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Monster 696- THE NEXT GENERATION NAKED
Available from April 2008 onwards, the new Ducati Monster
696 is the next generation naked and the final word
in urban excitement. Ride the Monster 696 around your
favourite downtown routes in relaxed style or, when
the spirit moves you, unleash its dark side to deliver
more naked performance than ever before.
A comfortable and confidence-inspiring chassis combines
with the famously smooth and powerful Ducati L-Twin
engine to provide the most enjoyable riding experience.
The balance of new technologies expressed in stylishly
finished materials is shaped around the original cool
Monster heritage.
DESIGN
Refined style and design are the clear motivations behind
the new Monster. Maintaining its traditional Monster
silhouette, the 696 now looks more muscular than ever.
Its wide tank tapers to the thin waistline of a comfortable
narrow seat ensuring sure-footed confidence when at
the traffic lights. The large diameter Hybrid Trellis
frame blends stylishly into an aluminium sub-frame and
swingarm while minimalist instrumentation and simple
controls at the front of the Monster contrast with twin,
bold, Ducati-style mufflers at the rear to enhance its
urban-ready image.
CHASSIS VEHICLE DETAILS
The chassis of the new Monster is made up of a new Hybrid
Trellis frame with larger diameter tubes directly inspired
by the 2007 World MotoGP title-winning Desmosedici GP7
machine. Attached to this is a rear aluminium sub-frame.
The 696 ergonomics have been improved with subtle but
effective changes to the riding position. A shorter
reach to the bars and a slightly lower, more forward
footpeg position, together with the lowest seat height
of any Ducati and a reduction in weight, empowers any
rider to become the master of this Monster.
The front brake system is the envy of its class and
becomes the new benchmark for the category with two
320 mm discs and four-piston radial calipers. At the
rear, the dual-sided aluminium swingarm draws inspiration
from Ducati Corse's finest racing products in this area.
The instrumentation is now totally digital and continues
the tradition of all Ducati's latest-generation hypersport
models, guaranteeing lightness, ease of use and a wealth
of information. With a fuel tank form created with ingenious
removable outer skins that enable quick and easy colour
swaps, changing the personality of your Monster has
never been easier. The quickly removable rear seat cover
makes it even easier to completely colour coordinate
and, when removed, reveals a place for your favourite
passenger.
The new exhaust system stands out for its re-routed
downpipes that now give the underside of the Monster
a cleaner appearance and terminate with twin, bold Ducati-style
mufflers. The headlamp unit is characterized by a new
triple arc main beam, while the rear light uses modern
LED technology.
In line with the latest-generation Ducatis, the new
Monster 696 has undergone a weight reduction of 7kg
from the previous model and now becomes the lightest
bike in its category (355lbs - 161Kg).
ENGINE DETAILS
The engine of the new 696 is an evolution of the previous
695 version. Measuring 696cc, it boasts a series of
updates and refinements. Power output gets a 9% boost
to 80hp (59kW) and an 11% increase in torque to 50.6lb-ft.
This new engine continues to have the best horsepower
per litre ratio of all Ducati's air-cooled units, and
it ensures a smooth and powerful delivery for a relaxed
but thrilling ride in all conditions.
This increase in power has been achieved by the introduction
of new cylinder heads, which are now similar to the
ones on the 1100 2V engine fitted to the Multistrada
and Hypermotard. Bore and stroke remain identical to
the previous 695 model at 88 x 57.2mm, but the pistons
and combustion chamber have been revised to optimize
the fluid dynamics of the new ports.
The camshafts now rotate on bearing surfaces directly
in the cylinder head and are supported by means of oil
pressure. The elimination of the bearings has enabled
the weight of this unit to be reduced considerably and
the layout simplified. Furthermore, the cooling fins
of the cylinders and the cylinder heads have a new shape,
and an improved casting process allows them to be produced
closer to one another so as to increase their number
and improve thermal exchange.
Like its predecessor, the new Monster 696 has an advanced
APTC clutch, which makes down-shifting safe and helps
keep the clutch lever action light and easy, especially
in urban riding where frequent stops require high use.
CHASSIS
Frame Tubular steel trellis frame
Wheelbase 1450 mm / 57.1 in
Rake 24°
Front suspension Showa 43mm upside-down forks
Front wheel travel 120mm / 4.7in
Front brake 2 x 320mm discs, 4-piston radial caliper
Front wheel 3-spoke light alloy 3.50 x 17
Front tyre 120/60 ZR 17
Rear suspension Progressive linkage with preload and
rebound Sachs adjustable monoshock
Rear wheel travel 148 mm / 5.8 in
Rear brake 245mm disc, 2-piston caliper
Rear wheel 3-spoke light alloy 4.50 x 17
Rear tyre 160/60 ZR 17
Fuel tank capacity 15 L (of which 3,5 L reserve) / 3.8
US gal (of which 0.9 US gal reserve)
Weight * 161Kg / 355lbs
Seat height 770 mm / 30.3 in
Instruments Digital unit displaying: Speedometer, rev
counter, clock, scheduled maintenance warning, oil temperature,
trip fuel, air temperature, lap time, warning light
for low oil pressure, fuel level, fuel reserve, neutral,
turn signals, overrev, immobilizer. Ready for DDA system.
Warranty 2 years unlimited mileage
Body colours (frame/wheels) Red (red/black); Matte Black
(black/black); White (black/black)
Versions Dual seat
* = The weight excludes battery, lubricants and, where
applicable, cooling liquid.
ENGINE
Type L-twin cylinder, 2 valves per cylinder Desmodromic;
air cooled
Displacement 696 cc
Bore x Stroke 88 x 57.2 mm
Compression Ratio 10.7:1
Power* 58.8 kW - 80 CV @ 9000 giri/min
Torque* 7.0kgm - 50.6lb-ft @ 7750 rpm
Fuel injection Siemens electronic fuel injection, 45mm
throttle body
Exhaust 2 aluminium mufflers
Emissions Euro3
TRANSMISSION
Gearbox 6 speed
Ratios 1st 32/13, 2nd 30/18, 3rd 28/21, 4th 26/23, 5th
22/22, 6th 24/26
Primary drive Straight cut gears; Ratio 1.85:1
Final drive Chain; Front sprocket 15; Rear sprocket
45
Clutch APTC wet multiplate with hydraulic control
* = Data calculated using an inertia dynamometer
Please feel free to contact us for more information
about the Ducati
Monster 696 motorcycles available at our Hyside
Dealership .
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