The Ducati Monster 600 was manufactured from 1996-97 and is a four-stroke motorcycle with a 583cc capacity engine composed of a 90-degree L twin cylinder, SOHC, and desmodromic 2 valves per cylinder. It has a compression ratio of 10.7:1 and a wet sump lubrication system that operates on synthetic, 10W/40 engine oil. The induction system is comprised of two 38mm Mikuni carburetors and it runs on a 12V 16Ah battery with an electric starter. The maximum power output is 38.7 kW / 53 hp at 8250 rpm and the maximum torque output is 48.00 Nm / 4.9 kgf-m / 35.4 ft-lb at 7000 rpm. The transmission is a 5-speed manual operated by wet clutch, and the bike has a steel trellis frame. The front suspension uses a 40 mm Marzocchi inverted telescopic fork with a 120mm/4.7in travel, while the rear suspension employs a boge rising rate monoshock on a 136mm/5.4in travel. Front and rear brakes use a single 320mm/4-piston caliper and 245mm/2-piston caliper, respectively. The bike has a dry weight of 174 kg/383 lbs with a fuel capacity of 16 litres/4.2 US gal/3.5 Imp gal, achieving an average fuel consumption of 5.1 L/100km or 46.3 US mpg / 55.6 Imp mpg. It has a top speed of 191.9 km/h / 119.2mph and is available in colors red, yellow, black, and silver gray. Road tests were conducted by Tuttomoto in 1994.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Ducati Monster 600
| Year | 1996 – 97 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Four stroke, 90 degrees L twin cylinder, SOHC, desmodromic 2 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity | 583 cc / 35.6 cu in |
| Bore x Stroke | 80 x 58 mm |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 |
| Lubrication | Wet sump |
| Engine Oil | Synthetic, 10W/40 |
| Induction | 2 x 38 mm Mikuni carburetors |
| Spark Plugs | RA 4 HC |
| Ignition | Analogue CDI (Capacitive Discharge Ign.) |
| Spark Plug | Champion, RA6HC |
| Battery | 12V 16Ah |
| Starting | Electric |
| Max Power | 38.7 kW / 53 hp @ 8250 rpm |
| Max Torque | 48.00 Nm / 4.9 kgf-m / 35.4 ft-lb @ 7000 rpm |
| Clutch | Wet, cable operated |
| Transmission | 5 Speed |
| Primary Drive Ratio | 2.28:1 (32/73) |
| Gear Ratios | 1st 2.500 / 2nd 1.714 / 3rd 1.333 / 4th 1.074 / 5th 0.966:1 |
| Final Drive Ratio | 2.6:1 (15/39) |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Frame | Steel, Trellis frame |
| Front Suspension | 40 mm Marzocchi inverted telescopic fork |
| Front Wheel Travel | 120 mm / 4.7 in |
| Rear Suspension | boge rising rate monoshock |
| Rear Wheel Travel | 136 mm / 5.4 in |
| Front Brakes | Single 320 mm disc, 4 piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes | Single 245mm disc, 2 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre | 120/60 VR17 |
| Rear Tyre | 160/60 VR17 |
| Dimensions | Length: 2090 mm / 82.3 in Width: 770 mm / 30.3 in Height: 1060 mm / 41.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 1430 mm / 56.3 in |
| Seat Height | 770 mm / 30.3 in |
| Dry Weight | 174 kg / 383 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 16 Litres / 4.2 US gal / 3.5 Imp gal |
| Consumption Average | 5/1 L/100km / 19.7 km/l / 46.3 US mpg / 55.6 Imp mpg |
| Braking 60 km/h – 0 | 12.9 m / 42.3 ft |
| Braking 100 km/h – 0 | 39.3 m / 128.9 ft |
| Standing 1/4 Mile | 12.5 sec / 164.2 km/h / 102 mph |
| Top Speed | 191.9 km/h / 119.2mph |
| Colours | Red, Yellow, Black, Silver gray |
| Road Test | Tuttomoto 1994 |
