2005 saw the final change, although this time it was more of a minor tweak than a new model thanks to the addition of a wet plate clutch. That same year, the S version was discontinued. As .uk writes, the APTC was designed to reduce the traditionally heavy clutch lever action, while also including a slipper function that’s still used by Ducati to this day. Just two years later, the M620ie was introduced as the first bike to carry Ducati’s APTC clutch. The Sport came with a range of additional features, including an aluminum swingarm, taller seat, greater ground clearance, and a headlight cover. The Dark was an aggressive, matt black version of the standard Ducati M620 Monster, albeit one that lacked a screen and a seat cowl. The first batch included the Dark and “S” models. Following in the Ducati tradition of ‘more is more’, the Ducati Monster 620 came in several versions. And when it came to choice, they were positively blessed. While die-hard Ducati fans may have laughed at the puny engine, its cheeky handling, affordability, and novice-friendliness made it a god-send for cash-strapped newbies looking to cut their teeth on a Ducati. While the M620 may be long gone, it’s not been entirely consigned to the pages of the history books. a bike as light and nimble on its feet as the M620, but with enough meatiness to its engine to appease the critics. They may have been fitted with a larger engine than the M620’s predecessor, the Ducati Monster 600, but they lacked the punch of other Ducati muscle bikes – great for novices, certainly, but less of a winner with those who wanted a little more power between their legs. Despite being a hit with newbies, they failed to catch the imagination of experienced riders. Over the next 4 years, Ducati released several more versions of the M620. It may well have been, but that didn’t stop it becoming something of a joke to purists. Light and small, it was touted as the perfect entry level bike. In 2001, Ducati continued the Monster tradition with the Ducati Monster 620. Others have been top of the line beasts with more than enough torques to please even the biggest speed freak. Some of them have been small, entry level bikes that make up for in affordability what they lack in power. In some model years, it’s not been unknown for Ducati to release up to nine different versions of its flagship. Over the years, the Monster has spawned numerous incarnations. By 2005, Monster sales represented over 50% of Ducati’s worldwide sales, something that’s no doubt behind Motorcycle News’s comment, “The Monster has gone down in folklore as ‘the bike that saved Ducati’ due to its popularity and cheap development costs”. Designed by Miguel Angel Galluzzi, the bike is characterized by its ‘naked’ engine and tubular steel trellis frame, features that not only add to its visual appeal, but do wonders for its efficiency. The Ducati Monster is a muscle bike that’s been at the heart of the Ducati line ever since the first one rolled off the production line in 1993.
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