Ducati Monster S4R (2003)

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The 2003 Ducati Monster S4R is a four-stroke motorcycle with a 996cc 90-degree L twin-cylinder engine that uses Marelli electronic fuel injection and has a compression ratio of 11.6:1. The Monster S4R generates maximum power of 83.4 kW / 113 hp @ 8750 rpm and maximum torque of 95.5 Nm / 9.6 kgf-m / 70.4 ft-lb @ 7000 rpm. It has a six-speed transmission with chain final drive and a straight cut gear primary drive ratio of 1.85:1 (32/59). The frame is made of tubular steel trellis and suspension is comprised of a Showa upside-down fully adjustable 43 mm fork and a progressive linkage with Showa fully adjustable monoshock with piggyback. The motorcycle has a front-wheel travel of 130 mm and a rear-wheel travel of 148 mm. Front brakes are 2 x 320 mm discs with 4-piston calipers and rear brakes are a single 245 mm disc with a 2-piston caliper. The Ducati Monster S4R has a dry weight of 193 kg and a fuel capacity of 15 L. Its consumption averages 5.4 L/100 km and it can achieve a top speed of 235.5 km/h. Reviews of the motorcycle were positive from Motorbikes Today and Motocorse.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Ducati Monster S4R

Year: 2003


Engine: Four stroke, 90 degrees L twin cylinder, DOHC, desmodromic 4 valves per cylinder, belt driven
Capacity: 996 cc / 60.8 cu in
Bore x Stroke: 96 x 68.8 mm
Cooling System: Liquid cooled
Compression Ratio: 11.6:1
Lubrication: Wet sump
Engine Oil: Semi-Synthetic, 10W/40
Exhaust: 2 x Aluminium mufflers with 3-way catalytic converter (non-catalytic on USA version)
Induction: Marelli electronic fuel injection, 50 mm throttle bodies
Ignition: Analogue CDI (Capacitive Discharge Ignition)
Spark Plug: Champion, RA59GC, NGK DCPR9EX
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 83.4 kW / 113 hp @ 8750 rpm
Max Torque: 95.5 Nm / 9.6 kgf-m / 70.4 ft-lb @ 7000 rpm
Clutch: Dry multiplate with hydraulic control

Transmission: 6 Speed
Final Drive: Chain; front sprocket 15; rear sprocket 42
Primary Drive Ratio: Straight cut gears, ratio 1.85:1 (32/59)
Gear Ratio: 1st 37/15, 2nd 30/17, 3rd 27/20, 4th 24/22, 5th 23/24, 6th 24/28
Final Drive Ratio: 2.8:1 (15/42)
Frame: Tubular steel trellis
Front Suspension: Showa upside-down fully adjustable 43 mm fork.
Front Wheel Travel: 130 mm / 5.1 in
Rear Suspension: Progressive linkage with Showa fully adjustable monoshock with piggy back. Aluminium single armed swing-arm.
Rear Wheel Travel: 148 mm / 5.8 in
Front Brakes: 2 x 320 mm Discs, 4 piston calipers
Rear Brakes: Single 245 mm disc, 2 piston caliper
Front Tyre: 120/70 – ZR17
Rear Tyre: 180/55 – ZR17
Rake: 24 degrees
Trail: 96 mm / 3.8 in
Dimensions: Length: 2121 mm / 83.5 in Width: 790 mm / 31.1 in Height 1030 mm / 40.6 in
Wheelbase: 1440 mm / 56.7 in
Seat Height: 806 mm / 31.7 in
Dry Weight: 193 kg / 425lbs

Fuel Capacity: 15 L / 4.0 US gal / 3.3 Imp gal
Consumption Average: 5.4 L/100 km / 18.5 km/l / 43.5 US mpg / 52.3 Imp mpg
Standing 1/4 Mile: 10.8 sec
Top Speed: 235.5 km/h / 146.3 mph
Reviews: Motorbikes Today /Motocorse

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