| Ducati Monster 696 | |
| Aka: | Il Mostro |
| Manufacturer: | Ducati |
| Production: | 2007-2014[1] |
| Predecessor: | Monster 695 |
| Successor: | Monster 797 |
| Parent Company: | Lamborghini |
| Engine: | 695.79cc, 2 valve, 2 cyl, 4 stroke desmodromic air cooled 90° V-twin |
| Bore Stroke: | 88mm57.2mm |
| Compression: | 10.7:1 |
| Power: | 80 hp (58.8 kW) @ 9000 rpm |
| Torque: | 69 Nm (50 ft-lb) at 7750 rpm |
| Tires: | Pirelli Angel ST Front: 120/60 ZR 17 Rear: 160/60 ZR 17 |
| Transmission: | 6 speed |
| Suspension: | Front: Showa (later Marzocchi) 43 mm upside-down fork Rear: Sachs Progressive linkage with preload and rebound Sachs adjustable monoshock |
| Frame: | Tubular steel trellis frame |
| Brakes: | Front: Two 320mm discs, Brembo radial 4-piston calipers Rear: One 245mm disc, Brembo 2-piston caliper |
| Rake: | 24° |
| Trail: | 87mm |
| Wheelbase: | 1450mm |
| Length: | 2100mm |
| Width: | 780mm |
| Seat Height: | 770mm |
| Dry Weight: | 161kg (355lb) 163kg (359lb) ABS Ver. |
| Wet Weight: | 185kg (408lb) |
| Fuel Capacity: | 15L 13.5L ABS Ver. including 3.5L reserve |
The Ducati Monster 696 is a standard or "naked" motorcycle, made by Ducati from 2008 through 2014.
Since its launch in 1993, Ducati had sold over 200,000 Monsters, which at one time amounted to 60% of Ducati's production. The initial Monster was cheap and easy to build and has remained so during its long life.[2] 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. In 2022 Will Burgess repurposed one of these to make a custom Carbon Fibre Monster 696.[3] [4]
The engine is the "Desmodue", a 90° L-twin, 696cc 58.8kW air-cooled engine with desmodromic valve actuation.[5] A slipper clutch prevents locking of the rear wheel through clumsy down-shifting. Although Ducatis often use a dry clutch, this model has a 21-plate oil-bath "wet clutch" which weighs less, gives quieter operation, and needs less maintenance.[5]
The Monster has a steel trellis frame and a lightweight aluminum subframe. The claimed dry weight is 161kg (355lb)(non-ABS).[6]
The seat height is 770mm, which may make it easier for some riders to plant their feet firmly on the ground. This is a benefit for inexperienced motorcyclists.[6]
The Monster's brake system components including master cylinders and discs are supplied by Brembo. The front has 320 mm floating dual discs and radially mounted 4 piston Brembo p4.32 calipers. The 245 mm rear solid disc have a two-piston p34 caliper.[6] Anti-lock braking system (ABS) is optional.[4]