DUCATI Monster 400 (1995-1996) Specs, Performance & Photos

In 1995, the Italian Motorcycle manufacturer launched the Ducati Monster 400, a standard or naked machine part of the Monster family that comprised the M600, M750, and M900 models.

The Monster 400 debuted in 1994 as a smaller displacement machine for different markets with high taxes or licenses for larger displacement or powerful motorcycles. The bike was intended for Japan, Italy, and Singapore but was also delivered to other markets, such as Indonesia, Taiwan, Thailand, and the Philippines.

In the appearance department, the 1995 Ducati Monster 400 had standard features, such as a round headlight, a one-piece dual seat, an analog instrument panel, a tubular steel frame, a dual exhaust system, and three-spoke lightweight aluminum wheels.

The bike's suspension comprised a 40 mm adjustable upside-down Marzocchi telescopic fork on the front and a preload and compression-adjustable Boge shock absorber on the rear, offering optimum suspension performance and handling.

In the braking department, the bike packed the same system as its predecessor, with a 320 mm disc, a four-piston caliper on the front, and a 245 mm disc with a dual-piston caliper on the rear.

The 1995 Ducati Monster 400 had its heartbeat set by a 398cc four-stroke L-twin air-cooled engine managed by two Mikuni carburetors, delivering an output power of 43 hp at 10,500 rpm and 33 Nm (24 lb-ft) torque at 7,500 rpm.