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{{Infobox Motorcycle | |||
| name = Ducati Monster 696 | |||
| image = [[File:White Ducati Monster 696 front closeup.jpg|260px]] | |||
| aka = Monster 696 | |||
| manufacturer = [[Ducati]] | |||
| production = since 2008 | |||
| predecessor = [[Ducati Monster 695]] | |||
| successor = | |||
| parent_company = | |||
| class = [[naked bike]] | |||
| platform = | |||
| engine = {{convert|696|cc|cuin||abbr=on}}, 2 valves per cylinder [[desmodromic valve|desmodromic]] air cooled [[L-twin]]<br>Bore x stroke: 88 mm × 57.2 mm / 88 mm × 57.2 mm<br> | |||
[[Compression ratio]]: 10.6:1 | |||
| power = {{Convert|80|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}} @ 9,000 rpm | |||
| torque = {{convert|69|Nm|lbft|1|abbr=on}} @ 7,750 rpm | |||
| tires = Front: 120/60 ZR 17<br>Rear: 160/60 ZR 17 | |||
| transmission = 6 speed | |||
| suspension = Front: [[Showa]] 43 mm upside-down fork<br>Rear: Progressive linkage with preload and rebound [[Sachs]] adjustable monoshock | |||
| frame = Tubular steel trellis frame | |||
| brakes = Front: Two {{convert|320|mm|in||abbr=on}} discs, radial 4-piston calipers<br>Rear: {{convert|245|mm|in||abbr=on}} disc, 2-piston caliper | |||
| rake = 24° | |||
| trail = | |||
| wheelbase = {{convert|1452|mm|in||abbr=on}} | |||
| length = {{convert|2100|mm|in||abbr=on}} | |||
| width = | |||
| seat_height = {{convert|770|mm|in||abbr=on}} | |||
| dry_weight = {{convert|163|kg|lb||abbr=on}} | |||
| wet_weight = | |||
| fuel_economy = | |||
| fuel_capacity = {{convert|15|l|abbr=on}} including {{convert|3.5|l|abbr=on}} reserve | |||
| related = | |||
}} | |||
[[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 {{convert|5|kg|lb|abbr=on}} 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== | |||
* Ergonomics | |||
** shorter reach to bars | |||
** lower seat height | |||
* Swappable tank colour panels | |||
* Reduced weight by {{convert|5|kg|lb||abbr=on}} | |||
* Engine power increase (9% boost) | |||
* New engine cylinder heads | |||
* New maintenance schedule | |||
* Trellis frame mounts to an aluminum subframe | |||
==References== | |||
{{reflist}} | |||
==External links== | |||
* [http://www.ducati.com/en/bikes/my2008/Monster/M696-08/presentation/index.html Ducati Monster 696 Official page] | |||
* [http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/bikereviews/searchresults/Bike-Reviews/Ducati/Ducati-696-Monster-2008-current/ Ducati Monster 696 review] Road test of the Ducati Monster 696 | |||
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