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Ducati Monster S4 Fogarty
Long live the King! Within the M.Y. 2002 Monster range, the Monster S4 has a story of its own. The MS4 represents an extreme EVOlution and refinement of the Monster concept-a concept that scores of enthusiasts around the world have come to admire and respect. To put is simply, the Monster S4 is not a variant of the Monster 900 Special, but an entirely new motorcycle with an entirely new mission. However, because of the layout of components, technical content, overall performance and rational approach, the Monster S4 has remained true to the original Monster styling concept. In order to define each detail in the most rational and accurate way, Ducati used for the first time advanced Unigraphics software for computerized 3D modeling. Such highly sophisticated computer technology enabled accurate structural and functional testing prior to the construction of the operating prototype. As a result, development time was dramatically reduced and the project was totally optimized before implementation. The Monster S4 stems from a perfect symbiosis of the robust ST4 frame, the 916 cc Desmoquattro twin-cylinder engine with modified head and lowered exhaust cam and a new rear suspension with a aluminum swingarm, which was sized to obtain a 1440 mm wheelbase. It turns out 101 Hp, with 66.5 ft. lbs. peak torque and an extraordinary output curve throughout an incredibly broad rpm range. The Monster S4 Fogarty not only offers unbelievable acceleration and pickup, with its lean 414 lbs., but also unprecedented handling. It sits 20 mm higher than other Monsters in order to provide the Ground Clearance needed for road riders using its astonishing cornering ability to its fullest.
Review
Let face it, even back in 1993, when the 900 cc
Ducati Monster was unveiled, there was nothing monstrous about the 80 horsepower
that the old air-cooled mill produced. Even back then, dinosaurs like GSX-Rs,
FZRs and ZX-11s roamed planet earth, and the name "Monster" seemed a bit
presumptuous to say the least. Nevertheless, the not-so-aptly named bike turned
out to be Ducati's salvation. Tens of thousands of Monsters in various
displacements became a Ducati staple and opened new markets for a factory that
has always been identified with uncompromising hyper-sport torture racks. Source Motorcycle.com
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