DUCATI Monster 1000S (2003-2004) Specs, Performance & Photos

In 1993, the Italian motorcycle manufacturer introduced a new range of naked or standard motorcycles under the Monster designation. The first Monster was the M900, designed by Miguel Angel Galluzzi and manufactured in Bologna, Italy.

One of many models in the Monster range was the Ducati Monster 1000S, a modified version of the standard model that brought several modifications, improving looks and maneuverability.

The 2003 Ducati Monster 1000S was equipped with a headlight-mounted micro-fairing and a small windscreen, a passenger seat cover, carbon fiber exhaust guards, carbon fiber side panels, an aluminum swingarm, and a redesigned suspension system that offered more ground clearance and a higher seat height.

In the engine department, the Monster 1000S packed the same 992cc four-stroke air-cooled V-twin engine as the standard model, managed by a fuel injection system that offered smooth throttle response and fast accelerations.

As for the power figures, the engine was coupled to a six-speed manual transmission with a hydraulically controlled dry multi-plate clutch and a final chain drive, boasting 84 hp with maximum strength at 8,000 rpm and 84 Nm (62 lb-ft) torque at 6,000 rpm.

The bike's tubular steel Trellis frame was fitted on the front with a 43 mm fully adjustable upside-down Showa fork. In contrast, the rear end was handled by a fully adjustable Sachs shock absorber with progressive linkage.