Ducati MONSTER 696 User Manual

Parking
Park the stopped motorcycle on the side stand (page
88).
To prevent theft, turn the handlebar fully left and turn
the ignition key to (3).
If you park in a garage or other indoor area, make sure
that there is proper ventilation and that the
motorcycle is not near a source of heat.
You may leave the parking lights on by turning the key
to (4).
Important
Do not leave the key turned to position (4) for
long periods or the battery will run down. Never leave
the ignition key in the switch when you are leaving
your bike unattended.
Warning
The exhaust system might be hot even after
engine is switched off; take special care not to touch
the exhaust system with any part of your body and
do not park the motorcycle next to inflammable
material (wood, leaves, etc.).
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3
Fig. 62
Warning
Using padlocks or other locks designed to
prevent motorcycle motion, such as brake disc locks,
rear sprocket locks, and so on is dangerous and may
impair motorcycle operation and affect the safety of
rider and passenger.
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Ducati MONSTER 696 Specifications

General

Displacement	696 cc
Bore x Stroke	88 x 57.2mm
Compression Ratio	10.7:1
Power	80 hp (59 kW) @ 9000 rpm
Transmission	6-speed
Frame	Tubular steel Trellis frame
Front Brake	2 x 320 mm discs, 4-piston radial calipers
Rear Brake	245 mm disc, 2-piston caliper
Seat Height	770mm (30.3 in)
Engine Type	L-Twin, 2 valves per cylinder Desmodromic
Torque	69 Nm (51 lb-ft) @ 7750 rpm
Fuel System	Electronic fuel injection, 45 mm throttle body
Exhaust	2-1-2 system with catalytic converter and lambda probe
Front Suspension	43 mm upside-down forks
Rear Suspension	Progressive with preload and rebound adjustable monoshock
Dry Weight	161 kg (355 lb)
Fuel Capacity	15 L (3.9 US gal)