The 796 rides is the common ground between manners and madness, mixing Ducati’s unrivalled twin-cylinder power and sportbike heredity with the lightweight and minimalist supermotard concept.

Model year     2009
Class     Supermotard
Engine     803 cc (49.0 cu in) 90° L-twin], air-cooled, 2 valve/cyl. Desmodromic, 11:1 comp.
Bore / Stroke     88 × 66 mm (3.5 × 2.6 in)
Power     81 bhp (60 kW) @ 8000rpm [3]
Torque     55.7lb-ft @ 6,250rpm[3]
Transmission     6-speed, wet hydraulic APTC slipper clutch, chain drive
Suspension  Front: Marzocchi 43mm USD forks, rear: adjustable Sachs monoshock. Aluminium single-sided swingarm

Brakes   Front: 2 disc Brembo radial caliper, 4 piston, Rear: disc, 2 piston
Tires   Front: 120/70 ZR17, rear: 180/55 ZR17
Rake, Trail     24°
Wheelbase     1,455 mm (57.3 in)
Dimensions     L 2,120 mm (83 in)
H 1,155 mm (45.5 in)
Seat height     825 mm (32.5 in)
Weight     167kg (367lbs) (dry)
Fuel capacity     12.4 l (3.3 US gal)