Ducati M1000S Monster (2003 - 2005) review

992cc fuel injected motah for the Monster range is still air-cooled, but has twin plug heads and packs a meatier punch. The definitive Monster?
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Reliability still poses a question mark

992cc fuel injected motah for the Monster range is still air-cooled, but has twin plug heads and packs a meatier punch. The definitive Monster?

992cc fuel injected motah for the Monster range is still air-cooled, but has twin plug heads and packs a meatier punch. The definitive Monster?

Dryweight (kg)180
Seats0
Seat Height (mm)800
Suspension FrontShowa 43 mm upside-down fully adjustable fork
Suspension RearProgressive linkage with adjustable Sachs monoshock. Aluminium swingarm
Tyres Front120/70 ZR 17
Tyres Rear180/55 ZR 17
Brakes Front2 x 320 mm discs, 4-piston caliper
Brakes Rear245 mm disc, 2-piston caliper
Tank Capacity (litres)15
Wheelbase (mm)1440
Rake (degrees)24
ChassisTubular steel trellis
Cubic Capacity (cc)992
Bore (mm)94
Stroke (mm)71.5
Compression Ratio10.1
IgnitionElectronic
CoolingAir Cooled
Fuel DeliveryEFI
Stroke TypeFour Stroke
DriveChain