I have a ducati monster 796. It is approximately 2-3 months old. After the first 6 weeks of riding the plastic fuel tank deformed to such a degree that fuel was leaking onto the engine casing and then to the ground in my parking garage. I was advised not to ride the bike in for repairs because the leaking fuel represented a combustion hazard. The defect posed a serious danger both to myself and other motorists on the roads of new york state. The problem has yet to be rectified by ducati north america but I have been told that the resolution to the problem will be to fit an identical fuel tank to the motorcycle that will presumably fail in a similar fashion to the first tank.
The worst 2011 Ducati M796 problems
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- Fuel system2
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- Fuel system2
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 2011 Ducati M796 24
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Procedure for Assessing Front Fork Oil Leaks
- Guided Diagnosis for Front Brake System Bleeding
- Finial Drive Chain Maintenance Precautions
- Procedure for Analysis and Control of Oil and Coolant Leaks from Engine_Rev.01. Applicability: All Models
- Precautions to Follow During Crankcase Cleaning
- Procedure for Analysis and Control of Oil and Coolant Leaks from Engine
- Overview of Rear Brake System Updates
- CR235 –
- Overview of Rear Brake System Updates
- Service Operation Manual Update 2022
What 2011 Ducati M796 owners say
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Molded gas tank on motorcycle has become deformed. Common problem on ducati's . Risk of leakage and intererance with stearing. See hundreds of customers complaining that ducati is not resolving the issue. They are still replacing defective tanks with defective tanks. See web site link:http://www.ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=25074.0 also see the law firm that has stated a class action suit for issue: http://www.girardgibbs.com/ducati.asp?gclid=cph7pff2paucfefm5qodmxzg6g ducati north america claims they are not aware of any issues. This is an air cooled motorcycle that has the gas tank mounted dirrectly over the cylinder heads. Any leak could results in a fire while a rider was riding motorcycle.
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Is the 2011 Ducati M796 reliable?
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2011 Ducati M796, close to a typical M796 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2011 Ducati M796?
Fuel and propulsion system, with 2 complaints.
How many recalls does the 2011 Ducati M796 have?
No recalls on record.
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