Ducati M900S colours
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For a Metallic Black (Nero Metallizzato) Ducati Monster 900S from the late ’90s to early 2000s, the standard factory configuration for the frame and engine is as follows:
1. Frame Colour [1]
- Gold (Bronze): The most iconic pairing for the Metallic Black bodywork was the gold/bronze frame. This uses the Lechler DUC 6 (Oro Telaio Opaco) or the earlier DUC 99 (Bronzo Opaco).
- Metallic Grey/Silver: On some versions, particularly as the model moved toward the early 2000s, the frame was finished in a Metallic Light Grey (PPG 291.601). [1, 2, 3]
2. Engine Colour [1]
- Silver/Grey Crankcases: The main engine cases on the 900S were typically finished in a Satin Silver or Grey.
- Black Cylinders/Heads: It was common for the finned cylinder barrels and heads to be painted Black to create a high-contrast look against the silver cases and gold/grey frame.
- Note on “Dark” Models: If the bike were a “Monster Dark” rather than a 900S, it would likely have a completely blacked-out engine. However, the “S” and Metallic models usually retained the classic silver-and-black two-tone engine. [1, 4]
3. Wheel Colour
- Grey/Graphite: Most Metallic Black 900S models came with Graphite Grey (Grigio Antracite) wheels to complement the carbon fibre parts.
- Gold: If the bike has the gold frame, it is very common for the wheels to also be finished in matching Gold. []
Summary Table for Metallic Black M900S:
| Component [, 3] | Typical Colour | Paint Code (Approx.) |
|---|---|---|
| Tank / Cowl | Metallic Black | PPG 291.500 |
| Frame | Gold / Bronze | Lechler DUC 6 / DUC 99 |
| Engine Cases | Satin Silver | PPG *0026 (approx.) |
| Cylinders | Black | Standard Satin Black |