2012 Ducati Monster 796 Specification

The new edition of Monster 796 has comes, today let see the 2012 Ducati Monster 796 specification and it's also available at Ducati official website. Basically Ducati 796 Monster is one of beginner to medium motorcycles series, it's 803cc of engine capacity motorcycles and has L-Twin cylinder, 2 valve / cylinder, fuel-injection, air cooled, with six speed transmission. From 2012 Ducati Monster 796 specs, we can see that this middle monster has produces 64kW - 87hp @ 8250rpm of maximum power and also has 8.0kgm - 58lb-ft @ 6250rpm, it's strong enough for beginner riders.

Truly, Ducati has already with Monster 696, but it's seemly not enough, so the Ducati Monster 796 is the answer for riders who not satisfied with Monster 696.

2012 Ducati Monster 796 Specification

2012 Ducati Monster 796 Engine
Type : L-Twin cylinder, 2 valve per cylinder Desmodromic, air cooled
Displacement : 803cc
Bore x Stroke : 88 x 66 mm
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
Transmission : 6 speed
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 (Europe version) - USA: follows the US Federal Regulation
ABS Available upon request


2012 Ducati Monster 796 Chassis
Frame : Tubular steel Trellis frame
Wheelbase : 1450mm (57.1in)
Rake : 24°
Front suspension : Marzocchi 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, lap time, warning light for low oil pressure, fuel level, fuel reserve, neutral, turn signals, overrev, immobilizer. Ready for DDA system.

Warranty : 2 years unlimited mileage
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)

2012 Ducati Monster 796 looks almost the same with the older one, 2011 edition, this Italian motorcycles looks perfect for riding in the city, the power performance also ready for long trips even for touring. The street fighter design is compact style with no fairing added, light weight and low seat height are two important points for beginner riders and 2012 Monster 796 has it all. Well, I still loving this bike, it's also better than Monster 696.