Ducati Monster 796: juuussst right

Worried that it’s been failing to maximize sales of its all-new Monster, Ducati has added the 804cc engine to the range. The thinking goes that the Monster 1100 is too big, the Monster 696 is too small, but, hopefully, the Ducati Monster 796 will be, like a bowl of warm porridge, just right. That engine gets pulled out of the Ducati Hypermotard 796 and shares that bike’s 87bhp, 58lb/ft and wet slipper clutch. Combined with a low dry weight of 167kg (369lbs) and the bike’s friendly, flat-barred riding position, those new figures could make the Monster 796 the perfect first big bike for newish riders.

Update: It’s $9,995 here in the US.
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