The 'less-is-more' philosophy behind all Monsters underlines Ducati's endless pursuit of genuinely compact, high performance motorcycles, however these new models have succeeded in being even additional 'pared down' than their predecessors.
Every single element has been redesigned and redeveloped therefore currently quite ever, kind follows perform. With any details detracting from the Monster conception being eliminated, 'less-is-more' additionally means that 'less-is-Monster'. Less weight and additional force equals fun-filled riding
The engine of the Monster 696 is that the legendary Desmodue, 696cc, air cooled, L-Twin engine whose 80hp provides it that clear Ducati sound. Developed for AN improbably versatile power delivery, the 696 Desmodromic engine provides enough force to exit the foremost difficult of corners. The spectacular force, typical of the Ducati L-Twin engines, can excite with each twist of the throttle.
An vastly sturdy however lightweight cannular steel Trellis frame with metal rear sub-frame is that the visual and structural backbone of the Monster. Delivering alone rigidity with token mass, the chassis style is pure Ducati in its ingenuity and ease. A separate, all metal sub-frame saves weight and adds a lovely continuity with the metal footstool hangers and matte finished swingarm.
