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2009 Ducati Monster 696 Review

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Buzglyd · 04-16-2008, 01:53 PM

Are you sure it's Catalonian? I thought it was Castilian. I mean Cathtilian.

Pete_Brissette · 04-16-2008, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Buzglyd

Are you sure it's Catalonian? I thought it was Castilian. I mean Cathtilian.

Yo!

Catalonia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Apparently there are about four different Spanish "languages" in Spain.

nesbit · 04-16-2008, 06:43 PM

Totally useless and impossible to replace with a serviceable aftermarket screen. And, why would the Bologna folks treat a functionally important chasis piece as a purely stylistic exercise, in the first place. And, interestingly, why would MORON not take them to task on it? OK, rhetorical questions, which no one apparently cares about except yours truly. Otherwise, well done package.

TheFox · 04-16-2008, 10:21 PM

Bike's ugly.

longride · 04-17-2008, 04:41 AM

Cool enough if you need to be different. I think the SV650 would fit me better though. I saw one of these at the Ducati dealer last week, and it does look pretty nice. Too small for my bones though.

sachiwilson · 04-17-2008, 07:28 AM

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Originally Posted by nesbit

Totally useless and impossible to replace with a serviceable aftermarket screen. And, why would the Bologna folks treat a functionally important chasis piece as a purely stylistic exercise, in the first place. And, interestingly, why would MORON not take them to task on it? OK, rhetorical questions, which no one apparently cares about except yours truly. Otherwise, well done package.

It's a NAKED bike, with a riding position that is just right for riding without a screen of any sort. It does not need or want a windscreen.

desertbilly · 04-17-2008, 09:26 AM

I'm looking to buy a fun, versatile sport standard this summer and would love a new Monster if it came with the 1100 or the 848 engines. But if it's going to take another 12 to 18 months to get a big-boy Monster to this side of the Atlantic, I'm probably going with a Speed Triple. I'd like to buy from you, Duc, but you've got to have the product available.

Pete_Brissette · 04-17-2008, 11:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nesbit

Totally useless and impossible to replace with a serviceable aftermarket screen. And, why would the Bologna folks treat a functionally important chasis piece as a purely stylistic exercise, in the first place. And, interestingly, why would MORON not take them to task on it? OK, rhetorical questions, which no one apparently cares about except yours truly. Otherwise, well done package.

Which chassis piece do you speak of, and how is it that said piece is a "purely stylistic exercise?"

speedskaterrick · 04-22-2008, 09:00 AM

As much as I would love to have a beautiful Ducati I can't justify the high cost of maintenance. 6000 mile valve adjustments plus a set of tires at the same time doesn't give a lot of smiles per mile in my opinion. Which is why the SV650 is the better naked in my opion. Yes I own one. If I were to replace it the Triumph Street Triple seems to be the better choice.

04-16-2008, 01:42 PM	#1
Administrator Administrator Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: On My Bike Posts: 0	2009 Ducati Monster 696 Review Original Article: 2009 Ducati Monster 696 Review Please discuss the Motorcycle.com article 2009 Ducati Monster 696 Review in our Motorcycle Forums below. Use the reply button to let others know your comments or feedback on the article. Constructive criticism is always appreciated, along with your thoughts and personal opinions on the bikes and products we have tested.

04-16-2008, 01:53 PM	#2
Buzglyd Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 10,850	Accent Are you sure it's Catalonian? I thought it was Castilian. I mean Cathtilian.

04-16-2008, 06:43 PM	#4
nesbit Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 179	696 Flyscreen???? Totally useless and impossible to replace with a serviceable aftermarket screen. And, why would the Bologna folks treat a functionally important chasis piece as a purely stylistic exercise, in the first place. And, interestingly, why would MORON not take them to task on it? OK, rhetorical questions, which no one apparently cares about except yours truly. Otherwise, well done package.

04-16-2008, 10:21 PM	#5
TheFox Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 730	Bike's ugly. __________________ --The Fox The best bike to take a trip on is the one you have.

04-17-2008, 04:41 AM	#6
longride Super Duper Mod Man Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Anywhere they let me Posts: 10,484	Cool enough if you need to be different. I think the SV650 would fit me better though. I saw one of these at the Ducati dealer last week, and it does look pretty nice. Too small for my bones though. __________________ I'm a knucklehead

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04-17-2008, 09:26 AM	#8
desertbilly Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 134	I'm looking to buy a fun, versatile sport standard this summer and would love a new Monster if it came with the 1100 or the 848 engines. But if it's going to take another 12 to 18 months to get a big-boy Monster to this side of the Atlantic, I'm probably going with a Speed Triple. I'd like to buy from you, Duc, but you've got to have the product available.

04-22-2008, 09:00 AM	#10
speedskaterrick Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 2	696 "loses when maintenance factored" As much as I would love to have a beautiful Ducati I can't justify the high cost of maintenance. 6000 mile valve adjustments plus a set of tires at the same time doesn't give a lot of smiles per mile in my opinion. Which is why the SV650 is the better naked in my opion. Yes I own one. If I were to replace it the Triumph Street Triple seems to be the better choice.