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Ducati Monster Diesel:

Cost: as low as Rs7,00,000/-

Expected launch date: 29 March, 2013.

The Ducati Monster Diesel is based on the sporty 1100 Evo. The bike features a sharper design language thanks to its repositioned silencers, the new lightweight rims and the sporty passenger pegs.

Compared to the Monster 1100, the new Diesel model is slightly lighter weighting 169 kg. The lower weight is combined with a strong 100 engine which rewards you with a maximum output of 100 hp @ 7500 rpm and 76 lb.ft @ 6000rpm.

The bike’s comes with 43mm upside down fully adjustable Marzocchi front forks and a rear Sachs suspension which offers adjustable spring pre-load and return damping.

To help you stop the bike in complete safety, Ducati equipped it with a strong Brembo system which feature front four-piston radial callipers and twin 320 mm discs, and a rear 2-piston calliper operating on a 245mm disc.