Ducati Monster 696 suspension setup and specs

Ducati Monster 696, 2008 to 2014: adjustable rear preload and rebound, 770 mm (30.3 in) seat height, 120 mm of front suspension travel, 32 psi cold rear tire pressure, 161 kg (355 lb).

Model years covered: 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 — these share the same suspension hardware. Figures as published by Ducati.

2008–2014 Ducati Monster 696
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Ducati Monster 696

2008–2014 · naked · 696 cc

Adjusters this bike has

Front preloadNot adjustable
Front reboundNot adjustable
Front compressionNot adjustable
Rear preloadAdjustable
Rear reboundAdjustable
Rear compressionNot adjustable

Suspension travel and hardware

Front suspension travel120 mm (4.7 in)
Rear suspension travel148 mm (5.8 in)
Fork diameter43 mm (1.7 in)

Cold tire pressure, manufacturer spec

Front, solo30 psi · 2.1 bar
Rear, solo32 psi · 2.2 bar
Front, two up30 psi · 2.1 bar
Rear, two up32 psi · 2.2 bar
Front tire120/60 ZR17
Rear tire160/60 ZR17

Weight, seat height and geometry

Wheelbase1450 mm (57.1 in)
Rake24°
Trail87 mm (3.4 in)
Seat height770 mm (30.3 in)
Weight161 kg (355 lb) dry
Front brakeDual 320mm discs, radial-mount 4-piston calipers
Rear brakeSingle 245mm disc, 2-piston caliper

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