Wednesday, June 22, 2011

2011 Ducati Monster 696

2011 Ducati Monster 696 Review

The essence of the bare

The "less-is-more" philosophy that made an icon Monster bike is now even better to redefine your expectations naked.
 

Materiality naked

When you choose to ride the monster, you are not just choosing a bike, but a lifestyle. A desire to experience the exhilaration of naked power of a legendary motorcycle.

Ducati continued to listen to comments from the owners Monster passionate and responded with a number of subtle changes in the monster 2011 696, which improve the comfort of vertical bar 20 mm, 43 mm Marzocchi suspension and a new front subframe willing to accept the passenger grab-rail using the Ducati Performance accessories. Add to this dark stealth systems and sleek new white stone and dark chrome handlebars and is easy to see that entry level Ducati Monster remains as competitive as ever. The Monster 696 is also available with optional ABS, and a special specification of 696 +.

Strengthen the "less is more" philosophy that made the world of the monsters of legend, the Monster 696 continues to re-expectations. Each element of well-designed chassis and the engine is running display, the true beauty of the 696 and are presented for all to see.

Her thin waist and wide handlebars, the Monster 696 offers unparalleled ergonomics by creating a carefully designed balance between performance and ease of daily use that will appeal to a wide range of riders. Race-derived technology from the chassis and the proven power and flexibility of the legendary Ducati L-Twin engine makes the monster most comfortable in town or on the open road 696.

Riding 696

The cockpit of the Monster 696 has been designed specifically to put the rider firmly in control. With its 770 mm seat height low (30.3in), new 20 mm high, easy to get to the position of the handlebars and pleasant 4 - point adjustment lever suitable for all hand sizes, each runner will be easier control.

The fuel hedging beautifully sculpted tank allows for maximum comfort and control and narrowing of

'Life' area 696 has the same effect as lowering the seat height, making it easier to get both feet flat on the ground. Special attention to detail has led to a significant weight savings, making the monster the lightest in its class with an impressive 161 kg (355 lb) (dry weight) 696. Passenger safety and comfort are also considered very carefully handled with careful, get under the seat molded into the passenger seat safety unit maximization without compromising the legendary monster 696 design.

696 starting

Excellent handling and control is now provided by a new 43 mm Marzocchi forks provide 120mm (4.7in) travel finely controlled. Behind the progressive unit offers adjustable Sachs shock and spring preload and hydraulic.

Lightweight three-spoke alloy aluminum wheels to increase agility and reduce driver effort and use front and rear Pirelli Angel ST 160/60ZR 120/60ZR tires. The end result is a light, predictable and confidenceinspiring "feel" with excellent stability to a wide range of speeds.

Brembo brakes are exceptional braking power front and rear, improving rider safety. 320 mm floating front discs grabbed four piston radially mounted calipers, while the 245 mm rear disc works in conjunction with dual-piston gauge. This high-performance braking facility offers a unique feel and feedback that inspires confidence in the whole wide range of skill on horseback. Riders looking for improved safety benefit of ABS is optional.

Each carefully selected as part of the Monster 696 is a net benefit to the overall lightness of the machine. Dry Weight 161kg (£ 355), not only to improve the maneuverability and ease of use, but contributes directly to improving the performance and braking and acceleration.

Travel Power 696

The 696 engine 80hp (59kW) and £ 50.6 ft (7kgm) of torque to ensure proper delivery and powerful for a relaxed and enjoyable trip, and service intervals competitive and friendly owner of 7,500 miles (12,000 km) .

The highly efficient, lightweight engine uses. Bore and stroke 88x57.2mm and as the 796, equipped with an advanced APTC "wet" clutch action with a "slipper" type that prevents the rear end destabilize during aggressive downshifting, also gives the APTC clutch the added benefit of a super-easy to feel the grip, a great advantage in the stop-start urban traffic. The clutch in oil bath is a weight loss of power increase during the "dry" system and have a much quieter operation.

Provides a deep, rich tone exhaust in the current rules is not an easy task, but Monster 696

Certainly gives famous Ducati L-Twin. His daring, high-level twin silencers not only make a striking style statement but also give a nice increase in horsepower and torque and a discreet place for the two oxygen sensors in exhaust gases which are crucial for the optimization of fuel and emissions.

Ducati Monster 696 +

Throughout its long history and has, after the cult monster has always attracted

customization. With an attractive range of accessories offered Ducati house many custom-fit parts, nearly every show is different.

696 + is a unique model of the factory, which occurs in a neat design touch. A single beautiful place

cover creates a clean appearance racing seat and easy to unclip to make room for a passenger while the neat micro-bikini fairing provides a personal touch to the front end. The options may vary in some countries.

696 colors

For 2011, the 696 is available in red with red trellis frame and black wheels and two new options

stealth black or white stone, both matte black frame and black color wheels. The Monster 696

more personal from a selection of ten additional color schemes available in

Innovative program of Monster Art.
 

2011 Ducati Monster 696 Technical Details

ENGINE

APTC clutch

The APTC "wet" clutch action provides a "slipper" type that prevents the destabilization of the back-end as aggressive downshifting and also offers the added benefit of a super soft feel at the lever, a great advantage in traffic City stop-start or long trips. The clutch plates 21 in an oil bath (11 and 10 steel friction) is a weight reduction of energy in improving the "dry" system and have a quieter and require less maintenance.

Carters light

The new house hug box covers much closer to the creation of an outer profile smaller, more compact and to achieve significant weight savings compared to previous cases.

Desmodromics

Valve incredible performance of our engines is only possible because of the unique Ducati desmodromic system, where valve closure is activated mechanically. At high speeds, it would be almost impossible for the valve to follow the profile of abrupt closure cam lobe if it was based on a normal valve spring. With the Desmo system the valve is mechanically closed with the same precision as the cams open so steep and sometimes radical cam. This system is used on all Ducati engines, including our world beating Desmosedici MotoGP and Superbike engines.

Power and torque curves

The Monster 696 produced 80hp (58.8 kW) @ 9000rpm and 50.6 lb-ft (7.0 kgm) of torque at 7750rpm

Desmodue

Monster 696 is the engine Desmodue legendary 696cc, air-cooled L-Twin Dual Spark engine with a 80hp gives that unmistakable Ducati sound. Developed a highly flexible power delivery, engine provides enough torque to 696 Desmodromic leave the most difficult corners. The couple running, typical of the Ducati L-Twin engine, excite, and each complex is a gas.

Exhaust System

The 2-1-2 system uses a catalytic exhaust system effectively pre-configured with a silencer with two lambda probes mapping fuel thinner and compliance with Euro 3. Lightweight and compact system is obtained by using line 1 mm thick and ends in two brands under the seat, black exhaust, the elegant contrast with a grand finale to find Ducati aluminum caps.

CHASSIS

Lightweight construction

Each piece carefully selected the Monster 696 has a net benefit to the overall light weight of the machine. The dry weight of 161kgs (355 pounds) has dramatic consequences not only for handling and ease of use, but also by contributing directly to increased performance, braking and acceleration.

Aluminium swingarm

GP-style swingarm is chill-cast aluminum with in its most noble. Gravity cast and heat treated, the component achieves the best mechanical properties as well as reduced final weight for improved handling.

Lightweight three-spoke

Lightweight three wheels aluminum alloy to increase agility and reduce cycle times of stress. The 3.50x17 front wheel is a 120/60ZR tire while the rear 4.50x17 rubber 160/60ZR runs. By resisting the temptation to over-tire the 696 for the sake of style, the end result is clear, predictable and confidence-inspiring qualities of leadership to a wide range of speeds with truly outstanding stability.

Monster Trellis

A huge strong but lightweight tubular steel trellis frame aluminum rear sub-frame is the visual and structural backbone of the Monster. Offers unparalleled rigidity for minimum weight, the chassis design is pure Ducati in its ingenuity and simplicity. A separate aluminum sub-frame saves weight and adds a pleasing continuity with footrest hangers and aluminum swingarm a matte finish.

Sachs rear suspension

Back is unifying Sachs monoshock with progressive context of a wide range of spring and damping parameters.

Brembo Brakes

Last Brembo brake system provides excellent braking power front and rear to improve rider safety. In front, 320mm floating discs are made by four-piston radially mounted calipers, while the 245 mm rear disc with twin piston floating gauge works. This high-performance braking facility offers a unique feel and feedback will make 696 safer across a wide spectrum of skill on horseback.

Ergonomics

The fuel hedging very sharp and deeply sculpted tank allows maximum comfort and control. The narrowing of the bike "life" has the same effect as lowering the seat height, making it easier for more riders to get both feet flat on the floor. Steering is much better with a useful 64 degrees of travel direction from lock to lock. Incredible attention to detail went into the maximization of the lock of effective management.

Seat height

The driver of the Monster 696 has been designed specifically to bring under control. The seat height is only 770mm (30.3in), making it easier to get both feet planted firmly on the ground.

Marzocchi Forks

Excellent grip and unsurpassed comfort are assured of 43 mm Marzocchi upside-down fork brace, which provides a 120 mm stroke.

EQUIPMENT

Instrumentation

Visually simple digital instrumentation provides an array of information about the command, or a look, only the speed and RPM. The information available on the fingers are: scheduled maintenance warning, oil temperature, odometer, lap time, fuel, oil pressure warning lightly, indicators, as well as REV-alarm, immobilizer and neutral warning light.

DDA ready

The device also seems to double in the control panel Activating the Ducati Data Analyser (DDA) system is optionally available from Ducati Performance. The bike is built "system ready" for the collection kit, which consists of a special software for the DDA and the memory card that is issued by a plug under the seat. The same connector also serves as a handy plug the new battery charger available as an option from the Ducati Performance

Chronograph

The digital display is programmed with a timer function that, when activated, can be triggered by the flash button high beam and each time records stored in a memory. After your trip, or a follow up session, lap times and the time can not be retrieved from memory and use the scroll buttons on the left instrumentation equipment.

Muffler Cover

The guards have a new muffler and provide improved thermal protection

LED Backlight

Rear lights with LED 's, minimalist design ethos, weight savings found throughout the Monster 696 for a strip of LEDs Designed to improve the clarity of the excellent special light diffuser lens and incredible longevity.

ABS M696

For the first time since its inception, the Ducati Monster comes with ABS (antilock braking system). Unlike most motorcycle ABS set-up, this system has the advantage of ensuring a more natural brake "feel" for the rider. The Monster 696 is equipped with ABS ABS, seat covers and neat micro-single bikini fairing.

Adjustable handle

New user-friendly brake and clutch, with 4 positions, adjustable levers offer handy to control all dimensions of the hand.

M696 +

The 696 + is a custom factory model with some neat design touches that will help you stand out from the crowd. A beautiful single seat cover creates the clean look of a racing seat. Open the lid easily to accommodate their passengers while the clear favorite micro-bikini fairing offers a personal touch to the front.

Lighthouse

The parable of the lighthouse on Monster 696 triple uses the latest optical technology and advanced construction techniques to provide a set of incredibly compact lighting. Despite its compact size, the beacon emits a beam width and depth to provide excellent visibility and make night driving safer. Viewed in profile, its discrete silhouette mimics the radical form of the fuel tank.

CONCEPT

Less is a monster

The "less is more 'philosophy behind all Monsters underlines Ducati's never-ending pursuit of genuinely compact, high performance motorcycles, but these new models have managed to be even" cleaner "than their predecessors. Each component has been redesigned and redesigned so that now more than ever, form follows function. With all the details undermine the notion of monster of being eliminated, "less is more" also means "less is Monster." Less weight, more torque equals fun ride.

Monster Art

"Logo Mania" is another collection of Monster Art project innovative and a great tribute to the famous Ducati logos and color schemes that span more than 50 years genuine brand.

Changing the color and character of any model in the Monster line-up now in just 10 minutes, is the genius of the program of Monster Art and a feature that strongly supports acculturation Monster.

Consists of container panels, micro-bikinis equalizer, car cover and front fender series has become a modern canvas art world on a motorcycle and a unique method of Monster customization.

Monster story

In 1992 Ducati unveiled a new prototype that would become an icon. The creation of Ducati impressed the crowds and the media in the entertainment this year in Cologne International Motorcycle. The Monster 900 is a bike that has created a truly new niche - dramatically minimalist in stature but bristling with innovative engineering solutions. Monster radical style has also provided the inspiration for a special post-sale in the hot-rod parts for this legendary machine. For this reason, rarely seen two monsters of the same.

This radical design departure also influenced other producers and refreshing, but as the old adage states: imitation is the highest form of flattery ... Monster has a long history of success, its distribution in a number of cylinders, and self-control color variations, but, above all, the continuous technological advances that this year we come to the birth of two new versions of Monster 696 and Monster 1100, represents a new era of Monster.

2011 Ducati Hypermotard 1100 EVO Features and Benefits

Monster range for 2011 look 696 with a riser to improve your bar 20mm, 43mm Marzocchi front suspension, a new stealth system of dark and white stones with dark chrome steering and a new sub- chassis ready for Ducati Performance accessories grab rail. Run as fast access to the 2011 model year, 796 now have the Marzocchi front suspension, while 1100 and 1100 S follows the rest of the range with a new sub-frame is ready to accept passengers accessories handrails.

The last Monster family offers a stylish bicycle lifestyle, all available with optional ABS and focus on high-friendly features. The Monster cult status as a design icon of the hand-built bikes naked remains as true as ever.

Monster ABS

2011 Monster of the family to offer all models with optional anti-lock brakes (ABS).

ABS, developed by Ducati, and is offered as an option throughout the Monster family is the most

a more sophisticated version available on bike. Designed to reduce the risk of locking the wheels under heavy

braking or when braking low-grip conditions, the system reads the speed of the wheel rotates about PHONIC

sensors to detect potential wheel lock. If the differential wheel speed falls below a threshold level of security, control unit immediately reduces the pressure in the brake system adequate support to prevent wheel lockup.

Reducing the pressure in each individual brake circuit is activated by electronic control valves, which close the difference in speed of the wheels off of a stage of stagnation.

Party Monster

A huge strong but lightweight tubular steel trellis frame aluminum rear sub-frame is the visual and

structural backbone of all monsters. Providing unsurpassed rigidity with minimum weight, the frame

The design is pure Ducati her innocence and simplicity, and also allows for 64 degrees very useful for blocking lock steering travel. The new lightweight aluminum subframe to maintain visual continuity of the footrest hangers and aluminum swing arm, and is designed to accept a power-rail-friendly kits available for passengers on the Ducati Performance. Kits will further enhance passenger ride comfort, without compromising the elegant lines of the monster.

Instrumentation Monster

Looks clean and minimalist in style real monster, brightly lit display provides all the essential elements

default data, and even more by scrolling with the team on the left. The data includes speed, laps, time, scheduled maintenance, oil temperature and battery voltage, while the warning lights, low oil pressure, fuel reserve, turn signals, high beam and neutral selection. In addition, current instruments from a trip to the reserve fuel, the condition of capital and the automatic light-off after 60 seconds with the key, and a memory to store the times recorded with the top button beam flash as a stopwatch.

The display also serves as a control panel for the activation of the Ducati Data Analyser (DDA) system is optionally available from Ducati Performance. All Monsters are built "system ready" for the collection kit, which consists of a special software for the DDA and the memory key that is issued by a USB plug under the seat. The connector itself also acts as an interface to "battery Administrator" is available from Ducati Performance.
 

2011 Ducati Monster 696 - North American Specification

U.S. MSRP - $ 8,495 USD

Chassis

FRAME

Tubular steel trellis frame

Wheelbase

1450mm (57.1in)

RAKE

24 °

FRONT SUSPENSION

Marzocchi 43 mm upside down fork

Front wheel

120mm (4.7in)

FRONT WHEEL

A 3-spoke light alloy 3.50 x 17

Front tires

Pirelli Angel ST 120/60 17 "

REAR SUSPENSION

Correlation gradual preload and rebound adjustable Sachs monoshock

Rear wheel travel

148mm (5.8in)

REAR WHEEL

Three-spoke light alloy 4.50 x 17

Rear tire

Pirelli Angel ST 160/60 17 "

BRAKE

2 x 320 discs 4 piston radial caliper

REAR BRAKE

245mm disc, 2 piston caliper

Fuel tank capacity

15l - 3.8 gallons (U.S.) 13.5 l - 3.6 gallons (U.S.) ABS version

Dry Weight

161kg (£ 355) / 163kg (£ 359) ABS version

TOOLS

Digital Unit Products: speedometer, tachometer, clock, scheduled maintenance warning, oil temperature, trip fuel, air temperature, lap time, alarm light oil at low pressure, fuel level, fuel reserve, neutral, turn signals, rev, immobilizer . Ready for DDA system

WARRANTY

2 years unlimited mileage

Body Color (frame / wheels)

Red (red / back) - Dark Stealth (Matte Black / Black) - White House (Matte Black / Black) - Monster Art color (black matte / black)

Versions

Double seat

SEAT HEIGHT

770mm (30.3in)

DDA

DDA

DDA system ready for Ducati Performance Accessories

DTC

DTC

Not available for this model

ABS

ABS

Available upon request

Engine

TYPE

L-Twin cylinder, 2 valves per cylinder desmodromic, air-cooled

Transition

696cc

Bore x stroke

88 x 57.2mm

COMPRESSION RATE

10.7:1

POWER

58.8kW - 80hp @ 9000rpm

PAIR

7.0kgm - £ 50.6-ft @ 7750rpm

Fuel Injection

Siemens electronic fuel injection, 45 mm throttle body

ESCAPE

2 aluminum mufflers

Transmission

BOX

6-speed

RATIO

First 32/13, 2nd 30/18, 3 28/21, 4 26/23, 5 22/22, 6 24/26

Primary transmission

Straight cut gears, 1.85:1 ratio

FINAL DRIVE

Chain, pinion 15, crown 45

CLUTCH

APTC wet multiplate with hydraulic control

Emissions

STANDARD

followed by federal regulation in the United States.

2011 Ducati Monster 696 - Specifications UK

UK MSRP - From € 6350 (prices are excluding VAT, including SRP)

Chassis

FRAMEWORK

Tubular steel trellis frame

Step

1,450 mm (57.1in)

RAKE

24 °

Front suspension

Marzocchi 43 mm upside down fork

Front wheel

120mm (4.7in)

FRONT WHEEL

A 3-spoke light alloy 3.50 x 17

Front tires

Pirelli Angel ST 120/60 17 "

Rear Suspension

Forward linkages with preload and rebound adjustable Sachs monoshock

Rear wheel travel

148mm (5.8in)

REAR WHEEL

A 3-spoke light alloy 4.50 x 17

Rear tire

Pirelli Angel ST 160/60 17 "

FRONT BRAKE

2 x 320mm discs 4 piston radial caliper

REAR BRAKE

245 mm disc, 2 piston caliper

Gas tank

15L - 3.8 gallons (U.S.) 13.5 - 3.6 gallons (U.S.) ABS version

Dry Weight

161kg (£ 355) / 163kg (£ 359) ABS version

TOOLS

The digital display unit includes speedometer, tachometer, clock, scheduled maintenance warning, oil temperature, trip fuel, air temperature, lap time, light low oil pressure, fuel level, fuel reserve, neutral, turn signals, over-rev, immobilizer. Ready for DDA system

WARRANTY

2 years unlimited mileage

Body Color (Frame / Wheels)

Red (red / back) - Dark Stealth (Matte Black / Black) - White House (Matte Black / Black) - Monster Art color (black matte / black)

VERSIONS

Double Seat

SEAT HEIGHT

770mm (30.3in)

DDA

DDA

DDA system ready for Ducati Performance Accessories

DTC

DTC

Not available for this model

ABS

ABS

Available upon request

Engine

TYPE

L-Twin cylinder, 2 valves per cylinder desmodromic, air-cooled

Transition

696cc

Bore x Stroke

88 x 57.2 mm

Compression

10.7:1

POWER

58.8kW - 80hp @ 9000rpm

COUPLE

7.0kgm - £ 50.6-ft @ 7750rpm

Injection

From Siemens electronic fuel injection, 45mm throttle body

EXHAUST

2 aluminum mufflers

Transmission

BOX

6-speed

RATIO

First 32/13, 30/18 second, third, 28/21, 26/23 fourth, fifth, 22/22, 24/26 sixth

Main unit

Straight cut gears, 1.85:1 ratio

Final Drive

Chain, sprocket 15, rear sprocket: 45

CLUTCH

APTC wet multiplate with hydraulic control

Emissions

STANDARD

Euro 3

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