Ducati Monster 696 May Come To India
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Oct 22, 2024
Oct 22, 2024
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Indian superbikers may rejoice as Ducati folks are considering India launch of the famous Ducati Monster 696. The recent customer duty hike on 800cc+ bikes from 60% to 75% may see more lesser powered superbikes being launched in India. Hindustan Times reports that Harley-Davidson was the first motorcycle company to announce three new assembled models, including the FatBoy for Indian superbike enthusiasts. Ducati might follow up with their own entry level big-bike, the Monster 696.
The Monster 696 has many similarities with its elder brother Monster 795 and weighs just 2 Kg less. The bike has 1450mm wheelbase, saddle height of 770mm, fuel tank capacity of about 15 liters and is powered by Ducati designed air-cooled, L-twin demodromic valve train engine which outputs 79 bhp peak power at 9000rpm. Since the bike's engine capacity is < 800 cc, it does not carry the extra import duty applicable on higher powered superbikes.
The Monster 795 costs about : Rs. 7,13,279/- (on road) in India, and I'd expect the 696 to be priced between 5-6.5 lakh. What do the experts say?
The Monster 696 has many similarities with its elder brother Monster 795 and weighs just 2 Kg less. The bike has 1450mm wheelbase, saddle height of 770mm, fuel tank capacity of about 15 liters and is powered by Ducati designed air-cooled, L-twin demodromic valve train engine which outputs 79 bhp peak power at 9000rpm. Since the bike's engine capacity is < 800 cc, it does not carry the extra import duty applicable on higher powered superbikes.
The Monster 795 costs about : Rs. 7,13,279/- (on road) in India, and I'd expect the 696 to be priced between 5-6.5 lakh. What do the experts say?
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