Segment: Naked / Road
Production years: 2001, 2002
In 2001, along with the Ducati Monster 620ie and 620ie Dark, the Italian motorcycle manufacturer launched the Monster 620ie S, a naked or standard machine part of the Monster family that comprised various machines with different engine displacements but similar appearances.
The 2001 Ducati Monster 620ie S was a little different than the standard and Dark versions by gaining several upgrades that increased its power output, maneuverability, and rider comfort.
The S version came with a progressive linkage Sachs adjustable shock absorber on the rear end, a small windscreen, a higher-grade exhaust system, a new engine map, and three-spoke red-finished aluminum wheels.
As for the performance figures, the 2001 Ducati Monster 620ie S packed the same 618cc four-stroke air-cooled V-twin engine as its siblings, delivering an output power of 60 hp with a maximum peak force at 9,500 rpm and 53 Nm (39 lb-ft) torque at 6,750 rpm.
In the suspension department, the bike packed a 43 mm Marzocchi upside-down telescopic fork on the front and a progressive linkage adjustable Sachs shock absorber on the rear, providing excellent suspension performance and handling.
The three-spoke lightweight aluminum wheels were fitted with two 320 mm discs and four-piston calipers on the front and a 245 mm disc with a dual-piston caliper on the rear, offering solid and reliable stopping power.
With a dry weight of 177 kg (390 lbs) and a five-speed transmission with a final chain drive, the bike reached 198 kph (123 mph).
engine specs | Type: | air-cooled, four-stroke, 90-degree V-Twin, SOHC, desmodromic 2 valves per cylinder | Displacement: | 618 cm3 | Bore X Stroke: | 3.1x2.4 in OR 79 mm | Compression Ratio: | 10.5:1 | Horsepower: | 60/9500 KW(hp)/RPM | Torque: | 39/6750 lb-ft/RPM OR 53/6750 Nm/RPM | Fuel System: | EFI |
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transmission specs | Gearbox: | 5-speed, manual | Clutch: | - | Primary Drive: | - | Final Drive: | chain |
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chassis specs | Frame: | steel, trellis | Front Suspension: | 43mm upside-down telescopic fork | Rear Suspension: | adjustable Sachs monoshock with progressive linkage | Front Brake: | dual 320mm discs, 4-piston calipers | Rear Brake: | single 245mm disc, 2-piston caliper |
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dimension specs | Overall Length: | - | Overall Width: | - | Seat Height: | - | Wheelbase: | - | Ground Clearance: | - | Weight: | 390 lbs OR 177 kg | Fuel Capacity: | 4 gallons OR 15.1 L |
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tyres specs | Front: | 120/60 ZR17 | Rear: | 160/60 ZR17 |
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