Segment: Naked / Road
Production years: 1998, 1999
The Ducati Monster 900 was a standard or naked motorcycle presented at the 1992 International Motorcycle Show in Cologne and launched in 1993. The bike was designed by Miguel Angel Galluzzi and was available in three versions for the first generation, including the M600, M750, and M900 models.
In 1998, the Italian motorcycle manufacturer launched the Ducati Monster 900 Cromo, a limited edition machine that featured, as its name says, several chromed-finished parts for extra bling.
The 1998 Ducati Monster 900 Cromo shared the same features and specifications as the S version, including a round headlight, a single seat, a dual exhaust system, and three-spoke aluminum wheels. The chromed-finished fuel tank was the part that differentiated the Cromo from the S version.
In the performance department, the 1998 Ducati Monster 900 Cromo packed the same 904cc air-cooled L-twin engine as the S model, delivering an output power of 73 hp with a peak at 7,000 rpm and 76 Nm (56 lb-ft) torque at 7,000 rpm.
The bike was built around a tubular steel Trellis frame with a 41 mm adjustable inverted Showa fork on the front with 120 mm wheel travel. The rear end was operated by an adjustable progressive linkage Ohlins shock absorber with 144 mm wheel travel.
With a dry weight of 184 kg (405 lbs) and set in motion by a six-speed manual transmission with a dry multi-plate clutch, the bike reached 203 kph (126 mph).
engine specs | Type: | air-cooled, four-stroke, 90-degree V-Twin, SOHC, desmodromic 2 valves per cylinder | Displacement: | 904 cm3 | Bore X Stroke: | 3.6x2.7 in OR 91 mm | Compression Ratio: | 9.2:1 | Horsepower: | 73/7000 KW(hp)/RPM | Torque: | 56/7000 lb-ft/RPM OR 76/7000 Nm/RPM | Fuel System: | 2x38mm Mikuni carburetors |
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transmission specs | Gearbox: | 6-speed, manual | Clutch: | - | Primary Drive: | - | Final Drive: | chain |
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chassis specs | Frame: | tubular steel trellis | Front Suspension: | 43mm fully-adjustable upside-down fork | Rear Suspension: | Ohlins adjustable monoshock with progressive linkage | Front Brake: | dual 320mm discs, 4-piston calipers | Rear Brake: | single 220mm disc, 2-piston caliper |
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dimension specs | Overall Length: | - | Overall Width: | - | Seat Height: | - | Wheelbase: | - | Ground Clearance: | - | Weight: | 403 lbs OR 183 kg | Fuel Capacity: | 4.2 gallons OR 15.9 L |
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tyres specs | Front: | 120/70-17 | Rear: | 170/60-17 |
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power system specs | Power pack: | - | Nominal Capacity: | - | Maximum Capacity: | - | Charger type: | - | Charging time (normal): | - | Charging time (quick): | - | Range: | - |
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