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10-10-08, 04:52 PM
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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?
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10-10-08, 04:54 PM
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Re: monster 696
they be a tractor to ride i hear very agricultural
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10-10-08, 05:29 PM
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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.
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10-10-08, 05:32 PM
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Re: monster 696
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Yep, and they run on diesel and won't work in the wet 
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10-10-08, 06:16 PM
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Re: monster 696
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however they did say it was a basically good competent machine look nice too.
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11-10-08, 09:05 AM
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Re: monster 696
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11-10-08, 10:28 AM
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Re: monster 696
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Price? Service costs and intervals? Parts availability? Parts prices? In general fun per £ it's going to be a no brainer...
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11-10-08, 10:36 AM
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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.
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11-10-08, 10:46 AM
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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. |
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11-10-08, 10:48 AM
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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
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