VOL. 52 ISSUE 41 OCTOBER 13, 2015 P85
Perhaps most telling of all
is Ducati's decision to fit a
200-section rear tire over the
1200 S's 190 fitted to Marche-
sini forged aluminum wheels.
This little bit of extra tire,
combined with more rear wheel
travel and ground clearance,
means Ducati is claiming 50°
lean angle with the Monster
1200 R—who'd have thought
only a few years ago we'd even
care what lean angle the Mon-
ster would get?
Topping off the list of chang-
es are new race-style footpegs
(not rearsets, they're still on
a spring), a slightly forward
(Top) Ducati's designers have
paid close attention to the
seat unit aesthetics, making it
much more svelte and racy.
(Bottom) Öhlins steering
damper helps keep the front
end in check and is exclusive
to the 1200 R.
