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Refined style and design are the clear motivations behind the new Monster and the continued perfection of the Desmo engine ensures that its ‘saint and sinner’ image will impress any rider. A comfortable and confidence-inspiring chassis combine with the famously smooth and powerful Ducati L-Twin engine to provide the most enjoyable riding experience. The balance of new technologies expressed in stylishly finished materials is shaped around the original cool Monster heritage.
Maintaining its traditional Monster silhouette, the 696 now looks more muscular than ever. Its wide tank tapers to the thin waistline of a comfortable narrow seat ensuring sure-footed confidence when at the traffic lights. The large diameter Hybrid Trellis frame blends stylishly into an aluminium sub-frame and swingarm while minimalist instrumentation and simple controls at the front of the Monster contrast with twin, bold, Ducati-style mufflers at the rear to enhance its urban-ready image.
The chassis of the new Monster is made up of a new Hybrid Trellis frame with larger diameter tubes directly inspired by the 2007 World MotoGP title-winning Desmosedici GP7 machine. Attached to this is a rear aluminium sub-frame. The front brake system is the envy of its class and becomes the new benchmark for the category with two 320mm discs and four-piston radial calipers.
At the rear, the dual-sided aluminium swingarm draws inspiration from Ducati Corse’s finest racing products in this area. The dash instrumentation is now totally digital and continues the tradition of all Ducati’s latest-generation sport models, guaranteeing lightness, ease of use and a wealth of information. The new exhaust system stands out with its re-routed downpipes that now give the underside of the Monster a cleaner appearance and terminate with twin, bold Ducati-style mufflers. The headlamp unit is characterized by a new triple arc main beam, while the rear light uses modern LED technology.
The engine of the new 696 is an evolution of the previous 695 version. Measuring 696cc it boasts a series of updates and refinements.
Power output gets a 9% boost to 80hp (59kW) and an 11% increase in torque to 50.6 lb-ft. This new engine continues to have the best horsepower per litre ratio of all Ducati’s air-cooled units, and it ensures a smooth and powerful delivery for a relaxed but thrilling ride in all conditions.
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Engine
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Type
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L twin cylinder, 2 valve per cylinder Desmodromic, air cooled
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Displacement
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696 cc
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Bore x Stroke
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88 x 57,2 mm / 88 x 57.2 mm
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Compression Ratio
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10.6:1
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Power
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80 HP @ 9000 rpm
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Torque
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69 Nm @ 7750 rpm
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Fuel injection
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Siemens electronic fuel injection, 45 mm throttle
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Exhaust
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2 aluminum mufflers
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Emissions
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Euro 3
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Transmission
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Gearbox
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6-speed
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Ratio
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1st 32/13, 2nd 30/18, 3rd 28/21, 4th 26/23, 5th 22/22, 6th 24/26
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Primary Drive
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Straight cut gears; Ratio 1.85
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Final Drive
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Chain; Front sprocket 15; Rear sprocket 41
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Clutch
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APTC wet multiplate with hydraulic control
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Chassis
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Frame
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Tubular steel trellis frame
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Wheelbase
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1452 mm / 57.2 in
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Rake
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24°
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Steering Angle
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32°
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Front Suspension
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Showa 43 mm upside-down fork
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Front Wheel Travel
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120 mm / 4.7 in
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Front Wheel
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3-spoke light alloy 3.50 x 17
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Front Tire
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120/60 ZR 17
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Rear Suspension
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Progressive linkage with preload and rebound Sachs adjustable monoshock
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Rear Wheel Travel
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148 mm / 5.8 in
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Rear Wheel
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3-spoke light alloy 4.50 x 17
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Rear Tire
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160/60 ZR 17
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Front Brake
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2 x 320 mm discs, 4-piston radial caliper
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Rear Brake
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245 mm disc, 2-piston caliper
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Fuel Tank Capacity
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15 liters (incl. 3.5 liter reserve) / 3.8 US gal (incl. 0.9 US gal. reserve)
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Dry Weight
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163 Kg / 359 lbs
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Seat Height
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770 mm / 30.3 in
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Max Height
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1129 mm / 44.0 in
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Max Length
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2100 mm / 82.7 in
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Instruments
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Digital unit displaying: Speedometer, tachometer, clock, scheduled maintenance warning, oil temperature, trip fuel, air temperature, lap time, warning light for low oil pressure, fuel level, fuel reserve, neutral, turn signals, over-rev, immobilizer
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