Ducati Monster 696

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Ducati Monster 696
White Ducati Monster 696 front closeup.jpg
Manufacturer Ducati
Also called Monster 696
Production since 2008
Predecessor Ducati Monster 695
Class naked bike
Engine Template:Convert, 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 Template:Convert @ 9,000 rpm
Torque Template:Convert @ 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 Template:Convert discs, radial 4-piston calipers
Rear: Template:Convert disc, 2-piston caliper
Wheelbase Template:Convert
Dimensions L Template:Convert
Seat height Template:Convert
Weight Template:Convert
Fuel capacity Template:Convert including Template:Convert reserve
Manuals Service Manual
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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 Template:Convert 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 Template:Convert
  • Engine power increase (9% boost)
  • New engine cylinder heads
  • New maintenance schedule
  • Trellis frame mounts to an aluminum subframe

References

  1. webbikeworld.com. Ducati announces the Monster 696. Retrieved on 2007-11-14.

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