The Ducati Monster 796 motorcycle specifications include a 803 cc (49.00 cu in) engine, power of 85.8 hp (62.6 kW) @ 8,250 rpm, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 167 kg (368.2 lb).
Key specifications
The 2010 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the Ducati Monster 796 compares
This compares the motorcycle with all Ducati models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Ducati database average.
About 18% lower than the Ducati database average. Around the 40th percentile across Ducati models.
About 8% lower than the Ducati database average. Around the 36th percentile across Ducati models.
Very close to the Ducati database average. Around the 45th percentile across Ducati models.
About 10% smaller than the Ducati database average. Around the 33rd percentile across Ducati models.
Ducati database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Ducati specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
85.8 hp — more powerful than about 40% of Ducati models with power data.
803 cc — larger displacement than about 36% of Ducati models.
800 mm — taller than about 45% of Ducati models.
15 L — larger than about 33% of Ducati fuel tanks in this database.
Dimensions compared with Ducati average
Each measurement is compared with the average value across Ducati models where that dimension is available.
1,450
1,474
Close to average.
800
808
Close to average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 120/70-ZR17 |
|---|---|
| Rear tire size | 180/55-ZR17 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.514 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight | 513.8 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 106.8 hp/L |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.33:1 (Oversquare) |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 803 cc (49.00 cu in) |
| Power | 85.8 hp (62.6 kW) @ 8,250 rpm |
| Torque | 58.0 Nm (5.9 kgf-m or 42.8 ft.lbs) @ 6,250 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 88.0 x 66 mm (3.5 x 2.6 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 11.0:1 |
| Cooling system | Air |
| Fuel system | Injection. Siemens electronic fuel injection, 45mm throttle body |
| Fuel control | Desmodromic valve control |
| Starter | Electric |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
| Clutch | APTC wet multiplate with hydraulic control |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame | Tubular steel Trellis frame |
|---|---|
| Front suspension | Showa 43mm upside-down forks |
| Rear suspension | Progressive linkage with preload and rebound Sachs adjustable monoshock |
| Front wheel travel | 120 mm (4.7 inches) |
| Rear wheel travel | 148 mm (5.8 inches) |
| Rake | 24.0° |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Double disc |
|---|---|
| Rear brakes | Single disc |
| Front tire | 120/70-ZR17 |
| Rear tire | 180/55-ZR17 |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight | 167 kg (368.2 lb) |
|---|---|
| Seat height | 800 mm (31.5 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,450 mm (57.1 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 15.00 L (3.96 US gal) |
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Performance
| Power/weight ratio | 0.5140 hp/kg |
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Other specifications
| Color options | Red, white, black |
|---|---|
| Exhaust system | Lightweight 2-1-2 system with catalytic converter with twin lambda probes |
| Comments | Optional ABS. |
Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from Ducati models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official Ducati information before relying on them. Visit the official Ducati website.