Freescale and Synerject power new Ducati Monster 696 for fast-track motorcycle performance

Freescale and Synerject power new Ducati Monster 696 for fast-track motorcycle performance

Freescale is powering Synerject’s M3 electronic control units (ECU), designed for motorcycles, like the 2009 Ducati Monster 696, and other recreational vehicles.

Synerject selects Freescale silicon technology for engine management systems that enable precise control of impressive horsepower and torque

The Monster 696 boasts a nine percent power output increase and an 11 percent increase in torque over the previous 695 model, giving the Monster 696 the best horsepower per liter ratio of all Ducati air-cooled motorcycles.

“Motorcycle enthusiasts around the world will welcome this convergence of state-of-the-art electronics with renowned Ducati styling and engineering,” said Henri Richard, Freescale’s senior vice president, chief sales and marketing officer. “By developing its latest family of advanced ECUs using Freescale technology, Synerject is setting new standards for efficient engine management and ultimately giving motorcyclists an exceptional riding experience.”

The Monster 696’s “electronic brain” is Synerject’s M3C ECU, which features Freescale’s high-performance S12X microcontroller (MCU). Synerject’s most powerful and sophisticated ECU, the M3C is designed for a wide range of multi-cylinder and performance applications across the motorcycle and recreational global market.