| MODEL | DUCATI MONSTER 659 2014 - 2015 |
| Year | 2014 - 2015 |
| Engine Type | Four stroke, 90 degree L-twin cylinder, SOHC, desmodromic, 2 valves per cylinder |
| Displacement / Capacity | 659 cc / 40.2 cu in |
| Bore X Stroke | 88 x 54.2 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Max Power | 38 kW / 51.7 hp @ 8250 rpm |
| Max Torque | 46.5 Nm / 4.8 kgf-m / 34.3 lb-ft @ 7500 rpm |
| Ignition | Marelli electronic |
| Induction | Marelli electronic fuel injection, 45 mm throttle body |
| Start System | Electric |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | — |
| Gear Box | 6-Speed |
| Clutch | APTC wet multiplate, hydraulic control |
| Final Drive | Chain, front sprocket 15, rear sprocket 39 |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | Tubular steel trellis frame |
| Front Suspension | Showa 43 mm upside-down fork, 120 mm / 4.7 in travel |
| Rear Suspension | Progressive linkage, preload and rebound adjustable Sachs monoshock, 148 mm / 5.8 in travel |
| Front Brakes | 2 x 320 mm discs, 4-piston callipers |
| Rear Brakes | Single 245 mm disc, 2-piston calliper |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | — |
| Overall Width | — |
| Overall Height | — |
| Seat Height | 770 mm / 30.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 1450 mm / 57.1 in |
| Ground Clearance | — |
| Dry Weight | 163 kg / 369 lbs |
| Wet Weight | 187 kg / 412 lbs |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 120/60 ZR17 |
| Rear Tyre | 160/60 ZR17 |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | 15 Litres / 4.0 US gal / 3.3 Imp gal |
| Fuel Consumption | — |
| Top Speed | — |
The 2014-15 Monster 659 continued as Ducati's LAMS-approved entry in Australia, a lowered-output Monster 696 derivative with a 659 cc air-cooled twin. It is light and easy to handle with a low seat and smooth L-twin power, and came with Showa forks, a Sachs rear shock and a digital dash, with optional Monster Art styling kits such as Colour Therapy and GP Replica.
