2011 Monster 696 Dark
The 'less-is-more' philosophy behind all Monsters underlines Ducati's never-ending pursuit of genuinely compact, high performance motorcycles, but these new models have succeeded in being even more 'pared down' than their predecessors.
Every single component has been redesigned and redeveloped so now more than ever, form follows function. With any details detracting from the Monster concept being eliminated, 'less-is-more' also means 'less-is-Monster'. Less weight plus more torque equals fun-filled riding.
Technical Specifications
Chassis
Frame: Tubular steel Trellis frame
Wheelbase: 1450mm (57.1in)
Rake: 24°
Front suspension: Marzocchi 43mm upside-down forks
Front wheel travel: 120mm (4.7in)
Front wheel: 3-spoke light alloy 3.50 x 17
Front tire: Pirelli Angel ST 120/60 17”
Rear suspension: Progressive linkage with preload and rebound Sachs adjustable monoshock
Rear wheel travel: 148mm (5.8in)
Rear wheel: 3-spoke light alloy 4.50 x 17
Rear tire: Pirelli Angel ST 160/60 17”
Front brake: 2 x 320mm discs, 4-piston radial caliper
Rear brake: 245mm disc, 2-piston caliper
Fuel tank capacity: 15l - 3.8 gallon (US) / 13.5l - 3.6 gallon (US) ABS version
Dry weight: 161kg (355lb) / 163kg (359lb) ABS version
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
Dual seat
Seat height: 770mm (30.3in)
Engine
Type: L-Twin cylinder, 2 valve per cylinder Desmodromic, air cooled
Displacement: 696cc
Bore x Stroke: 88 x 57.2mm
Compression ratio: 10.7:1
Power: 58.8kW - 80hp @ 9000rpm
Torque: 7.0kgm - 50.6lb-ft @ 7750rpm
Fuel injection: Siemens electronic fuel injection, 45mm throttle body
Exhaust: 2 aluminum mufflers
Transmission
Gearbox
6 speed
Clutch
APTC wet multiplate with hydraulic control