| General information | 
  
    | Model | Ducati Monster 796 | 
    | Year of manufacture | 2012 | 
    | Type | Naked bike | 
    | Rating | 3.2   See the detailed rating of engine performance, design and look, accident risk, etc. Compare with any other motorcycle. | 
    
        | Engine and transmission | 
  
    | Engine size | 803.0 ccm (49.00 cubic inches) | 
    | Type of engine | V2, four-stroke | 
    | Engine details | L-Twin cylinder | 
    | Output | 85.8 HP (62.6  kW)) @ 8250 RPM | 
    | Torque | 58.0 Nm (5.9 kgf-m or 42.8 ft.lbs) @ 6250 RPM | 
    | Compression | 11.0:1 | 
    | Bore x stroke | 88.0 x 66.0 mm (3.5 x 2.6 inches) | 
    | Valves per cylinder | 2 | 
    | Fuel system | Injection. Siemens electronic fuel injection, 45mm throttle body | 
    | Fuel control | Desmodromic valve control | 
    | Cooling system | Air | 
    | Gearbox | 6-speed | 
    | Transmission type | Chain  (final drive) | 
    | Clutch | APTC wet multiplate with hydraulic control | 
    | Driveline | Chain; Front sprocket 15; Rear sprocket 39 | 
    | Exhaust system | Lightweight 2-1-2 system with catalytic converter with twin lambda probes | 
    
        | Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels | 
  
    | Frame type | Tubular steel Trellis frame | 
    | Rake (fork angle) | 24.0° | 
    | Front suspension | Marzocchi 43mm upside-down forks | 
    | Front wheel travel | 120 mm (4.7 inches) | 
    | Rear suspension | Progressive linkage with preload and rebound Sachs adjustable monoshock | 
    | Rear wheel travel | 148 mm (5.8 inches) | 
    | Front tire | 120/70-ZR17 | 
    | Rear tire | 180/55-ZR17 | 
    | Front brakes | Double disc. Optional Anti-Lock braking | 
    | Diameter | 320 mm (12.6 inches) | 
    | Rear brakes | Single disc | 
    | Diameter | 245 mm (9.6 inches) | 
    | Wheels | Y-shaped, 5-spoke in light alloy | 
    
        | Physical measures and capacities | 
  
    | Dry weight | 167.0 kg (368.2 pounds) | 
    | Power/weight ratio | 0.5140 HP/kg | 
    | Seat height | 800 mm (31.5 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. | 
    | Wheelbase | 1450 mm (57.1 inches) | 
    | Fuel capacity | 15.00 litres (3.96 US gallons) | 
    
        | Other specifications | 
  
    | Color options | Red/black, Arctic white silk/red/black), Diamond black silk/red/black, Various Monster Art colours paint. | 
    | Starter | Electric | 
    | Factory warranty | 24 months unlimited mileage | 
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