DUCATI Monster 400 (1996-1997) Specs, Performance & Photos

It all started in 1992 at the International Motorcycle Fair in Cologne, where Ducati presented the Ducati Monster, a standard or naked machine also known as Il Mostro in Italy. The bike was designed by Miguel Angel Galluzzi and entered production in 1993.

The bike was available in three versions, such as the M600, M750, and M900, where the numbers indicated the displacement. The M900 was released in 1993, the M600 in 1994, and the M750 in 1996.

Also, in addition to the three versions, in 1994, the Italian motorcycle manufacturer launched the Ducati Monster 400, a smaller displacement motorcycle made for other countries with high taxes or licenses for more significant displacement or powerful motorcycles.

In 1996, Ducati launched the Monster 400, the third consecutive year model that featured the same technical and performance specifications as the previous models.

In the appearance department, the 1996 machine came with standard features, such as a round headlight, a two-piece dual seat, a tubular steel Trellis frame, a dual exhaust system, and three-spoke lightweight aluminum wheels.

As for power, the 1996 Ducati Monster 400 had its soul brought to life by a 398cc four-stroke L-twin air-cooled engine with two carburetors in charge, boasting 43 hp with a peak force at 10,500 rpm and 33 Nm (24 lb-ft) torque at 7,500 rpm.

The power produced by the engine was handled by a five-speed manual transmission with a hydraulic clutch and a final chain drive, pushing the bike to 175 kph (109 mph).