Ducati MONSTER 796 (2010–2016) — Specs

Identity

Manufacturer: Ducati

Model: MONSTER 796

Category: Naked

Type: Motorcycle

Years: 2010 → 2016

Engine

Displacement (cc): 803

Cylinders: 2

Power (hp): 87

Power (kW): 64

Torque (Nm): 93

Dimensions

Overall length: 2090 mm

Overall width: 790 mm

Overall height: 1085 mm

Wheelbase: 1430 mm

Ground clearance: 145 mm

Weight (kg): 194

Seat height (mm): 800

Tank (L): 13.5

Tires

Front tire: 120/70 ZR17

Rear tire: 180/55 ZR17

Front pressure (bar): 2.25

Rear pressure (bar): 2.5

Drivetrain

Drive chain: 525 chain, 104 links

Sprockets (front / rear): 15 / 39

Ignition

Spark plug: NGK DCPR8E

Plug gap: 0.9 mm

Fluids & Filters

Engine oil: SAE15W-50, API SM

Engine oil (with filter, L): 3.4

Oil filter: Hiflofiltro HF153

Air filter: Hiflofiltro HFA6001

Brake fluid: DOT 4

Fuel consumption

Estimated range: ~245 km on a full tank (13.5 L)

Service

Battery: YTX12-BS

Service interval (km): 15000

Service interval (months): 12

Valve check (km): 30000

Parts and consumables for this motorcycle

Data is gathered with care, but without guarantee. Always confirm critical information with your dealer or workshop.

Service notes

Service interval: every 15,000 km or 12 months, whichever comes first. Valve clearance check every 30,000 km. Engine oil: oil grade SAE15W-50, API SM, 3.4 L with filter change. Spark plug: NGK DCPR8E (gap 0.9 mm). Brake fluid: DOT 4. Chain: 104 links, sprockets 15/39 teeth. Tire pressure: front 2.25 bar, rear 2.5 bar (cold). Tire size: front 120/70 ZR17, rear 180/55 ZR17. Always confirm critical values with the workshop manual or an authorised dealer.

OEM and quality aftermarket parts that fit this bike. Always confirm with your dealer before ordering.

Engine oil

Spec: SAE15W-50, API SM, 3.4 L (with filter)

OEM OEM recommended engine oil (SAE 15W-50)
Premium Motul 7100 4T (100% Synthetic, Ester)
Premium Motul 5100 4T Technosynthese (Semi-Synthetic)

Which Motul for this bike?

	Motul 7100 4T ✓	Motul 5100 4T
Product	Motul 7100 4T — 100% fully synthetic	Motul 5100 4T — semi-synthetic
Best for	Sport, Naked, Adventure (600cc+), track	Standard, Cruiser, Scooter, daily use
RPM protection	Excellent — ester base, stable under load	Good — for normal riding conditions

Premium Liqui Moly Motorbike 4T
Standard Repsol Moto Racing 4T (Synthetic)
Standard Elf Moto 4 Tech (Semi-Synthetic)
Standard TotalEnergies Quartz Moto 4T

Fully Synthetic vs Semi-Synthetic

	Fully Synthetic	Semi-Synthetic
Base oil	100% chemical synthesis (ester or PAO)	Mineral oil + synthetic additives
Heat resistance	Excellent — stable at extreme heat & RPM	Good — suitable for normal temperatures
Cold start	Better — reaches engine faster when cold	Good — adequate for normal climates
Change interval	Longer (up to 10,000 km)	Shorter (5,000–7,000 km typical)
Price	Higher	Lower

Oil filter

Spec: Hiflofiltro HF153

OEM OEM oil filter
Premium Hiflofiltro HF153
Premium K&N KN-153
Premium MAHLE Original
Standard Champion COF
Standard Vesrah SF
Standard Athena FFP

Air filter

Spec: Hiflofiltro HFA6001

OEM OEM air filter
Premium K&N Replacement Air Filter
Premium DNA High Performance
Premium BMC Air Filter
Standard Hiflofiltro HFA6001
Standard Champion CAF
Standard Meiwa Standard

Spark plug

Spec: NGK DCPR8E, gap 0.9 mm

OEM NGK DCPR8E
Premium NGK DCPR8EIX
Premium Denso Iridium Power
Premium NGK Laser Iridium
Standard NGK DCPR8E
Standard Denso Standard
Standard Champion Standard

Front brake pads

OEM OEM front brake pads
Premium Brembo Z04 / SC
Premium EBC sintered pad – check fitment by VIN
Premium SBS Dual Carbon
Standard Ferodo Platinum
Standard TRW Lucas Sintered
Standard Galfer Standard

Rear brake pads

OEM OEM rear brake pads
Premium Brembo SP
Premium EBC sintered pad – check fitment by VIN
Premium SBS Sintered
Standard Ferodo Platinum
Standard TRW Lucas
Standard Galfer Standard

Drive chain

Spec: 104 links | Sprockets 15/39 teeth / 104 links

OEM OEM chain (pitch 525)
Premium DID VX3 X-Ring
Premium DID ZVM-X Pro
Premium RK GXW XW-Ring
Standard JT Sprockets HDR
Standard AFAM A5
Standard Sunstar RDG

Front sprocket

Spec: 15 teeth

OEM OEM front sprocket (matches OEM teeth count)
Premium AFAM Steel Front Sprocket
Premium Supersprox Front
Premium DID Front
Standard JT Sprockets JTF
Standard Sunstar Standard
Standard Ognibene Front

Rear sprocket

Spec: 39 teeth

OEM OEM rear sprocket (matches OEM teeth count)
Premium Supersprox Stealth
Premium AFAM Aluminium Rear
Premium Renthal Ultralight
Standard JT Sprockets JTR
Standard Sunstar Steel Rear
Standard Ognibene Rear

Front tire

Spec: 120/70 ZR17, 2.25 bar

OEM OEM front: 120/70 ZR17
Premium Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV
Premium Pirelli Diablo / Angel
Premium Bridgestone Battlax
Standard Bridgestone Battlax S22
Standard Dunlop Sportmax / Trailmax
Standard Continental ContiRoad

Rear tire

Spec: 180/55 ZR17, 2.5 bar

OEM OEM rear: 180/55 ZR17
Premium Michelin Road 6
Premium Pirelli Diablo / Angel
Premium Bridgestone Battlax
Standard Continental Road Attack 4
Standard Dunlop Sportmax / Trailmax
Standard Continental ContiRoad

Battery

OEM OEM battery specification
Premium Yuasa YTX14-BS or YTZ12S (typical 750-1000cc)
Premium Motobatt Quadflex
Premium Shido Lithium LTX
Standard Exide AGM
Standard Varta Powersports
Standard BS Battery BTX

Brake fluid

Spec: DOT 4

OEM OEM recommended brake fluid (DOT 4)
Premium Motul RBF 600 / 660
Premium Castrol React SRF
Premium Brembo HTC 64T
Standard TotalEnergies HBF4
Standard Elf BRAKE FLUID DOT 4
Standard Ferodo DOT 4

Coolant

OEM OEM recommended coolant
Premium Motul Motocool Factory Line
Premium Engine Ice
Premium Liqui Moly Motorbike Coolant
Standard TotalEnergies Coolelf
Standard Elf Coolelf Auto Supra
Standard Castrol Radicool

Service interval

Spec: 15 000 km / 12 months

OEM Engine oil + oil filter change
OEM Air filter inspection
OEM Spark plug check
OEM Brake fluid replacement: every 2 years

Valve check

Spec: 30 000 km

OEM Desmodromic valves — specialist service

Suspension

Spec: 43 mm USD fork / 500 ml SAE 7.5W

OEM Fork: 43 mm USD fork
OEM Fork oil grade: 500 ml SAE 7.5W