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The new Ducati Monster is still as playful like before
The bike has a new aluminium monocoque frame and added engine performance
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When Ducati finally decided to ditch its trellis frame for its latest Monster, I was not surprised. The design - as successful as it was - had been around for 30 years, and it was time for a change.
Change, however, is not always for the better. Take nasi lemak, for example. Despite all the fanciful creations available today, I still prefer the simplicity of the original.
