monster 696
 

Has the new Ducati Monster 696 raised the bar? It certainly looks the part and the price is good. I personally feel this might be the first bike to challenge the sv650s on all levels. Anybody ridden one?

Re: monster 696
 

they be a tractor to ride i hear very agricultural :D

Re: monster 696
 

I've heard the opposite, James Whitham in TWO says it's the most fun bike his ridden for a long time.

Re: monster 696
 

Yep, and they run on diesel and won't work in the wet:rolleyes:

Re: monster 696
 

not what i heard and this is from a real person i spoke to:D however they did say it was a basically good competent machine look nice too.

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Lol!

Price? Service costs and intervals? Parts availability? Parts prices?
In general fun per £ it's going to be a no brainer...

Re: monster 696
 

I went to have a look at one after reading all the mag articles, looked a bit plasticky and cheap in the flesh, bit like meself really,meant to be very good though.

Re: monster 696
 

I think in general its probably at a level above the SV in terms of quality (dont ask about reliability though). Its certainly more timeless in design and does look fantastic but I do find these Monsters quite long for the stretch to the bars which isnt that comfortable.

Re: monster 696
 

Yup but you pay for it. IMO the difference in price doesn't justify the price tag.

...At least with the money I'd be prepared to spend on a bike