Ducatio Monstor 696

Ducati Monster 696 is the 2008 generation of the Ducati Monster line of motorcycles. It was announced in November 2007 and includes some improvements in ergonomics including the lowest seat height of any Ducati. Weight has been reduced 5 kg on the previous model, the Ducati Monster 695 It was officially launched in early April 2008 in Barcelona.

The MSRP of the 696 is US$8,995.

Design changes

• Ergonomics
  • shorter reach to bars
  • lower seat height
• Swappable tank color panels
• Reduced weight by 5 kg (11 lb)
• Engine power increase (9% boost)
• New engine cylinder heads
• New maintenance schedule
• Trellis frame mounts to an aluminum subframe

Specifications

Top speed	128mph
1/4-mile acceleration	secs
Power	67.5bhp
Torque	44ftlb
Weight	161kg
Seat height	770mm
Fuel capacity	15 litres
Average fuel consumption	45mpg
Tank range	150 miles
Insurance group	11
Engine size	696cc
Engine specification	8v Desmo V-twin, 6 gears
Frame	Tubular steel trellis
Front suspension adjustment	43mm USD forks, non adjustable
Rear suspension adjustment	Single shock, preload and rebound adjust
Front brakes	2 x 320mm, four poston calipers
Rear brake	245mm disc
Front tyre size	120/60 x 17
Rear tyre size	160/60 x 17

refer to: wikipedia, motorcyclenews.com