New Ducati Monster 796 Motorcycles

All Monsters felt very light, small and easy to deal with, although the attitude muscles, the rider did not need muscle. A slightly different from 696 and 796 ergonomically big brother in 1100. Height of the seat is slightly higher than less, and slightly lower than Monster-greater, capacity. The wide handlebar provides excellent control of muscular front end, changes direction easily, and is feather-light feel.

If you are a medium-high to high rider, you will have trouble continuing to read the instrument when driving in high concentration mode, for example in the city center or in a congested highway. Nothing exciting about the instrument panel, so I ignored it completely to such a degree that I forgot to record accurate fuel consumption and things like that.

Only a very visible indication on the console is light gear change, which is useful when the tear-B on the road quickly. Hopefully I did not rack ticket is too much, because I rarely use the speedometer at all in my test.

With the new 2011 Monster 796, Ducati has completed the line-up of cold air standard. These are relics of the old 800 and put himself in the middle between the entry level 696 and 1100 more violent.

New Ducati Monster 796 Motorcycles

New Ducati Monster 796 Motorcycles

New Ducati Monster 796 Motorcycles

2011 Ducati Monster 796 Specifications

Chassis

Frame: Tubular steel Trellis frame
Wheelbase: 1450mm (57.1in)
Rake: 24°
Front suspension: Showa 43mm upside-down forks
Front wheel travel: 120mm (4.7in)
Front wheel: Y-shaped, 5-spoke in light alloy 3.50 x17
Front tyre: 120/70 ZR17 Pirelli Diablo Rosso
Rear suspension: Progressive linkage with preload and rebound Sachs adjustable monoshock
Rear wheel travel: 148mm (5.8in)
Rear wheel: Y-shaped, 5-spoke in light alloy 5.50 x 17
Rear tire: 180/55 ZR17 Pirelli Diablo Rosso
Front brake: 2 x 320mm discs, 4-piston radial caliper
Rear brake: 245mm disc, 2-piston caliper
Fuel tank capacity: 15l – 3.8gallon (US) / 13.5l – 3.6gallon (US) ABS version
Dry weight: 167kg (369lb) / 169kg (373lb) 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
Body Colour (frame/wheel): Red (red / back) – Arctic white silk (red / back) – Diamond black silk (red / back) – Monster Art colours (red / back)
Versions: Dual seat
Seat height: 800mm (31.5in)
DDA: System-ready for Ducati Performance accessory
DTC: Not available on this model
ABS: Available upon request

Engine

Type: L-Twin cylinder, 2 valve per cylinder Desmodromic, air cooled
Displacement: 803cc
Bore x Stroke: 88 x 66 mm
Compression ratio: 11:1
Power: 64kW – 87hp @ 8250rpm
Torque: 8.0kgm – 58lb-ft @ 6250rpm
Fuel injection: Siemens electronic fuel injection, 45mm throttle body
Exhaust: Lightweight 2-1-2 system with catalytic converter with twin lambda probes

Transmission

Gearbox: 6 speed
Ratio: 1st 32/13, 2nd 30/18, 3rd 28/21, 4th 26/23, 5th 22/22, 6th 24/26
Primary drive: Straight cut gears; Ratio 1.85:1
Final drive: Chain; Front sprocket 15; Rear sprocket 39
Clutch: APTC wet multiplate with hydraulic control

Emissions

Standard: Euro 3 (Europe version) – USA: follows the US Federal Regulation