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. *Tr
Fuel system
Ducati M796 Fuel System problems by year
2 complaints filed with NHTSA about the Ducati M796's fuel system. Fuel pumps, leaks, injectors, fuel smells, gauges and stalling caused by fuel delivery.
Fuel System complaints by model year
| Year | Fuel System complaints | Crashes | Injuries | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Latest M796 fuel system complaints
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...
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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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