Ducati Monster 796 (2014)

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The Ducati Monster 796 motorcycle from 2014 has a four-stroke, 90-degree L twin-cylinder engine with a capacity of 803cc, and a compression ratio of 11.0:1. It uses Siemens electronic fuel injection and a Marelli electronic ignition system. With a wet multi-plate clutch, a 6-speed transmission, and a chain-driven final drive with a gear ratio of 1.85:1, the bike can produce a maximum power of 87hp and a torque of 78.5 Nm at 6250rpm. The frame is made of tubular steel trellis, with upside-down forks in the front and a progressive linkage with a fully adjustable Sachs monoshock for the rear suspension. The front brakes have dual 320mm discs with 4-piston calipers, while the rear features a single 245mm disc with a 2-piston caliper. There is a digital unit that displays the speedometer, rev counter, clock, and other important information. The fuel tank can hold 15 litres (4.0 US gal). With a dry weight of 167kg (369 lbs), the bike can reach a top speed of 200.4 km/h (124.5 mph) and has an average fuel consumption of 5.2 L/100 km (45 US mpg / 54 Imp mpg).

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Ducati Monster 796

Year: 2014


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 Litres / 4.0 US gal / 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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