DUCATI Monster 600 (1994-1995) Specs, Performance & Photos

The Ducati Monster, also known as Il Mostro in Italy, was a standard or naked machine presented at the 1992 International Motorcycle Fair in Cologne. The bike was designed by Miguel Angel Galluzzi and manufactured in Bologna, Italy, since 1993.

For the first generation, the Italian motorcycle manufacturer introduced three versions of the Monster, the M900 in 1993, the M600 in 1994, and the M750 in 1996. The M600 machine was the base for the smaller 400cc Monster with the same engine components but a shorter stroke and smaller diameter pistons.

In 1994, the Italian motorcycle maker launched the Ducati Monster 600, a toned-down version of the 750SS and a mini version of the larger M900. The bike had a similar appearance to all motorcycles in the Monster family.

The bike had standard features in the aesthetic department, such as a round headlight, an analog instrument cluster, a large fuel tank, a single seat, a tubular steel Trellis frame, a dual exhaust system, and three-spoke cast aluminum wheels.

In the performance department, the 1994 Ducati Monster 600 was brought to life by a 583cc four-stroke air-cooled V-twin engine with two 38 mm Mikuni carburetors feeding the pistons, boasting 53 hp at 8,250 rpm and 47 Nm (35 lb-ft) torque at 7,000 rpm.

The tubular steel frame was fitted with a 40 mm upside-down telescopic fork on the front and an adjustable shock absorber on the rear for optimum suspension.

As for the braking performance, the wheels were fitted with a 320 mm disc with a four-piston caliper on the front and a 245 mm disc with a dual-piston caliper on the rear.