With the Diavel receiving consumer attention at motorcycle shows around the globe, Ducati collected feedback from passionate motorcyclists viewing the bike for the first time. The new diamond black color option is the result of immediate response to customer demand.
Suspension on the 796 consists of an inverted, non-adjustable 43mm Showa fork and a Sachs shock adjustable for spring preload and rebound damping – similar to that on the Monster 696. The Monster 1100’s 43mm inverted Showa fork is fully adjustable while its Sachs shock offers the same range of adjustments found on the 696 and 796.
Scrubbing speed on the 796 is the work of dual four-piston radial-mount Brembo calipers grabbing 320mm discs; a two-pot Brembo squeezes a 245mm disc out back. This is essentially the same system utilized on the 696 and 1100, save for the use of a radial-pump master cylinder on the biggest Monster.
Standard niceties for the middle child Monster include an attractive “micro bikini” windscreen, four-way adjustable clutch and brake levers and a pillion seat cover.
Press materials for the 796 eagerly highlight its 31.5-inch seat height is 0.4 inch lower than the 1100’s saddle, and that the 796’s tapered handlebar sits 0.8-inch higher than the bigger Monster’s bar. These changes, says Ducati, are made in response to Monster customers’ requests. In fairness to the 696 we figured we’d let you know its seat is 30.3 inches off the ground.
Spesification
Base Price: $9,995 (ABS $10,995)
Warranty: 2 yrs., unltd. miles
Website: www.ducatiusa.com
ENGINE
Type: Air-cooled, transverse, 90-degree L-twin
Displacement: 803cc
Bore x Stroke: 88.0 x 66.0mm
Compression Ratio: 11.0:1
Valve Train: Desmodromic, 2 valves per cyl.
Valve Adj. Interval: 7,500 miles
Fuel Delivery: Electronic fuel injection, 45mm throttle bodies x 2
Lubrication System: Wet sump, 3.1-qt. cap.
Transmission: 6-speed, hydraulically actuated wet clutch
Final Drive: O-ring chain
ELECTRICAL
Ignition: Electronic
Charging Output: 480 watts max.
Battery: 12V 10AH
CHASSIS
Frame: Tubular-steel trellis w/ cast seat subframe & single-sided swingarm
Wheelbase: 57.1 in.
Rake/Trail: 24 degrees/3.43 in.
Seat Height: 31.5 in.
Suspension, Front: 43mm male-slider fork, no adj., 4.7-in. travel
Rear: Single shock, adj. for spring preload and rebound damping, 5.8-in. travel
Brakes, Front: Dual semi-floating discs w/ opposed 4-piston calipers
Rear: Single disc w/ opposed 2-piston caliper
Wheels, Front: Cast, 3.50 x 17 in.
Rear: Cast, 5.50 x 17 in.
Tires, Front: 120/70-ZR17
Rear: 180/55-ZR17
Wet Weight: 415 lbs.
Load Capacity: 445 lbs.
GVWR: 860 lbs.
PERFORMANCE
Fuel Capacity: 3.8 gals., last 0.8 gal. warning light on
MPG: 91 octane recommended (high/avg/low) 45.3/45.2/44.9
Estimated Range: 172 miles
Indicated rpm at 60 mph: 3,400