DUCATI Monster 696 696 Desmodue (2009 - Present) Description & History: The Ducati Monster 696 is the iconic middleweight streetfighter, a bike as easy to recognize as it is spectacularly amazing. Despite it's minimalist design and seemingly simple make, the Monster 696 is full of pleasant surprises for the skilled rider.
Thanks to its compact architecture, the handling is unrivaled, making it most suitable for fast-paced city rides and equally fun to ride on the highway or country roads. The engine of the Monster 696 is the legendary Desmodue, 696cc, air cooled, L-Twin engine whose 80hp gives it that unmistakable Ducati sound. Developed for an incredibly flexible power delivery, the 696 Desmodromic engine provides enough torque to exit the most challenging of corners. The impressive torque, typical of the Ducati L-Twin engines, will excite with every twist of the throttle.
DUCATI Monster 696 696 Desmodue 2009 - Present Full Specifications:Brand: DUCATI, Model: Monster, Type: Monster 696 2009, Name Year: Monster 696 696 Desmodue 2009 - Present, Engine Type: L-Twin cylinder, 2 valve per cylinder Desmodromic, air cooled, Displacement: 696 cm3, Bore Xstroke: 3.5x2.3 in OR 88.9x58.4 mm, Compression: 10.7:1, Horsepower: 59(80)/7750 KW(hp)/RPM, Torque: 51/7750 lb-ft/RPM OR 69/7750 Nm/RPM, Fuel System: Siemens electronic fuel injection, 45mm throttle body, Gearbox: 6 speed, Clutch: APTC wet multiplate with hydraulic control, Primary Drive: Straight cut gears;Ratio 1.85:1, Final Drive: Chain;Front sprocket 15;Rear sprocket 45, Frame: Tubular steel Trellis frame, Front Suspension: Marzocchi 43mm upside-down forks, Rear Suspension: Progressive linkage with preload and rebound Sachs adjustable monoshock, Front Brake: 2 x 320mm discs, 4-piston radial caliper, Rear Brake: 245mm disc, 2-piston caliper, Length: -, Width: -, Seat Height: 30.3 in OR 770 mm, Wellbase: 57.1 in OR 1450 mm, Ground Clearance: -, Weight: 355 lbs OR 161 kg, Fuel Capacity: 3.8 gallons OR 3.8 L, Tyres Front: Pirelli Angel ST 120/60 17â€, Tyres Rear: Pirelli Angel ST 160/60 17â€.