Ducati Recalls Certain Monster Motorcycles

The rear brake hoses may be susceptible to heat damage.

If a powersports dealer cares about it, MPN covers it.

Published: May 27, 2021

Ducati North America is recalling certain 2015-2021 Monster 821, 2014-2021 Monster 1200 S/STD, and 2016-2019 Monster 1200 R motorcycles. The rear brake hoses may be susceptible to heat damage.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V335000

Manufacturer: Ducati North America

Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Potential Number of Units Affected: 1,312

Remedy: Dealers will replace the rear brake hoses, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 23, 2021. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-888-391-5446.

Link: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Brand-New 2024 Husqvarna Svartpilen 801

A powerful, scrambler-inspired street motorcycle debuts worldwide.

By Meagan Kusek

Meagan Kusek is the editor of Motorcycle & Powersports News. Since 2016, she has been covering various aspects of the B2B automotive markets, including professional carwashes, auto dealerships, motorcycle/powersport dealerships and collision repair shops.

Published: Mar 21, 2024

Husqvarna Motorcycles launched its all-new and powerful naked motorcycle, the 2024 Svartpilen 801. Combining performance, agility and a contemporary scrambler-inspired design, the Svartpilen 801 is the latest and largest displacement naked machine in the brand’s lineup. Engineered to elevate the road riding experience and escape the ordinary, this exceptional motorcycle sets a new standard of excellence for middleweight street models.