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2011 Ducati Monster 696/Monster 696 Dark

A fun-to-ride, good-looking Italian V-Twin naked bike that's priced right.

  • CategoryStreet / Standard / Naked; Commuter
  • Displacement696cc
  • Dry Weight359/355 lb.
  • List Price$8995/8495

Has it really been three years since the 696 was introduced as an early-release 2009 model? At that time, the 696 represented the beginning of the new Monster line, featuring a major styling and technical makeover. The frame is a hybrid cast-aluminum and steel-trellis unit, while power comes from an 80-horsepower air-cooled V-Twin. Recent updates include four-way-adjustable brake and clutch levers, a larger heat shield for the high-mounted mufflers and new engine cases that use vacural casting technology to save 2.2 pounds over the previous model. Also available: Monster 696 Dark, the same bike in matte black and without ABS.

Full Specs

  • Specs
  • Bike Category
  • Carburetion
  • Claimed dry weight
  • Displacement
  • Engine type
  • Final drive
  • Front brake
  • Fuel capacity
  • List price
  • Rear brake
  • Seat height
  • Transmission speeds
  • Wheelbase
  • 2011
  • Street/Standard/Naked; Commuter
  • EFI
  • 359/355 lb.
  • 696cc
  • sohc V-Twin
  • chain
  • dual disc
  • 3.6/3.8 gal.
  • $8995/8495
  • disc
  • 30.3 in.
  • 6
  • 57.1 in.