Ducati Monster 696

Ducati Monster 696
Aka	Monster 696
Manufacturer	Ducati
Production	since 2008
Predecessor	Ducati Monster 695
Class	naked bike
Engine	696 cc, 2 valves per cylinder desmodromic air cooled L-twin Bore x stroke: 88 mm × 57.2 mm / 88 mm × 57.2 mm Compression ratio: 10.6:1
Power	80 hp @ 9,000 rpm
Torque	69 lbft @ 7,750 rpm
Tires	Front: 120/60 ZR 17 Rear: 160/60 ZR 17
Transmission	6 speed
Suspension	Front: Showa 43 mm upside-down fork Rear: Progressive linkage with preload and rebound Sachs adjustable monoshock
Frame	Tubular steel trellis frame
Brakes	Front: Two 320 mm discs, radial 4-piston calipers Rear: 245 mm disc, 2-piston caliper
Rake	24°
Wheelbase	1452 mm
Length	2100 mm
Seat height	770 mm
Dry weight	163 kg
Fuel capacity	15 L including {(3.5 L reserve)

Ducati Monster 696 is the 2008 generation of the Ducati Monster line of motorcycles. It was announced in November 2007 and includes some improvements in ergonomics including the lowest seat height of any Ducati. Weight has been reduced 5 kg on the previous model, the Monster 695. It was officially launched in early April 2008 in Barcelona.

Design changes

• Ergonomics
  • shorter reach to bars
  • lower seat height
• Swappable tank colour panels
• Reduced weight 5 kg
• Engine power increase (9% boost)
• New engine cylinder heads
• New maintenance schedule
• Trellis frame mounts to an aluminum subframe

External links

• Ducati Monster 696 Official page
• Ducati Monster 696 review Road test of the Ducati Monster 696