Ducati Monster 400 (1994-99)

The Ducati Monster 400 was produced between 1994 and 99. It is a four-stroke motorcycle with a 398cc L-twin engine, producing 43 horsepower and 24.3 ft-lb of torque. It has a compression ratio of 10.0:1 and is air-cooled. The bike features a 5-speed transmission with chain final drive and has front and rear suspension that is adjustable for compression damping and preload. The front braking system includes a 320mm disc with 4 piston calipers and the rear includes a 245mm disc with 2 piston calipers. It has a top speed of 175 km/h and comes in colors such as red, yellow, black, and silver gray. The bike weighs 174 kg with a fuel capacity of 16 L. The seat height is 770 mm, and the wheelbase is 1430 mm. The bike is equipped with electronic ignition, a hydraulically actuated wet multi-plate clutch, and 2 Mikuni BDST 38 CV carburetors for induction. The Ducati Monster 400 was designed with a focus on simplicity and has achieved significant popularity due to its unique style and strong performance.


Technical specifications:

Make Model: Ducati Monster 400

Year: 1994 – 99


Engine: Four stroke, 90 degrees L twin cylinder, SOHC, desmodromic 2 valves per cylinder, belt driven
Capacity: 398 cc / 24.3 cu in
Bore x Stroke: 70.5 x 51 mm
Compression Ratio: 10.0:1
Cooling System: Air cooled
Induction: 2 x Mikuni BDST 38 CV carburetors
Spark Plugs: RA4HC
Ignition: Electronic
Battery: 12V 16Ah
Starting: Electric
Clutch: Hydraulically actuated wet multi-plate
Max Power: 31.3 kW / 43 hp @ 10500 rpm
Max Torque: 33 Nm / 3.37 kgf-m / 24.3 ft-lb @ 7500 rpm
Transmission: 5 Speed
Primary Drive Ratio: 2.28:1 (32/73)

Gear Ratios: 1st 2.500 / 2nd 1.714 / 3rd 1.333 / 4th 1.074 / 5th 0.966:1
Final Drive Ratio: 2.6:1 (15/39)
Final Drive: Chain
Front Suspension: 40 mm Marzocchi upside-down cartridge forks, adjustable for compression damping.
Rear Suspension: Boge rising rate monoshock, adjustable for preload and compression damping.
Front Brakes: Single 320 mm disc, 4 piston caliper
Rear Brakes: Single 245 mm disc, 2 piston caliper
Front Tyre: 120/60 VR 17
Rear Tyre: 160/60 VR-17
Dimensions: Length: 2090 mm / 82.3 in Width: 770 mm / 30.3 in Height: 1060 mm / 41.7 in
Wheelbase: 1430 mm / 56.3 in
Seat Height: 770 mm / 30.3 in
Dry Weight: 174 kg / 383 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 16 L / 4.2 US gal / 3.5 Imp gal
Top Speed: 175 km/h / 109 mph
Colours: Red, Yellow, Black, Silver gray

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