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The Ducati Monster 696 is a standard or "naked" motorcycle, made by Ducati from 2008 through 2014.

Background

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]

Specifications

Engine and drivetrain

The engine is the "Desmodue", a 90° L-twin, 696 cc (42.5 cu in) 58.8 kW (78.9 hp) 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]

Frame and body

The Monster has a steel trellis frame and a lightweight aluminum subframe. The claimed dry weight is 161 kg (355 lb)(non-ABS).[6]

The seat height is 770 mm (30 in), which may make it easier for some riders to plant their feet firmly on the ground. This is a benefit for inexperienced motorcyclists.[6]

Brembo Front Right Brake Caliper on a 2013 Ducati Monster 696 non-ABS
Brembo Front Right Brake Caliper on a 2013 Ducati Monster 696 non-ABS

Brakes

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]

Notes

  1. ^ https://www.motorcycledaily.com/2006/11/20november06_ducati2007monster695/. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  2. ^ Frank Melling (April 7, 2008). "2008 Ducati Monster 696 First Ride". Motorcycle USA. Archived from the original on 2 June 2015. Retrieved 3 April 2014.
  3. ^ "Burgess' Website". Instagram. September 11, 2021. Retrieved 10 February 2022.
  4. ^ a b "2014 Ducati Monster 696". TopSpeed.com. February 25, 2014. Retrieved 3 April 2014.
  5. ^ a b "Ducati 696 technical specification". Ducati Canada. Archived from the original on 7 April 2014. Retrieved 3 April 2014.
  6. ^ a b c "Ducati 696 chassis". Ducati Canada. Archived from the original on 7 April 2014. Retrieved 3 April 2014.

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