2008Ducati Monster S4R S Tricolore

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The 2008 Ducati Monster S4R S Tricolore is a middleweight naked bike powered by a 998cc V2 engine producing 128 horsepower and 104 Nm of torque. Built for riders seeking Italian styling and responsive handling, it excels as an aggressive street machine combining performance with everyday usability. The Tricolore edition celebrates Ducati's racing heritage with distinctive Italian flag livery.

Capacity: 998.0 ccm
Engine: V-Twin
Gearbox: 6-speed
Dry weight: 177.0 kg
Seat height: 800 mm
Power: 128.3 HP (94.4 kW)

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How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested

Off-road & trail5%

Cornering90%

City riding65%

Daily riding55%

Touring40%

Two-up35%

Track78%

Best for: Built as an aggressive, premium street brawler for spirited road riding and canyon carving rather than commuting or long-distance touring.
Built for: A raw, characterful Italian V-twin with desmodromic engineering, premium Ohlins suspension, and a single-sided swingarm that rewards confident, involved riding.
Not ideal for: This is not the right bike for off-road use, relaxed all-day touring comfort, or nervous beginners seeking a forgiving first motorcycle.

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

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At 800mm, a rider of 68.9" with a 31" (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with both feet flat on the 2008 Ducati Monster S4R S Tricolore, with a relaxed knee angle of around 120 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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Full specifications

Engine

Capacity: 998.0 ccm
Power: 128.3 HP (94.4 kW)
Torque: 103.9 Nm (10.6 kgf-m)
Engine type: V-Twin
Power/weight ratio: 0.7249 HP/kg (dry)
Bore x stroke: 100.0 x 63.5 mm
Compression: 11.4:1
Cooling system: Liquid
Fuel system: Injection
Starting: Electric
Valves per cylinder: 4

Transmission

Gearbox: 6-speed
Transmission type: Manual
Final drive: Chain
Clutch: Dry multiplate with hydraulic control

Dimensions & weight

Wheelbase: 1440 mm
Seat height: 800 mm
Dry weight: 177.0 kg
Fuel capacity: 14.00 litres
Reserve fuel capacity: 3.00 litres

Chassis & suspension

Frame: Tubular steel trellis
Front suspension: Ohlins 43 mm upside-down fully adjustable fork with TiN
Rear suspension: Progressive linkage with fully adjustable Ohlins monoshock. Aluminium single-sided swingarm
Rake (fork angle): 24.0°

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