Ducati Monster 796 (2012)

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The Ducati Monster 796 is a motorcycle model from Ducati that was released in 2012. It has a four stroke, 90 degree L twin cylinder engine with a capacity of 803 cc and a compression ratio of 11.0:1. It is equipped with Siemens electronic fuel injection, 45mm throttle body, and Marelli electronic ignition for starting. The lightweight 2-1-2 exhaust system is equipped with a catalytic converter and twin lambda probes. The bike has a maximum power of 64 kW and a maximum torque of 78.5 Nm. It is driven by a six-speed clutch and transmission system with a final chain drive. The frame is a tubular steel trellis, and the suspension consists of Showa 43mm inverted forks and a Progressive linkage with fully adjustable Sachs monoshock with piggyback aluminum swing arm. The bike has 2 x 320mm disc front brakes and a single 245 mm disc rear brake with 120/70 -ZR17 front tire and 160/55 -ZR17 rear tire. The dry weight of the bike is 167 kg / 369 lbs, while the wet weight is 187 kg / 412 lbs. The fuel tank capacity is 15 L / 4.0 USgal / 3.3 Imp gal or 13.5 L / 3.6 US gal / 3.0 Imp gal with ABS. The bike has a consumption average of 5.2 L/100km, and a standing 1/4 mile time of 12.1sec with a top speed of 200.4 km/h / 124.5mph. The instrument panel displays a digital unit with a 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, and is ready for a DDA system.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Ducati Monster 796

Year: 2012


Engine: Four stroke, 90 degrees L twin cylinder, SOHC, desmodromic 2 valves per cylinder
Capacity: 803 cc / 49.0 cu in
Bore x Stroke: 88 x 66 mm
Compression Ratio: 11.0:1
Cooling System: Air cooled
Induction: Siemens electronic fuel injection, 45mm throttle body
Ignition: Marelli electronic
Starting: Electric
Exhaust:: Lightweight 2-1-2 system with catalytic converter with twin lambda probes
Max Power: 64 kW / 87 hp @ 8250 rpm
Max Torque: 78.5 Nm / 8.0 kgf-m 58 lb-ft @ 6250rpm
Clutch: APTC wet multiplate with hydraulic control
Transmission: 6 Speed
Final Drive: Chain; front sprocket 15; rear sprocket 39
Gear 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
Frame: Tubular steel trellis
Front Suspension: Showa 43mm upside-down forks
Front Wheel Travel: 120 mm / 4.7 in
Rear Suspension: Progressive linkage with fully adjustable Sachs monoshock with piggy back aluminum swing arm
Rear Wheel travel: 148 mm / 5.8 in
Front Brakes: 2 x 320mm Discs, 4 piston calipers
Rear Brakes: Single 245 mm disc, 2 piston caliper
Front Tyre: 120/70 -ZR17
Rear Tyre: 160/55 -ZR17
Rake: 24 degrees
Trail: 87mm / 3.42 in
Wheelbase: 1450 mm / 57.1in
Seat Height: 800 mm / 31.5 in
Dry Weight: 167 kg – 369 lbs / 169 kg -373 lbs ABS version
Wet Weight: 187 kg / 412 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 15 L / 4.0 USgal / 3.3 Imp gal (13.5 L / 3.6 US gal / 3.0 Imp gal ABS version)
Consumption Average: 5.2 L/100 km / 19.1 km/l . 45 US mpg / 54 Imp mpg
Standing 1/4 Mile: 12.1 sec
Top Speed: 200.4 km/h / 124.5 mph

Instrumentation: 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.

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