The Ducati Monster 600 Dark motorcycle specifications include a 583 cc (35.57 cu in) engine, power of 51 hp (37.2 kW) @ 8,000 rpm, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 174 kg (383.6 lb).
Key specifications
How the Ducati Monster 600 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 51% lower than the Ducati database average. Around the 13th percentile across Ducati models.
About 33% lower than the Ducati database average. Around the 15th percentile across Ducati models.
Very close to the Ducati database average. Around the 18th percentile across Ducati models.
Very close to the Ducati database average. Around the 49th 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.
51 hp — more powerful than about 13% of Ducati models with power data.
583 cc — larger displacement than about 15% of Ducati models.
770 mm — taller than about 18% of Ducati models.
16 L — larger than about 49% 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.
2,090
2,131
Close to average.
800
823
Close to average.
1,430
1,474
Close to average.
770
808
5% below average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 120/60-ZR17 |
|---|---|
| Rear tire size | 160/60-ZR17 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.293 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight | 293.1 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 87.5 hp/L |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.38:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Year released | 2002 |
|---|---|
| Category | Naked bike |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 583 cc (35.57 cu in) |
| Power | 51 hp (37.2 kW) @ 8,000 rpm |
| Torque | 50.0 Nm (5.1 kgf-m or 36.9 ft.lbs) @ 6,000 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 80.0 x 58 mm (3.1 x 2.3 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 10.7:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Cooling system | Air |
| Fuel system | Carburettor |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
Chassis and suspension
| Front wheel travel | 120 mm (4.7 inches) |
|---|---|
| Rear wheel travel | 144 mm (5.7 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Single disc |
|---|---|
| Rear brakes | Single disc |
| Front tire | 120/60-ZR17 |
| Rear tire | 160/60-ZR17 |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight | 174 kg (383.6 lb) |
|---|---|
| Seat height | 770 mm (30.3 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,090 mm (82.3 inches) |
| Overall width | 800 mm (31.5 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,430 mm (56.3 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 16.00 L (4.23 US gal) |
|---|---|
| Reserve fuel capacity | 3.00 L (0.79 US gal) |
Performance
| Power/weight ratio | 0.2931 hp/kg |
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