DUCATI Monster S4R (2003-2004) Specs, Performance & Photos

In 2003, in addition to the standard Monster S4, the Italian motorcycle manufacturer launched the Ducati Monster S4R. The S4R model packed several modifications that improved performance and handling.

In 2003, the Ducati Monster S4R was the most powerful, highest-performance machine in Ducati's range, combining the 996cc Superbike engine with a lightweight Superbike-derived steel Trellis frame to deliver the perfect combination of power and handling.

Compared to the standard S4 Monster, the S4R version came with a larger displacement, an adjustable rear suspension system with a single-sided swingarm, and a two-into-one-into-two exhaust system with the mufflers mounted high on the right side of the bike, delivering a more aggressive and powerful look.

In the appearance department, the bike offered the same look as the standard model, with fittings such as a round headlight, a small cowl with a small windscreen, a single seat, a tubular steel Trellis frame, and five-spoke aluminum wheels.

The 2003 Ducati Monster S4R was fitted with a 996cc four-stroke liquid-cooled V-twin engine and a fuel injection system in charge, delivering an output power of 113 hp with maximum strength at 8,750 rpm and 96 Nm (71 lb-ft) torque at 7,000 rpm.

In the braking department, the S4R model packed the same system as its siblings, with two 320 mm discs and four-piston calipers on the front wheel and a 245 mm disc with a dual-piston caliper on the rear wheel.