Ducati Monster 696 is the 2008 generation of the Ducati Monster

Ducati Monster

The Monster is a motorcycle designed by Miguel Angel Galluzzi and produced by Ducati Motor Holding in Bologna, Italy since 1993...

 line of motorcycles. It was announced in November 2007 and includes some improvements in ergonomics including the lowest seat height of any Ducati. Weight has been reduced 5 kg (11 lb) on the previous model, the Monster 695. It was officially launched in early April 2008 in Barcelona

Barcelona

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Design changes

• Ergonomics
  • shorter reach to bars
  • lower seat height
  • lower and more forward-positioned foot pegs
• Swappable tank colour panels
• Reduced weight by 5 kg (11 lb)
• Engine power increase (9% boost)
• New engine cylinder heads
• New maintenance schedule
• Trellis frame mounts to an aluminum subframe

External links

• Ducati Monster 696 Official page
• Ducati Monster 696 review Road test of the Ducati Monster 696