DUCATI Monster 600 Dark (1998-1999) Specs, Performance & Photos

In 1998, the Italian motorcycle manufacturer launched the Ducati Monster 600 Dark, a naked or standard motorcycle that debuted in 1994. The 1998 Dark model came with a blacked-out appearance addressed for riders with a sinister taste.

The Monster 600 was the base model for a smaller 400cc Monster version, made by the Italian motorcycle maker for specific markets with high taxes and license systems for larger and more powerful machines.

For appearance, the 1998 Ducati Monster 600 Dark, as its name says, it came with a blacked-out look. It featured black-finished elements, such as a headlight housing, fuel tank, fenders, wheels, and frame.

In other departments, the Dark version packed the same specifications as the base model, including engine, suspension, and brakes.

In the power department, the 1998 Ducati Monster 600 Dark had its soul brought to life by a 583cc four-stroke air-cooled V-twin engine with two 38 mm Mikuni carburetors in charge, boasting 53 hp with a peak at 8,250 rpm and 47 Nm (35 lb-ft) torque at 7,000 rpm.

The engine power was handled by a five-speed manual transmission with a wet, cable-operated clutch and a final chain drive, pushing the motorcycle to 192 kph (119 mph).

From top speed to a complete halt, the bike was stopped by a two-disc braking system 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.