The Ducati Monster 400 was produced between 1994 and 99. It is a four-stroke motorcycle with a 398cc L-twin engine, producing 43 horsepower and 24.3 ft-lb of torque. It has a compression ratio of 10.0:1 and is air-cooled. The bike features a 5-speed transmission with chain final drive and has front and rear suspension that is adjustable for compression damping and preload. The front braking system includes a 320mm disc with 4 piston calipers and the rear includes a 245mm disc with 2 piston calipers. It has a top speed of 175 km/h and comes in colors such as red, yellow, black, and silver gray. The bike weighs 174 kg with a fuel capacity of 16 L. The seat height is 770 mm, and the wheelbase is 1430 mm. The bike is equipped with electronic ignition, a hydraulically actuated wet multi-plate clutch, and 2 Mikuni BDST 38 CV carburetors for induction. The Ducati Monster 400 was designed with a focus on simplicity and has achieved significant popularity due to its unique style and strong performance.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Ducati Monster 400
| Year | 1994 – 99 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Four stroke, 90 degrees L twin cylinder, SOHC, desmodromic 2 valves per cylinder, belt driven |
| Capacity | 398 cc / 24.3 cu in |
| Bore x Stroke | 70.5 x 51 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Induction | 2 x Mikuni BDST 38 CV carburetors |
| Spark Plugs | RA4HC |
| Ignition | Electronic |
| Battery | 12V 16Ah |
| Starting | Electric |
| Clutch | Hydraulically actuated wet multi-plate |
| Max Power | 31.3 kW / 43 hp @ 10500 rpm |
| Max Torque | 33 Nm / 3.37 kgf-m / 24.3 ft-lb @ 7500 rpm |
| 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 |
| Front Suspension | 40 mm Marzocchi upside-down cartridge forks, adjustable for compression damping. |
| Rear Suspension | Boge rising rate monoshock, adjustable for preload and compression damping. |
| Front Brakes | Single 320 mm disc, 4 piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes | Single 245 mm disc, 2 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre | 120/60 VR 17 |
| Rear Tyre | 160/60 VR-17 |
| 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 L / 4.2 US gal / 3.5 Imp gal |
| Top Speed | 175 km/h / 109 mph |
| Colours | Red, Yellow, Black, Silver gray |
