The Ducati Monster 2007 range is now bigger and better with the new S4R Testastretta. This new bike gains the famous 130 hp Testastretta low sump L-twin engine, previously mounted only on the top version S4Rs Testastretta. Founder of the SR family, this bike takes upon a very important role, coming up alongside the S4Rs Testastretta which represents the current performance and equipment apotheosis. The S4R develops and increases in power going from 117 hp of the previous engine, to the 130 hp of the Testastretta, maintaining its very important role in the SR family: its two-sided mufflers, the aluminium trellis single-sided swingarm, the small fairing, the exclusive paint schemes, the high quality suspensions, joined together with the powerful low sump Testastretta engine, is a milestone in the development of the Monster S4R Testastretta. A bike that, in the new Ducati 2007 range, has a very important role, catching the attention of the most exigent performance–oriented “ducatista”.

The S4R Testastretta is different from the “s” version due to the suspension. The front forks are now fully adjustable upside-down Showas, giving the customer the possibility of a perfectly balanced bike. The rear is fully adjustable with piggyback shock absorbers by Sachs, allowing modification of suspension settings. The height of the rear of the bike is adjustable too by the modification of the length of the push rod.
 

Whilst respecting the previous version, the S4R MY ’07, has, like the S4Rs, the prestigious Brembo front brake system. The front has now a prettier look thanks to the new front fork bottom end, purposely created to fit the Brembo radial callipers. The new S4R Testastretta is now available in two new colour schemes: Titanium with a black stripe, and in the traditional Ducati red with a white stripe. Both colour versions have the red frame with the black painted swingarm, just like the new Showa front fork bottom end. A lot of the other components are painted black: the headlamp support, the steering plates, the risers, the footrests and the water cooler side covers.

The new Testastretta bike will be available in the early October. All 2007 Ducati models require less frequent service, less parts and labour during each service and, as a result, greatly reduced scheduled maintenance costs – by as much as 50%.