Ducati Monster 800 suspension setup and specs

Ducati Monster 800, 2003 to 2004: adjustable rear preload, rebound and compression, 770 mm (30.3 in) seat height, 130 mm of front suspension travel, 32 psi cold rear tire pressure, 179 kg (395 lb).

Model years covered: 2003, 2004 — these share the same suspension hardware. Figures as published by Ducati.

2003–2004 Ducati Monster 800
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Ducati Monster 800

2003–2004 · naked · 803 cc

Adjusters this bike has

Front preloadNot adjustable
Front reboundNot adjustable
Front compressionNot adjustable
Rear preloadAdjustable
Rear reboundAdjustable
Rear compressionAdjustable

Suspension travel and hardware

Front suspension travel130 mm (5.1 in)
Rear suspension travel148 mm (5.8 in)
Fork diameter43 mm (1.7 in)

Cold tire pressure, manufacturer spec

Front, solo30 psi · 2.1 bar
Rear, solo32 psi · 2.2 bar
Front, two up30 psi · 2.1 bar
Rear, two up32 psi · 2.2 bar
Front tire120/60 ZR17
Rear tire160/60 ZR17

Weight, seat height and geometry

Wheelbase1440 mm (56.7 in)
Seat height770 mm (30.3 in)
Weight179 kg (395 lb) dry
Front brakeDual 320mm discs, 4-piston calipers
Rear brakeSingle 245mm disc, 2-piston caliper

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