Ducati Monster 696 Preview

2011 Ducati Monster 696 Preview

The new 2011 Ducati Monster 696 has its engine power 80hp (59kW) and 50.6lb-ft (7kgm) of torque ensuring a level and authoritative delivery for a comfortable and pleasing ride as well aggressive and owner-friendly service intervals of 7,500 miles (12,000 kilometers). The exceedingly efficient, insubstantial engine uses a bore and stroke of 88 x 57.2mm and, like the 796, features an highly developed APTC ‘wet' clutch. With a slipper form action that prevents destabilizing of the rear-end under forceful down-shifting, the APTC clutch also gives the extra do good to of a super-light feel at the knob, a great benefit in stop-start city traffic.

The brand new lightweight aluminium sub-frame maintains ocular continuity with the aluminium footrest hangers and swing arm, and is planned to accept a passenger-friendly grab-rail kit to be had from Ducati Performance. The kit supplementary enhances person along for the ride ride relieve without compromising the Monster's stylish lines.

Excellent handling and control is now provided by trade name new 43mm Marzocchi forks present 120mm (4.7in) of finely embarrassed travel. At the rear, a progressive Sachs monoshock unit provides adjustability in equally spring preload and damping.

Lightweight 3-spoke aluminium alloy wheels amplify quickness and diminish rider effort and use 120/60ZR front and 160/60ZR rear Pirelli Angel ST tyres. The end upshot provides a light, knowable and confidence- inspiring feels with dazzling stability at a wide assortment of speeds.

The Brembo brakes distribute excellent braking power front and rear, enhancing rider safety. 320mm front floating discs are rapt by four-piston, radials mounted callipers, though a 245mm rear disc works in combination with a twin-piston calliper. This controlling braking set-up offers matchless feel and comment that inspires assurance across a broader spectrum of riding abilities. Riders looking for even more defence will benefit from the discretionary ABS system.

The discretionary ABS is considered to condense the risk of wheel-lock under profound braking or when braking in low hang on surroundings the system reads wheel speed data from phonic wheel sensors to spot potential wheel lock. If the wheel speed discrepancy falls below a specific wellbeing limit, the control unit immediately reduces the brake system pressure to the appropriate calliper to avoid wheel lock. The pressure diminution on each personality braking circuit is activated by electronically controlled valves, which then close as the wheel speed discrepancy moves away from a locking scenario.