Naked Motorcycles

1999Ducati Monster M750

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The 1999 Ducati Monster M750 is an accessible naked bike that introduced middleweight riders to Ducati's iconic V-twin character. Known for its aggressive styling and engaging 64-horsepower engine, it delivers nimble handling and approachable performance. Perfect for riders seeking authentic Italian motorcycle character without overwhelming complexity or cost.

Capacity: 748.0 ccm
Engine: V-Twin
Gearbox: 5-speed
Wet weight: 192.0 kg
Seat height: 770 mm
Power: 64.0 HP (47.1 kW)

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How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested

Off-road & trail15%

Cornering85%

City riding75%

Daily riding65%

Touring40%

Two-up45%

Track55%

Best for: A naked roadster built for spirited street riding, twisty backroads, and everyday fun rather than long-distance touring or off-road use.
Built for: Raw, characterful, and mechanical, with the classic Ducati V-twin thump giving it a visceral, engaging personality rather than outright top-end speed.
Not ideal for: Not ideal for riders seeking wind protection, plush comfort on long highway hauls, or any genuine off-road capability.

Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.

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Units

At 770mm, a rider of 68.9" with a 31" (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with both feet flat on the 1999 Ducati Monster M750, with a moderate knee angle of around 105 degrees and a forward-leaning riding position.

Assumes about 30mm of suspension sag once seated. This is an approximation from category-typical geometry, not a measurement of this bike or of you - sit on one before you buy.

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Reliability & safety

Bike Reliability score, safety recalls and owner complaints

Bike Reliability

How the score works →

out of 100Average

The Ducati Monster M750 passed its annual roadworthiness test first time 81.0% of the time, 1.2 points below expected for bikes of the same age and mileage. That beats 43% of models.

Bikes first registered in 1999 have 85 tests, too few for their own score, so this covers every year.

81.0%Passed first time

11.7%Failed outright

7.3%Fixed during test

13,000Typical miles

1,406Tests

Pass rate by miles ridden

0-10k

85.3%

10-20k

78.3%

20-30k

77.5%

30-40k

79.7%

40-50k

79.5%

All years of this model.

Score by year first registered

19982000

Against its rivals · ranks 3 of 6

#	Model (all years)	Score	Tests
1	Ducati 750 Sport	59 Average	2,600
2	Honda CB 750 Seven-Fifty	59 Average	2,841
3	Ducati Monster M750	43 Average	1,406
4	Yamaha XJ 600 N	31 Below average	1,444
5	Ducati Monster 600	28 Below average	1,565
6	Suzuki GSF 600 N Bandit	18 Poor	221

Rivals are the most-viewed bikes on MotorcycleDB in the same category and engine size, from within three years of this model.

From British annual roadworthiness tests, 2005-2025. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0 (DVSA MOT test data, Great Britain). How Bike Reliability works.