The 2003 Ducati Monster S4R is a four-stroke motorcycle with a 996cc 90-degree L twin-cylinder engine that uses Marelli electronic fuel injection and has a compression ratio of 11.6:1. The Monster S4R generates maximum power of 83.4 kW / 113 hp @ 8750 rpm and maximum torque of 95.5 Nm / 9.6 kgf-m / 70.4 ft-lb @ 7000 rpm. It has a six-speed transmission with chain final drive and a straight cut gear primary drive ratio of 1.85:1 (32/59). The frame is made of tubular steel trellis and suspension is comprised of a Showa upside-down fully adjustable 43 mm fork and a progressive linkage with Showa fully adjustable monoshock with piggyback. The motorcycle has a front-wheel travel of 130 mm and a rear-wheel travel of 148 mm. Front brakes are 2 x 320 mm discs with 4-piston calipers and rear brakes are a single 245 mm disc with a 2-piston caliper. The Ducati Monster S4R has a dry weight of 193 kg and a fuel capacity of 15 L. Its consumption averages 5.4 L/100 km and it can achieve a top speed of 235.5 km/h. Reviews of the motorcycle were positive from Motorbikes Today and Motocorse.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Ducati Monster S4R
| Year | 2003 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Four stroke, 90 degrees L twin cylinder, DOHC, desmodromic 4 valves per cylinder, belt driven |
| Capacity | 996 cc / 60.8 cu in |
| Bore x Stroke | 96 x 68.8 mm |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled |
| Compression Ratio | 11.6:1 |
| Lubrication | Wet sump |
| Engine Oil | Semi-Synthetic, 10W/40 |
| Exhaust | 2 x Aluminium mufflers with 3-way catalytic converter (non-catalytic on USA version) |
| Induction | Marelli electronic fuel injection, 50 mm throttle bodies |
| Ignition | Analogue CDI (Capacitive Discharge Ignition) |
| Spark Plug | Champion, RA59GC, NGK DCPR9EX |
| Starting | Electric |
| Max Power | 83.4 kW / 113 hp @ 8750 rpm |
| Max Torque | 95.5 Nm / 9.6 kgf-m / 70.4 ft-lb @ 7000 rpm |
| Clutch | Dry multiplate with hydraulic control |
| Transmission | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive | Chain; front sprocket 15; rear sprocket 42 |
| Primary Drive Ratio | Straight cut gears, ratio 1.85:1 (32/59) |
| Gear Ratio | 1st 37/15, 2nd 30/17, 3rd 27/20, 4th 24/22, 5th 23/24, 6th 24/28 |
| Final Drive Ratio | 2.8:1 (15/42) |
| Frame | Tubular steel trellis |
| Front Suspension | Showa upside-down fully adjustable 43 mm fork. |
| Front Wheel Travel | 130 mm / 5.1 in |
| Rear Suspension | Progressive linkage with Showa fully adjustable monoshock with piggy back. Aluminium single armed swing-arm. |
| Rear Wheel Travel | 148 mm / 5.8 in |
| Front Brakes | 2 x 320 mm Discs, 4 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes | Single 245 mm disc, 2 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre | 120/70 – ZR17 |
| Rear Tyre | 180/55 – ZR17 |
| Rake | 24 degrees |
| Trail | 96 mm / 3.8 in |
| Dimensions | Length: 2121 mm / 83.5 in Width: 790 mm / 31.1 in Height 1030 mm / 40.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 1440 mm / 56.7 in |
| Seat Height | 806 mm / 31.7 in |
| Dry Weight | 193 kg / 425lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 15 L / 4.0 US gal / 3.3 Imp gal |
| Consumption Average | 5.4 L/100 km / 18.5 km/l / 43.5 US mpg / 52.3 Imp mpg |
| Standing 1/4 Mile | 10.8 sec |
| Top Speed | 235.5 km/h / 146.3 mph |
| Reviews | Motorbikes Today /Motocorse |
