New to Ducati

[szerob]

Greetings all;

I just bought a new 696 Monster.  It is the second twin I've owned.  The previous bike was a Moto Guzzi Le Manns 1000cc.  The MG was all torq.  I did not have to "scream" the motor, like a Japanese motorcycle is often operated.

So, my question is, since the Monster has a rather high red line, does one operate the motor like a classic twin or use the upper RPM band, in everyday riding?

Thank you for your input

JR

[Slide Panda]

It's a good all-arounder.  It won't have the torque of your 1000, but still has a healthy amount. You won't need to wring the neck of it like a i4 to have fun... but you can 

One thing you may investigate is changing the final drive ratio - aka changing a sprocket. Generally Monsters are geared tall at the factory - so it's very common for people to either go to a 14 tooth front sprocket. If the day comes you need a new chain a spox set, then go back to a 15 tooth in front and add some teeth (3) in the rear.

[loopsrider]

Greetings all;

I just bought a new 696 Monster.  It is the second twin I've owned.  The previous bike was a Moto Guzzi Le Manns 1000cc.  The MG was all torq.  I did not have to "scream" the motor, like a Japanese motorcycle is often operated.

So, my question is, since the Monster has a rather high red line, does one operate the motor like a classic twin or use the upper RPM band, in everyday riding?

Thank you for your input

JR

I'm also wondering this very question. I normally am in the 3000-5000 rpm range while ridng but it seems the "meat" of the powerband is in the 5000-8500 rpm range. I mention that RPM to people who are familiar with the V-twin bikes (Harleys) and they say they rarely rev their v-twins that high...

Anyone want to chime in on what they rev their 696's at??

[Raux]

normal riding i stayed below 6k. highspeed riding i stayed above 4500

the 696 has a sweet powerband hit at 6k

you have to remember this is a desmodromic-valve twin. the other twins dont have this kind a valvetrain to be able to handle the higher rpms.

[dankatz]

I keep it around 4k rpm for cruising and when I feel that I would like to have a little extra in case of emergency I keep it around 5k rpm. It is a light bike and it also depends on how much you weigh with all your gear. Someone who weigs 70kg won't need the same revs as someone who weigs 110kg with gear.

[z0mb1e_DUC]

4k is where I'm normally at.  Below that it can tend to bog down a little.  When I'm really pushing it, I tend to run in the 5-6k range, it takes nothing to get it to really run hard at that point.

[dankatz]

Also forgot to mention that I have the 14T sprocket and Termi exhausts/ECU/air filter combo

[loopsrider]

Good info everyone

I also tend to run in the 4K-5K range. I am experiencing some surging in the 3K range when riding slowly (ie. riding at the 25km/hr speed limit exiting our living complex). Perhaps I am just lugging it and the surging is normal

Although 4-5K seems to be the proper range to ride in it just sounds like the engine and valvetrain is pretty "busy". I guess I'll just have to do some exhaust mods to drown out the noise