Across 7 covered model years from 2008 to 2014, the Ducati Monster 696 motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 407.9 lb (185 kg) to 412.3 lb (187 kg) and dry weights ranging from 335.1 lb (152 kg) to 368.2 lb (167 kg), depending on model year.
Ducati Monster 696 weight overview
This is middleweight territory: substantial enough to feel planted, but still well short of heavyweight touring and large-cruiser mass.
Middleweight Motorcycle
How heavy is the Ducati Monster 696?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Ducati Monster 696 is lighter than about 78.9% of 38 Ducati naked bikes with compatible weight data.
Dry vs ready-to-ride weight
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative wet weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Ducati Monster 696 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 407.9 lb (185 kg) to 412.3 lb (187 kg) |
| Dry weight | 335.1 lb (152 kg) to 368.2 lb (167 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 696 cc to 803 cc |
| Power | 78.9 hp |
| Torque | 37.3 lb-ft (50.6 Nm) to 57.5 lb-ft (78 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 3.7 US gal (14 L) to 3.96 US gal (15 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 23 lb (10.4 kg) to 24.6 lb (11.2 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 2008 model is used as the baseline where data is available. Only later supplied values that differ are shown below. A year pill does not mean every individual weight field was supplied for that year.
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 22.23 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 4.5 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 10.51 lb-ft / 100 lb to 15.1 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 1.71 cc / lb to 2.08 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 48.1 lb / 100 cc to 58.6 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 6% to 7.4% |
| Weight with full tank | 359.7 lb (163.2 kg) to 392.8 lb (178.2 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Ducati Monster 696 weight FAQ
How much does the Ducati Monster 696 weigh?
For the model years covered here, wet/running weight is 407.9 lb (185 kg) to 412.3 lb (187 kg), while dry weight is 335.1 lb (152 kg) to 368.2 lb (167 kg). Do not treat dry and wet figures as interchangeable.
How does the Ducati Monster 696 weight compare with similar Ducatis?
Relatively light. On a model-level comparison, it is lighter than about 78.9% of 38 Ducati naked bikes with the same weight basis.
Are all Ducati Monster 696 model years the same weight?
There are year-to-year differences in the supplied data. The earliest covered year is used as the baseline, with later changed values shown separately above.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Ducati Monster 696?
A full tank works out to about 23 lb (10.4 kg) to 24.6 lb (11.2 kg) from the listed 3.7 US gal (14 L) to 3.96 US gal (15 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Ducati Monster 696 weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 590.1 lb (267.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.
Is the Ducati Monster 696 strong for its weight?
The calculated range is 22.23 hp per 100 lb. This ratio is usually more informative for acceleration comparisons than horsepower alone. That places it around the 39th percentile within the compatible Ducati naked bike power-to-weight comparison.
What does the Ducati Monster 696 weigh with a full tank?
The page calculates about 359.7 lb (163.2 kg) to 392.8 lb (178.2 kg) with a full tank by adding the listed fuel mass to the dry figure. Treat this as a practical estimate, not an official Ducati curb-weight number.
How much heavier is the Ducati Monster 696 wet than dry?
Available years with both measurements show about 44.1 lb (20 kg) to 52.9 lb (24 kg) added between dry and ready-to-ride figures. Fuel explains part of it, while oil, coolant and specification definitions can explain the rest.
What is the Ducati Monster 696 torque-to-weight ratio?
Available data gives 10.51 lb-ft per 100 lb to 15.1 lb-ft per 100 lb. That ratio helps explain how strong the engine is relative to the bike’s mass, especially at lower speeds.
Motorcycle specifications can vary by model year, market, equipment and the exact dry/curb-weight definition. Calculated fuel-weight and ratio figures on this page are estimates derived from the supplied specifications. Confirm critical figures in the owner’s manual or on the official Ducati website.