Ducati 600 Monster Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Ducati 600 Monster motorcycle specifications include a 583 cc (35.57 cu in) engine, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 175 kg (385.8 lb).

Key specifications

1996-1998Model years
583 ccDisplacement
175 kgDry weight
770 mmSeat height
Model years covered
199619971998
Year-specific specification changes

The 1996 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.

Dry weight
19971998174 kg (383.6 lb)
Power/weight ratio
19970.2989 hp/kg
19980.2931 hp/kg

How the Ducati 600 Monster 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.

Displacement583 cc
Low 204 ccAverage 876 ccHigh 1,262 cc

About 33% lower than the Ducati database average. Around the 15th percentile across Ducati models.

Seat height770 mm
Low 755 mmAverage 808 mmHigh 875 mm

Very close to the Ducati database average. Around the 18th percentile across Ducati models.

This model Ducati database average

Ducati database percentile rankings

Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Ducati specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.

Displacement15th

583 cc — larger displacement than about 15% of Ducati models.

Seat height18th

770 mm — taller than about 18% of Ducati models.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

V2, four-stroke • 583 cc • Air cooled
Chassis snapshot

Seat 770 mm
5-speed • Chain (final drive)

Model information

Category Naked bike

Engine specifications

Engine type V2, four-stroke
Displacement 583 cc (35.57 cu in)
Valves per cylinder 2
Cooling system Air
Starter Electric

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox 5-speed
Final drive Chain (final drive)

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Single disc
Rear brakes Single disc

Dimensions and weight

Dry weight 175 kg (385.8 lb)
Seat height 770 mm (30.3 inches)

Performance

Power/weight ratio 0.3029 hp/kg

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.