Ducati's Monster 695 entry level bike capable of thrilling experts

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.

At the front end of the bike, the upper and lower fork crowns, along with the lower fork caliper mounts, disc carriers and headlamp support, formerly raw aluminium in colour, are now matte black. The high performance theme is further extended to the rear of the bike with a black swingarm and footpeg brackets. Both engine and clutch cases are also now black, a classic racer ‘look’ just recently reintroduced on the Sport Classic series. The black theme is finally harmonized with matte black wheels to complete this new Monster’s attitude.

New graphics include a subtle colour change to the Ducati logo on the fuel tank with the subdued silver of the 620 now realized in a bolder pure white for the 695. The side covers have the word ‘Monster’ in a much larger font, followed by an even more dominating ‘695’ to boldly proclaim the bike’s new found status. Also new is the application of the Italian “tricolore”, a flash of red, white and green at the back of each side cover, to proudly announce the 695’s national heritage.

Ongoing investment in the Ducati factory’s processes, machinery and training has reaped significant and quantifiable improvements in component reliability on every Ducati motorcycle. As a result, every new Monster 695 owner benefits from an extended, less frequent scheduled maintenance programme, which does not call for the first complete service until 12,000 Km (7,500 miles).

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 distinctive Matte Black, with matte black frame and black wheels