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mixed roads , but also between the kerbs of a racetrack . The Öhlins equipment is completed with an adjustable steering damper that increases precision and accuracy . The braking system features Brembo Stylema front calipers ( 0.4kg lighter than those on the Monster ) and aluminium flanges for the 320mm front brake discs ( 0.5 kg lighter than standard ) and makes the Monster 30 ° Anniversario perform better in braking and nimbler thanks to a reduction of inertia at the front end . The bike ’ s nimble character is further improved thanks to the brand-new forged rims , which reduce unsprung weight by 1.86kg , decreasing the moment of inertia of the front wheel by 21.8 % and the rear by 26.9 % according to Ducati . The electronics of the Monster are at the top of the segment . Standard equipment includes ABS Cornering , Ducati Traction Control and Ducati Wheelie Control , all of which can be adjusted to different levels of intervention . The sporty character of the new Monster 30 ° Anniversario is also highlighted by the Launch Control which ensures lightning-fast starts . This top-of-the-range motorcycle equipment , which also includes the adoption of a lithium battery that contributes to the reduction of the total weight of the motorcycle . Tech-wise ,
everything is easily managed through the handlebar controls and the 4.3-inch colour TFT dashboard , featuring racing graphics that recall those of the Panigale V4 , with a large rev counter and a complete set of information on the left-hand side .
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