The Monster 695 introduces new graphics and appealing new colour treatments in line with its increased performance. The Trellis frame and engine area has a new ‘clean’ and uncluttered look, as electrical wires and connectors have been hidden, and the need for numerous wire ties has been eliminated. What’s left is the simple elegance of the Trellis frame surrounding the potent new 695 engine.
Three different colour schemes are available with the 695: traditional Ducati Red, with red frame and black wheels, aggressive glossy black, with red frame and black wheels and distinctive matte black, with matte black frame and black wheels
Chassis
The rider’s environment on the 695 is a perfect mix of sporting character and a confident upright rider position that allows optimal control and comfort. Every Monster 695 rider will feel perfectly at ease thanks to Ducati’s lowest seat height, 30mm lower than all other Monsters.
The Monster 695 sports quality Marzocchi 43mm upside-down forks and a Sachs rear shock with adjustable spring preload and rebound damping.
At the front, the 695 employs a Brembo braking system made up of two 300mm floating discs, together with floating twin-piston calipers. The single 245mm rear disc sports a fixed twin-piston Brembo caliper.
As on every model in the Monster family, the electronic dash is multi-functional, allowing the rider to switch to either the oil temperature or clock readout even while riding. It is also possible to dim the instrument’s illumination should they be too intense during night riding.
The odometer and trip meter readings are indicated via a liquid crystal display. An anti-theft system is standard equipment, and its status is displayed on the instrument panel.
Engine
The engine of the 695 is the most important technical advancement, and much more than an additional 77cc of displacement might indicate.
The 695’s increase in displacement was achieved with the application of an even more ‘over-square’ design compared to the 620. The enlargement of the cylinder bore from 80mm to 88mm and the reduction in the stroke from 61.5mm to 57.2mm results in a larger combustion chamber which allows the use of larger intake and exhaust valves, as well as 17% lower piston speeds for greater reliability.
The end result is that the 63hp of the 620 has been increased to 73hp for the 695, the highest output per cubic centimetre of all our Ducati air-cooled engines. 
The Monster 695 takes full advantage of the Ducati exclusive Adler Power Torque Clutch, a unique system that makes the 695 even friendlier, safer and more comfortable. It provides an amazingly light clutch pull that is a true benefit especially in urban riding, where frequent stops require frequent clutch use. Another advantage of the ‘slipper’ clutch, typically found on race bikes, is that it reduces the destabilising rear wheel ‘lock-up’ or ‘chatter’ phenomenon when downshifting abruptly or aggressively. It also benefits advanced riders, and racers alike, for the very same reasons.As on every 2007 Ducati, the Monster 695 benefits from an extended, less frequent scheduled maintenance programme.
DUCATIMONSTER 695
Engine
Type : L-Twin cylinder, 2 valve per cylinder Desmodromic, air cooled
Displacement : 695cc
Bore x Stroke : 88 x 57,2mm
Compression Ratio : 10,5:1
Power : 53.7kw - 73hp @ 8500rpm
Torque : 61Nm - 6,2kgm @ 6750rpm
Fuel : Marelli electronic fuel injection, 45mm throttle body
Exhaust : 2 aluminum mufflers
Emissions : Euro 3
Transmission
Gearbox : 6 speed
Ratio : 1st 32/13, 2nd 30/18, 3rd 28/21, 4th 26/23, 5th 22/22, 6th 24/26
Primary drive : Straight cut gears; Ratio 1.85:1
Final drive : Chain; Front sprocket 15; Rear sprocket 42
Clutch : APTC wet multiplate with hydraulic control
Chassis
Frame : Tubular steel Trellis frame
Wheelbase : 1440mm / 56.7in
Rake : 24°
Steering angle -
Front suspension : Marzocchi 43mm upside-down fork
Front wheel travel : 130mm / 5.1in
Front wheel : 3-spoke light alloy 3.50 x 17
Front tyre : 120/60 ZR17
Rear suspension : Progressive linkage with preload and rebound Sachs adjustable monoshock
Rear wheel travel : 148mm / 5.8in
Rear wheel : 3-spoke light alloy 4.50 x 17
Rear tyre : 160/60 ZR17
Front brake : 2 x 300mm discs, 2-piston caliper
Rear brake : 245mm disc, 2-piston caliper
Fuel tank capacity : 14 l (of which 3 l reserve) / 3.6 US gal (of which 0.8 US gal reserve)
Dry weight : 168kg / 370lbs
Seat height : 770mm / 30.3in
Max height : 1212mm / 47.2in
Max length : 2100mm / 82.7in
Instruments : Electronic panel: speedometer, rev counter, warning light for low oil pressure, indicators for high beam, fuel reserve, turn signals, LCD clock, immobilizer
Warranty : 2 years unlimited mileage
Versions : Dual seat
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