First ducati dilema: the old or the new?

[weemonster]

if fake air scoops and a Aprillia headlight turn your crank get the new fake Monster

or save yourself a few grand by buying a suzuki gladius.

[mitt]

OLD

[jwoconnor]

I like my trellis to go all the way to the tail light. Old.

[csp808]

My whole issue with the 696/110 bikes is the fact that the styling such as the the headlight looks like 3or 4 other bikes out right now. There are other elements but i wont go into it. Point being i think the 696 will look very dated in the future. Like riding an 80s bike with a square headlight. Unlike say a 95 model monster that has a more timeless look that youll be proud of for years. I have an 06 s2r 800 so my bias is obvious,but seriously you know what you want go get it

[herm]

I like my trellis to go all the way to the tail light chop. Old.

fixed.
and get an old monster, either the s2r or an earlier DSS [moto]

[Goat_Herder]

The one that "speaks" to you is the right one for you.  I saw a Monster 620/750/900 while searching for my first bike and I knew immediately that was the one for me. 

You really can't go wrong with either, though. 

[Howie]

if fake air scoops and a Aprillia headlight turn your crank get the new fake Monster

i say get a real  Monster ...S2R or S4R

The air scoops are not fake.

[Langanobob]

Another vote for an older Monster, but I'll take it one step further and say look for a low mileage carbureted Monster.

[redxblack]

I'd go for the older models because of the steel v plastic tank issue. I also don't like the aesthetics of the partial trellis of the newer Ducs (even if MV and Bimota frames are similar to the new monsters, I don't care).

If I were shopping, I'd look for an old city edition. That blue paint is just pretty.

[swampduc]

I recently sold my 696 and am in the process of acquiring a highly modded s2r1000. It's a great motor and looks better, but the main reason I'm switching is the superior suspension. If you look at the blue book, the retail on an '09 696 (used) and an '07 S2R 1000 are the same. For the same money, the S2R is clearly a superior bike.

[swampduc]

^^ But I mostly ride the 996 anyway 

[Triple J]

I'd go for the older models because of the steel v plastic tank issue.

+1

I'd either get a steel tank version, or go with the 696/1100 which I believe has an HDPE tank, and thus won't expand.

No way I would ever buy a used Monster with a plastic tank (in the US).

[Juan]

I have nothing against the new Monster, I do however like my oldie better ! 2005 1000 DS.
I would say to you when it comes to buying a bike other people opinions are useful but you must go with what YOU want.

[Spidey]

696 is a much better bike than the 620 or 695.  That's said, as a matter of personal taste, I'd take a 620 or 695 or s2r800 over the 696.  They're cheaper, they give me wood in a way the 696 doesn't, and because they've already depreciated, will retain value better for when you sell 'em for the next latest greatest moto. 

You're buying a motorcycle, and a naked Ducati no less.  It's not *really* a rational choice.  Whichever one makes you nuts tingle the most, get that one.  If you want the best performing, most bestest, baddest thing out there, don't look at an air-cooled Duc.

G'luck.

[DarkMonster620]

+5 OLD

My M620D gives  me everything I need on a bike... It's a hoot to ride, plus, IT'S TIMELESS...

Ask yourself, which bike makes my gut move? Which bike makes me drool and think, what if I install this cf part or paint this other part?

Once you answer these questions, you'll know which bike you want.

My 0.02