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wfowade · 02-22-2006, 04:15 PM

Here's Ducati's latest Monster, the new Monster 714!!!

How many times can you change the displacement around? Ducati is the European version of Harley Davidson-right down to the bulk of it's sales being clothing & accessories-not bikes.

First post-yawn.

mjs · 02-22-2006, 04:21 PM

Ducati's best move toward the future would be to have Honda design and manufacture their bikes!

MudSlinger · 02-22-2006, 04:33 PM

Yes, have Honda build their bikes and remove Ducati's soul.

pudlepirate · 02-22-2006, 04:43 PM

sounds like the ground the sv650 has held so long is getting a little shaky, what with the new ninja and now this ducati nipping at its heels, with the exeption of the Italian price premium it looks like this bike may be a match @370 lbs 45ft/lbs and 75hp (I would probably toss in the extra grand to own a monster)

eekadog · 02-22-2006, 04:45 PM

i'll take the monster 695 over the 599...

pudlepirate · 02-22-2006, 04:46 PM

you got to admit it's much cooler than an 883 sportster

v2-90 · 02-22-2006, 04:56 PM

I don't think another 70cc's in their entry level bike is a "yawn." I think it's a good move on Ducati's part to keep the base Monster refreshed - it is the best seller in the U.S. (at least that's how I read it in DMH quarterly reports).

I couldn't tell in this write-up whether the new Monster's displacement increase comes from a bore or stroke (or both) increase. My hope is it's at least a combination - the additional pull from the stroke increase would be great. My wife has a M620 and her only complaint is that it's a bit weak off-idle...

I also noticed that the valve-interval has been increased to 7500 miles. I wonder if the other models will change as well; at least the 2-valvers...?

v2-90

Vlad · 02-22-2006, 05:11 PM

Ducati is not the European Harley. Ducatis actually handle, they actually accelerate, and they are a blast to ride. Few bikes in the world can keep up with a Ducati in a corner; very few impart the sense of confidence. If you think this is only a repackaging, then you don't know Ducati. The only proper response to this motorcycle is that time honored response to any new Ducati - lust.

Francis

gear_head · 02-22-2006, 05:14 PM

Is that to keep up the competition with the 500cc Japanese bikes?

gear_head · 02-22-2006, 05:19 PM

The soul argument is so thin already- it's transparent. Anyone who says that a Japanese bike has no soul has never taken a modern sportbike to it's redline.

02-22-2006, 04:15 PM	#1
wfowade Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 79	News Flash 2008 Here's Ducati's latest Monster, the new Monster 714!!! How many times can you change the displacement around? Ducati is the European version of Harley Davidson-right down to the bulk of it's sales being clothing & accessories-not bikes. First post-yawn.

02-22-2006, 04:21 PM	#2
mjs Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 114	Re: Ducati Announces New Monster 695 Ducati's best move toward the future would be to have Honda design and manufacture their bikes!

02-22-2006, 04:33 PM	#3
MudSlinger Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 26	Re: Ducati Announces New Monster 695 Yes, have Honda build their bikes and remove Ducati's soul. __________________ Those who would sacrafice liberty for security deserve neither. -Ben Franklin

02-22-2006, 04:43 PM	#4
pudlepirate Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 152	Re: Ducati Announces New Monster 695 sounds like the ground the sv650 has held so long is getting a little shaky, what with the new ninja and now this ducati nipping at its heels, with the exeption of the Italian price premium it looks like this bike may be a match @370 lbs 45ft/lbs and 75hp (I would probably toss in the extra grand to own a monster)

02-22-2006, 04:45 PM	#5
eekadog Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 466	Re: Ducati Announces New Monster 695 i'll take the monster 695 over the 599...

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02-22-2006, 04:46 PM	#6
pudlepirate Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 152	Re: News Flash 2008 you got to admit it's much cooler than an 883 sportster

02-22-2006, 04:56 PM	#7
v2-90 Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 73	Re: Ducati Announces New Monster 695 I don't think another 70cc's in their entry level bike is a "yawn." I think it's a good move on Ducati's part to keep the base Monster refreshed - it is the best seller in the U.S. (at least that's how I read it in DMH quarterly reports). I couldn't tell in this write-up whether the new Monster's displacement increase comes from a bore or stroke (or both) increase. My hope is it's at least a combination - the additional pull from the stroke increase would be great. My wife has a M620 and her only complaint is that it's a bit weak off-idle... I also noticed that the valve-interval has been increased to 7500 miles. I wonder if the other models will change as well; at least the 2-valvers...? v2-90 __________________ -------------------------------- v2-90 powered by a Pantah...

02-22-2006, 05:11 PM	#8
Vlad Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 296	Re: Ducati Announces New Monster 695 Ducati is not the European Harley. Ducatis actually handle, they actually accelerate, and they are a blast to ride. Few bikes in the world can keep up with a Ducati in a corner; very few impart the sense of confidence. If you think this is only a repackaging, then you don't know Ducati. The only proper response to this motorcycle is that time honored response to any new Ducati - lust. Francis

02-22-2006, 05:14 PM	#9
gear_head Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 56	Re: Ducati Announces New Monster 695 Is that to keep up the competition with the 500cc Japanese bikes?

02-22-2006, 05:19 PM	#10
gear_head Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 56	Re: Ducati Announces New Monster 695 The soul argument is so thin already- it's transparent. Anyone who says that a Japanese bike has no soul has never taken a modern sportbike to it's redline.