Ducati Monster S4R (2004)

The Ducati Monster S4R is a 2004 motorcycle with a four-stroke, 90-degree L-twin cylinder engine of 996cc, capable of producing a power of 83.4 kW and torque of 95.5 Nm. The engine has a liquid cooling system, a compression ratio of 11.6:1, and runs on semi-synthetic, 10W/40 oil. The induction system consists of Marelli electronic fuel injection, with 50mm throttle bodies, and the ignition is via Capacitive Discharge Ignition. It has a 6-speed transmission, with a dry multiplate clutch and a primary drive ratio of 1.85:1. The frame is a tubular steel trellis, and it has a Showa upside-down fully adjustable 43mm fork front suspension with a 130mm wheel travel, and a progressive linkage with Showa fully adjustable monoshock with piggyback rear suspension and a 148mm wheel travel. The brakes consist of 2 x 320 mm discs, and 4 piston calipers in the front, and a single 245 mm disc, and 2 piston caliper in the back. The bike has a standing 1/4 mile of 10.8 sec and top speed of 235.5 km/h. Its dry weight is 193 kg, fuel capacity is 15 litres, and it can run for 5.4 L/100 km on average.

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Technical specifications:

Make Model: Ducati Monster S4R

Year: 2004

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

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