796

With the new 2011 Monster 796, Ducati has completed its line-up of air-cooled standards. It's a throwback to the old 800 and places itself right in the middle between the entry level 696 and the more ferocious 1100.

All the Monsters feel very light, small and easy to handle; despite the muscular stance, the rider doesn't need any muscle at all. The 796 is slightly different ergonomically than the 696 and its big brother the 1100. The seat height is a bit higher than the lesser-, and slightly lower than the larger-, capacity Monster. The wide handlebar gives a very good control of that stumpy front end, directional changes are easy, and the feel is feather-light.

Chassis

FRAME

Tubular steel Trellis frame

WHEELBASE

1450mm (57.1in)

RAKE

24°

FRONT SUSPENSION

Marzocchi 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 TYRE

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, 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

DDA DDA system-ready for Ducati Performance accessory

DTC

DTC Not available on this model

ABS

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