Should I buy the 09 Monster 696?????

[Modit]

Is this the right switch? 

[zedsaid]

have to agree on the SSS on the 1100 vs the DSS on the 696. but if i ever find a shop to do it, i'm gonna mod the DSS to look awesome.

motocreations is working on a tubular swing arm for the the 696

[z0mb1e_DUC]

My cousin has a 600 Katana, yes they are air-cooled.  Power on the 696 & 750 are probably not that far off.  Considering that my 696 is almost 100lbs lighter than my cousin's 600, I imagine that the 750 is probably close to that same difference.  Add that the 696 is a twin & the 750 is a four, you may be surprised by how much harder a 696 can pull.  I'd suggest finding a dealer & getting a test ride.  You may just find the 696 surprising. 

[peanut_man]

I have a 696 and wishing I waited for the 1100.... might end up taking a decent loss to trade in for an 1100.

in otherwords, I would recommend the little extra for the 1100 or get one of the used bikes off this forum.

I'd say sell your 696 to the OP for a nice discount.  VEGAS can get addicted to Duc ownership w/ less investment and you get your 1100.  We'll all be happy. 

[Raux]

motocreations is working on a tubular swing arm for the the 696

WHAT!  where did you hear that?

[zedsaid]

WHAT!  where did you hear that?

http://ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=22981.0

[ab]

Dude, you have never been on the track and you have five speeding tickets in a year...what part of the 620 have you outgrown?   

so track is the deciding factor ?  very funny

[zedsaid]

so track is the deciding factor ?  very funny

I think he's referring  to your lack of restraint with what you're already riding.  You're clearly not underpowered, you've got the tickets to prove it. 

And as to his comment about you needing to hit the track is that really the track is where you'll use all that extra power.  Can you imagine how many tickets you'd have if you weren't on a bike you'd "outgrown"?

[ab]

I think he's referring  to your lack of restraint with what you're already riding.  You're clearly not underpowered, you've got the tickets to prove it. 

And as to his comment about you needing to hit the track is that really the track is where you'll use all that extra power.  Can you imagine how many tickets you'd have if you weren't on a bike you'd "outgrown"?

Anyone can get in trouble with  on any bike even a vespa.  That does not necessarly mean that bike is too much for all.  It just means you got caught.    

Despite being a good suggestion, track is still damn expensive to have on frequent basis or even one time for some of us (except ofcourse for the lucky loaded folks here)

[Popeye the Sailor]

Anyone can get in trouble with  on any bike even a vespa.  That does not necessarly mean that bike is too much for all.  It just means you got caught.    

Despite being a good suggestion, track is still damn expensive to have on frequent basis or even one time for some of us (except ofcourse for the lucky loaded folks here)

I've gotten in trouble.

Once.

After that, I learned.


As far as "lucky loaded folks"......


it's not luck.

[Statler]

so track is the deciding factor ?  very funny

not at all...but outgrowing power is sort of obviously out so I was wondering where you outgrew the handling.   Or was it the pose factor you outgrew?   Serious question as when you post up on a thread where a new guy is asking and you mention the smaller bike is likely to be outgrown soon we're going to ask details.   

(and I have no problem if it's just the desire for a bigger badder bike.....but you mentioned it so I'm asking).

[zedsaid]

Anyone can get in trouble with  on any bike even a vespa.  That does not necessarly mean that bike is too much for all.  It just means you got caught.    

Despite being a good suggestion, track is still damn expensive to have on frequent basis or even one time for some of us (except ofcourse for the lucky loaded folks here)

As has been pointed out in the other thread, not as expensive as all those tickets.

[ab]

....
As far as "lucky loaded folks"......


it's not luck.

correction fortunate/blessed etc enough   

As has been pointed out in the other thread, not as expensive as all those tickets.

Yes but I can't equate recent tickets with all the years I rode without any ticket and all the fun and getting away with it  ( I guess I finally paid for it but such is life I suppose )

not at all...but outgrowing power is sort of obviously out so I was wondering where you outgrew the handling.   Or was it the pose factor you outgrew?   Serious question as when you post up on a thread where a new guy is asking and you mention the smaller bike is likely to be outgrown soon we're going to ask details.   

(and I have no problem if it's just the desire for a bigger badder bike.....but you mentioned it so I'm asking).

After all this years, part of my reason is that during rides with friends and groups, tired of being smoked in the straight-ways (not that i will to do that anymore  ).  That's the main reason amongst many others.  Country rides and for curvers and corners, this is still lovely 

I know one thing, I will never sell this bike.  I am too attached to her     and spent lots of dough maintaining her.  In hind sight, I would have liked if I had picked a bigger size.  At this time though, a 2nd bike would be a dream to have.  Not that I am ungrateful for what I have.   

[somegirl]

correction fortunate/blessed etc enough   

While some people are certainly cursed with bad luck, others may just have worked hard, planned ahead, and defined their priorities.

[ab]

While some people are certainly cursed with bad luck, others may just have worked hard, planned ahead, and defined their priorities.

i think i am stuck in some sort of infinite loop.....