The Ducati Monster 900 i.e. Dark motorcycle specifications include a 904 cc (55.16 cu in) engine, power of 78 hp (56.9 kW) @ 8,000 rpm, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 189 kg (416.7 lb).
Key specifications
How the Ducati Monster 900 i.e. Dark compares
This compares the motorcycle with all Ducati models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Ducati database average.
About 26% lower than the Ducati database average. Around the 32nd percentile across Ducati models.
Very close to the Ducati database average. Around the 50th percentile across Ducati models.
Very close to the Ducati database average. Around the 45th percentile across Ducati models.
About 10% smaller than the Ducati database average. Around the 33rd percentile across Ducati models.
Ducati database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Ducati specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
78 hp — more powerful than about 32% of Ducati models with power data.
904 cc — larger displacement than about 50% of Ducati models.
800 mm — taller than about 45% of Ducati models.
15 L — larger than about 33% of Ducati fuel tanks in this database.
Dimensions compared with Ducati average
Each measurement is compared with the average value across Ducati models where that dimension is available.
2,108
2,131
Close to average.
798
823
Close to average.
1,440
1,474
Close to average.
800
808
Close to average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 120/70-ZR17 |
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| Rear tire size | 170/60-ZR17 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.413 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight | 412.7 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 86.3 hp/L |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.35:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Year released | 2002 |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 904 cc (55.16 cu in) |
| Power | 78 hp (56.9 kW) @ 8,000 rpm |
| Torque | 73.0 Nm (7.4 kgf-m or 53.8 ft.lbs) @ 6,250 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 92.0 x 68 mm (3.6 x 2.7 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 9.2:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Cooling system | Air |
| Fuel system | Injection |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
Chassis and suspension
| Front wheel travel | 130 mm (5.1 inches) |
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| Rear wheel travel | 148 mm (5.8 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Dual disc |
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| Rear brakes | Single disc |
| Front tire | 120/70-ZR17 |
| Rear tire | 170/60-ZR17 |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight | 189 kg (416.7 lb) |
|---|---|
| Seat height | 800 mm (31.5 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,108 mm (83.0 inches) |
| Overall width | 798 mm (31.4 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,440 mm (56.7 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 15.00 L (3.96 US gal) |
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| Reserve fuel capacity | 3.50 L (0.92 US gal) |
Performance
| Power/weight ratio | 0.4127 hp/kg |
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Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from Ducati models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official Ducati information before relying on them. Visit the official Ducati website.