Ducati Monster S4R suspension setup and specs

Ducati Monster S4R, 2003 to 2006: adjustable front preload, rebound and compression, rear preload, rebound and compression, 806 mm (31.7 in) seat height, 130 mm of front suspension travel, 32 psi cold rear tire pressure, 193 kg (425 lb).

Model years covered: 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 — these share the same suspension hardware. Figures as published by Ducati.

2003–2006 Ducati Monster S4R
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Ducati Monster S4R

2003–2006 · naked · 996 cc

Adjusters this bike has

Front preloadAdjustable
Front reboundAdjustable
Front compressionAdjustable
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 tire120/70 ZR17
Rear tire180/55 ZR17

Weight, seat height and geometry

Wheelbase1440 mm (56.7 in)
Rake24°
Trail96 mm (3.8 in)
Seat height806 mm (31.7 in)
Weight193 kg (425 lb) dry
Front brakedual semi-floating discs, 4-piston calipers
Rear brakesingle disc, 2-piston caliper

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