At the heart of the 2008 Ducati Monster S2R 1000 naked motorcycle, Ducati relies on a 992 cc (60.5 cu in) air-cooled v2, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 93.9 HP (68.5 kW) at 8,000 rpm while maximum torque reaches 94.1 Nm (69.4 lb-ft) at 9,600 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 94.7 HP per liter, 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 S2R 1000 measures 178 kg (392 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.53 HP/kg (1.9 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 14-liter (3.7 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.
Within MotoLibrary's Ducati archive, this model family spans 2 indexed model years from 2007 to 2008, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
94.7 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.53 HP/kg (1.9 kg/HP)
Standover Height
800 mm (31.5 in)
Engine
Displacement992.0 ccm (60.53 cubic inches)
Engine TypeV2, four-stroke
Engine DetailsV2, four-stroke
Power93.9 HP (68.5 kW)) @ 8000 RPM
Torque94.1 Nm (9.6 kgf-m or 69.4 ft.lbs) @ 9600 RPM
Compression10.0:1
Bore x Stroke94.0 x 71.5 mm (3.7 x 2.8 inches)
Valves/Cylinder2
Fuel SystemInjection. Marelli electronic fuel injection, 45 mm throttle body
Fuel ControlDesmodromic valve control
CoolingAir
Transmission
Gearbox6-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
ClutchDry multiplate with hydraulic control
Performance
Exhaust2 aluminium mufflers
Chassis
Frame TypeTubular steel trellis
Rake24.0°
Front SuspensionShowa 43 mm fully adjustable upside-down fork
Front Travel130 mm (5.1 inches)
Rear SuspensionProgressive linkage with preload and rebound adjustable Sachs monoshock. Aluminium single-sided swingarm
Rear Travel148 mm (5.8 inches)
Wheelbase1440 mm (56.7 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre120/70-ZR17
Rear Tyre180/55-ZR17
Front BrakesDouble disc
Front Brake Ø320 mm (12.6 inches)
Rear BrakesSingle disc
Rear Brake Ø245 mm (9.6 inches)
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight178.0 kg (392.4 pounds)
Power/Weight0.5274 HP/kg
Seat Height800 mm (31.5 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Fuel Capacity14.00 litres (3.70 US gallons)
Other
StarterElectric
Color OptionsRed with white stripe - red - black, Black with white stripe - matte black - black
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