DUCATI Monster 695 (2006-2007) Specs, Performance & Photos

The Ducati Monster 695 was a naked or standard motorcycle introduced in 2006 to replace the Monster 620. The bike was manufactured from 2006 to 2007 and was part of the Monster family that debuted in 1993.

The Monster range was introduced in 1993, with the Monster 900 being the first member of the family. The Ducati Monster was designed by Miguel Angel Galluzzi and was manufactured in Bologna, Italy.

In the visual department, the 2006 Ducati Monster 695 was fitted with standard features such as a round headlight, a dual seat, the signature-style steel Trellis frame, a dual exhaust system with a muffler on each side, and three-spoke cast aluminum wheels.

The tubular steel Trellis frame was fitted on the front with a 43 Marzocchi upside-down telescopic fork, while the rear end was handled by an adjustable Sachs shock absorber with progressive linkage, delivering excellent handling and suspension performance.

The braking power was achieved by two 320 mm discs with four-piston calipers on the front wheel and a dual-piston caliper with a 245 mm disc on the rear wheel, providing the stopping power needed.

As for the power figures, the 2006 Ducati Monster 695 had its soul brought to life by a 695cc four-stroke V-twin air-cooled engine managed by an electronically controlled fuel injection system, boasting 73 hp with a peak at 8,500 rpm and 61 Nm (45 lb-ft) torque at 6,750 rpm.