Ducati Monster Forum

I don't actually want to sell my 696.  The memories alone are worth what I paid to keep it.  On the other hand, I am in such deep financial buffalo shit, It would feel really nice to have the extra thousands and get me through the rest of the year.

I've done this before.  I sold my m750 a while back, for the money, and when I bought another monster (basically the m750 v2.0), I felt a little bit silly.  But no other bike was appealing at the time.

I didn't lose too much selling the m750 (I lost about 30% of $4,000, owning it for over a year), but I will lose a lot selling the 696 (more than 50% of > $15,000 after upgrades and maintenance plans).  I have had this bike for 2 years.

One of the things that kept me with the monsters (esp. the 696) is the ride height.  I'm only a 5'7" guy.  Not many good bike options that are comfortable mounting/dismounting and riding.  I felt like the 696 was the best bike out there at the time for me, but at this point I would not mind a more powerful bike one bit.  Then again, if no other bike fits me better, I will not want to sell it just to buy the same bike next year, and lose $8,000 in the process.  I know the money is already lost, but like I said the bike's got memories with me, and that is worth something to me.


If I sell my bike, what kind of bike should I replace it with later?

If you need the cash - then sell the bike, get the cash and worry about future bikes... in the future :)

Seriously, when the time comes to get yourself back on two wheels, take a look at your finances, see what your budget is and go from there. If you KNOW you're going to buy a bike in the future, and you KNOW you're going to take a huge loss selling your current bike (that you have no complaints with); then do your best to shift your finances around so you can keep your current bike.

796 monster  ;D

or if you're feeling frisky you can try out a 'tard

I'm shorter than you(29" inseam) and i manage my SV pretty good.  An extra inch on the seat height wont be too bad.

848evo            Seat height        830mm (32.6in)                   
                       Dry weight         168kg (370lb)

How does the SV compare to the monster?

very nice.

i think the SV is a better bike. it does everything the monster does, but better. more practical of a bike too. but the mosnter looks 10x better

I haven't ridden a monster(SV is first bike), but its the whole ducati lust thing.  The SV is the toyota corolla of bikes(maybe more like a celica?) cheap to buy, cheap to own, and seem to love miles.  Valve checks every 14k, timing chains(no belts), parts aplenty, seemingly strong community.  Couple years down the road there is definitely an 848 on my radar though.

I don't know what monster suspension is like, but the suspension on SVs is mainly were the costs were cut.  Can be cured with springs/oil/emulators or a gsxr front end swap and rear shock that fits budget (zx-10 to penske). For riders <150lbs its not too much of an issue though.

I picked my 05 SV650S for $2950 with 11.5k miles.  I've put about 500 on it so far and couldn't ask for a better bike for the money.  Would i rather have a monster?  Of course i would, but i can't deny the SV being a smarter buy.

from what i see the sv650 is basically all the monster 695 is but like others said better, its got a look that grows on you and like others say its basically a really great all around bike.  not the "best" in any catagory, you won't win a drag race against and s4rs but it will basically last you a long time and is a great "do anything" bike.

sort of like how the air cooled monsters are they are great "do anything bikes" except they do everything the ducati way, ie, maintenance, parts, etc.

I say buy the SV.

Just don't let the 696 catch you playing with the SV's boobies if you ever plan on getting it back.
 ;)

Never rode an SV but the newer suzi gladius 650 was very sweet.  Nice low rev torque, easy cornering, basically the all rounder the SV is, plus the modern euro naked looks.  If it weren't for my 30th birthday and wasn't gonna treat myself properly to a Duc, the gladius was my sevond choice to my monster 796.  40% cheaper, even cheaper-er in the long run, but has comparable performance numbers, and a less-than-but-almost-as-nice V-twin sound we all love about L-twin Ducs.

With a face only a mother could love.  [laugh]

Here's another option to help..
part it out, well at least the mods to start with.

should help you recover some of the costs, and if you still need the cash, you sell the stock bike or part that out as well.

it depends on your time, but if you add up the costs of part vs a complete bike you'll see you can get more for parts alone

i had ridden a 696 at a demo day and fell in love with it.  The seat height was perfect for me (28" inseam), the instant i took off, i felt like i was meant to be on a monster.   loved the way it sounded and instant connection with the bike... i felt like i was one with it.

fast forward a little bit of time and my friend got SV650 and some friends were trying to talk me out of a ducati because of the rigorous maintenance schedule and another one of their friends having nothing but problems with their monster.  he let me ride his SV and i can say honestly, it was night and day difference for me.  i lacked all the confidence that the monster afforded me, and just didn't connect with the bike... also it felt heavier side to side when transitioning turns and not as responsive.

i love my monster, wouldn't ever trade it for a SV.  strongly encourage you to ride one though if it's a consideration, my experience won't be yours.

(http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j70/crazymofojoe/gladius/DSC_0017800x600.jpg)

mind you a couple of mods, but that doesnt look any worse than a 696 i've seen.(since he was talking about a gladius and all)

how about if you were in a financial pickle and still wanted to ride...?

  couple of mods.  [laugh]
 that is a far cry from this.


(http://www.automobileupdates.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/Suzuki-Gladius.jpg)

I've got the same vertical challenges you do. Once you're finances are once again in the black, older model monsters are pretty awesome.  I have an 08 695 and love it and am purchasing a 05 S2R for a little power bump.  If you want more power without a heavy price tag, try an S2R1000. Plenty of torque, power, but similar ride height might find one fore around 6K

I actually like the Gladius.  Sometimes the ducati look has too much elitist asshole in it.  However, I dont like the performance numbers for the Gladius.  It is less than my 696.  So, I'm thinking I will end up with an 848.  I have decided to sell my 696.

I live in Seattle.  What's the best way to put it up for sale here?

Also, how much do you think I should list it for?  I have CF termis and the racing chip.  I kicked the rear-left blinker off with my foot once while mounting by accident, and I have not fixed it (~$100).  2008, with I think about 4k miles.