2008 Ducati Monster S4R Testastretta

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2008 Ducati Monster S4R Testastretta

2008 Ducati Monster S4R Testastretta

2008 Ducati Monster S4R Testastretta

2008 Ducati Monster S4R Testastretta

2008 Ducati Monster S4R Testastretta

– 2008 Ducati Monster S4R Testastretta

2008 Ducati Monster S4R Testastretta

EXHILARATING POWER AND SUPERIOR HANDLING

With the choice of S4R, you step up to Testastretta performance and race-worthy handling. The Monster S4R Testastretta engine’s world-beating Superbike power and technology, and a Superbike-derived chassis featuring the lightweight Trellis frame combine in an exhilarating marriage of power and handling.

The liquid-cooled, 4-valve per cylinder, 998 Testastretta L-Twin engine delivers an incredible 130 hp and arm-yanking torque, making every twist of the throttle exciting.

Impressive, race-like ground clearance enables extreme lean angles to exploit the full capabilities of the S4R, a performance thoroughbred created to fully experience the thrills of sports riding.

 

 

2008 Ducati Monster S4R Testastretta Specifications:

CHASSIS
Frame Tubular steel trellis frame
Wheelbase 1440 mm / 56.7 in
Rake 24°
Front suspension Showa 43 mm fully adjustable upside-down fork
Front wheel travel 130 mm / 5.1 in
Front brake 2 x 320 mm discs, 4-piston 4-pad radial caliper
Front wheel Y-shaped, 5-spoke in light alloy 3.50 x 17
Front tyre 120/70 ZR 17
Rear suspension Progressive linkage with fully adjustable Sachs monoshock. Aluminium single-sided swingarm
Rear wheel travel 148 mm / 5.8 in
Rear brake 245 mm disc, 2-piston caliper
Rear wheel Y-shaped, 5-spoke in light alloy 5.50 x 17
Rear tyre 180/55 ZR 17
Fuel tank capacity 14 L (of which 3 L reserve)/ 3.6 US gal (of which 0.8 US gal reserve)
Weight * 177 kg / 390 lbs
Seat height 800 mm / 31.5 in
Instruments Electronic panel: speedometer, rev counter, warning light for low oil pressure, indicators for high beam, fuel reserve, turn signals, LCD clock, immobilizer
Warranty 2 years unlimited mileage
Body colours (frame/wheels) (red with white stripe – red – black) (titanium with black stripe – red – black)
Versions Dual seat
* = The weight excludes battery, lubricants and, where applicable, cooling liquid.

ENGINE
Type L-Twin cylinder, 4 valve per cylinder Desmodromic, liquid cooled
Displacement 998 cc
Bore x Stroke 100 x 63,5 mm
Compression Ratio 11.4:1
Power* 95.7 kw – 130 hp @ 9500 rpm
Torque* 103.9 Nm – 10.6 kgm @ 7500rpm
Fuel injection Marelli electronic fuel injection, 50mm throttle body
Exhaust 2 aluminium mufflers
Emissions Euro3

TRANSMISSION
Gearbox 6 speed
Ratios 1st 37/15, 2nd 30/17, 3rd 27/20, 4th 24/22, 5th 23/24, 6th 24/28
Primary drive Straight cut gears; Ratio 1.84:1
Final drive Chain; Front sprocket 15; Rear sprocket 43
Clutch Dry multiplate with hydraulic control
* = Data calculated using an inertia dynamometer

Specifications and features are subject to change.