1 - | Identification data

Identification data for the Monster 696 i.e.
Each Ducati motorcycle has two identification numbers -the frame number and the engine number - and an EC nameplate (A) (not present on the US version).
Notes
Please quote these numbers, which identify the motorcycle model, when ordering spare parts.
Data stamped on the frame
Europe version

1 | Manufacturer: Ducati Motor Holding

2 | Type, same on all Monster models

3 | Variant: - 00 Full power - 01 Power limited

4 | Version

5 | Year of manufacture (8=2008)

6 | Manufacturing facility

7 | Progressive serial No.

Data stamped on the frame
US version

1 | Ducati

2 | Motorcycle type

3 | Variant – Numeric or X (Check digit)

4 | Model year (8=2008)

5 | Manufacturing facility

6 | Progressive serial No.

Data stamped on engine
Europe version

1 | Manufacturer: Ducati Motor Holding

2 | Engine type

3 | Progressive production No.

Data stamped on engine
US version

1 | Engine type

2 | Model year

3 | Progressive production No.