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					Technical specifications
					
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				| Model: | Monster 600 | 
			
				| Years: | 1998 | 
			
			
					
						| Engine: | Four stroke, 90°“L”twin cylinder, SOHC, desmodromic 2 valves per cylinder | 
			
					
						| Capacity: | 583 cc / 35.6 cu in | 
			
					
						| Bore x Stroke: | 80 x 58 mm | 
			
					
						| Cooling System: | Air cooled | 
			
					
						| Compression Ratio: | 10.7:1 | 
			
					
						| Lubrication: | Wet sump | 
			
					
						| Engine Oil: | Synthetic, 10W/40 | 
			
					
						| Induction: | 2 x 38 mm Mikuni carburetors | 
			
					
						| Spark Plugs: | RA 4 HC | 
			
					
						| Ignition: | Analogue CDI (Capacitive Discharge Ign.) | 
			
					
						| Spark Plug: | Champion, RA6HC | 
			
					
						| Battery: | 12V 16Ah | 
			
					
						| Starting: | Electric | 
			
					
						| Max Power: | 38.7 kW / 53 hp @ 8250 rpm | 
			
					
						| Max Torque: | 48.00 Nm / 4.9 kgf-m / 35.4 ft-lb @ 7000 rpm | 
			
					
						| Clutch: | Wet, cable operated | 
			
					
						| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 
			
					
						| Primary Drive Ratio: | 2.28:1 (32/73) | 
			
					
						| Gear Ratios: | 1st 2.500 / 2nd 1.714 / 3rd 1.333 / 4th 1.074 / 5th 0.966:1 | 
			
					
						| Final Drive Ratio: | 2.6:1 (15/39) | 
			
					
						| Final Drive: | Chain | 
			
					
						| Frame: | Steel, Trellis frame | 
			
					
						| Front Suspension: | 40 mm Marzocchi inverted telescopic fork | 
			
					
						| Front Wheel Travel: | 120 mm / 4.7 in | 
			
					
						| Rear Suspension: | boge rising rate monoshock | 
			
					
						| Rear Wheel Travel: | 136 mm / 5.4 in | 
			
					
						| Front Brakes: | Single 320 mm disc, 4 piston caliper | 
			
					
						| Rear Brakes: | Single 245mm disc, 2 piston caliper | 
			
					
						| Front Tyre: | 120/60 VR17 | 
			
					
						| Rear Tyre: | 160/60 VR17 | 
			
					
						| Dimensions: | Length: 2090 mm / 82.3 in Width: 770 mm / 30.3 in Height: 1060 mm / 41.7 in | 
			
					
						| Wheelbase: | 1430 mm / 56.3 in | 
			
					
						| Seat Height: | 770 mm / 30.3 in | 
			
					
						| Dry Weight: | 174 kg / 383 lbs | 
			
					
						| Fuel Capacity: | 16 L / 4.2 US gal / 3.5 Imp gal | 
			
					
						| Consumption Average: | 5/1 L/100km / 19.7 km/l / 46.3 US mpg / 55.6 Imp mpg | 
			
					
						| Braking 60 km/h - 0: | 12.9 m / 42.3 ft | 
			
					
						| Braking 100 km/h - 0: | 39.3 m / 128.9 ft | 
			
					
						| Standing ¼ Mile: | 12.5 sec / 164.2 km/h / 102 mph | 
			
					
						| Top Speed: | 191.9 km/h / 119.2mph | 
			
					
						| Colours: | Red, Yellow, Black, Silver gray |