- Ducati Monster 696
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Ducati Monster 696 Manufacturer Ducati Also called Monster 696 Production since 2008 Predecessor Ducati Monster 695 Class naked bike Engine 696 cc (42.5 cu in), 2 valves per cylinder desmodromic air cooled L-twin
Compression ratio: 10.6:1
Bore x stroke: 88 mm × 57.2 mm / 88 mm × 57.2 mmPower 80 hp (60 kW) @ 9,000 rpm Torque 69 N·m (50.9 lb·ft) @ 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 monoshockBrakes Front: Two 320 mm (13 in) discs, radial 4-piston calipers
Rear: 245 mm (9.6 in) disc, 2-piston caliperTires Front: 120/60 ZR 17
Rear: 160/60 ZR 17Wheelbase 1,452 mm (57.2 in) Dimensions L 2,100 mm (83 in) Seat height 770 mm (30 in) Weight 163 kg (360 lb) (dry) Fuel capacity 15 l (3.3 imp gal; 4.0 US gal) including 3.5 l (0.77 imp gal; 0.92 US gal) reserve 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 5 kg (11 lb) 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
- lower and more forward-positioned foot pegs
- Swappable tank colour panels
- Reduced weight by 5 kg (11 lb)
- 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". http://www.webbikeworld.com/ducati-motorcycles/monster-696/. Retrieved 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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