The Ducati Monster 696 is a naked motorcycle. The smallest model in the Ducati Monster range, it was announced in November 2007, and officially launched in early April 2008 in Barcelona.
Since its launch in 1993, Ducati had sold over 200,000 Monsters, which at one time [when?] amounted to 60% of Ducati's production. The initial Monster was cheap and easy to build and has remained so during its long life.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.
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Ducati Monster 696
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| Manufacturer | Ducati |
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| Also called | Monster 696 |
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| Production | since 2008 |
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| Predecessor | Ducati Monster 695 |
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| Class | Naked bike |
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| Engine | 696 cc (42.5 cu in), 2 valves per cylinderdesmodromic air cooled 90° V-twin |
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| Bore / stroke | 88.0 mm × 57.2 mm (3.46 in × 2.25 in) |
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| Compression ratio | 10.6:1 |
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| Power | 80 hp (60 kW) @ 9,000 rpm |
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| Torque | 69 N·m (50.9 lb·ft) @ 7,750 rpm |
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| Transmission | 6 speed |
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| Frame type | Tubular steel trellis frame |
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| Suspension | Front: Showa 43 mm upside-down fork
Rear: Progressive linkage with preload and rebound Sachs adjustable monoshock |
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| Brakes | Front: Two 320 mm (13 in) discs, radial 4-piston calipers
Rear: 245 mm (9.6 in) disc, 2-piston caliper |
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| Tires | Front: 120/60 ZR 17
Rear: 160/60 ZR 17 |
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| Wheelbase | 1,452 mm (57.2 in) |
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| Dimensions | L: 2,100 mm (83 in) |
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| Seat height | 770 mm (30 in) |
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| Weight | 163 kg (359 lb)(dry) |
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| 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 |
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