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Cycle News 2015 Issue 41 October 13

Cycle News is a weekly magazine that covers all aspects of motorcycling including Supercross, Motocross and MotoGP as well as new motorcycles

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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.

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