Ducati MONSTER 696 User Manual

Pre-ride checks
Warning
Failure to carry out these checks before riding,
may lead to motorcycle damage and injury to rider
and passenger.
Before riding, perform a thorough check-up on your
bike as follows:
FUEL LEVEL IN THE TANK
Check the fuel level in the tank. Fill tank if needed
(page 103).
ENGINE OIL LEVEL
Check the oil level in the sump through the sight
glass. Top up if needed (page 141).
BRAKE AND CLUTCH FLUID
Check fluid level in the relevant reservoirs (page
106).
TYRE CONDITION
Check tyre pressure and condition (page 138).
CONTROLS
Work the brake, clutch, throttle and gear change
controls (levers, pedals and twistgrip) and check for
proper operation.
LIGHTS AND INDICATORS
Make sure lights, indicators and horn work properly.
Replace any burnt-out bulbs (page 135).
KEY-OPERATED LOCKS
Ensure that fuel filler plug (page 85) and seat (page
86) are locked.
SIDE STAND
Make sure that side stand operates smoothly and is
in the correct position (page 88).
ABS WARNING LIGHT (for ABS version only)
After key-on, the ABS light (10Fig. 3), remains on
when the vehicle speed exceeds 5 km/h; the light
turns off to indicate that the ABS system is
functioning properly.
Warning
In case of malfunction, do not ride the
motorcycle and contact a Ducati Dealer or authorised
Service Centre.
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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)