DUCATI Monster 400 (2002-2003) Specs, Performance & Photos

In 1992, at the International Motorcycle Fair n Cologne, the Italian motorcycle manufacturer presented the Ducati Monster prototype, a standard or naked machine designed by Miguel Angel Galluzzi that entered production in 1993.

In the first generation, Ducati made available three models, the M600, M750, and M900, where the numbers indicated the engine size. The M900 was released in 1993, M600 in 1994, and M750 in 1996.

In addition to the three models, the Italian motorcycle maker launched a smaller 400cc version for specific markets with high taxes or license systems for larger displacement or powerful motorcycles.

The Ducati Monster 400 was mainly intended for the Italian, Japanese, and Singaporean markets but later was exported to other markets, including Thailand, Taiwan, Indonesia, and the Philippines.

In 2002, Ducati released the Monster 400, a standard or naked motorcycle very similar to its predecessors, without any significant modifications. The middleweight machine was a perfect choice for both younger riders with less experience and the more seasoned ones.

In the appearance department, the 2002 Ducati Monster 400 packed standard features, such as a round headlight, a single seat, a dual exhaust system, a tubular steel Trellis frame, an analog instrument panel, and three-spoke lightweight aluminum wheels.

In the performance department, the 2002 Ducati Monster 400 was brought to life by a 398cc four-stroke V-twin air-cooled engine with two Mikuni carburetors in charge, boasting 43 hp with a peak at 10,500 rpm and 33 Nm (24 lb-ft) torque at 7,500 rpm.