Winning Monster chosen from 20th anniversary display at Motorcycle Live

slob · 03-12-2012, 01:15 PM

One of the highlights of this year’s Motorcycle Live show has undoubtedly been Ducati UK’s Monster 20th anniversary stand.

Celebrating the last 20 years of this iconic motorcycle, Ducati brought together nine significant models from this period for a dedicated display. The net was thrown far and wide to source these from owners in order for visitors to appreciate them at Motorcycle Live.

At an exclusive VIP evening held during the show, a panel of judges were called upon to vote for the Monster that encapsulated not only the quality of the machine but also the passion of the owner.

The judging panel comprised of Ducati Sporting Club President, Antony Espindola, Moto Rapido owner, Steve Moore and Ducati racing legend, Paul Smart. After inspecting the bikes and reading the owners' biographies, the judges, after some deliberation, reached a unanimous decision, choosing Liz Evans’ 2006 S2R800. Liz has ridden her Monster all over Europe and has many stories to tell (see Liz’s story) and yet the bike has been well maintained and loved in a way only a Ducati Monster could. In the words of one of the judges, "It's the one I'd choose if I was looking for a used Monster to buy".

Tim Maccabee, Managing Director of Ducati UK commented on the Monster display, ““Everyone knows what an important part the Monster plays in the recent history of Ducati and of course it is not only a Ducati legend but also one of the most familiar and respected bloodlines in the Motorcycle world. It was therefore fitting to have such a great display at the Motorcycle Live event, put together with the significant help of the UK Monster Owners Club. It was also appropriate that the winning bike, as with most bikes on the stand was not a mothballed museum piece but a bike in regular and enthusiastic use.”

The runners up were, Ann Guy with her 1994 Monster 600 and John Probert with his immaculate 2008 Monster S4RS.

The full list of bikes on display was:

1993 M900 - Karl Hollings
1994 M600 - Ann Guy
1999 M900 Dark - Paul Morris
2001 S4 Foggy - Damiano Chini
2002 M900ie - Tony Cowley
2004 M1000ie - Rich Williams
2003 S4R - Gary Tucker
2006 S2R800 - Liz Evans
2008 S4RS - John Probert

To see a gallery of the bikes on display and and to join the celebration visit www.facebook.com/MonsterUK20th or follow on twitter: @MonsterUK20th

Liz's 2006 S2R 800

Historic Monster Display

Tim Maccabee and me with the winning bike

slob · 03-12-2012, 01:17 PM

1 previous owner – 10,500 miles – First registered 11th April 2006

I owned an M600, but was looking to upgrade to a newer Monster. We saw the S2R advertised by another UKMOC member in late 2009 and went have a look at it. With only one owner from new and very few miles on the clock, it was a sale. The bike has now been round Mallory Park on a UKMOC track day, to Europe for Monster Owners Belgium meetings, The Isle of Man for the TT, UKMOC weekenders (including being decorated with cans on string and a ‘Just Married’ sign earlier this year for our wedding there) as well as many UKMOC events and ride outs around the country.

03-12-2012, 01:59 PM

A great choice. well done Liz.

Char · 03-12-2012, 02:06 PM

Nice one Liz

Up The

utopia · 03-12-2012, 02:50 PM

Congratulations, Liz.
A worthy winner indeed.

J.P · 03-12-2012, 03:17 PM

Well done to Liz and her beautiful bike.

Albie · 03-12-2012, 04:15 PM

Well done Liz and your spannerman hubby too. Sums up your winning year nicely. Pleased it went to a member I know.

slob · 03-12-2012, 04:19 PM

The yellow 600 belongs to Ann who's a mate of Scrapps' and John S4RS is DESMO16 on the forum

Liz · 03-12-2012, 04:33 PM

Wow, I'm speechless!

I have to of course thank Stafford who does do the maintenance on the bike and makes me clean it!

rollo22 · 03-12-2012, 04:45 PM

Well done Liz and the behind the scenes spanner man.

uksurfer · 03-12-2012, 05:47 PM

well done Liz, much deserved award for you, and you stood by the bike when many would have got rid off

Nice one :-)))))

Funkatronic · 03-12-2012, 06:02 PM

congrats liz

love the fact that its same as mine but yours is in way better shape :-)

03-12-2012, 06:23 PM

Well done.
S2r 800 - best bike, what can you say?

Zimbo · 03-12-2012, 06:41 PM

Well done Liz, great job!!

chris yeatman · 03-12-2012, 06:48 PM

well done liz, best bike there, shame mine wasnt

03-12-2012, 01:15 PM	#1
slob . Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: East London Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 9,713	Winning Monster chosen from 20th anniversary display at Motorcycle Live One of the highlights of this year’s Motorcycle Live show has undoubtedly been Ducati UK’s Monster 20th anniversary stand. Celebrating the last 20 years of this iconic motorcycle, Ducati brought together nine significant models from this period for a dedicated display. The net was thrown far and wide to source these from owners in order for visitors to appreciate them at Motorcycle Live. At an exclusive VIP evening held during the show, a panel of judges were called upon to vote for the Monster that encapsulated not only the quality of the machine but also the passion of the owner. The judging panel comprised of Ducati Sporting Club President, Antony Espindola, Moto Rapido owner, Steve Moore and Ducati racing legend, Paul Smart. After inspecting the bikes and reading the owners' biographies, the judges, after some deliberation, reached a unanimous decision, choosing Liz Evans’ 2006 S2R800. Liz has ridden her Monster all over Europe and has many stories to tell (see Liz’s story) and yet the bike has been well maintained and loved in a way only a Ducati Monster could. In the words of one of the judges, "It's the one I'd choose if I was looking for a used Monster to buy". Tim Maccabee, Managing Director of Ducati UK commented on the Monster display, ““Everyone knows what an important part the Monster plays in the recent history of Ducati and of course it is not only a Ducati legend but also one of the most familiar and respected bloodlines in the Motorcycle world. It was therefore fitting to have such a great display at the Motorcycle Live event, put together with the significant help of the UK Monster Owners Club. It was also appropriate that the winning bike, as with most bikes on the stand was not a mothballed museum piece but a bike in regular and enthusiastic use.” The runners up were, Ann Guy with her 1994 Monster 600 and John Probert with his immaculate 2008 Monster S4RS. The full list of bikes on display was: 1993 M900 - Karl Hollings 1994 M600 - Ann Guy 1999 M900 Dark - Paul Morris 2001 S4 Foggy - Damiano Chini 2002 M900ie - Tony Cowley 2004 M1000ie - Rich Williams 2003 S4R - Gary Tucker 2006 S2R800 - Liz Evans 2008 S4RS - John Probert To see a gallery of the bikes on display and and to join the celebration visit www.facebook.com/MonsterUK20th or follow on twitter: @MonsterUK20th Liz's 2006 S2R 800 Historic Monster Display Tim Maccabee and me with the winning bike Last edited by slob; 03-12-2012 at 01:31 PM..

03-12-2012, 01:17 PM	#2
slob . Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: East London Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 9,713	Liz’s Monster story 1 previous owner – 10,500 miles – First registered 11th April 2006 I owned an M600, but was looking to upgrade to a newer Monster. We saw the S2R advertised by another UKMOC member in late 2009 and went have a look at it. With only one owner from new and very few miles on the clock, it was a sale. The bike has now been round Mallory Park on a UKMOC track day, to Europe for Monster Owners Belgium meetings, The Isle of Man for the TT, UKMOC weekenders (including being decorated with cans on string and a ‘Just Married’ sign earlier this year for our wedding there) as well as many UKMOC events and ride outs around the country. Last edited by slob; 03-12-2012 at 01:27 PM..

03-12-2012, 02:06 PM	#4
Char We're all mad here Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Wiltshire Bike: Other Not a Ducati Posts: 1,536	Nice one Liz Up The __________________ If you don't know where you are going any road can take you there

03-12-2012, 03:17 PM	#6
J.P No more Monster... Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: London Bike: Other Not a Ducati Posts: 4,326	Well done to Liz and her beautiful bike. __________________ J.JP ------------------------------- My Mum says, there's no such thing as Monsters.

03-12-2012, 04:15 PM	#7
Albie Fanactical volunteer Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Kent Bike: M900 Posts: 9,033	Well done Liz and your spannerman hubby too. Sums up your winning year nicely. Pleased it went to a member I know. __________________ http://albies93m900.blogspot.co.uk/ Last edited by Albie; 03-12-2012 at 04:22 PM..

03-12-2012, 01:59 PM	#3
scrapps Guest Posts: n/a	A great choice. well done Liz.

03-12-2012, 02:50 PM	#5
utopia No turn left unstoned Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: leicester Bike: M750 Posts: 4,545	Congratulations, Liz. A worthy winner indeed.

03-12-2012, 04:19 PM	#8
slob . Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: East London Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 9,713	The yellow 600 belongs to Ann who's a mate of Scrapps' and John S4RS is DESMO16 on the forum

03-12-2012, 04:33 PM	#9
Liz Co-ordination Join Date: May 2009 Location: Calne Bike: S2r Posts: 1,361	Wow, I'm speechless! I have to of course thank Stafford who does do the maintenance on the bike and makes me clean it! __________________ Never give up, never surrender!

03-12-2012, 04:45 PM	#10
rollo22 Moderator Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Moreton-in-Marsh Bike: M1100evo Posts: 1,082	Well done Liz and the behind the scenes spanner man. __________________ IF ALL ELSE FAILS READ THE INSTRUCTIONS

03-12-2012, 05:47 PM	#11
uksurfer Its all grey now Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: southampton Bike: M1200s Posts: 2,940	well done Liz, much deserved award for you, and you stood by the bike when many would have got rid off Nice one :-))))) __________________ Evolution - M600 - S4 - M796 - M1100evo - M1200s

03-12-2012, 06:02 PM	#12
Funkatronic another year another bike Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: London Bike: S2r 1000 Posts: 1,597	congrats liz love the fact that its same as mine but yours is in way better shape :-)

03-12-2012, 06:23 PM	#13
dam Guest Posts: n/a	Well done. S2r 800 - best bike, what can you say?

03-12-2012, 06:41 PM	#14
Zimbo Too much time on my hands member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Stonehouse, Glos Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 2,079	Well done Liz, great job!!

03-12-2012, 06:48 PM	#15
chris yeatman I still have the s4r! Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: salisbury, wiltshire Bike: S4r Posts: 1,896	well done liz, best bike there, shame mine wasnt __________________ What's that coming over the hill.......