2011 Ducati Monster 796 Review
The family took the Monster 796, a nice addition to a lineup that combines the friendliness of the 696 with the sporty character of 1100. Provide 87ch (64kW), a dry weight of just 167 kg (368 pounds) and optional ABS, the new Monster 796 returns the elegant midrange magic of Monster family.
When a new Desmodue 796 engine at the heart of the machine, single-sided swingarm and revised ergonomics, Monster 796 perfectly balanced lifestyle to improve the performance of daily activities that the spirit of the original monster.
The family took the Monster 796, a nice addition to a lineup that combines the friendliness of the 696 with the sporty character of 1100. Provide 87ch (64kW), a dry weight of just 167 kg (368 pounds) and optional ABS, the new Monster 796 returns the elegant midrange magic of Monster family.
When a new Desmodue 796 engine at the heart of the machine, single-sided swingarm and revised ergonomics, Monster 796 perfectly balanced lifestyle to improve the performance of daily activities that the spirit of the original monster.
Dressed in red Ducati, silk or silk arctic white with a black diamond bright red trellis frame, Monster 796 can be further customized with an additional 10 color combinations from Monster innovative art program, which contains the latest collection 'Logomania.
Released as a model year of entry in early 2011, the Monster 796 opens a new path to the world of Ducati Monster and the icon becomes "urban" handmade Italian bikes naked.
Monster 796 Specifications
Ducati continues to listen to his passionate Monster owners and used valuable feedback on the design of the new Monster 796 The driving position is adjusted by subtracting 1100 the seat height, size 10mm (0.4in) has been 800mm (31.5in) and a combination of re-design the shape of the saddle and the handlebars to add a 20mm (0.8in) improved posture and comfort. Along with the dry weight of just 167kg (368 pounds), the new light engine, and the ability to be equipped with ABS, the new naked inspire confidence to make life easier in the city.
The front suspension is provided by friendly 43 mm Showa forks, while the subsequent opening of the sports arm of Ducati is controlled by a single unit Sachs rear, with adjustable preload and damping of the declaration for the optimization of passenger load.
Monster in a clean style, the beginning of all creation of a currency should be strong, a good deal with a package of bright red trellis frame. Lightweight and incredibly torsional rigidity, large diameter pipelines flowing aluminum rear subframe, which corresponds to a matt black swingarm and rear footrest hangers.
320 mm double disc prey to semi-buoyant mounted 4-piston Brembo radically to provide powerful and progressive braking before the end of the pilot test of the environment "feeling", while the rear is equipped with a disk 245 mm 2-piston caliper and Brembo also. The Monster 796 offers the additional option of ABS to further underline the emphasis on the model of usability and security of every day.
17-inch wheels with spokes in the style of the five Y-shaped "and produces lightweight aluminum to keep unsprung weight and handling, braking and acceleration performance. To differentiate the 796, looks a band pin-wheel style 60 ° of the circumference of the rim that creates a full circle of red when in motion. drives on the 180/55 and 120/70 rear tire Pirelli Diablo Rosso same taste in 1100 .
Desmodue engine
The new engine uses 796 Desmodue redesigned housings save an incredible 1.2 kg (2.64 pounds) on the 696 parts, and are responsible for most of the impressive 1.9 kg (4.2 lb ) a total savings of more than 696 engines. Coupling and the external envelope generator for the new engine is finished in carbon gray.
The crankshaft is designed to fly 848 to read and use the stretch-type 66 mm to 57.2 mm instead of 696, which improves the power of an impressive 87hp (64kW) @ 8250rpm and peak torque of 58 pounds-ft ( 78Nm) @ 6250rpm, while maintaining a soft and pleasant character of the most famous of all L desmodromic Twins. Heat exchanger was installed to protect the power, while maintaining the most efficient way.
803cc cylinder is compressed to a 11:1 ratio - 10.7:1 versus for the 696 - and then injected on for an electronic control system of Siemens. The 2-1-2 exhaust catalytic system uses sensors and lambda double valve to provide fuel cards so fine and Euro 3 compliance. Lightweight and compact design of the system is done with tubing 1 mm thick and ends with the signing of the Monster dual mufflers, stylishly updated with the latest trend of heat guards.
APTC clutch "wet" type has allowed the "strip" of activity, which prevents instability and head back down to less than an aggressive move, and also provides additional benefits not feel super-light lever, the great benefits of stop-start urban traffic. clutch in oil bath, an increase of weight, loss of power compared to the "dry", and with a quieter and require less maintenance.
The new Monster is easy to clean 796 offers competitive service intervals 12,000 km (7,500 miles).
Controls
Monster 796 has been improved comfort and control of 20mm, the straps supporting bar of a dumbbell in aluminum tapered socket.
Integral type Brembo cylinders used in both clutch and brake arrangement and maintaining a clean handlebars of the cyclist. They are equipped with levers 4-point adjustable user-friendly, offering easy to reach and control all types of hand and provides a very APTC clutch lever action light weight is suitable for use in the city.
Seeking clean, minimalist style in a real monster, white backlit display provides all the essential data by default, and more by scrolling with the left hand apparatus. The data includes speed, rpm, time, scheduled maintenance, oil temperature and battery voltage, while the warning lights appear oil pressure, fuel reserve, turn signals, beam and neutral selection. In addition, the instrument has a reserve fuel trip, the state capital and automatic start of the light after 60 seconds with the key and a memory to store the lap times are recorded using the high-beam flash button as a stopwatch.
The display also serves as a control panel for the activation of the Ducati Data Analyzer (DDA), which is available as a Ducati Performance accessory. The monster of 796 was built "system ready" kit for data acquisition, which is a special software for the DP and a memory stick that is inserted into a USB socket style under the seat. The same form also serves as the connection to have a "Support the Battery" on hand as a new Ducati Performance accessory.
New Monster, New Features
Monster 796 has been improved comfort and control of 20mm, the straps supporting bar of a dumbbell in aluminum tapered socket.
Integral type Brembo cylinders used in both clutch and brake arrangement and maintaining a clean handlebars of the cyclist. They are equipped with levers 4-point adjustable user-friendly, offering easy to reach and control all types of hand and provides a very APTC clutch lever action light weight is suitable for use in the city.
Seeking clean, minimalist style in a real monster, white backlit display provides all the essential data by default, and more by scrolling with the left hand apparatus. The data includes speed, rpm, time, scheduled maintenance, oil temperature and battery voltage, while the warning lights appear oil pressure, fuel reserve, turn signals, beam and neutral selection. In addition, the instrument has a reserve fuel trip, the state capital and automatic start of the light after 60 seconds with the key and a memory to store the lap times are recorded using the high-beam flash button as a stopwatch.
The display also serves as a control panel for the activation of the Ducati Data Analyzer (DDA), which is available as a Ducati Performance accessory. The monster of 796 was built "system ready" kit for data acquisition, which is a special software for the DP and a memory stick that is inserted into a USB socket style under the seat. The same form also serves as the connection to have a "Support the Battery" on hand as a new Ducati Performance accessory.
New Monster, New Features
Although the Monster 796 is equipped with micro-bikini fairing and single seat cover as standard, it also features a new seat design with a shape to improve comfort further enhanced with stylish red stitching. In addition, the rear subframe has been built ready to accept further assist grips accessories designed to provide a reliable grip for the passenger, while mixing with the natural line of the rear end.
2011 Monster 796 in 13 colors
The new Monster 796 is Ducati in the traditional red, new silk or silk Arctic White Black Diamond with the three colors in a red frame and black wheels in mesh with a new red flash around 60 ° on the side of the rim, causing a red band on speed. Monster Art expands 3 to 13 standard colors with the new collection, "Logomania.
Other aesthetic improvements from the footrest hangers matte black finish to match the rear subframe and swingarm, the new Ducati logo on the front fender and Habs pride displayed on the roof of the car and the fuel tank.
2011 Ducati Monster 796 will join the lineup between the 696 and 1100 models, which are still occurring. The new Monster is powered by an air-cooled engine Desmodue 796, which began in the Hypermotard 796 in late 2009.
According to the Ducati Monster 796 produces 87 hp at 8250 rpm and 58 lb-ft. of torque at 6250 rpm, compared with Hypermotard 796 of 81 hp at 8,000 rpm and 55.7 lb-ft. at 6250 rpm.Like its big brother the M1100, Monster 796 has a single sided swing arm
The new Monster 796 Ducati will be available in red, Arctic white silk or diamond black silk, each with the classic red trellis frame. Ducati offers a range of custom graphics called "Logomania," the second part of the art collection of the Monster Project.
Monster Art kits offer a range of options based on the classic bikes in the history of Ducati. Also available for 1100 and Monster Monster 696, the kits include tank covers a screen, a micro-bikini fairing and seat cover.
