionate fan of Senna, gave the three-time world champion an 851 SP. Four years later, not long after Senna was killed in a tragic racing incident, the Ducati 916 Senna was launched, and with just 300 units produced it became an instant classic. The first series was sold out in a very short time, and was then followed by two more in 1997 and 1998 with colours chosen by Ayrton’s brother Leonardo Senna.
The collaboration with Senna Brands resumed in 2014 with the 1199 Panigale, on the basis of which a limited series of 161 units was created – the same as the number of Grands Prix raced by Ayrton – reserved for the Brazilian market. All Ducati Sennas are highly sought after by collectors all over the world.
The aesthetics of the Monster Senna, in addition to the special colouring, are embellished by the yellow/green/blue tag on the black rims, specially made for this model, and by the yellow on the brake calipers and on the Termignoni homologated carbon fibre silencers. Other distinctive elements of this model are the special seat, the matching engine guard and the dedicated dashboard animation, which starts when the ignition is turned on.
Each bike is made unique by a plaque on the triple clamp with the model name and number of the bike, as well as by a certificate of authenticity and a dedicated motorcycle cover.
The Ducati Monster Senna gets plenty of kit in addition to a standard Monster SP. For full details and more photos on the Senna edition click HERE.
DUCATI MONSTER SENNA
> “Senna” celebratory livery *
> Plate with model name and progressive number (XXX/341) *
> Dedicated animation on dashboard ignition *
> Sports seat with logo
> 937 cc Testastretta 11° engine
> Maximum power 83kW (111hp) at 9250 rpm
> Maximum torque 93Nm at 6500 rpm
> Homologated Termignoni silencer with yellow stripe
> Aluminium front frame
> Rear subframe in lightweight GFRP
> Aluminium footrests machined from solid
> Aluminium swingarm
> Öhlins steering damper
> Öhlins NIX30 front fork
> Öhlins monoshock
> Forged aluminium wheels (-1.86 kg) with two-tone yellow/green/blue tag
> Front and rear mudguards in carbon fibre
> Engine guard
> Full LED lighting system with sweeping technology direction indicators
> 4.3-inch colour TFT instrumentation with gear engaged and fuel level indicator
> Riding Modes (3 settings) calibrated to benefit from the new chassis, new Wet Riding Mode
> ABS Cornering adjustable on 3 levels with front only mode
> DTC 8 levels, DWC 4 levels
> Launch Control adjustable on 3 levels
> Brembo front brakes with 320 mm discs with aluminium flanges, monobloc Stylema® calipers painted in yellow, radial master cylinder and pads made of sintered material
> Hydraulic clutch with radial pump
> Seat height 840 mm from the ground
> DQS up/down
> Lithium ion battery
> Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV tyres
> Windshield
> Passenger seat cover
> Dedicated motorcycle cover
> Certificate of authenticity