Mid-sized Monster 796 Coming to USA

[Dave R]

It looks like the seat is now flatter, which may be a good thing for most male riders.

the seat has been redesigned to give the some room where it was needed.   

Should start seeing them in about a month or so

[MendoDave]

It'll be a wet clutch.  I'd bet your life on it.   

I'm really trying to figure out Ducati's marketing moves.  They tried to get away from having too many overlapping options.  Now, they're back to it again.  

I'm Glad you didn't bet my life on it.

In case nobody went to the spec sheet to check it out.

APTC clutch
The APTC ‘wet’ clutch gives a ‘slipper’ type action that prevents destabilizing of the rear-end under aggressive down-shifting and also gives the extra benefit of a super-light feel at the lever, a great benefit in stop-start city traffic or during longer journeys. The 21-plate oil-bath clutch (11 friction and 10 steel) represents a power-enhancing weight reduction over the ‘dry’ system as well as having a quieter operation and requiring less maintenance.

[GLantern]

Yeah that is a wet clutch.....same clutch from the 695/696

[junior varsity]

749 was the last of the sub-900 cc OEM dry clutches, iirc. And was dry because it was a part of the sbk lineup.  Because the 796 = 803cc, which is less than 900, one must assume it is wet. (If it is above 900cc, you can't assume anything any more. Some DS1000 are wet, new multi 1200 is wet, etc)

[Veloce-Fino]

High res photos of new Logomania

 http://www.motorcycle.com/gallery/gallery.php/v/main/news/2011-ducati-monster-796/


My Three Favs. which would look best on a black frame 696!!

[junior varsity]

IOM has green, which I think would clash with the black frame, but perhaps not.

[Veloce-Fino]

IOM has green, which I think would class with the black frame, but perhaps not.

I think I'm sold on the Ducati Corse ( top picture )

It's just damn cool looking. With a black frame it will give that semi blacked out look with a splash of color.

[R2]

Rad, I thought this was just going to end up being a rumor. It looks so much better with the foot peg holders black.

I know the 696 and 1100 had the multiple frame colors when they were first introduced. Is there any chance they will add a black frame option for the 796?

[duclvr]

I know the 696 and 1100 had the multiple frame colors when they were first introduced. Is there any chance they will add a black frame option for the 796?

doesn't look like it.


Body Colour (frame/wheel)
Red (red / back) - Arctic white silk (red / back) - Diamond black silk (red / back) - Monster Art colours (red / back)

[DucatiTorrey]

i want those foot holders for my 696. If anyone gets a 796 and LOVES silver, let me know

[muskrat]

I just don't get Ducati anymore. The marketing department must still be out to lunch.  Price will be higher and no real change from the 696 aside from the swing arm.

[RC Fan]

I just don't get Ducati anymore. The marketing department must still be out to lunch.  Price will be higher and no real change from the 696 aside from the swing arm.

I don't get it either.  I can't see them keeping both.

[MendoDave]

I just don't get Ducati anymore. The marketing department must still be out to lunch.  Price will be higher and no real change from the 696 aside from the swing arm.

How about a bigger motor with more torque. It also has a higher seat height, not that that should be more money, but it's an improvement if you have long legs. And the subframe is black, that saves the time and cost of removing and painting it.

[junior varsity]

The torque profile on this will make it ride significantly different than the 696. Its not just the #'s, but where it makes it. A chart with the bike would be helpful to show you how the power is made, which would give you far more insight beyond the 1-2hp and 4-7ftlbs

[MendoDave]

The torque profile on this will make it ride significantly different than the 696. Its not just the #'s, but where it makes it. A chart with the bike would be helpful to show you how the power is made, which would give you far more insight beyond the 1-2hp and 4-7ftlbs

A chart would be nice. 4-7ftlbs is a pretty big deal, especially if it comes on lower. And it could be more than that with some mods.