DUCATI Monster 696 (2012-2013) Specs, Performance & Photos

The Ducati Monster was a family of standard or naked machines that debuted in 1993 and comprised several models with different displacements but similar appearances. Since its launch in 1993, Ducati has sold over 200,000 units, which at one point summed around 60 percent of Ducati's production.

One of the bikes in the Monster family was the Ducati Monster 696, first released in 2008 and continued production through 2014. The original Monster was a cheap and easy to build machine and remained like that during its production.

In 2012, the Italian motorcycle manufacturer launched the Ducati Monster 696, a naked machine that combined high performance with a compact package and was engineered with great attention to be user-friendly and safe.

The entry-level Ducati Monster 696 and its 796 siblings came with revised ergonomics, a new subframe, and a Kayaba front suspension that completed the package. The bike was available in red and Dark Stealth or Stone White.

The most notable features of the 2012 Ducati Monster 696 were the red-finished Trellis frame, a dual seat, an under-seat-mounted exhaust system, a digital instrument panel, and blacked-out three-spoke aluminum wheels.

As for power, the bike had its soul brought to life by a 696cc four-stroke air-cooled V-twin engine with a fuel injection system in charge, boasting 80 hp with a peak at 9,000 rpm and 89 Nm (66 lb-ft) torque at 7,750 rpm.

In 2023, the 2012 Ducati Monster 696 was for sale with a price ranging from $8,000 to $10,000, depending on its condition and other factors.