Ducati Monster 750 Dark
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| Ducati Monster 750 Dark | |
| Manufacturer | |
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| Production | 1997 |
| Class | Naked |
| Engine | air-cooled, four-stroke, 90-degree V-Twin, SOHC, desmodromic 2 valves per cylinder |
| Bore / Stroke | 88.9mm x 88.9mm |
| Compression ratio | 9.0:1 |
| Horsepower | 61.96 HP (46.2 KW) @ 7500RPM |
| Torque | 44.99 ft/lbs (61.0 Nm) @ 6850RPM |
| Transmission | Gear box: 5-speed, manual Final Drive: chain |
| Suspension | Front: 40mm upside-down telescopic fork Rear: fully-adjustable monoshock with progressive linkage |
| Brakes | Front: dual 320mm discs, 4-piston calipers Rear: single 245mm disc, 2-piston caliper |
| Front Tire | 120/60 - 17 |
| Rear Tire | 160/60 - 17 |
| Weight | 178.0 kg (wet) |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
The Ducati Monster 750 Dark was a air-cooled, four-stroke, 90-degree V-Twin, SOHC, desmodromic 2 valves per cylinder Naked motorcycle produced by Ducati in 1997. Max torque was 44.99 ft/lbs (61.0 Nm) @ 6850 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 61.96 HP (46.2 KW) @ 7500 RPM.
Engine[edit | edit source]
A 88.9mm bore x 88.9mm stroke result in a displacement of just 748.0 cubic centimeters.
Drive[edit | edit source]
The bike has a 5-speed, manual transmission.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
It came with a 120/60 - 17 front tire and a 160/60 - 17 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via dual 320mm discs, 4-piston calipers in the front and a single 245mm disc, 2-piston caliper in the rear. The front suspension was a 40mm upside-down telescopic fork while the rear was equipped with a fully-adjustable monoshock with progressive linkage.
1997 Ducati Monster 750 Dark[edit | edit source]
The 1997 MY Ducati Monster 750 Dark is a dark and aggressive version of the base 750, that is sure to turn heads wherever one may ride it, but, at the same time, still keep a sense of blending-in, especially during the night. It has features such as a Brembo braking system with dual discs and a single disc in the front and rear, respectively, a dual seat, a tubular steel trellis frame, a 40mm upside-down telescopic front fork coupled to a fully-adjustable monoshock with progressive linkage in the rear, analogue instrumentation dials and a large, round headlight.
In the engine department it is powered by a four-stroke, air-cooled, 748cc, 90-degree V-Twin desmodrmoic powerplant mated to a five-speed manual transmission with a chain final drive, that can produce a claimed 62 horsepower and 61 Nm of torque.