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Ducati Monster 659

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Make Model

Ducati Monster 659

Year

2013

Engine

Four stroke, 90°“L”twin cylinder, SOHC, desmodromic 2 valve per cylinder. 

Capacity

659 cc / 40.2 cu in
Bore x Stroke 88 x 54.2 mm
Compression Ratio 10.2:1
Cooling System Air cooled

Induction

Marelli electronic fuel injection, 45 mm throttle body 

Ignition

Marelli electronic

Starting

Electric
Exhaust Lightweight 2-1-2 system with catalytic converter with twin lambda probes

Max Power

38 kW / 51.7 hp @ 8250rpm

Max Torque

46.5 Nm / 4.8 kgm / 34.3 ft-lb @ 7500 rpm
Clutch APTC wet multiplate with hydraulic control

Transmission 

6 Speed 
Final Drive Chain; front sprocket 15; rear sprocket 39
Gear Ratio 1st 32/13, 2nd 30/18, 3rd 28/21, 4th 26/23, 5th 22/22, 6th 24/26
Frame Tubular steel trellis frame 

Front Suspension

Showa 43mm upside-down fork

Front Wheel Travel

120 mm / 4.7 in

Rear Suspension

Progressive linkage with preload and rebound adjustable Sachs monoshock
Rear Wheel Travel 148 mm / 5.8 in

Front Brakes

2 x 320 mm Discs, 4 piston calipers

Rear Brakes

Single 245 mm disc, 2 piston caliper

Front Tyre

120/60 ZR17

Rear Tyre

160/60 ZR17
Rake 24°
Trail 87mm / 3.4 in
Wheelbase 1450mm / 57.1in
Seat Height 770 mm

Dry Weight

163 kg / 369 lbs
Wet Weight 187 kg / 412 lbs

Fuel Capacity 

15 L / 4.0 US gal / 3.3 Imp gal
Instrumentation Digital unit displaying: Speedometer, rev counter, clock, scheduled maintenance warning, oil temperature, trip fuel, lap time, warning light for low oil pressure, fuel level, fuel reserve, neutral, turn signals, overrev, immobilizer. Ready for DDA system.

The “less-is-more” philosophy that has made the Monster a motorcycling icon is now accessible to Learner Riders with the 2014 Monster 659, produced exclusively for the Australian market and the Learner Approved Motorcycle Scheme (LAMs) by Ducati, Italy.

The 659 shares many of the same key features and benefits that has made the Monster 696 such a big hit for many less experienced riders including; lightweight, easy handling, low seat height and rider friendly L-Twin power delivery. Essential Ducati detailing, high quality and safety is also evident throughout the 659 design, as is the styling, renowned by the iconic naked Monster family. When you choose to ride the Monster, you are not just choosing a bike, but an entire lifestyle opening the door to the World of Ducati.

Concept

Less is Monster

The 'less-is-more' philosophy behind all Monsters underlines Ducati's never-ending pursuit of genuinely compact, high performance motorcycles, but these new models have succeeded in being even more 'pared down' than their predecessors.

Every single component has been redesigned and redeveloped so now more than ever, form follows function. With any details detracting from the Monster concept being eliminated, 'less-is-more' also means 'less-is-Monster'. Less weight plus more torque equals fun-filled riding.

Monster Story

In 1992 Ducati unveiled a new prototype that was to become an icon. Ducati's creation awed the crowds and the world's media of that year's Cologne International Motorcycle show. The 900 Monster was a motorcycle that created a truly new niche - dramatically styled, minimalist in stature yet bristling with innovative engineering solutions. The Monster's radical styling has also provided the inspiration for an entire after-market sector specialising in hot-rod parts for this legendary machine. For this reason, rarely do you see two Monsters the same. This radical and refreshing design departure also influenced other manufacturers but, as the old adage states: imitation is the highest form of flattery.

The Monster is characterised by a long and successful history, by its introduction during the years of numerous cylinders and uncountable colour options, but above all by a constant technological evolution that this year brings us to the birth of the last version: the Monster 1100EVO, "The Ultimate Monster".

Monster ART

Called "GP Replica", the new Monster Art collection features colour schemes that are a tribute to Team Ducati 2011, personalised with the distinctive emblems and graphics that are the hallmarks "The Doctor" and the "Kentucky Kid".

Launched in 2009, the Monster Art project was initially all about Colour Therapy, a range of vivid colours that allowed everyone to express their own particular personalities perfectly.
The following year came Logomania, an extraordinary collection that paid homage to the evolution of the Ducati logo over the last fifty years.

Now, directly from the racing world, comes the GP Replica collection, which introduces two new graphic designs dedicated to the official riders of Team Ducati 2011: Valentino Rossi and Nicky Hayden.

The kit, consisting of tank cover, seat cover, mudguard and nose fairing, lets you transform the livery of your Monster into a replica of the one on the Desmosedici GP11 ridden by your favourite Ducati rider.