In the latest collaboration of uber-cool lifestyle brands, the people’s favourite Italian bike firm, Ducati, have teamed up with masculine fashion brand, Diesel, for the dapper new Monster Diesel limited edition bike.

Motorcycle News: New Ducati Monster Diesel – Only the brave

Don’t be concerned by the ‘Diesel’ in the name though, the Monster 1100 EVO base model retains is mighty petrol-powered punch, instead the focus is all on the styling of this stand-out special edition model. The new Diesel Brave Green matt paint work complements this bikes naturally aggressive lines, and with cannon-style stacked pipes and new 10 spoke rims, the styling has been labelled ‘urban military chic’.

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The Ducati and Diesel teams paired up to confront the brief to create a fun, sexy and brave motorcycle that would demand attention wherever it was ridden. Every ounce of the design was considered resulting in a bespoke passenger seat cover, heat shields and dash cover being created to add to the rugged feel of the bike.

To remind riders and onlookers that it’s not just a stylish machine, Ducati opted to paint the calipers in a bold yellow to reflect the superior performance of this 1100cc twin desmodromic beast.

The Monster Diesel is expected to retail for around £10,690 and can be reserved online at www.ducatiuk.com