DUCATI Monster 620ie Dark (2001-2002) Specs, Performance & Photos

In 1993, the Italian motorcycle manufacturer introduced the Monster family, a range of naked or standard motorcycles designed by Miguel Angel Galluzzi and produced in Bologna, Italy.

Over the years, the Monster family comprised numerous variations with different engine displacements and similar appearances, from entry-level machines with 400cc engines to top-end superbikes with much horsepower available.

One model in the Monster range was the Ducati Monster 620ie, released in 2001 and manufactured until 2006. In addition, along with the 620ie model, the manufacturer launched an identical model with a blacked-out appearance, a matt finish, and clean lines.

The 2001 Monster 620ie was the only Ducati machine that packed the revolutionary Power Torque Clutch (PTC) system, which delivered smooth gear changes perfect for comfortable city rides but also for more aggressive sports rides.

The 2001 Ducati Monster 620ie Dark packed blacked-out components, including the front fender, fuel tank covers, steel Trellis frame, and three-spoke aluminum wheels. The bike was complemented by gold-colored brake calipers, inner discs, and other bits and pieces.

In the performance department, the Dark version packed the same 618cc four-stroke V-twin air-cooled engine as its brother, fed by an electronically controlled fuel injection system, delivering 57 hp with a maximum peak force at 9,500 rpm and 53 Nm (39 lb-ft) torque at 6,750 rpm.

Also, the bike was set in motion by a five-speed manual transmission that spun the rear wheel through a final chain drive, launching the bike to 192 kph (119 mph).