At the heart of the 2010 Ducati Monster 696 naked motorcycle, Ducati relies on a 696 cc (42.5 cu in) air-cooled v2, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 78.9 HP (57.6 kW) at 9,000 rpm while maximum torque reaches 50.6 Nm (37.3 lb-ft), transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 113.4 HP per liter, the engine character is reflecting a performance-oriented street tune that balances strong mid-range pull with an energetic top-end rush.
On the scales, the Monster 696 measures 161 kg (355 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.49 HP/kg (2.04 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 770 mm (30.3 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance, combined with a 1,450 mm (57.1 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 14-liter (3.7 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 6.1 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 230 km (143 miles) between fill-ups, while factory top speed is listed at 210 km/h (130 mph).
Within MotoLibrary's Ducati archive, this model family spans 7 indexed model years from 2008 to 2014, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
113.4 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.49 HP/kg (2.04 kg/HP)
Theoretical Range
~230 km (143 mi)
Engine
Displacement696.0 ccm (42.47 cubic inches)
Engine TypeV2, four-stroke
Engine DetailsV2, four-stroke
Power78.9 HP (57.6 kW)) @ 9000 RPM
Torque50.6 Nm (5.2 kgf-m or 37.3 ft.lbs)
Compression10.7:1
Bore x Stroke88.0 x 57.2 mm (3.5 x 2.3 inches)
Valves/Cylinder2
Fuel SystemInjection. Siemens electronic fuel injection, 45mm throttle body
Fuel ControlDesmodromic valve control
IgnitionMarelli electronic
CoolingAir
Transmission
Gearbox6-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
ClutchAPTC wet multiplate with hydraulic control
DrivelineChain; front sprocket 15; rear sprocket 39
Performance
Top Speed210.0 km/h (130.5 mph)
Fuel Consumption6.10 litres/100 km (16.4 km/l or 38.56 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases141.5 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
ExhaustLightweight 2-1-2 system with catalytic converter with twin lambda probes
Chassis
Frame TypeTubular steel Trellis frame
Rake24.0°
Trail87 mm (3.4 inches)
Front SuspensionShowa 43mm upside-down forks
Rear SuspensionProgressive linkage with preload and rebound Sachs adjustable monoshock
Rear Travel120 mm (4.7 inches)
Wheelbase1450 mm (57.1 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre120/60-ZR17
Rear Tyre160/60-ZR17
Front BrakesDouble disc. Four-piston calipers.
Front Brake Ø320 mm (12.6 inches)
Rear BrakesSingle disc. Two-piston calipers.
Rear Brake Ø245 mm (9.6 inches)
Wheels3-spoke light alloy
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight161.0 kg (354.9 pounds)
Power/Weight0.4898 HP/kg
Seat Height770 mm (30.3 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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