Details: 2008 Ducati Monster 696 front end

The new Monster is a disappointingly conservative design. But there’s one area where we’re pleasantly surprised; the headlight, instruments and mudguard are tucked closely into the forks, giving the bike an aggressive side profile. Don’t ask us what the point of the vents on the leading edge of the fuel tank is. We’re still not sure.

Ducati's seriously awful Monster mini-site