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Ducati's New 'Monster+' Lands in Japan — Fifth Generation Pairs New V2 and Monocoque, With Echoes of the Original

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Ducati's New 'Monster+' Lands in Japan — Fifth Generation Pairs New V2 and Monocoque, With Echoes of the Original — PHOTO — オートバイ / © オートバイ↗ View original

The fifth generation of Ducati's flagship Monster has landed in Japan. It adopts a newly developed V2 engine and a monocoque frame, packing in the latest electronics while remaining simpler in construction than ever before. The styling carries hints of the original 1992 model within its fresh design. The result is a 'gentler monster,' built to meet riders halfway.

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Shinji Hanoura

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Shinji HanouraNew Models · Scoops Commentary

Looking at the spec sheet, a newly developed V2 with a lightweight monocoque frame — it's interesting how simplified the configuration's become with the 5th generation. The electronics are cutting-edge, yet the fundamental structure is refreshingly clean. Compared to the old model, this is a bike made light through subtraction, and I find that restraint irresistible.