Ducati Monster 796 vs Ducati Monster 696
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Ducati Monster 796 vs Ducati Monster 696. Ducati Monster 796: 87 hp @ 8,250 rpm hp, 169 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 200 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10. Ducati Monster 696: 80 hp @ 9,000 rpm hp, 169 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 195 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Ducati Monster 796
Ducati Monster 696
Horsepower (hp)
87 hp
80 hp
Torque (Nm)
78 Nm
69 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
200 km/h
195 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
169 kg
169 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
87 hp @ 8,250 rpm
80 hp @ 9,000 rpm
Torque
78 Nm @ 6,250 rpm
69 Nm @ 7,750 rpm
Top Speed
200 km/h
195 km/h
Weight
169 kg (wet/curb weight)
169 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L, typical real-world average)
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Ducati Monster 796
7.8/10
"The accessible Ducati that actually delivers on the badge's promise."
Pros
+Addictive torquey L-twin character
+Iconic trellis frame design
+Surprisingly manageable power delivery
Cons
−Italian electrics age poorly
−Desmo service scares buyers unnecessarily
−Heat soak in traffic brutal
Ducati Monster 696
7.8/10
"Brilliant used buy if service history is spotless and verifiable."
Pros
+Addictive L-twin character
+Stunning timeless styling
+Surprisingly manageable power
Cons
−Expensive desmo valve services
−High crash damage risk
−Heat soak in traffic
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