Monster knock-off

[redial]

It does have a partial trellis frame, but so do lots of bikes.

really?!?1 thats news to me.


and as for people who dont like the new models.... every brand or category will have those hardcore who think that change is bad, and the old ways are best. i myself enjoy both old and new.

[MonsterMI]

really?!?1 thats news to me.

Just a short, quick list I whipped up through some googling:

Most modern Ducatis
Suzuki SV650
Kawasaki Versys
Bimota DB6 Delirio
Aprilia Shiver, Mana
KTM 990 SMT
BMW F650GS

[DLSGAP]

Is it just me or does that Laverda have a Suzuki engine??

I could be mistaken , but as I recall, some of the Laverda models used borrowed engines similar to the way Bimota did. They would use their frame and body with someone else's motor.

[junior varsity]

I think calling the Bimota DB6 really "distinct" from a Ducat is misleading. While its not a direct translation I do not believe, but I have always read the DB as "Ducati Based", just like the SB is the Suzuki Based bikes they make.

[Drunken Monkey]

I think calling the Bimota DB6 really "distinct" from a Ducat is misleading. While its not a direct translation I do not believe, but I have always read the DB as "Ducati Based", just like the SB is the Suzuki Based bikes they make.

Not to get all Derby on you, but technically it stands for "Ducati-Bimota" or "Suzuki-Bimota"

[Scottish]

Not to get all Derby on you, but technically it stands for "Ducati-Bimota" or "Suzuki-Bimota"

Cool bit of trivia there, I've read a lot on Bimota over the years and never have seen that before.... thanx.

[m1moto]

The only reason these small bikes sell in Europe is because of moto licensing laws that require new riders to spend a certain amount of time on small or restricted machines and graduate up to larger more powerful bikes.

This is what we need to do in the US, we will be better riders,  it's another opportunity for dealers to sell more bikes and the Government to collect more fees, win win for all

[junior varsity]

Hadn't seen the B-for-Bimota before either, but I knew the first letter part. Like I said, it essentially means "ducati derived/based"-bimota

[teddy037.2]

Id rather be seen on that as opposed to being seen on a 696.

+1

[RBX QB]

Just to keep the New Monster vs Old Monster thoughts going...

Maybe Ducati needs to go all Coke on us, and offer a Monster Classic in their lineup. Modern engine and harware with the original styling.

Like others, I like the styling of my '06 more than the new bikes. But, there is definitely a market for the new design direction. And how many Monsters really stay "as designed" for their entire lives?

[ArguZ]

I could not agree more...
Either that or I'll join the Moto Morini board next year.
999/1100/696 for the shredder 

[bluemoco]

Maybe Ducati needs to go all Coke on us, and offer a Monster Classic in their lineup. Modern engine and harware with the original styling.

When the 696 was first shown, there was talk (hope?) of Ducati offering a version of the 'old' Monster in the SportClassic lineup.

[Bill in OKC]

Didn't this kinda happen with the 916/999/198?  Ducati reclaimed a 916-ish style and now I hear they copied the Japanese with the 1098...  whatever.   If/when Ducati returns a classic Monster to the showroom I can hear it now...  "Ducati ripped off Honda"  Oh well what was old is new again.

[Raux]

i like the idea of the 'monster classic' in the lineup with 'sport classic'

SC GT
SC GT Touring
SC Sport
SC Monster

but i think they would have to rename it from Monster. 

[Travman]

i like the idea of the 'monster classic' in the lineup with 'sport classic'

SC GT
SC GT Touring
SC Sport
SC Monster

but i think they would have to rename it from Monster. 

Ducati would probably wait several years before bringing it back so the faithful will have enough desire and their classic Monsters will be worn out.  I just hope they don't mess it up by enlarging the tank or changing the look.