Oil and filter change
≈ 12,000 km or 1 year
JASO MA or MA2 approved four-stroke motorcycle oil (JASO MB on scooters): an “energy conserving” car oil makes the wet clutch slip. Change it more often in city use or on track.
Source [1]Monster 696 / 796 / 1100 · 2009–2010
Ducati Monster 696 / 796 / 1100 1100 · 95 hp (2009 to 2010)
The Ducati Monster 696 / 796 / 1100 1100 uses the Ducati Desmodue 1078 petrol engine with 95 hp.
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Technical specifications
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Power
- 95 PS / 70 kW
- Displacement
- 1 078 cm³
- Cylinders
- 2
- Engine code
- Ducati Desmodue 1078
- Period covered
- 2009–2010
- Documented market
- Europe
Transmission
- Manual · 6 speeds
Figures apply to the cited configuration and market; equipment and transmissions may vary by production date.
Specification source : [1] AutoKarnet
This version
95 hp (70 kW), chain final drive, 6-speed manual. Built from 2009 to 2010.
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In the range
It sits between the 796 (87 hp) and the 1100 EVO (100 hp). The Ducati Desmodue 1078 engine is also fitted to: Ducati Multistrada 1000 / 1100 (Multistrada 1100), Ducati Hypermotard (Hypermotard 796 / 1100).
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Body style and inspection points
On a motorcycle, tyres, final drive and brakes matter as much as the oil change. Check the tyre manufacturing date, steering-head play and fork-tube seals; an oil film on a tube means a fork seal needs replacing. A notched steering bearing can be felt when braking at low speed.
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Distinguishing similar versions
Among the Monster 696 / 796 / 1100 pages, the 1100 EVO 100 hp offers a comparison: 100 hp (74 kW), Ducati Desmodue 1078, 1 078 cm³, 6-speed manual, 2011–2013. The version on this page has 95 hp (70 kW), Ducati Desmodue 1078, 1 078 cm³, 6-speed manual, 2009–2010. When requesting a quote, specify the output and gearbox; the marketing name alone does not identify the correct parts.
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Maintenance and records
≈: estimated reference — the vehicle’s service indicator prevails.
Brake fluid
Every 2 years
Replace the fluid in both circuits (and the hydraulic clutch if fitted), whatever the mileage; dark fluid has absorbed moisture.
Source [1]Fork oil
≈ 30,000 km
Fork oil change and seal check; an oil film on the tubes means a seal needs replacing before it contaminates the brake caliper.
Source [1]Chain kit (chain and sprockets)
≈ 25,000 km
Lubricate and check the tension every 500 to 1,000 km and after rain; replace chain and sprockets together when the chain no longer holds its tension or the teeth are hooked.
Source [1]Timing belts
24,000 km or 2 years
Replace both belts at whichever comes first, even on a little-used bike: the rubber ages, and a broken belt destroys the engine.
Source [1]Spark plugs
Every 12,000 km
Replace the full set; worn plugs raise consumption and cause misfires.
Source [1]Air filter
Every 12,000 km
Replace more often in dusty conditions.
Source [1]Valve clearance
Every 12,000 km
Check and adjust if needed, often together with the plugs; too little clearance burns the valves, too much makes the engine noisy.
Source [1]Questions about this version (3)
Which engine is in the Ducati Monster 696 / 796 / 1100 1100?
The Ducati Desmodue 1078 petrol engine (1 078 cc), 95 hp (70 kW).
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Which oil for the Ducati Monster 1100?
A JASO MA2 10W-40 four-stroke motorcycle oil suited to the Ducati Desmodue 1078 engine.
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How do I check this page matches my car?
This page covers Ducati Monster 696 / 796 / 1100 1100 95 hp, naked bike, 2009–2010, with 95 hp (70 kW), Ducati Desmodue 1078, 1 078 cm³, 6-speed manual, 2009–2010. Compare these details with the registration document and gearbox identification. The designation Ducati Desmodue 1078 may cover several revisions: a VIN is still needed to confirm part numbers.
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Documentary sources
- [1] Rédaction AutoKarnet
AutoKarnet · FR · Europe · Synthèse éditoriale AutoKarnet · Accessed 09/10/2026