In 2011, Ducati announced that they would be partnering with fashion company Diesel as a sponsor for their MotoGP race efforts. For the 2013 model year, Ducati and Diesel came together to create something for the public, a special edition of the Monster 1100 EVO that was styled by Diesel’s designers, led by founder Renzo Rosso.
Renzo’s son Stefano was the Project Leader, and in this story on Asphalt & Rubber he is quoted as having said, “when we had the opportunity to work with Ducati, with last year’s MotoGP sponsorship, we discovered a whole world of shared values and common roots. That brought us the desire to create something new together, and we made it in the only way we know: taking the great know-how of both companies and mixing it with passion and creativity. The results are unique products, characterized by a great mix of design and technology.” You can see a promotional video here.
The Monster 1100 EVO (introduced as a 2012 model) featured the Ducati Safety Pack with traction control and ABS, Marzocchi forks, Sachs shock, and a 1,078cc L-Twin which was the first Ducati air-cooled 2V Monster motor to produced a claimed 100 horsepower.
Diesel’s styling touches included a military green paint job, yellow Brembo calipers, Diesel branding, and the opportunity for people to make jokes about how the engine wasn’t diesel-powered.
This example is VIN: ZDM1RARR8DB063251.
It is #640 of the production run. The seller states “though not confirmed by Ducati, the consensus seems to be that they produced less than 700 of these special edition bikes for the global market.”
The odometer shows 6,301 miles.
The seller is the original owner, he bought it new from Moto Corsa in Portland, Oregon in January 2013. “I wanted to have the bike when I first saw it and found it with a dealer in Portland, OR. I got the limited edition number 640. I’ve enjoyed it for the last 12 years, but I’m just not riding it enough.”
Maintenance:
“1st year service, oil change, tire replacement.”
The seller states that there are no known mechanical issues.
Modifications:
Rizoma tail tidy (original included in sale).
Rizoma master cylinder reservoirs, (originals included), bar end mirrors (original ones are part of the sale).
Rizoma foot pegs.
Battery tender lead.
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on the original Pirelli Diablo Rosso II tires with tire date codes 2612 and 0913.
The sale includes two keys, code card, the owner’s manual, Monster Diesel plaque, and several original parts.
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album in the “Photos” tab for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
The seller notes a “small scratch on the rear exhaust cover.”
Currently located in Palm Springs, California, this Ducati is offered on a clean California title with registration current through Febrary 2026.
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