Ducati Monster 796 | First Ride
Best of Both Worlds
tech
SPEC
Evolution
An amalgamation of the Monster 696 and 1100, with a hopped-up version of the former's engine and the latter's single-sided swingarm.
Rivals
Aprilia Shiver 750, Kawasaki ER-6n, Suzuki Gladius, Triumph Street Triple, KTM 690 Duke.
| Price |
$9995 |
| Engine type |
a-c 90-deg. V-twin |
| Valve train |
SOHC, 4v |
| Displacement |
803cc |
| Bore x stroke |
88.0 x 66.0mm |
| Compression |
11.0:1 |
| Fuel system |
EFI |
| Clutch |
Wet, multi-plate with slipper |
| Transmission |
6-speed |
| Claimed horsepower |
87 bhp @ 8250 rpm |
| Claimed torque |
58 lb.-ft. @ 6250 rpm |
| Frame |
Steel-trellis with single-sided aluminum swingarm |
| Front suspension |
43mm Showa fork |
| Rear suspension |
Sachs shock with adjustable spring preload and rebound damping |
| Front brake |
Dual Brembo radial four-piston calipers, 320mm discs with optional ABS |
| Rear brake |
Brembo two-piston caliper, 245mm disc with optional ABS |
| Front tire |
120/70ZR-17 Pirelli Diablo Rosso |
| Rear tire |
180/55ZR-17 Pirelli Diablo Rosso |
| Rake/trail |
24.0°/3.4 in. |
| Seat height |
31.5 in. |
| Wheelbase |
57.1 in. |
| Fuel capacity |
4.0 gal. |
| Claimed dry weight |
368 lbs. |
| Colors |
White, red or black |
| Available |
Now |
| Warranty |
48 mo., unlimited mi. |
| Contact |
Ducati North America, Inc.
10443 Bandley Dr.
Cupertino, CA 95014
408.253.0499
www.ducatiusa.com |
Verdict 4 stars out of 5
More power and style without a lot more coin.
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