The new Ducati Monster 796 is a long-awaited middleweight for Ducatisti dissuaded by the wide disparity in naked-bike options. Bookended by the entry-level Monster 696 and the big-bore 1100, the new 796 model is priced at $9995, only $1000 more than the smallest Monster. The Monster lineup has been an unqualified success for Ducati, moving more than 225,000 units and sustaining the Italian manufacturer through one of the most challenging retail landscapes of the last century.
The 2011 Ducati Monster 796 certainly won't be the forgotten middle child of the Monster family. It is the kind of bike that has you spinning around for one more lap up your favorite winding road, even as the pesky yellow low-fuel light makes its presence known. For those looking for a bike sized just right for the restrictions of public roads, the 796 is easy, fun, and perfectly positioned.
It’s not under or overpowered, definitely not expensive to buy or maintain, easy to ride and a looker to boot. Plus it carries one of the most recognisable brand names ever on its fuel tank: Ducati.
2011 Ducati Monster 796 Specs
Chassis
Frame: Tubular steel Trellis frame
Wheelbase: 1450mm (57.1in)
Front suspension: Showa 43mm upside-down forks
Front wheel travel: 120mm (4.7in)
Front wheel: Y-shaped, 5-spoke in light alloy 3.50 x17
Front tire: 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 tire: 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 - 3.6 gallon (US) ABS version
Dry weight: 167kg (369lb) / 169kg (373lb) ABS version
Seat height: 800mm (31.5in)
DDA: System-ready for Ducati Performance accessory
DTC: Not available on this model
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
MSRP: $9,995.00 USD
Warranty: 2 years unlimited mileage
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