2015 Frankfurt Motor Show: Ducati unveils the Monster 1200 R

Ducati took the wraps off its new Monster 1200 R during the Volkswagen Group Night in Frankfurt. This motorcycle will run the R version of Testastretta 11° DS twin-cylinder engine. Compared to the engine on Monster 1200 S, this version delivers 10 per cent more power and 5.5 per cent more torque. The Monster 1200 R’s engine will produce 160PS and 131Nm, making it the most powerful naked bike from Ducati. It also gets a wet clutch with a ‘slipper’ function that is operated through a Brembo master cylinder.

The new Monster 1200 R gets a redesigned tail end which is more compact and high-slung. The chassis set-up has been raised by 15mm at the front and rear end, giving it a higher stance than the Monster 1200 S and ensuring better lean angles. It will get Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP tyres with the rear wheel using a 200/55 ZR17 sized tyre.

The Monster 1200 R comes with a new suspension set-up featuring fully adjustable 48mm diameter titanium nitride-coated -hlins forks with black-anodised bottoms and bodies as well as a fully adjustable -hlins rear shock. Along with this new suspension package, it will get an -hlins adjustable steering damper that controls handlebar movement under heavy acceleration.

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The braking system on the Monster 1200 R features radially-mounted M50 monobloc callipers with 330mm discs at the front. At the rear, the bike will get one 245mm disc with a single Brembo calliper. The motorcycle will also be equipped with the Ducati Safety Pack (DSP) system that includes ABS and traction control.

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