Ducati expands Monster family with 796 and art body kits
The Monster 796 fits neatly between the entry level 696 and the sportier Monster 1100. The Monster 796 mimics the top level components, style and sportiness of the Monster 1100 whilst retaining the user- friendliness and ergonomic appeal of the 696. The 796 is priced competitively at £6,995 and is available in white, black and Ducati red. All three colors share the lightweight Ducati trellis frame in red, along with red wheel striping.
The Monster 796’s air-cooled engine produces a potent 87hp and 56lb/ft of torque, and weighs in at a svelte 167kg. The balance of power and weight provides a flexible package that will appeal to riders looking for a comfortable and easy to ride Ducati whilst retaining performance and sporting heritage.
In the interest of rider comfort; the Monster 796 has adapted a comfortable new seat, higher handlebars and optional passenger grab handles to enable an optimum riding experience. Borrowed from the 1100 model, the Monster 796 features a single sided swingarm and four piston Brembo brakes. These features combine with an APTC slipper clutch, blackened foot rests, and new five spoke wheels to make the ultimate middleweight Monster.
Arriving alongside the latest Monster are the new ‘Monster Art’ body kits for all three members of the Monster family; giving riders the chance to accessorise and customise the look of their bikes with ten all-new color choices.
The new body kits known as ‘logomania’allow Monster 696, 796, 1100 and 1100S owners to extend their personal style by changing panels to suit any mood or event. Monster lovers can ‘dress’ their bikes in as little as ten minutes, giving a new look to their two-wheeled beauty each day. The Monster panel kit includes tank covers, a mudguard, a micro-bikini fairing and seat cover- everything needed to change the colour of a Monster in rapid fashion.
The ten new color options include three vibrant solid colours, and seven historical Ducati liveries as follows:
“Giallo Ducati” Ducati Yellow
“Lilla Glamour” Lilac
“Arancione Scrambler” Ducati Scrambler Orange
“Ducati Corse” Inspired by the new Ducati Corse logo
“Imola 72” In honor of the Imola 200 winning 750SS
“Darmah” Modeled after the legendary black and gold striping of the late seventies.
“Isle of Man 78” A tribute to Ducati’s 1978 Senior TT Win
“Pantah” Ducati’s iconic logo from the eighties
“Mach 1” A vibrant red in the spirit of the 1960’s
“Sport 100” A historic blue from Ducati’s of the past
The Monster‘logomania’panel accessories can be purchased at local Ducati dealerships as a separate kit or with the bike. The Monster panel kits start from £449.
The Monster‘logomania’panel accessories can be purchased at local Ducati dealerships as a separate kit or with the bike. The Monster panel kits start from £449. For further information on the new Monster 796 visit ducati.com/bikes/monster/796/index.do and to see the new Monster Logomania body kits visit ducati.com/monster_art_logomania/index.do
