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Ducati Reveals New Monster 796
Ducati has announced a new Monster, the 796. According to Ducati, it
"combines the top level components and style of the Monster 1100 with
the user friendliness of the Monster 696."
Weighing just 367 pounds, the 796 should move out smartly with 86
horsepower and 56 pound/feet of torque.
The 796 features a new seat and higher bars than its siblings. In
addition, the bike includes high-end Brembo brakes, slipper clutch, new
five-spoke wheels and a single sided swingarm.
Here is Ducati's press release:
DUCATI EXPANDS THE MONSTER FAMILY WITH THE NEW 796
Ducati is excited
to announce the newest member of its internationally acclaimed Monster
range - the Monster 796.
The 2011 Monster 796 combines the top level components and style of the
Monster 1100 with the user friendliness of the Monster 696.
The Monster 796’s air-cooled engine produces a potent 87hp and 56lb/ft
of torque, which is enough to propel the svelte 367lb bike to any
destination in a rapid fashion. In the interest of rider comfort; the
Monster 796 has adapted a comfortable new seat, higher handlebars and
optional passenger grab handles to enable an optimum riding experience.
Borrowing from its 1100cc sibling, the Monster 796 features a single
sided swingarm and four piston Brembo brakes. These features combine
with an APTC slipper clutch, blackened foot rests, and new five spoke
wheels to make the ultimate middleweight Monster.
Chassis
Frame Tubular steel Trellis frame
Wheelbase 1450mm (57.1in)
Rake 24°
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 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, air temperature, 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 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 66mm
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
Monster Art - new Monster colourways announced
Arriving alongside the latest Monster are the new ‘Monster Art’ body
kits for all three members of the Monster family; giving riders the
chance to accessorize and customize the look of their bikes with ten
all-new color choices.
The new Monster Art body kits allow Monster 696, 796, 1100 and 1100S
owners to extend their personal style by changing up panels to suit any
mood or event. Monster lovers can ‘dress’ their bikes in as little as
ten minutes, giving a new look to their two-wheeled beauty each day. The
Monster Art kit includes tank covers, a mudguard, a micro-bikini
fairing and seat cover- everything needed to change the color of a
Monster in rapid fashion.
The ten new color options include three vibrant solid colors, and seven
historical Ducati liveries as follows:
- “Giallo Ducati” Ducati Yellow
- “Lilla Glamour” Lilac
- “Arancione Scrambler” Ducati Scrambler Orange
- “Ducati Corse” Inspired by the new Ducati Corse logo
- “Imola 72” In honor of the Imola 200 winning 750SS
- “Darmah” Modeled after the legendary black and gold striping of
the late seventies.
- “Isle of Mann 79” A tribute to Ducati’s 1978 Senior TT Win
- “Pantah” Ducati’s iconic logo from the eighties
- “Mach 1” A vibrant red in the spirit of the 1960’s
- “Sport 100” A historic blue from Ducati’s of the past
If and when the 796 and new colourways will be available to NZ customers is still to be announced.
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