Ducati Monster 696

Ducati Monster 696ManufacturerDucatiAlso calledIl MostroParent companyLamborghiniProduction2007-2014[1]PredecessorMonster 695SuccessorMonster 797ClassNakedEngine695.79 cc (42.460 cu in), 2 valve, 2 cyl, 4 stroke desmodromic air cooled 90° V-twinBore / stroke88.0 mm × 57.2 mm (3.46 in × 2.25 in)Compression ratio10.7:1Power80 hp (58.8 kW) @ 9000 rpmTorque69 Nm (50 ft-lb) at 7750 rpmTransmission6 speedFrame typeTubular steel trellis frameSuspensionFront: Showa (later Marzocchi) 43 mm upside-down forkRear: Sachs Progressive linkage with preload and rebound Sachs adjustable monoshockBrakesFront: Two 320 mm (13 in) discs, Brembo radial 4-piston calipersRear: One 245 mm (9.6 in) disc, Brembo 2-piston caliperTiresPirelli Angel STFront: 120/60 ZR 17Rear: 160/60 ZR 17Wheelbase1,450 mm (57 in)DimensionsL: 2,100 mm (83 in) W: 780 mm (31 in)Seat height770 mm (30 in)Weight161 kg (355 lb) 163 kg (359 lb) ABS Ver. (dry)185 kg (408 lb) (wet)Fuel capacity15 L (3.3 imp gal; 4.0 US gal) 13.5 L (3.0 imp gal; 3.6 US gal) ABS Ver. including 3.5 L (0.77 imp gal; 0.92 US gal) reserve

The Ducati Monster 696 is a standard or "naked" motorcycle, made by Ducati from 2008 through 2014.

Since its launch in 1993, Ducati had sold over 200,000 Monsters, which at one time amounted to 60% of Ducati's production. The initial Monster was cheap and easy to build and has remained so during its long life.[2] Ducati's "less-is-more" rationale of the Monster range aimed to combine high performance in a compact motorcycle. Ducati recently updated the Monster range, with redesigned components to improve performance and appearance. In 2022 Will Burgess repurposed one of these to make a custom Carbon Fibre Monster 696.[3] [4]

The engine is the "Desmodue", a 90° L-twin, 696 cc (42.5 cu in) 58.8 kW (78.9 hp) air-cooled engine with desmodromic valve actuation.[5] A slipper clutch prevents locking of the rear wheel through clumsy down-shifting. Although Ducatis often use a dry clutch, this model has a 21-plate oil-bath "wet clutch" which weighs less, gives quieter operation, and needs less maintenance.[5]

The Monster has a steel trellis frame and a lightweight aluminum subframe. The claimed dry weight is 161 kg (355 lb)(non-ABS).[6]

The seat height is 770 mm (30 in), which may make it easier for some riders to plant their feet firmly on the ground. This is a benefit for inexperienced motorcyclists.[6]

The Monster's brake system components including master cylinders and discs are supplied by Brembo. The front has 320 mm floating dual discs and radially mounted 4 piston Brembo p4.32 calipers. The 245 mm rear solid disc have a two-piston p34 caliper.[6] Anti-lock braking system (ABS) is optional.[4]

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