Monster 900 i.e. Dark

2002 Ducati Monster 900 i.e. Dark Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

At the heart of the 2002 Ducati Monster 900 i.e. Dark naked motorcycle, Ducati pairs a 904 cc (55.2 cu in) air-cooled v2, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 78 HP (56.9 kW) at 8,000 rpm while maximum torque reaches 73 Nm (53.8 lb-ft) at 6,250 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 86.3 HP per liter and a 1,750 rpm working window between peak torque (6,250 rpm) and peak power (8,000 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 Monster 900 i.e. Dark measures 189 kg (417 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.41 HP/kg (2.42 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 800 mm (31.5 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance, combined with a 1,440 mm (56.7 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 15-liter (4 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.