750 Monster

1998 Ducati 750 Monster Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

At the heart of the 1998 Ducati 750 Monster naked motorcycle, Ducati relies on a 748 cc (45.6 cu in) air-cooled v2, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 62 HP (45.3 kW) at 7,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 63 Nm (46.5 lb-ft) at 6,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 82.9 HP per liter and a 1,000 rpm working window between peak torque (6,500 rpm) and peak power (7,500 rpm), the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.

On the scales, the 750 Monster measures 178 kg (392 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.35 HP/kg (2.87 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 770 mm (30.3 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance.

Within MotoLibrary's Ducati archive, this model family spans 2 indexed model years from 1997 to 1998, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.