Checked out the 696 at Speed's...

[Lance Goodthrust]

and I liked the pictures better. It's not all bad, but I think my favorite part was the new front fender. The rear swingarm makes the entire rear look heavy (if that makes sense). The finish on some of the pieces looks like plastic and it gives the whole package a bit of a cheap look. Now I'm ver confused - I thought it was pretty cool looking when it came out, now I just don't know. Speed's had it done up with some Termis, tank bag, and pillion bag. Looks like the aftermarket is already geared up and ready to help with the mod bug. Anyone else have a chance to take a look at it in person?

[skurvy]

Just saw one at CPS Falls Church, they have a red one with Termis on. It does look different in person. I can appreciate the redesign although I had no idea the rear tire was a 160. I wonder when they'll start having demo rides

[Lars D]

I stopped in for a few minutes, and didn't see it.

I did see the 1098R,  which was sold and I also saw
the S4RS tri color which absolutely beautiful, I need that bike.

[Duc Stamp]

Saw a white one with Termis and a DP gel seat at CPS Woodbridge today.  I definitely like it better than the pictures.  I didn't like the pictures much at all but I would ride one after seeing it in person.  Of course, I won't ride one because I want a dry clutch and I want a bigger engine.

[Zee]

Of course, I won't ride one because I want a dry clutch and I want a bigger engine.

Sounds like a reason to not buy one, rather than a reason to not ride one...

Z...

[Duc Stamp]

Sounds like a reason to not buy one, rather than a reason to not ride one...

Z...

That's what I meant...

I was saying "ride" as in I ride a ducati monster... synonymous with I own a ducati monster.

Nice catch.