Ducati Monster 696
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| Ducati Monster 696 | |
| Manufacturer | Ducati |
|---|---|
| Also called | Monster 696 |
| Production | 2008-present |
| Predecessor | Ducati Monster 695 |
| Class | naked bike |
| Engine | 696 cc (42.5 cu in), 2 valve per cylinder desmodromic air cooled L-twin Bore x stroke: 88 x 57.2 mm / 88 x 57.2 mm Compression ratio: 10.6:1 |
| Power | 80 hp (60 kW) @ 9,000 rpm |
| Torque | 69 N·m (50.9 ft·lbf) @ 7,750 rpm |
| Transmission | 6 speed |
| Suspension | Front: Showa 43 mm upside-down fork Rear: Progressive linkage with preload and rebound Sachs adjustable monoshock |
| Brakes | Front: Two 320 mm (12.6 in) discs, radial 4-piston calipers, Rear: 245 mm (9.6 in) disc, 2-piston caliper |
| Tires | Front: 120/60 ZR 17 Rear: 160/60 ZR 17 |
| Wheelbase | 1452 mm (57.2 in) |
| Dimensions | L 2100 mm (82.7 in) |
| Seat height | 770 mm (30.3 in) |
| Weight | 163 kg (359 lb) |
| Fuel capacity | 15 litres (3.3 imp/4.0 US gal) incl 3.5 litres (0.77 imp/0.92 US gal) reserve |
| Similar | Triumph Street Triple 675 |
Ducati Monster 696 is the 2008 generation of the Ducati Monster line of motorcycles. It was announced in November of 2007 and includes some improvements in ergonomics including the lowest seat height of any Ducati. Weight has been reduced 5 kg on the previous model, the Ducati Monster 695[1] It was officially launched in early April 2008 in Barcelona.
The MSRP of the 696 is US$8,775.
[edit] 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
[edit] References
- ^ webbikeworld.com. Ducati announces the Monster 696. Retrieved on 2007-11-14.
[edit] External links
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