Monster knock-off

[ungeheuer]

I dig the look of the Laverda Lynx.  When did this bike get produced?  Was it ever sold in the U.S.?  I especially like the swingarm from this angle.

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

[Bill in OKC]

I really like that little Honda and I hate H*ndas.  lol  For a small bike, that little v-twin really adds some class.

[Scottish]

I don't disagree with you, but you might think differently if you ever saw a COMPLETE newb trying to learn to ride on a 120hp R6.  Scary...

Don't get me wrong, I'm not saying that the typical jump right on a 600 super-sport is a good idea. But it's pretty typically American. I've tried like crazy to talk two different friends into a sub 600 class bike. Niether of them did, one (my brother-in-law) has no business on even a pocketbike. He promptly 12 o'clocked his zx-6r. My other friend I have faith in and so far his R6 is still alive.

I don't think it's a  bad idea at all but without legislation like Europe most young men  aren't that good at self-policing. I wasn't.

[bluemoco]

I like Honda's CB1100F, too.  There is a little bit of a family resemblance between the CB1100F and the VTR250.  I could envision these bikes parked next to each other on a US Honda showroom floor:





This one's still my fave, tho:

[Kopfjäger]

Somebody with photochop skills needs to chop the tail, remove the mirrors paint it Dark etc......

[ungeheuer]

There is a little bit of a family resemblance between the CB1100F and the VTR250. 



This one's still my fave, tho:

Yup, I agree there is a family resemblance.  Its that "New for 1986" look....   

[Big Troubled Bear]

A knock off stays a knock off I will happily keep my 696, At least there are some opinions of it on here

[ArguZ]

At least some designers have not been bitten by the Manga bug...
Nice and classic bike...250 is perfect for learners...and Ninjas suck balls in any size.

[mattyvas]

I was seriously looking at one until I pitched in the extra $$$ to buy a 620.
Saw a young chick on one at the track the other day, cheese cutter tyre on the rear.
And she was giving it to the litre bikes, it took them 4-5 laps out of about 7 to leave her behind.
Even then it was only by a corner or so. Mighty impressed. 

[supakpow2]

That is all!














actually, I like all of the above bikes. especially the CB1100R.

[Porsche Monkey]

That is all!
















actually, I like all of the above bikes. especially the CB1100R.

[Porsche Monkey]

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

It sure looks like the engine in my buddies SV650.  Bolt for bolt. 

[redial]

i always hate machines that are made to "look like" other models. I prefer cars, truck, and bikes that look like they started out exactly how they really did.... as a block of clay.


that being said, like others here ill ride ANYTHING, and love it. i just love my duc more.


p.s. i went to a ducati demo day (every thursday kissel motorsports if you are near central PA) and a guy rode up on a Laverda, never seen one before. im curious to read more about them

[MonsterMI]

Being relatively new to motorcycling and completely new to Ducati, the 696 is what drew me in. The first time I saw it I fell in love and knew I had to have one.  This new Honda seems like it would be a great beginner bike, but I don't really see the resemblance to the older style monsters that everybody else is seeing. It does have a partial trellis frame, but so do lots of bikes. Otherwise it looks like a standard motorcycle to me. And not something I would consider buying even if it did become available in the States.


/pointless rant
Maybe this is "newb" of me, but I don't see the reason for the hostility against Ducati for trying to improve design and moving along with the times. And I really don't see the reason for the resentment of current 696/1100 owners for buying one. If you don't like the 696/1100 don't buy it. There are plenty of options to choose from both in the Ducati lineup and from other manufacturers that might make you happy.
/pointless rant

[minnesotamonster]

/pointless rant
Maybe this is "newb" of me, but I don't see the reason for the hostility against Ducati for trying to improve design and moving along with the times. And I really don't see the reason for the resentment of current 696/1100 owners for buying one. If you don't like the 696/1100 don't buy it. There are plenty of options to choose from both in the Ducati lineup and from other manufacturers that might make you happy.
/pointless rant

I don't think anybody "resents" any of the owners for buying the 696/1100. They just don't like the design since it was such a drastic change from the original concept, which falls back on the designers part, not the new buyers. Like you said, if you don't like it, don't buy it. I don't think there is any resenting of current 696/1100 owners going on tho.