Ducati Monster 797 Special Edition (India)

Ducati Monster 797 Special Edition (India)
Manufacturer	Ducati
Production	2018
Engine	Four stroke, 90° “L” twin cylinder, SOHC, desmodromic 2 valves per cylinder
Compression ratio	11.0:1
Ignition	Electronic fuel injection system, Ø 50 throttle bodies
Transmission	6 Speed
Frame	Tubular steel trellis
Suspension	Front: 43mm Kayaba usd fork Rear: Sachs monoshock, Pre-load and rebound adjustable
Brakes	Front: 2 x 320mm semi-floating discs radially mounted , 4 piston calipers, , Bosch ABS as standard equipment Rear: Single 245 mm disc, 2 piston caliper, Bosch ABS as standard equipment
Front Tire	120/70 ZR17 Pirelli Diablo Rosso II
Rear Tire	180/55 -ZR17 Pirelli Diablo Rosso II
Wheelbase	1435 mm / 56.5 in
Seat Height	805 mm / 31.6 in
Weight	175 kg / 386 lbs (dry), 193 kg / 425 lbs (wet)
Fuel Capacity	16.5 Liters / 4.3 US gal
Manuals	Service Manual

Engine

The engine was a Air cooled cooled Four stroke, 90° “L” twin cylinder, SOHC, desmodromic 2 valves per cylinder. The engine featured a 11.0:1 compression ratio.

Drive

Power was moderated via the APTC wet multiplate with hydraulic control.

Chassis

It came with a 120/70 ZR17 Pirelli Diablo Rosso II front tire and a 180/55 -ZR17 Pirelli Diablo Rosso II rear tire. Stopping was achieved via 2 x 320mm semi-floating discs radially mounted , 4 piston calipers, , Bosch ABS as standard equipment in the front and a Single 245 mm disc, 2 piston caliper, Bosch ABS as standard equipment in the rear. The front suspension was a 43mm Kayaba usd fork while the rear was equipped with a Sachs monoshock, Pre-load and rebound adjustable. The Monster 797 Special Edition (India) was fitted with a 16.5 Liters / 4.3 US gal fuel tank. The bike weighed just 175 kg / 386 lbs. The wheelbase was 1435 mm / 56.5 in long.

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Overview

Ducati Monster 797 Special Edition

Ducati is celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2018, and Ducati India commissioned Rajputana Customs to customize the Ducati Monster 797 for the Indian market. The customised Ducati Monster 797 gets a custom-built fuel tank, while retaining the Monster's originality.  It also gets a new color scheme and the overall appearance is now more aggressive.

Ducati Monster 797 is the entry-level motorcycle in the Monster series and is aimed at young buyers. It is powered by an 803cc liquid-cooled engine that makes 73 hp and 67 Nm of torque and is paired with a six-speed gearbox.

Here is the full press release from Ducati India: To celebrate the 25 successful years of Monster, Ducati India a luxury motorcycle brand, in association with the Rajputana Customs has come up with a very special and customized edition of Monster 797. The Ducati Monster 797 is the first officially commissioned Ducati to be customized by Rajputana Customs and gets the details that the custom house is famous for incarnating. The Rajputana Customs influenced 797 gets a custom-built fuel tank whose design stays close to that of the iconic Monster and color scheme that lends the 797 a very distinct, masculine look and feel. On this occasion, Sergi Canovas, MD of Ducati India, said, "Monster is a bike that has become a cult and has been recognized worldwide with love since its inception for its muscular look with the true aesthetics of a naked bike. Rajputana Customs has done a fabulous job at embodying it with details that are meaningful, giving it a striking look. The Monster 797 in the Rajputana Custom Edizione Speciale looks every bit perfect and serves as the appropriate homage to this iconic motorcycle."

Twenty-five years have passed since the first Monster left the factory in Borgo Panigale, Bologna. Since its presentation to the public and the press at the "Intermot" international exhibition in Cologne in 1992, and its launch onto the market in 1993, this iconic Ducati model has brought a radical change to the world of motorcycles, creating a brand-new sector � the naked sport bikes � and generating one of the most devoted communities of enthusiasts. The customization of Monster 797 by Rajputana Customs is the result of several hard-working months, to celebrate the legacy of the Monster worldwide. All Ducati riders can get in touch with Rajputana Customs at rajputanacustoms@gmail.com to explore customisation opportunities for their Ducati Monster.

Make Model	Ducati Monster 797 Special Edtion (India)
Year	2018
Engine Type	Four stroke, 90° “L” twin cylinder, SOHC, desmodromic 2 valves per cylinder
Displacement	803 cc / 49.0 cu in
Bore X Stroke	88 x 66 mm
Compression	11.0:1
Cooling System	Air cooled
Exhaust	2-1 system with catalytic converter and two lambda probes, Single stainless steel muffler with
Induction	Siemens electronic fuel injection, 45mm throttle body
Ignition	Electronic fuel injection system, Ø 50 throttle bodies
Starting	Electric
Exhaust:	Lightweight 2-1-2 system with catalytic converter with twin lambda probes
Max Power	54.4 kW / 73 hp @ 8250 rpm
Max Torque	68.9 Nm / 50.8 lb-ft @ 6250rpm
Clutch	APTC wet multiplate with hydraulic control
Transmission	6 Speed
Final Drive	Chain; Front sprocket Z15, Rear sprocket Z46
Gear Ratio	1st 32/13 2nd 30/18 3rd 28/21 4th 26/23 5th 22/22 6th 24/26
Primary Drive	Straight cut gears, Ratio 1.85:1
Frame	Tubular steel trellis
Front Suspension	43mm Kayaba usd fork
Front Wheel Travel	130 mm / 5.1 in
Rear Suspension	Sachs monoshock, Pre-load and rebound adjustable
Rear Wheel Travel	130 mm / 5.1 in
Front Brakes	2 x 320mm semi-floating discs radially mounted , 4 piston calipers, , Bosch ABS as standard equipment
Rear Brakes	Single 245 mm disc, 2 piston caliper, Bosch ABS as standard equipment
Front Wheel	10-spoke light alloy, 3.50” x 17”
Rear Wheel	10-spoke light alloy, 5.50” x 17”
Front Tire	120/70 ZR17 Pirelli Diablo Rosso II
Rear Tire	180/55 -ZR17 Pirelli Diablo Rosso II
Rake	24°
Trail	90 mm / 3.54 in
Wheelbase	1435 mm / 56.5 in
Seat Height	805 mm / 31.6 in
Dry Weight	175 kg / 386 lbs
Wet Weight	193 kg / 425 lbs
Fuel Capacity	16.5 Liters / 4.3 US gal
Instrumentation	LCD display

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