DUCATI Monster 600 (1997-1998) Specs, Performance & Photos

The 1997 Ducati Monster 600 was a standard or naked machine that debuted in 1994. The middleweight motorcycle was the perfect choice for various riders with many experience levels, sizes, and tastes.

The Monster 600 was the base model for the smaller displacement M400 motorcycle, sharing the same engine components with a smaller stroke and smaller diameter pistons. In addition, the 400cc version was made for specific markets with high taxes or license systems for more powerful motorcycles.

The 1997 Ducati Monster 600 shared the same specifications as previous models, without any modifications, packing the same engine, suspension, braking systems, and appearance.

As standard, the bike packed a large, round headlight, a massive-looking fuel tank feeding the V-twin engine, a single seat, a tubular steel Trellis frame, a dual exhaust system with a muffler on each side, and three-spoke cast aluminum wheels.

The bike's suspension was handled by a 40 mm upside-down telescopic fork with 120 mm wheel travel on the front and an adjustable Boge shock absorber on the rear with 136 mm wheel travel.

The braking power was achieved by a 320 mm disc with a four-piston caliper on the front wheel and a 245 mm disc with a dual-piston caliper on the rear wheel.

The 1997 Ducati Monster 600 was set into motion by a 583cc air-cooled V-twin engine that boasted 53 hp at 8,250 rpm and 47 Nm (35 lb-ft) torque at 7,000 rpm and a five-speed manual transmission with a final chain drive.