All new Ducati

Ducati has added the 803cc engine to the range. The thinking goes that the Monster 1100 is too big, the Monster 696 is too small, but, hopefully,all-new Monster 2011 Ducati Monster 796 has been added to the Monster product line,  will fit in-between the 696cc and 1100cc versions of the Monster. Expected to be available from late April, the Ducati Monster 796 is available in the traditional Ducati Red, Arctic White, or Diamond Black Silk. All the colors of the bike will feature a red trellis frame and black wheels. 2011 Ducati Monster 796 price at $9,995 here in the US.

2011 DUCATI MONSTER 796 WITH NEW MONSTER ART BODY KIT

The 2011 Ducati Monster 796 features the same 87hp, 803cc, two-valve, air-cooled motor that’s found in the 2010 Hypermotard 796. The Monster 796 tips the scales at a paltry 368lbs, and will feature optional ABS brakes. Combined with a low dry weight of 167kg (369lbs) and the bike’s friendly, flat-barred riding position, those new figures could make the Monster 796 the perfect first big bike for newish riders.  Like the Monster 1100, the Monster 796 will feature a single-sided swingarm and seat height that’s taller than the double-sided Monster 696.

DUCATI EXPANDS THE MONSTER FAMILY WITH THE NEW 796 AND THE MONSTER ART BODY KITS

Ducati’s newest Monster arrives with ten additional color selections

Cupertino, Calif. (April 19th, 2010) – Ducati North America 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. Priced at $9,995; it will be invading streets nationwide this June in white, black and Ducati red. All three colors share the lightweight Ducati trellis frame in red, along with red wheel striping.

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.

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 Ducati Monster the look of their bikes with ten all-new color choices.

  

2011 Monster 796 specification:  

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

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

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
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