696 batteries - do older & newer 696s need the same type

MrsC_772 · 17-10-2018, 07:39 PM

I have a feeling the battery in Secundus (my 2013 low mileage 696) is on the way out. It's almost certainly the original one fitted when the bike was new. While the bike will start, it has taken to forgetting the time and trip counter reading each time I switch it on.

Searching the internet this evening, some of the aftermarket battery vendors distinguish between newer and older 696s.
For example
Ducatimondo claim the Dynavolt battery is suitable for the Ducati Monster 696 09-10 (but don't claim it is suitable for newer 696s) https://www.ducatimondo.co.uk/store/...html?mode=list
Wemoto list a Motobatt sealed high torque battery when you search for batteries for a 2009 696 but not for a 2013 one https://www.wemoto.com/bikes/ducati/monster_696/09, no batteries at all (just a charger) for 2013 696s, and a selection of 3 batteries for a 2012 696 https://www.wemoto.com/bikes/ducati/monster_696/12

Does anyone know if there is any difference between older and newer 696s in terms of their battery requirements, or is it just lazy web vendors failing to list the batteries for all years' 696s?

I'm not interested in super light super temperamental race style batteries. I need reliable year round starting for my commute. I'm trying to keep Secundus looking clean & shiny so it won't be ridden every day through winter, but it needs to be available as my back up bike in case Primus (the 72,500 mile 2009 696) is off the road for any reason.

stopintime · 17-10-2018, 08:08 PM

I'm guessing lazy vendors, but I'm at the same time inviting you to check for yourself to make sure you have reliable info. Lazy vendor + lazy owner = wrong battery. Cool?

Download parts catalog from Ducati and check part numbers through the years. Ducati.com -> menu symbol -> Dealers and services -> Spare parts

Darren69 · 18-10-2018, 08:31 AM

Well you could check if the battery is the same on both of your 696's. As long as it is the same size and Ah rated and the terminals are the same then it should be ok. You could even try swapping them over. I guess they are a pain to get to on those bikes and its not a 2 minute job, like the older ones.

slob · 18-10-2018, 11:17 AM

I’m guessing identical, I’d call Craig at MR, he’ll know

17-10-2018, 07:39 PM	#1
MrsC_772 Silver Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Farnborough Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 712	696 batteries - do older & newer 696s need the same type I have a feeling the battery in Secundus (my 2013 low mileage 696) is on the way out. It's almost certainly the original one fitted when the bike was new. While the bike will start, it has taken to forgetting the time and trip counter reading each time I switch it on. Searching the internet this evening, some of the aftermarket battery vendors distinguish between newer and older 696s. For example Ducatimondo claim the Dynavolt battery is suitable for the Ducati Monster 696 09-10 (but don't claim it is suitable for newer 696s) https://www.ducatimondo.co.uk/store/...html?mode=list Wemoto list a Motobatt sealed high torque battery when you search for batteries for a 2009 696 but not for a 2013 one https://www.wemoto.com/bikes/ducati/monster_696/09, no batteries at all (just a charger) for 2013 696s, and a selection of 3 batteries for a 2012 696 https://www.wemoto.com/bikes/ducati/monster_696/12 Does anyone know if there is any difference between older and newer 696s in terms of their battery requirements, or is it just lazy web vendors failing to list the batteries for all years' 696s? I'm not interested in super light super temperamental race style batteries. I need reliable year round starting for my commute. I'm trying to keep Secundus looking clean & shiny so it won't be ridden every day through winter, but it needs to be available as my back up bike in case Primus (the 72,500 mile 2009 696) is off the road for any reason.

18-10-2018, 08:31 AM	#3
Darren69 Transmaniacon MOC Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Sutton In Ashfield Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 6,022	Well you could check if the battery is the same on both of your 696's. As long as it is the same size and Ah rated and the terminals are the same then it should be ok. You could even try swapping them over. I guess they are a pain to get to on those bikes and its not a 2 minute job, like the older ones. __________________ Roast Beef Monster! Termignoni and Bucci - Italian for pipe and slippers! S4 Fogarty, S4R 07T, 748, Series 1 Mirage

17-10-2018, 08:08 PM	#2
stopintime Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Oslo Bike: S2r Posts: 426	I'm guessing lazy vendors, but I'm at the same time inviting you to check for yourself to make sure you have reliable info. Lazy vendor + lazy owner = wrong battery. Cool? Download parts catalog from Ducati and check part numbers through the years. Ducati.com -> menu symbol -> Dealers and services -> Spare parts

18-10-2018, 11:17 AM	#4
slob . Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: East London Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 9,710	I’m guessing identical, I’d call Craig at MR, he’ll know