Ducati 750 Monster - 1997 Specifications and Reviews

The 1997 Ducati 750 Monster is an accessible naked bike that appeals to riders seeking approachable performance and iconic styling. Its 748cc air-cooled V2 engine delivers 68 horsepower with a manageable 176kg weight, making it ideal for intermediate riders. Best known for pioneering the modern naked bike category, it combines Ducati's characteristic charm with user-friendly handling and everyday usability.

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General information

CategoryNaked bike
Year1997
ModelDucati 750 Monster

Engine and Transmission Specifications

Transmission typefinal driveChain
Gearbox5-speed
Cooling systemAir
StarterElectric
Valves per cylinder2
Torque71.00
Power68.00
Stroke4
Engine typeV2
Capacity:748.00 ccm (45.64 cubic inches)
 
 

Physical measures and capacities

Seat height770 mm (30.3 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Dry weight176.0 kg (388.0 pounds)

Ducati 750 Monster dimensions and frame

Rear brakesSingle disc
Front brakesSingle disc
 
 

Speed and acceleration

Power/weight ratio0.3864 HP/kg
Top speed185.0 km/h (115.0 mph)

Other specs

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Performance Profile & Rider Fit

62 hp
Peak Power
4.2s
0-60 mph
115 mph
Top Speed

Best For

Track55%
City78%
Cornering80%
Daily Riding65%
Touring40%
Passenger40%

Rider Profile

Best ForSuits riders with at least some prior experience, as the air-cooled V-twin's torquey, characterful delivery and modest weight reward confident throttle control.
PurposeBest suited to spirited city riding and weekend backroad carving rather than outright top-speed pursuits or long-distance touring.
Rider FitA low seat height and light dry weight make it approachable for riders of varying statures and manageable at a standstill.
CharacterA raw, mechanical naked bike with classic Ducati trellis-frame styling and a distinctive V-twin thump that emphasizes feel and feedback over refinement.
Not Ideal ForNot the right choice for riders seeking wind protection, passenger comfort, or genuine off-road capability.

Character map is an editorial estimate based on this bike's specifications, not a lab-tested measurement.

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1997 Ducati 750 Monster Rider Ergonomics Assessment

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Feet:

At 770mm, a rider of 175cm with a 79cm (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with both feet flat on the 1997 Ducati 750 Monster, with a moderate knee angle of around 115 degrees and a forward-leaning riding position.

Data quality: estimated (wheelbase estimated from this category's typical bike, not this model's own spec). Assumes about 30mm of suspension sag once seated (a typical street-bike rule of thumb - stiffer or softer suspension will vary). This is an approximation from category-typical geometry and generic body proportions, not a measurement of this specific bike or you - sit on it before you buy.

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