Ducati 750 Monster Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Ducati 750 Monster motorcycle specifications include a 748 cc (45.64 cu in) engine, power of 68 hp (49.6 kW) @ 8,500 rpm, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 176 kg (388 lb).

Key specifications

1997-1998Model years
748 ccDisplacement
68 hpPower
71.0 Nm @ 6,500 rpmTorque
176 kgDry weight
770 mmSeat height
Model years covered
19971998
Year-specific specification changes

The 1997 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.

Dry weight
1998178 kg (392.4 lb)
Front brakes
1998Dual disc
Power
199862 hp (45.3 kW) @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
199863.0 Nm (6.4 kgf-m or 46.5 ft.lbs) @ 6,500 rpm
Power/weight ratio
19980.3483 hp/kg

How the Ducati 750 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.

Engine power68 hp
Low 18 hpAverage 104.9 hpHigh 214.2 hp

About 35% lower than the Ducati database average. Around the 21st percentile across Ducati models.

Displacement748 cc
Low 204 ccAverage 876 ccHigh 1,262 cc

About 15% lower than the Ducati database average. Around the 27th 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.

Engine power21st

68 hp — more powerful than about 21% of Ducati models with power data.

Displacement27th

748 cc — larger displacement than about 27% of Ducati models.

Seat height18th

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

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

V2, four-stroke • 748 cc • Air cooled • 68 hp
Chassis snapshot

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

Additional useful specifications

Power-to-weight ratio 0.386 hp/kg
Power-to-weight 386.4 hp/tonne
Specific power 90.9 hp/L

Engine specifications

Engine type V2, four-stroke
Displacement 748 cc (45.64 cu in)
Power 68 hp (49.6 kW) @ 8,500 rpm
Torque 71.0 Nm (7.2 kgf-m or 52.4 ft.lbs) @ 6,500 rpm
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 176 kg (388 lb)
Seat height 770 mm (30.3 inches)

Performance

Top speed 185.0 km/h (115.0 mph)
Power/weight ratio 0.3864 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.