Here, in Ducati’s own words, is a description of the new Monster S4 — to be introduced as a 2001 model. For added flavor, some of the Italian remains. For pictures of the new Monster S4, see yesterday’s article.
MONSTER S4: EVOLUTION OF THE LEGEND
The Monster, which was created in 1992, is the model that reinvented the
naked motorcycle, giving it new aesthetic-visual and functional styling.
With its strong personality, it offers a valid alternative to sporting
motorcycles due to its agility, its basic nature and ability to transform
the generous performance of the Ducati 90 degree V-twin engine into powerful
acceleration from zero and exciting through-the-gears performance.
Its gutsy and sincere character continues to attract a wide and diverse
range of clients: from the gentle sex to all those who crave after
sportsbike excitement but without the extreme tucked riding position.
Due to this extraordinary personality and success, the Monster takes on a
new lease of life in 2001. It leaves behind both yesterday and todays
rivals, which had shown signs of catching up on the original design
parameters.
The new Monster S4 (the name of the 2001 version) has made a quantum leap
forward in terms of all-out performance: power availability, chassis
quality, safety and pure refinement.
The new Monster S4 is a brand-new motorbike that only shares the elegant and
strong styling of the previous version.
The chassis is derived from the ST series model, while the new engine
heart just had to be the ultra-successful 916 cc desmodromic unit.
The Monster S4 has no comebacks: its performance and its thoroughbred
sporting ability are capable of guaranteeing intense excitement, even for
the most demanding riders, mixed with the out-and-out pleasure that only a
perfect symbiosis of man and machine can create.
When creating the Monster S4, Ducati engineers wanted to highlight the
technical content, the performance and the rational nature of a project that
has remained faithful to the original on a stylistic level. This can also be
seen in the clear layout of all the motorcycle components.
In order to arrive at a rational and accurate definition of every individual
design detail, advanced Unigraphics software was used for the creation of
three-dimensional computer models.
This use of the most advanced computer technology enabled accurate
structural and functional checks to be carried out, even before the first
prototype model had been built.
The Monster of the third millennium therefore remains the essential naked
bike and has gained considerably in terms of function and performance.
The Monster S4 in detail
Styling
Faithful to the style parameters of the Monster S project, carefully adapted
to the new chassis structure and engine architecture as well as its
accessories; a careful harmonization of the color tints of the mechanical
elements of the bike and a rationalization of accessories.
Equipment
A five-spoke wheel design similar to that of the 996, use of carbon-fiber in
the front fairing, mudguards, side body panels, distribution belt cover and
immobilizer with transponder inserted in the key.
Ergonomics
Two-piece handlebars fixed directly to the front fork head.
Chassis
High torsion stiffness tubular chassis derived from the ST series,
incidence-adjustable steering geometry, 43 mm Showa upside-down front forks,
aluminum swinging arm, fully-adjustable Sachs shock absorber, raised
suspension, wheelbase 1440 mm, weight 193 kgs.
Engine
916 cc desmodromic engine with lowered exhaust cam, cam phasing and larger
filter box, exhaust manifolds with 40 mm diameter pipes, new lighter 5.9 M
electronic management system with CAN logic, lighter lead-gel battery.
Safety
Brembo brakes with 320 mm x 5mm front discs, P4 30-34 caliper, sinterized
pads, brake master cylinder with radial technology, steel-braided oil and
water lines, lateral side-stand with full extension lock and anti
start-up/engine ignition sensor.
Monster S4 [Read through the Italian – You’ll find some English.]
- Motore/Engine – Tipo/Type L-Twin 90° Desmodromico, raffreddamento a liquido / Liquid Cooled
Cilindrata/Displacement 916 cc
AlesaggioxCorsa / Bore xStroke 94 x 68
Rapporto di compressione/Compression Ratio 11.01
Cv/Hp 101 Cv/Hp (74 kW) @ 8750′
Coppia/Torque 9,3 kgm (92 Nm) @ 7000′
Alimentazione/Fuel system Iniezione Elettronica Marelli Corpo Farfallato 50
mm / Marelli Electronic Injection, 50 mm throttle body
Scarico/Exhaust 2 Silenziatori Alluminio / 2 Aluminium silencers
- Trasmissione / Transmission – Tipo/Type 6 marce con ingranaggi dritti / 6 speed with straight gears
Ratio 1a 37/15, 2a 30/17, 3a 28/20, 4a 26/22, 5a 24/23, 6a 23/24
Trasmissione primaria / Primary drive Ingranaggi denti dritti / Straight cut
gears; Ratio 1,84
Trasmissione secondaria/ Final drive Catena / Chain; Pignone / Front
sprocket 15; Corona / Rear sprocket 37
- Frizione / Clutch – Multidisco a secco / Dry multiplate
Veicolo / Chassis
Telaio/Frame Traliccio in tubi d’acciaio / Tubular steel trellis
Interasse / Wheelbase 1440 mm
Inclinazione cannotto/Rake 24°
- Sospensione anteriore/Front suspension – Showa Upside Down steli 43mm
completamente regolabile / 43mmShowa Upside Down forks fully adjustable
Escursione ruota anteriore/Front wheel travel 120 mm
Ruota anteriore/Front wheel Lega leggera 5 razze / Five spoke light alloy
3,50×17
- Pneumatico anteriore/Front tyre – 120/70 Zr 17
Sospensione posteriore/Rear suspension Progressiva con monoammortizzatore
Sachs completamente regolabile con serbatoio piggy back / Progressive
linkage with Sachs fully adjustable monoshock with piggy back
Escursione ruota posteriore/Rear wheel travel 144 mm
Ruota posteriore/Rear wheel Lega leggera 5 razze / Five spoke light alloy
5,50×17
- Pneumatico posteriore/Rear tyre – 180/55 Zr 17
Freno anteriore / Front brake 2 Dischi da 320 mm Pinza a 4 pistoncini /
2x320mm discs, 4-piston caliper
- Freno posteriore / Rear brake – Disco da 245 mm Pinza a 2 pistoncini / 245 mm
disc, 2-piston caliper
- Capacità serbatoio benzina/Fuel capacity – 16,5 lt
- * Peso Ducati/ Ducati weight 193 kg
- Altezza sella/Seat height 803 mm
- Strumentazione/Instruments Contachilometri, Contagiri, spie luci,
abbaglianti, frecce, pressione olio, riserva carburante, temperatura acqua,
immobilizer / Speedometer, Rev counter, warning light for low oil pressure,
indicators for high beam, turn signals, water temperature, immobilizer
Accessori / Special features Parafanghi, Fianchetti, Paracalore, Cartelle
copricinghia / Carbon fiber front and rear mudguards, carbon fiber silencer
cover, belt cover
- Garanzia/Warranty 2 anni chilometraggio illimitato / 2 years unlimited
mileage
- Colori serbatoio / Tank colours Red, Yellow, Black
- Colori Telaio e Ruote / Frame and wheel colours Racing Grey
- Ducati indica il peso della moto comprensivo di Batteria, Lubrificanti e
Liquidi di raffreddamento per i modelli raffreddati a liquido
* The weight includes battery, lubricants and cooling liquid only for cooled
liquid models
