The Ducati Monster 1200R which is packing 160bhp from a heavily revised V-twin engine and is the most powerful Monster ever made by the Italian firm.The bike has been revealed at the Frankfurt motor show in Germany.The new bike will sit at the top of the Monster family of bikes that ranges from the 821 Dark model through to the existing Monster 1200S but this bike has seen far more than just slotting a new engine into the existing Monster chassis and running gear.The engine has been tuned for a peak power output of 160bhp at 9250rpm and peak torque of 97 lb ft at 7750rpm thanks to a lot of work on the internals which includes new pistons, new elliptical throttle bodies, a larger diameter exhaust, new silencers, inlet manifold, increased compression ratio.The bike also benefits from bigger brakes, new Ohlins suspension, a new steel trellis subframe, new design of tailunit, increased ground clearance, an adjustable steering damper, new full colour dashboard and to the relief of anyone who has ridden the current Monster range; the annoying cast aluminium mount for the pillion footrests have been ditched and no longer get in the way of your heel.The new R model is aimed at experienced riders who want a naked bike that not just gives them road thrills but can also perform on track. In this regard the bike gets 1299 Panigale style wheels, the same 200-section rear Pirelli SuperCorsa rear tyre, hugely-powerful Brembo M50 four piston brake calipers up front with large 330mm twin discs and a 245mm rear disc with twin-piston Brembo caliper. The latest Bosch 9MP ABS braking system is also on this bike.

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