Ducati Monster 800S (2003-04)

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The Ducati Monster 800S is a four-stroke L twin cylinder, SOHC, desmodromic 2 valves per cylinder, belt driven motorcycle that has a capacity of 803 cc/49.0 cu in. It uses a Siemens electronic fuel injection with a 45mm throttle body and Marelli electronic ignition to start the engine. The lightweight 2-1-2 exhaust system is equipped with a catalytic converter with twin lambda probes. It has a maximum power of 53.7 kW / 73 hp @ 8250 rpm and a maximum torque of 69 Nm / 7.1 kgf-m / 50.9 lb-ft @ 6250rpm. The APTC wet multiplate clutch uses hydraulic control, while the transmission is a 6-speed with a 1.85:1 primary drive ratio and 2.8:1 final drive ratio. The frame is a tubular steel trellis, and the front suspension is a Showa 43mm upside-down fork, while the rear suspension is a progressive linkage with fully adjustable Sachs monoshock with piggy-back aluminum swing arm. The front brakes have two 320mm discs with four-piston calipers, and the rear brakes have a single 245mm disc with a two-piston caliper. The front and rear tyres are 120/60-17 and 160/60-17, respectively. The motorcycle has a length of 2100 mm / 82.7 in, a width of 794 mm / 31.3 in, a height of 1058 mm / 41.7 in, and a wheelbase of 1440 mm / 56.7 in, and weighs 179 kg / 394 lbs (dry weight) and 187 kg / 412 lbs (wet weight). It has a fuel capacity of 15 L / 4.0 USgal / 3.3 Imp gal and a consumption average of 5.2 L/100 km / 19.1 km/l. Its standing 1/4 mile time is 12.1 seconds, and its top speed is 205.8 km/h / 127.9 mph. Overall, the Ducati Monster 800S is a powerful and sleek motorcycle that offers impressive performance and style.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Ducati Monster 800

Year: 2003 – 04


Engine: Four stroke, 90 degrees L twin cylinder, SOHC, desmodromic 2 valves per cylinder, belt driven
Capacity: 803 cc / 49.0 cu in
Bore x Stroke: 88 x 66 mm
Compression Ratio: 10.4:1
Cooling System: Air cooled
Induction: Siemens electronic fuel injection, 45mm throttle body
Spark Plugs: Champion RA4HC, NGK DCPR8E
Ignition: Marelli electronic
Starting: Electric
Battery: 12V 10Ah
Exhaust: Lightweight 2-1-2 system with catalytic converter with twin lambda probes
Max Power: 53.7 kW / 73 hp @ 8250 rpm
Max Torque: 69 Nm / 7.1 kgf-m / 50.9 lb-ft @ 6250rpm
Clutch: APTC wet multiplate with hydraulic control
Transmission: 6 Speed

Primary Drive Ratio: 1.85:1 (33/61)
Gear Ratios: 1st 2.462 / 2nd 1.660 / 3rd 1.333 / 4th 1.130 / 5th 1.000 / 6th 0.923:1
Final Drive Ratio: 2.8:1 (15/42)
Final Drive: Chain
Frame: Tubular steel trellis
Front Suspension: Showa 43mm upside-down fork
Front Wheel Travel: 130 mm / 5.1 in
Rear Suspension: Progressive linkage with fully adjustable Sachs monoshock with piggy back aluminum swing arm
Rear Wheel travel: 148 mm / 5.8 in
Front Brakes: 2 x 320mm Discs, 4 piston calipers
Rear Brakes: Single 245 mm disc, 2 piston caliper
Front Tyre: 120/60 – 17
Rear Tyre: 160/60 – 17
Dimensions: Lenght: 2100 mm / 82.7 in Width: 794 mm / 31.3 in Height: 1058 mm / 41.7 in
Wheelbase: 1440 mm / 56.7 in
Seat Height: 770 mm / 30.3 in
Dry Weight: 179 kg / 394 lbs
Wet Weight: 187 kg / 412 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 15 L / 4.0 USgal / 3.3 Imp gal
Consumption Average: 5.2 L/100 km / 19.1 km/l . 45 US mpg / 54 Imp mpg

Standing 1/4 Mile: 12.1 sec
Top Speed: 205.8 km/h / 127.9 mph
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