| General information | 
  
    | Model name | Ducati Monster 600 Dark | 
    | Model year | 2002 | 
    | Category | Naked bike | 
    | Rating | 3.3   See the detailed rating of engine performance, design and look, accident risk, etc. Compare with any other motorcycle. | 
    
        | Engine and transmission | 
  
    | Displacement | 583.0 ccm (35.57 cubic inches) | 
    | Engine type | V2, four-stroke | 
    | Power output | 51.0 HP (37.2  kW)) @ 8000 RPM | 
    | Torque | 50.0 Nm (5.1 kgf-m or 36.9 ft.lbs) @ 6000 RPM | 
    | Compression | 10.7:1 | 
    | Bore x stroke | 80.0 x 58.0 mm (3.1 x 2.3 inches) | 
    | Valves per cylinder | 2 | 
    | Fuel system | Carburettor | 
    | Cooling system | Air | 
    | Gearbox | 5-speed | 
    | Transmission type | Chain  (final drive) | 
    
        | Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels | 
  
    | Front wheel travel | 120 mm (4.7 inches) | 
    | Rear wheel travel | 144 mm (5.7 inches) | 
    | Front tire | 120/60-ZR17 | 
    | Rear tire | 160/60-ZR17 | 
    | Front brakes | Single disc | 
    | Diameter | 320 mm (12.6 inches) | 
    | Rear brakes | Single disc | 
    | Diameter | 245 mm (9.6 inches) | 
    
        | Physical measures and capacities | 
  
    | Dry weight | 174.0 kg (383.6 pounds) | 
    | Power/weight ratio | 0.2931 HP/kg | 
    | Seat height | 770 mm (30.3 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. | 
    | Overall length | 2090 mm (82.3 inches) | 
    | Overall width | 800 mm (31.5 inches) | 
    | Wheelbase | 1430 mm (56.3 inches) | 
    | Fuel capacity | 16.00 litres (4.23 US gallons) | 
    | Reserve fuel capacity | 3.00 litres (0.79 US gallons) | 
    
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