2014 Ducati Monster 696 - AutoReview - Dubai - Bike Edition (Episode 2) - [ENG]

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Below information is taken from above link that will lead you to the Ducati Monster 696 (official Ducati website):
TypeL-Twin, 2 Desmodromically actuated valves per cylinder, air cooled
Displacement 696cc
Bore x Stroke88 x 57.2mm
Compression ratio10.7:1
Power 58.8 kW (80 hp) @ 9,000 rpm
Torque 69 Nm (50.6 lb-ft) @ 7,750 rpm
Technical data referring to power and torque was measured on an engine test stand at Ducati.
Fuel injectionElectronic fuel injection, 45mm throttle body
Exhaust2 aluminum mufflers
Transmission
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Gearbox 6 speed
Primary drive Straight cut gears; Ratio 1.85:1
Ratio1st 32/13, 2nd 30/18, 3rd 28/21, 4th 26/23, 5th 22/22, 6th 24/26
Final drive Chain; Front sprocket 15; Rear sprocket 45
Clutch APTC wet multiplate with hydraulic control
Chassis
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FrameTubular steel Trellis frame
Front suspension43mm upside-down forks
Front wheel3-spoke light alloy 3.50 x 17
Front TyrePirelli Angel ST 120/60 17"
Rear suspension Progressive linkage with preload and rebound adjustable monoshock
Rear wheel 3-spoke light alloy 4.50 x 17
Rear tyre Pirelli Angel ST 160/60 17"
Front wheel travel120mm (4.7in)
Rear wheel travel148mm (5.8in)
Front brake2 x 320mm discs, 4-piston radial caliper
Rear brake 245mm disc, 2-piston calliper
Instrumentation Digital unit displaying: Speedometer, rev counter, clock, scheduled maintenance warning, oil temperature, trip fuel, air temperature, lap time, warning light for low oil pressure, fuel level, fuel reserve, neutral, turn signals, overrev, immobilizer. Ready for DDA system
Dimensions and weight
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Dry weight161kg (355lb) / 163kg (359lb) ABS version
Weight data refers to the dry weight of the motorcycle without battery, lubricants and coolants for liquid-cooled models.
Wet weight (KERB)185Kg (407lb)
ABS wet weight (KERB) 186kg (410,1lb)
Kerb weights indicate total bike weight with all operating consumable liquids and a fuel tank filled to 90% of capacity (as per EC standard 93/93).
Seat height 770mm (30.3in)
Wheelbase 1450mm (57.1in)
Rake24°
Trail 87mm (3,42 in)
Fuel tank capacity 15l - 3.8 gallon (US) / 13.5l - 3.6 gallon (US) ABS version
Number of seats Dual seat
#Ducati #Monster #696

[@osman66softic]

great reviews thank you. I would like to see more reviews of mid range motorcycles of all types: naked, cruiser, adventure tourers and dual purpose.

[@Daniel-yp1yi]

Would you recommend this for the second bike? I have driven my KTM Duke 125 now for 1 year and i am now allowed ro switch to bigger bikes

[@RelaxxationStation]

It doesnt matter how many coffes it will take for me to sell, i am buying this monster!!! grrrr cant wait to sit on it!!!! :D:D:D:D:D

[@AutoReviewCom]

It is a great bike, fun to drive and reasonable priced for a Ducati. Wish you all the best to get it as fast as you can.

[@reewazthakuri7039]

Icy Spice Did u buy it yet!

[@Dranreb865]

Freestyler Reewaz maybe not enough coffees sold.

[@AutoReviewCom]

4 years should have made it possible, but we will only find out if Icy Spice replies...

[@_ctpaxop]

A thing of beauty.

[@AutoReviewCom]

It’s a really nice bike, all Ducati bikes are beautiful.

[@Arch1301]

how tall are you?

[@khalilabtal96]

probably about 5'10-5'11

[@AutoReviewCom]

1.84m

[@AutoReviewCom]

1.84m

[@hulk11223]

Would this be a good beginner bike?

[@AutoReviewCom]

More than enough, depending on how old you are. If you just did your license it should be great for the first years. If you have driven in the past and you starting again the more powerful Monster 821 (check my review about it) could be a better option. cheers

[@spideyzx6r]

I have one of these, I have had a lot of bikes but I love this Ducati, not sure why you would say a beginner bike for a 700cc V-twin

[@AutoReviewCom]

It depends on which country you are from. If you live in Asia a 250ccm bike might be already a big biker, in Germany a 500 or 700ccm bike is a entry level bike to start with. In addition the Monster is even as per the sales guy at Ducati the entry level bike for people who started riding or for those who didn't ride since years and want to start again. Nothing negative really in my comment, it's just easy to drive and good for beginners. Not too much or to little power, easy handling and good riding position.

[@spideyzx6r]

Auto Review I am from the UK and I have had lots of sports bikes over the last ten years, i recently bought the Ducati really for its looks, it is a very nice bike to ride or 'easy to ride' as people say, but why should a bike be hard to ride, I never quite understand why anybody would want a bike that is hard to ride, is it just for bragging rights in the pub, most people don't ride their bikes to their full potential anyway, they just want to sound like billy big bollocks. With the 696 you can really ride it properly, it pulls away like its in charge, you have to be very light with the control or you will get out of shape very quickly, if you are going from an inline four to the L-twin, it will feel faster that it actually is, you know how on a in line four you wind the engine up with the building speed, with this you open the throttle from the get go and the bike just booms forward, then the revs catch up. The handling is very good, with the torque curve kicking in so low down, if you do spin out the back wheel in a corner you don't panic you just bring it back in line, and the brakes are in a different league to any bike i have owned. It is Ducati's starter bike, but I started on GSXR600, so I guess it depends on the rider

[@AutoReviewCom]

spideyzx6r I fully agree with you. Most people buy big bikes to show off at the cafe, cause 99% of them cannot handle the power without today's tech. assistance systems *traction control, wheelie control, etc.). I liked the bike a lot when I test-drove it and I think it a greta bike for all age groups and gender neutral. From Ducati in Dubai the average Monster 696 buyers are beginners or after years of non driving returners and ladies. I wouldn't mind owning this one and riding it. But what I was told by Ducati in Dubai as well is that most who buy the 696 as their first bike usually come back next season to upgrade for a more powerful bike. cheers

[@spideyzx6r]

Auto Review True, I have been used to bikes with more power and i would like a bit more power with this one but Ducati have a habit of adding more power and spoiling the styling, the 696 still looks the best, and still better looking than the new 821, I think the air cooled engine looks better. Great chatting with you :)

[@AutoReviewCom]

spideyzx6r I am still due to test drive the new 821, it has not been yet registered with Ducati in Dubai, but I am sure the engine of the Hyperstrada with 100hp in the Monster size will be a fun bike to ride. cheers

[@hifzulquran44]

Hi, I got my licence in 2012 but I have no riding experience. Will the Ducati 696 be a good starter bike for me? I have seen really negative reviews about the bike and I'm not sure how to decide. Im 35 and the purpose of me purchasing one is solely due to passion. Hence style and class are pretty important considerations for me.

[@AutoReviewCom]

It really depends on how much time you will spend on driving a bike. If it just occasionally I don't see an issue here with the 696, if you can still get one as they are being discontinued in favor of the new 821 Monster (see my other review). However, if you are planning on riding a lot and you will get used to it I might see the problem that the bikes power will be insufficient after 1-2 years of owning the bike. I would recommend to go for the new 821 Monster as it allows you to limit the power to 75hp for the beginning and once you are comfortable you just switch to the other 2 riding modes that give you 110hp. This way you will have a bike that can grow with your skills and it will last you longer. Hope that helps.

[@junyee6588]

Good Day Sir. Thank you for the great video. Unfortunately I'm having difficulty keeping track of your reviews for the beginner bike category. Honest question, can you recommend this bike for a beginner like me? Thank you.

[@AutoReviewCom]

Hello Rey, It is a great bike for beginners and beyond that. Not everyone wants to ride a bike that is so powerful that you have to be afraid of riding it. This one is easy to handle, affordable and great looking. I can recommend it, though make sure you get one with ABS in case you consider buying used.

[@junyee6588]

Auto Review thank you for your response sir. Hoping to get one as soon as possible. :) great review btw.

[@vaibhaavdev4881]

Wonderful Review! I'm aged 17, and a beginner. I'm planning to get a new bike. Which bike is better? KTM Duke 390 vs Ducati 696? And how much does the Ducati cost in Dubai? Do you suggest any other bikes other than a duke or a ducati for a beginner? Thanks :)

[@AutoReviewCom]

Thank you, The Ducati in this video costs AED 43.900 (but they have a discount at the moment for them as they are being replaced by the new Monster 821! Check my review of the Monster 821, I have mentioned the discounted price for the 696 in it. The KTM 390 Duke and the Ducati 696 are two totally different bikes and both are great for beginners. It all depends on how much money you want to spend. I could recommend BMW as well, similar prices as Ducati with good warranty. The other manufacturers won't let you test drive the bikes and warranty and service are worse than BMW, KTM & Ducati here in the UAE! Hope that helps.

[@SpearWarrior671]

Wow, 43.90 AED? THAT'S INCREDIBLE. That's like 13 US dollars...in america a brand new Ducati 696 will cost $9,200 on average ($7,000-$8,000 If used depending on mileage and cosmetics), which means that in AED you would have to spend an equivalent of 33,000 AED to buy a new ducati 696....

[@muhammadmoin4734]

hey man nice job keep going

[@AutoReviewCom]

Thanks a lot, appreciate it.

[@Edmund_III]

great review on the 696.

[@AutoReviewCom]

Thanks a lot, appreciate it.

[@Patrick3331]

Check out my latest review of the Monster 821 Dark.

[@AutoReviewCom]

Take a look at the latest review of the Monster 821 Dark.

[@MissV3gas]

Are you german? Nice vid. by the way! Keep it up!

[@AutoReviewCom]

+Lea Vegas Yes, I'm German. Thanks. cheers

[@MrVijaymane20]

Good Work ... keep it up

[@AutoReviewCom]

Thanks a lot.

[@J.James999]

is there a recommended year for the 696 say a 2009 - 2014.

[@AutoReviewCom]

+Jesse James I wouldn't be able to tell you how the older Ducati's behave in regards to reliability and overall quality after several years of riding

[@danielward8577]

I don't expect big technical words but this told me nothing about this bike other than its nice.

[@CashmereUK]

How tall are you???

[@AutoReviewCom]

1.84m (184cm).

[@meschio]

Could an air cooled have problem in the desert temperature?

[@AutoReviewCom]

I summer during the day every machine suffers more wear and tear.

[@meschio]

Auto Review much appreciated

[@mastertweeker]

Are these bikes reliable as daily commuters and is servicing them still expensive? (I live in on a small island so it will be mostly very short trips, around 180km per week)

[@AutoReviewCom]

Well it really depends on if you will service it regularly and how good the technicians are, but since Ducati belongs to Audi they good much better compared to before (same as Lamborghini). Though, regardless if bike or car, I would try to avoid to drive short trips all the time as the engine needs to get on temperature to perform the best and if you drive an engine hard before it reached its ideal running temperature the wear & tear increases over time.

[@CashmereUK]

I am 1.73 m would u say thats too short for the 696

[@AutoReviewCom]

Not at all, you will be fine and feel very comfortable on the Monster. I believe as well that they have original Ducati parts that allow you to increase/decrease the height of the bench. Good luck.

[@supermanjaime24]

What's the price of this bike?

[@AutoReviewCom]

It's AED 43.900,00 (approx. Euro 8,850,00 / US $ 12.000,00) for this bike as seen in the video.

[@nbombadil]

i am 163 cm .am i to small for this ducati

[@AutoReviewCom]

I think it should be fine, but Ducati has different seats available that can vary the height of the seat. Best is to check it out live at your nearest Ducati dealership. Good luck.

[@AL-1027]

Is this bike good for double riding? Doesn;t look like it, so thought I'd ask before I buy one. Otherwise love the look and feel of this bike

[@AutoReviewCom]

I haven't tried it, it will be possible and more comfortable than in a Panigale, but I don't think it would be great for long distances.

[@MybeautifulandamazingPrincess]

I have this bike (the 600 one), you have to put an aftermarket seat with a more comfortable passengers seat, that's what I did

[@keloniomannamoinolk7153]

0-100 5,1 seg. please, true words

[@AMOTHEDEMO]

Sounds like honda 50

[@AutoReviewCom]

Honda 50?

[@ManuelGarcia-xv2qf]

lol

[@shawnpenn]

Why do all ducati's sound like they are forcing shit out of their exhaust !

[@meschio]

shawnpenn desmodromic distribution valve

[@Smoove233]

They all sound nice in my opinion

[@shawnpenn]

Cant beat an inline 3 or 4 in the sound department !

[@shawnpenn]

Still i'll like atleast a triple !

[@MybeautifulandamazingPrincess]

It's the sound of V twin, sounds horrible