Ducati Monster S2R 800: review, history, specs

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Ducati Monster S2R 800
Manufacturer
Also called Monster SR2 Dark, Monster S2R800, Monster S2R 800, Monster SR2, Monster S2R Dark
Production 2004 - 2015
Class Naked
Engine
800cc air-cooled, L-Twin, 2 Desmodromically actuated valves per cylinder
Bore / Stroke 88.9mm x 88.9mm
Compression ratio 11:1
Horsepower 87.03 HP (64.9 KW) @ 8250RPM
Torque 58.27 ft/lbs (79.0 Nm) @ 6250RPM
Spark Plug NGK DCPR8E '05-07
Battery YUASA YB16AL-A2 '05-07
Transmission Gear box: chain

Final Drive: chain

Clutch: APTC wet multiplate with hydraulic control, self-servo action on drive, slipper action on over-run
Final Drive Chain: 520 `05-07[1]
Suspension Front: 43mm upside-down forks
Rear: progressive linkage with preload and rebound adjustable monoshock
Brakes Front: 2 x 320mm discs, 4-piston radial caliper, ABS
Rear: 245mm disc, 2-piston caliper, ABS
Front Tire 120/70 ZR17
Rear Tire 180/55 ZR17
Wheelbase 57.09 inches (1450 mm)
Length 83.19 inches (2113 mm)
Width 30.91 inches (785 mm)
Height 42.48 inches (1079 mm)
Seat Height 31.5 inches (800 mm)
Weight 372.58 pounds (169.0 Kg) (dry), 169.0 kg (wet)
Fuel Capacity 1.06 Gallon (4.00 Liters)
Manuals Service Manual


The Ducati Monster S2R was a air-cooled, L-Twin, 2 Desmodromically actuated valves per cylinder Naked motorcycle produced by Ducati between 2004 and 2015. Max torque was 58.27 ft/lbs (79.0 Nm) @ 6250 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 87.03 HP (64.9 KW) @ 8250 RPM.

Engine[edit | edit source]

The engine was a air cooled air-cooled, L-Twin, 2 Desmodromically actuated valves per cylinder. A 88.9mm bore x 88.9mm stroke result in a displacement of just 803.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a desmodromic valve control.

Drive[edit | edit source]

The bike has a chain transmission. Power was moderated via the APTC wet multiplate with hydraulic control, self-servo action on drive, slipper action on over-run.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

It came with a 120/70 ZR17 front tire and a 180/55 ZR17 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via 2 x 320mm discs, 4-piston radial caliper, ABS in the front and a 245mm disc, 2-piston caliper, ABS in the rear. The front suspension was a 43mm upside-down forks while the rear was equipped with a progressive linkage with preload and rebound adjustable monoshock. The Monster S2R was fitted with a 1.06 Gallon (4.00 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 372.58 pounds (169.0 Kg). The wheelbase was 57.09 inches (1450 mm) long.


2005 Monster S2R[edit | edit source]

2005 Monster S2R Dark[edit | edit source]

2004 Ducati Monster S2R[edit | edit source]

The 2004 MY Ducati Monster S2R has, at its heart, a four-stroke, air-cooled, 803cc, 90-degree V-Twin desmodrmic powerhouse, paired to a six-speed manual transmission with a chain final drive, and can reach a maximum power output of 77 horsepower and 73 Nm of torque.

In addition, it has standard fittings such as a single-sided, dual muffler exhaust system, a single seat, blacked-out, cast-aluminum wheels, a steel trellis frame, a digital instrumentation display, a small fairing with a windscreen, Brembo brakes with dual discs and a single disc in the front and in the rear, respectively, plus a high-end suspension package, composed of a fully-adjustable Sachs monoshock with progressive linkage in the rear and a 43mm fully-adjustable upside-down fork in the front.


2005 Ducati Monster S2R Dark[edit | edit source]

2005 Ducati Monster S2R Dark 2005 Ducati Monster S2R Dark

The 2005 MY Ducati Monster S2R Dark is suitable for those riders who prefer an aggressive and menacing appearance from their naked machine. It sports a four-stroke, air-cooled, 803cc, 90-degree V-Twin desmodromic powerhouse, paired to a six-speed manual transmission with a chain final drive, and can reach a maximum power output of 77 horsepower and 73 Nm of torque.

Also, it comes with a single-sided, dual muffler exhaust system, a single seat, blacked-out, cast-aluminum wheels, a steel trellis frame, a digital instrumentation display, a small fairing with a windscreen, Brembo brakes with dual discs and a single disc in the front and in the rear, respectively, plus a high-end suspension package, composed of a fully-adjustable Sachs monoshock with progressive linkage in the rear and a 43mm fully-adjustable upside-down fork in the front.


2005 Ducati Monster S2R[edit | edit source]

2005 Ducati Monster S2R 2005 Ducati Monster S2R

The 2005 MY Ducati Monster S2R boasts features such as a single-sided, dual muffler exhaust system, a single seat, blacked-out, cast-aluminum wheels, a steel trellis frame, a digital instrumentation display, a small fairing with a windscreen, Brembo brakes with dual discs and a single disc in the front and in the rear, respectively, plus a high-end suspension package, composed of a fully-adjustable Sachs monoshock with progressive linkage in the rear and a 43mm fully-adjustable upside-down fork in the front.

In the engine department it is powered by an air-cooled, four-stroke, 803cc, 90-degree V-Twin demodromic powerplant, mated to a six-speed manual transmission with a chain final drive, that produces a claimed 77 horsepower and 73 Nm of torque.


2006 Ducati Monster S2R[edit | edit source]

The 2006 MY Ducati Monster S2R can reach a maximum power output of 77 horsepower and 73 Nm of torque, thanks to its four-stroke, air-cooled, 803cc, 90-degree V-Twin desmodromic powerhouse paired to a six-speed manual transmission with a chain final drive.

This mid-weight naked machine also comes with a single-sided, dual muffler exhaust system, a single seat, blacked-out, cast-aluminum wheels, a steel trellis frame, a digital instrumentation display, a small fairing with a windscreen, Brembo brakes with dual discs and a single disc in the front and in the rear, respectively, plus a high-end suspension package, composed of a fully-adjustable Sachs monoshock with progressive linkage in the rear and a 43mm fully-adjustable upside-down fork in the front.


2007 Ducati Monster S2R[edit | edit source]

2007 Ducati Monster S2R 2007 Ducati Monster S2R 2007 Ducati Monster S2R

If you're on the market for a powerful yet agile machine, that offers the bonus of a more comfortable, upright riding position, then the 2007 MY Ducati Monster S2R may be the right choice for you. It has fittings such as a single-sided, dual muffler exhaust system, a single seat, blacked-out, cast-aluminum wheels, a steel trellis frame, a digital instrumentation display, a small fairing with a windscreen, Brembo brakes with dual discs and a single disc in the front and in the rear, respectively, plus a high-end suspension package, composed of a fully-adjustable Sachs monoshock with progressive linkage in the rear and a 43mm fully-adjustable upside-down fork in the front.

Also, it has, at its heart, a four-stroke, fuel-injected, air-cooled, 803cc, L-twin desmodrmic engine, that was paired to a six-speed manual transmission with a chain final drive, and can produce a claimed 77 horsepower and 73 Nm of torque.


2015 Ducati Monster S2R[edit | edit source]

The 2015 MY Ducati Monster S2R sports a powerful, air-cooled, 803cc, L-twin powerplant mated to a six-speed, manual transmission that features a APTC clutch, for improved performance, a lighter clutch feel and also prevents destabilizing of the rear-end under aggressive downshifting. Technology-wise, it comes with ABS as standard, and also, a stopwatch function on the digital display, which can store each recorded time, allowing the rider to scroll through every lap time.

The trellis frame is rigid but also lightweight, ensuring improved cornering abilities, without making the bike seem heavy, not unlike the five-spoked alluminium alloy wheels. Visually, it has the characteristic, minimal Monster look, that inspires fear and aggressiveness, making this well-engineered machine a real head-turner no matter where one decides to ride it.

In Media[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. 2019 Western Power Sports Catalog. Western Power Sports. 2019.