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Ducati 696 Monster (2008-current)

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New price	£5,500
Engine size	696cc
Power	67.5bhp
Top speed	128mph
Insurance group	11

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The new 696 Monster is Ducati’s most important bike, this is the bike that brings in the money and the sales, and thankfully it seems Ducati have got it spot on with the all new Monster. Thankfully they’ve not played around with the styling too much, and just improved the old bike as a package, in terms of engine performance and handling.

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The cylinder head of the new Ducati 696 Monster is now very similar to the two valve 1100 Multistrada’s. Bore and stroke remain the same but Ducati have managed to squeeze out and extra 9% of power. Thankfully it’s not lost any of its character, and still sounds and feels like a Monster

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The Ducati 696 Monster is still distinctively a Monster, and feels like the old bike on board, but it’s not an uncomfortable over stretch like the old bike. It still feels light and is easy to throw around. The understeer feeling of the old bike has been rectified and so has the poor ground clearance thanks to the new re-routed exhausts.

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The Ducati 696 Monster’s clutch is feather light and comes as a slipper clutch as standard. The Brembo radial brakes up front are powerful but still progressive and ideal for novice riders. However, only the shock is adjustable and for the price we’d expect fully adjustable suspension.

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As you’d expect from Ducati recently the level of finish on the Ducati 696 Monster is very high even on for a budget model. The engine has not changed too much and the old motor took a thrashing in its stride, as many engine actually ended up on race tracks. Keep the bike regularly serviced by a Ducati dealer and you shouldn’t have any problems.

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This is the new Ducati 696 Monster’s only downfall really. Yes, it’s cheap for a Ducati, you’re buying into a quality brand and fashionable brand, but the competition is considerably cheaper, bikes like the ER6 and SV650. If you are buying with your heart then you’ll go for the Italian but if money is tight you may as well go for one of the cheaper Japanese bikes.

Insurance group: 11

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2008: Ducati 696

Ducati 696 Monster Plus: Same sas Monster but with cowling and seat hump but at £5750.

Specifications

Top speed	128mph
1/4-mile acceleration	secs
Power	67.5bhp
Torque	44ftlb
Weight	161kg
Seat height	770mm
Fuel capacity	15 litres
Average fuel consumption	45mpg
Tank range	150 miles
Insurance group	11

Engine size	696cc
Engine specification	8v Desmo V-twin, 6 gears
Frame	Tubular steel trellis
Front suspension adjustment	43mm USD forks, non adjustable
Rear suspension adjustment	Single shock, preload and rebound adjust
Front brakes	2 x 320mm, four poston calipers
Rear brake	245mm disc
Front tyre size	120/60 x 17
Rear tyre size	160/60 x 17

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Ducati
MONSTER 696

522 miles

£5,495

Ducati
MONSTER 696

25 miles

£5,699

Ducati
MONSTER 696

0 miles

£6,195

Ducati
MONSTER 696

0 miles

£6,195

Ducati
MONSTER 696

3100 miles

£4,990

Owners' Overall Rating (9 reviews)

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haha reliability sucks

spikersv1000

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5 trips to dealer so far , let down by ducati spares availability, build quality CR*P , Never ever darken the ducati dealer door unless you want endless trouble,

23 July 2009
well happy

jonnyconcrete

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This was my first big bike and i have to say im more than happy with it. The bike has fantastic handling and the all new LCD display. I haven't been let down by the bike either. Go and see the alternatives then go and see this. The differences are in the build quality and finish. For me it was between this bike and the triumph street triple. I chose this for two reasons one because its nice and two because Triumph were not offering 0% finance like Ducati were. After owning the bike for a few months now im pleased as punch with it.

15 July 2009
It's a great bike!

weemull

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Love this bike, forward riding stance, amazing sound, super grunty bike! Perfect for zipping about town or the B roads.

05 July 2009
MCN you got it wrong

jonnyconcrete

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MCN are quoting the wrong information in their specs for the 696 monster The Ducati monster 696 has 80 BHP @ 9000rpm not 67.5 as shown in your technical data. Also your torque figure that MCN have quoted is 44ftLb when the actual torque is 50.6ftLb

15 June 2009
696

scoobers

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2 months old and visit number 7 to the dealer due on Tuesday. So far the dealer has accused my riding and plugged the leads with silicon ...

23 January 2009
696 Duke

Dr Zoidberg

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I`m using this bike for commuting and pleasure, come rain or shine, (more rain than shine) and it performs flawlessly, well happy.....

25 August 2008
Ducati 696

696annie

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Fantastic handling,very smooth; an absolute hoot to ride. Great fun...

03 August 2008
696

ducatiman69995

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had 15 bikes fron 748 ducatis t ofat boy harley this is best bike i have had for handling and best for value great bike

03 July 2008
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had 15 bikes fron 748 ducatis t ofat boy harley this is best bike i have had for handling and best for value great bike

03 July 2008

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OnPole says

Monster 696

Just had a go on one of these at the weekend. I ride an 06 R6 so was expecting it to be slow, rough and wobbly! COULDN'T be more wrong. This bike is an absolute HOOT! Fast (up to 90), light, handles brilliantly and sounds the dogs twitchers! If you want a bike for hammering round the twisty's - this is the one! Oh and 67bhp - my a$$!

22 September 2008 09:10

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had 15 bikes from harley fat boys to ducati 748 but this is best bike i have had for handling and value great bike

03 July 2008 07:11

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djjonnibgood says

BHP

Maybe its an at the wheel figure as opposed to a crank shaft figure???

24 June 2008 18:49

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wjloniensays

BHP

Must be an error. Here in Germany it has 74HP, which fits nicely in our 78HP insurance class (read: cheap). The real power should be anything up to 80 (so says Ducati).

05 June 2008 11:32

SBarron says

dont agree with BHP

The 695 has higher bhp of 73 yet the 696 which is meant to be more powerful is 67.5? Is this right?

17 May 2008 23:38