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Title: One line description of 796 Post by: Spidey on May 05, 2010, 12:19:45 PM I haven't been following the recent announcements re the new 796. Instead of doing the research myself ( ;D), can someone give me a one-line description to update the Monster Generations FAQ? Thanks.
http://ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=25126.0 (http://ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=25126.0) Title: Re: One line description of 796 Post by: Christian on May 05, 2010, 02:28:31 PM 796 -- half trellis frame, SSS, dry clutch, radial calipers, 803cc air cooled engine, dual-sided high mount exhaust.
Basically it's a 696 with a bigger motor that weighs 4lbs more with a single-sided swingarm, 1.2" higher seat height, 7 more HP, 8 more lb-ft of torque, and better wheels. Title: Re: One line description of 796 Post by: kopfjäger on May 05, 2010, 02:35:46 PM 796 -- half trellis frame, SSS, dry clutch, wet clutch ;) Title: Re: One line description of 796 Post by: Speeddog on May 05, 2010, 02:59:08 PM Illegitimate love child of an S2R800 and a 696.
Title: Re: One line description of 796 Post by: Goat_Herder on May 05, 2010, 03:05:58 PM Illegitimate love child of an S2R800 and a 696. are you calling 796 a bastard? ;DTitle: Re: One line description of 796 Post by: Dave R on May 05, 2010, 03:36:32 PM http://www.ducati.com/bikes/monster/696/198/tech_spec.do (http://www.ducati.com/bikes/monster/696/198/tech_spec.do)
full specs are up on Ducati Title: Re: One line description of 796 Post by: Dr. D on May 05, 2010, 03:38:12 PM are you calling 796 a bastard? ;D No, it is a MONSTER!!!! Title: Re: One line description of 796 Post by: Veloce-Fino on May 05, 2010, 03:41:04 PM No, it is a MONSTER!!!! ^ This just took puns to a whole new level. Title: Re: One line description of 796 Post by: mitt on May 05, 2010, 04:06:20 PM I thought ducati was going to whittle down their offer? Seems they have more choices than ever (except sport touring)
mitt Title: Re: One line description of 796 Post by: Duck-Stew on May 05, 2010, 05:08:51 PM I'm convinced they have no idea what they're doing lately... [roll]
Title: Re: One line description of 796 Post by: duc_poultry on May 05, 2010, 05:31:37 PM Just had a thought... give the 696 a power decrease! Then the 796 will have a home!!!!! bwahahaha
Title: Re: One line description of 796 Post by: Duck-Stew on May 05, 2010, 05:59:09 PM Just had a thought... give the 696 a power decrease! Then the 796 will have a home!!!!! bwahahaha They read the forum. They now know what to do. You have doomed us all. Thank you for your support. Title: Re: One line description of 796 Post by: Moronic on May 05, 2010, 06:36:29 PM M1100 rolling chassis with 803cc engine, wet clutch and fewer suspension adjustments.
Title: Re: One line description of 796 Post by: Moronic on May 05, 2010, 06:41:15 PM Oh, and optional anti-lock brakes.
Title: Re: One line description of 796 Post by: Raux on May 05, 2010, 07:25:38 PM how about
100cc's short of being the middle-weight option Title: Re: One line description of 796 Post by: He Man on May 05, 2010, 08:08:42 PM dont buy it.
Title: Re: One line description of 796 Post by: Dave R on May 05, 2010, 08:16:54 PM how about another home run for under $10,000!
Title: Re: One line description of 796 Post by: Billyzoom on May 06, 2010, 07:44:03 AM how about 100cc's short of being the middle-weight option Wow, times change. Remembering when a 550 or 650 was a great size for a middleweight... That original gpz550 still gives me a tingle in the nether regions.. Title: Re: One line description of 796 Post by: junior varsity on May 06, 2010, 08:49:03 AM While the entire bike weighs more, the motor itself weighs less and makes more power - both peak and across the range.
So, post #2 or thereabouts nails it best: SSS, 803cc "796" motor, wet clutch, half-cast trellis frame, removable tank panels, moderate seat height, radial brakes, nonadjustable forks, optional ABS, etc. Title: Re: One line description of 796 Post by: monsterS2R on May 06, 2010, 03:00:29 PM For all its worth....just rode a 796 Hypermotard...sweet ride. ;D
Title: Re: One line description of 796 Post by: Spidey on May 07, 2010, 06:53:53 AM Thanks, gang. That should do it.
[thumbsup] Title: Re: One line description of 796 Post by: kopfjäger on May 07, 2010, 09:49:22 PM How about, just as ugly as the first two.
Title: Re: One line description of 796 Post by: uclabiker06 on May 08, 2010, 03:53:58 AM How about +1
Title: Re: One line description of 796 Post by: muskrat on May 08, 2010, 04:14:57 AM a waste of showroom space if you ask me. Ducati is looking like GM. Too many models with no real advantage. Much like saying, to me anyway, that I'll buy the half Tard rather than upgrade another $2K for the full Tard. I don't see their point other than the single-sided swing arm. Oh, and why doesn't Ducati have a red frame option on every bike?
Title: Re: One line description of 796 Post by: junior varsity on May 08, 2010, 09:41:30 AM a waste of showroom space if you ask me. Ducati is looking like GM. Too many models with no real advantage. Much like saying, to me anyway, that I'll buy the half Tard rather than upgrade another $2K for the full Tard. I don't see their point other than the single-sided swing arm. Oh, and why doesn't Ducati have a red frame option on every bike? yawn. same old 'skrat, just in a different thread. Title: Re: One line description of 796 Post by: fastwin on May 08, 2010, 10:02:46 AM Wow, times change. Remembering when a 550 or 650 was a great size for a middleweight... That original gpz550 still gives me a tingle in the nether regions.. I had one of the first GPZ550s in town when they came out in 1982 with the Uni-Trak rear suspension. Cool little bike, 4 into 1 Moriwaki pipe, other goodies... wish I still had it. [thumbsup] Good old days!! [moto] |