Difference between revisions of "Ducati Monster 696"
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| tires = Front: 120/60 ZR 17<br>Rear: 160/60 ZR 17 | | tires = Front: 120/60 ZR 17<br>Rear: 160/60 ZR 17 | ||
| transmission = 6 speed | | transmission = 6 speed | ||
| suspension = Front: [[Showa]] 43 mm upside-down fork<br>Rear: Progressive linkage with preload and rebound [[Sachs]] adjustable monoshock | | suspension = Front: [[Showa]] 43 mm upside-down fork<br>Rear: Progressive linkage with preload and rebound [[Sachs]] adjustable [[monoshock]] | ||
| frame = Tubular steel trellis frame | | frame = [[Tubular steel trellis frame]] | ||
| brakes = Front: Two 320mm discs, radial 4-piston calipers<br>Rear: 245mm disc, 2-piston caliper | | brakes = Front: Two 320mm discs, radial 4-piston calipers<br>Rear: 245mm disc, 2-piston caliper | ||
| rake = 24° | | rake = 24° | ||
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[[Image:Ducati-monster-696-left.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Ducati monster 696 left side]] | [[Image:Ducati-monster-696-left.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Ducati monster 696 left side]] | ||
'''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 5kg on the previous model, the Monster 695.<ref>{{cite web | title=Ducati announces the Monster 696 | author=webbikeworld.com | url=http://www.webbikeworld.com/ducati-motorcycles/monster-696/ | accessdate=2007-11-14}}</ref> It was officially launched in early April 2008 in | '''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 5kg on the previous model, the Monster 695.<ref>{{cite web | title=Ducati announces the Monster 696 | author=webbikeworld.com | url=http://www.webbikeworld.com/ducati-motorcycles/monster-696/ | accessdate=2007-11-14}}</ref> It was officially launched in early April 2008 in Barcelona. | ||
==Design changes== | ==Design changes== |
Revision as of 15:20, 9 August 2010
Manufacturer | Ducati |
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Also called | Monster 696 |
Production | since 2008 |
Predecessor | Ducati Monster 695 |
Class | naked bike |
Engine | 696cc, 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 |
Horse Power | 80hp @ 9,000 rpm |
Torque | 69Nm @ 7,750 rpm |
Transmission | 6 speed |
Frame type | Tubular steel trellis frame |
Suspension | Front: Showa 43 mm upside-down fork Rear: Progressive linkage with preload and rebound Sachs adjustable monoshock |
Brakes | Front: Two 320mm discs, radial 4-piston calipers Rear: 245mm disc, 2-piston caliper |
Wheelbase | 57.2 in" |
Dimensions | L 83" |
Seat height | 30 in" |
Weight | 360 lb |
Fuel capacity | 4.0 us gal including 0.92 us gal reserve |
Manuals | Service Manual |
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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 5kg on the previous model, the Monster 695.[1] 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 by 5kg
- Engine power increase (9% boost)
- New engine cylinder heads
- New maintenance schedule
- Trellis frame mounts to an aluminum subframe
References
- ↑ webbikeworld.com. Ducati announces the Monster 696. Retrieved on 2007-11-14.
External links
- Ducati Monster 696 Official page
- Ducati Monster 696 review Road test of the Ducati Monster 696
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