Ducati MONSTER 696 User Manual

Starting the engine
Warning
E Before starting the engine, familiarise yourself
with the controls that you will use when riding.
NORMAL AMBIENT TEMPERATURE
Warning
Never start or run the engine indoors. Exhaust
gases are poisonous and may lead to loss of
consciousness or even death within a short time.
Move the ignition switch to (1Fig. 57). Make sure that
both the green light N and the red light
on the
instrument panel are on.
Important
The oil pressure light should go out a few
seconds after the engine start.
1
Fig. 57
Warning
The side stand must be fully up (in horizontal
position) as its safety sensor prevents engine start
when down.
Note
It is possible to start the engine with side stand
down and the gearbox in neutral. When starting the
bike with a gear engaged, pull the clutch lever (in this
case the side stand must be up).
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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)