DUCATI Monster 750 Dark (1997-1998) Specs, Performance & Photos

In 1997, the Italian motorcycle manufacturer launched the Ducati Monster 750 Dark, a standard or naked machine part of the Monster family that debuted in 1993 with the Ducati Monster 900 model.

As its name says, the 1997 Monster 750 Dark was a blacked-out version of the standard 750 Monster that came with blacked-out elements. The bike filled the gap between the 600cc and 900cc versions, packing the style and handling of the M600 and performance similar to the M900.

In the appearance department, the 1997 Dark version came with standard blacked-out features, such as a large, round headlight, a massive-looking fuel tank, a one-piece dual seat, tubular steel frame, three-spoke aluminum wheels, and a black-finished engine.

In the performance department, the 1997 Ducati Monster 750 Dark had its heartbeat set by a 758cc four-stroke air0cooled V-twin engine that delivered an output power of 62 hp with a peak at 7,500 rpm and 61 Nm (45 lb-ft) torque at 6,850 rpm.

The bike's suspension was handled by a 40 mm upside-down Marzocchi telescopic fork on the front and a fully adjustable Sachs Boge shock absorber on the rear, delivering optimum suspension performance and handling.

As for the stopping power, the machine packed 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, offering optimum braking performance.