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2005 Ducati Monster S2R
Ducati Monster
Great news for Monster fans! The Monster
range for 2005 has doubled in size. The Monster S4R, a real naked
superbike dedicated to the most demanding Ducati fans, will be
joined by another just as mean, aggressive and exclusive Monster,
the S2R. The arrival of the S2R heralds the birth of the SR family
of Monsters, an innovative re-interpretation of the original
Monster concept. And the S2R is not the only news in the Monster
world. Fans of this unique motorcycle will be delighted to learn
of the many developments that have taken place both in the 620
and 1000 models. The Monster Cromo is back, the bike made for
riders who never want to go unnoticed. Great to look at, more
than original, in fact quite unique, the Cromo will be available
in a limited edition destined to command unlimited interest.
The Monster Family
Only one year after the launch of the S4R, the most powerful
and exclusive Monster ever made, built using a large number of
superbike components, a sister has appeared in the form of the
S2R. The idea behind the S2R remains that of an exclusive, high
performance motorcycle capable of defining the very concept of
a naked sport. Built around a less extreme engine, the S2R nevertheless
shares the same uncompromising components as the S4R, and is
equipped with everything you need for an amazingly exciting ride.
With the addition of the S2R, Ducati has created the SR family
within the Monster range. Ducati's naked range, loved by tuners
everywhere, has therefore expanded to offer more choices than
ever before and to satisfy an even larger number of fans and
enthusiasts of this great motorcycle. The SR Monsters at the
top of the 2005 range are accompanied by other more classic models,
continuing the evolutionary cycle begun over ten years ago. The
2005 range includes Ducati's most advanced 620 and 1000 cc power
units. Both the 1000 and the 620 ranges are made up of three
models each. The 620 range in particular now includes the Dark
Monodisco model that carries the lowest price tag of all Monsters.
Monster S2R, S2R Dark
The tremendous success that the S4R has demonstrated the need
for a new family of more sports oriented nakeds, stylistically
and technologically advanced Monsters capable of delivering competition
level performance. This is the ethos of the new Monster S2R,
less extreme in terms of power but just as able to deliver all
the excitement and fascination of its bigger sister. The engine
selected for the entry level to this new family of Monsters is
Ducati's air-cooled twin valve 803 cc twin. The colour schemes
of this new Monster are highly recognisable and mirror the eye-catching
graphics of the S4R. The S2R is available in 5 new colours: black,
black with tangerine red stripe, acid yellow with black stripe,
Ducati red with white stripe and tangerine red with black stripe
Style
New for 2005, the Monster S2R mirrors the overall design of the
S4R. The only differences are those dictated by the presence
of another kind of engine.
The choice of an air-cooled two-valve twin makes this latest
Monster even more essential and sleek looking. Styling features
the most exclusive solutions, like a twinned exhaust on the right
side of the seat, and eye-catching colour schemes. The S2R comes
in a choice of six different colours. Four of these reproduce
the highly successful stripe down the mudguards and tank in different
colour combinations. Classic Ducati red with white stripe is
now backed up by black with tangerine red stripe, and acid yellow
and tangerine red both with contrasting black stripes. Then there
are two solid colours, black and matt black for the S
2R Dark.
As with all Dark models the S2R Dark is the S2R with the lowest
price tag and is also distinguishable by its level of equipment.
The sports cockpit fairing and matching seat cover fitted to
the other S2R models have been eliminated and the handlebars
are conventional steel bars instead of variable section aluminium.
Chassis
If you buy a naked like the Monster S2R you expect the sort of
performance promised by its highly aggressive lines. And the
latest addition to the Monster family will certainly not disappoint.
Its chassis is designed to perform well in all conditions, especially
on the mixed, fast roads that represent the S2R's ideal terrain.
The two 300 mm front discs and the 245 single rear disc deliver
all the power needed to guarantee reduced stopping distances.
You can place absolute faith in the suspension too. The fork
is a Marzocchi 43 mm upside down unit and there is an adjustable
Sachs monoshock at the rear. This damps a single-sided aluminium
swing arm that represents one of the most exclusive components
of the Monster SR family.
Engine
The engine is no newcomer. The air cooled 800 twin has already
been acclaimed for its effectiveness on the Monster and for the
ideal compromise it offers between power, torque and fuel consumption.
Electronic fuel injection and an exhaust catalyser combine to
deliver plenty of smooth power while keeping emissions low and
ensuring miserly fuel consumption. The S2R's power unit has also
been enhanced by a major new innovation. For 2005 the S2R incorporates
the APTC clutch already tried and tested to great effect on other
recent Monster models. The new clutch reduces the lever strenght,
in order to benefit all riders, particularly in town traffic.
The greatest benefit is nevertheless felt when the bike is ridden
with verve and hard downshifting. These are the conditions under
which the anti-skid "slipper" system of the APTC clutch
really makes itself felt, eliminating the annoying effects of
reverse-acting torque that causes the rear wheel to bounce on
the asphalt. Compared to the clutches fitted to the 620 Monsters,
that of the S2R also incorporates dampers for smoother gear changes.
Tech Specs:
Engine
Type: L twin cylinder, 2 valves per cylinder Desmodromic, air
cooled
Displacement: 803 cc
Bore and stroke: 88 x 66 mm
Compression Ratio: 10.5:1
Power: 56,7 Kw - 77 HP @ 8.250 rpm
Torque: 72,6 Nw - 7.4 kgm @ 6.500 rpm
Fuel injection: Marelli electronic fuel injection, 45 mm throttle
body
Exhaust: 2 aluminium mufflers
Emissions: Euro 2
Transmission
Gearbox : 6-speed
Ratio: 1st 32/13, 2nd 30/18, 3rd 28/21, 4th 26/23, 5th 22/22,
6th 24/26
Primary Drive: Straight cut gears; Ratio 1.85
Final Drive: Chain; Front sprocket 15; Rear sprocket 41
Clutch: Wet multiplate with hydraulic control
Chassis
Frame: Tubular steel trellis frame
Wheelbase: 56.7 in / 1440 mm
Rake: 24°
Front Suspension: 43 mm upside-down fork
Front Wheel travel: 5.1 in / 130 mm
Front Wheel: 5-spoke light alloy 3.50 x 17
Front Tire: 120/70 ZR 17
Rear Suspension: Progressive linkage with adjustable Sachs monoshock.
Aluminium single-sided swingarm
Rear Wheel travel: 5.8 in / 148 mm
Rear Wheel: 5-spoke light alloy 5.50 x 17
Rear Tire: 180/55 ZR 17
Front Brake: 2 x 300 mm discs, 2-piston caliper
Rear Brake: 245 mm disc, 2-piston caliper
Measures/Weights
Fuel Capacity: 14 l (of which 3 l reserve) / 3.6 US gal (of which
0.8 US gal reserve)
Dry Weight: 381 Ibs / 173 kg
Seat height: 31.5 in / 800 mm
Max Height: 48.1 in / 1222 mm
Max Length: 83.5 in / 2105 mm
Instruments
Electronic panel: speedometer, rev counter, warning light for
low oil pressure, indicators for high beam, fuel reserve, turn
signals, LCD clock, immobilizer
Warranty
2 years unlimited mileage
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