by Adam Waheed

Few build a naked bike with more personality and bad boy sport attitude than Ducati with its Monster. Throughout its 23 year history, the Monster has become the rowdy but love-able face of the Italian brand. This spring, it writes a new chapter of speed with its R-spec 1200 ($18,695 in red).

The 'R' expands on the original water-cooled Monster 1200 concept with a few key enhancements. It continues to utilize the Multistrada-spec Testastretta engine, but thinner crankcase-to-cylinder gaskets boost cylinder compression ratio by a half point. 

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Source: http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/