Engineered by Ducati for the naked motorcycle segment, the 1999 Ducati Monster M750 utilizes a 748 cc (45.6 cu in) oil & air-cooled v2, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 64 HP (46.7 kW) at 7,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 62 Nm (45.7 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 85.6 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 Monster M750 measures 192 kg (423 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.33 HP/kg (3 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, combined with a 1,430 mm (56.3 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 18-liter (4.8 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 6.8 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 265 km (165 miles) between fill-ups, while factory top speed is listed at 195 km/h (121 mph).
Specific Output
85.6 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.33 HP/kg (3 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
6,500–7,500 rpm
Theoretical Range
~265 km (165 mi)
Engine
Displacement748.0 ccm (45.64 cubic inches)
Engine TypeV2, four-stroke
Engine DetailsV2, four-stroke
Power64.0 HP (46.7 kW)) @ 7500 RPM
Torque62.0 Nm (6.3 kgf-m or 45.7 ft.lbs) @ 6500 RPM
Compression9.0:1
Bore x Stroke88.0 x 61.5 mm (3.5 x 2.4 inches)
Valves/Cylinder2
CoolingOil & air
Transmission
Gearbox5-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
Performance
Top Speed195.0 km/h (121.2 mph)
0-100 km/h3.80 seconds
60-140 km/h10.60 seconds
Fuel Consumption6.80 litres/100 km (14.7 km/l or 34.59 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases157.8 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Chassis
Front Travel129 mm (5.1 inches)
Rear Travel144 mm (5.7 inches)
Wheelbase1430 mm (56.3 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre129/69-VR17
Rear Tyre169/69-VR17
Front BrakesDual disc
Front Brake Ø320 mm (12.6 inches)
Rear BrakesSingle disc
Rear Brake Ø245 mm (9.6 inches)
Dimensions & Weight
Weight incl.192.0 kg (423.3 pounds)
Seat Height770 mm (30.3 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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