2010 Monster 696...

[Jimmy Ducati]

The exhaust heat shields are now different, the engine case is different, the change can really be seen at the oil filter. They also changed wheel makers, they look the same, but I have to assume now a cheaper version.

[Raux]

The exhaust heat shields are now different, the engine case is different, the change can really be seen at the oil filter. They also changed wheel makers, they look the same, but I have to assume now a cheaper version.

oh yeah. damn Enkei wheels. they did that at the end of last year.

[Adamm0621]

So I drove up to Commonwealth Motorcycles in Louisville yesterday and I hammered out everything except for the down payment which I will drop off a few days after Christmas.  I'll be purchasing a 2010 Ducati Monster 696 Dark, without the ABS.  Before pickup they will put on the CF Termis, the 14 tooth front sprocket, frame sliders, and take care of the tail chop for me.  I'm also ordering a new helmet ($360), and a leather jacket ($590).

For everything mentioned above, as well as tax, title, license and registration, I've been quoted $12,126.26 out the door.  That includes all mods and gear.

I was quoted $12,600 in Texas for a 2009 without the tail chop, helmet, and jacket so I think I'm getting a pretty good deal.  Any thoughts?

[sbrguy]

see if they have an m1100 in stock and get that it might work out well for you not much more and it has a dry clutch also.

[stopintime]

I tried, but I can't think of a better Christmas gift for one self

Are you looking forward to getting it under you? (stupid question, no need to answer )

[Adamm0621]

The 1100 might be too much bike for me.  I think the 696 will work better for the time being, and if I need anything bigger in a few years, I'll just buy a second Ducati.   [moto]

[Statler]

down payment?   as in financing?

oh never mind.   


happy holidays to you...wonderfull present from santa.      

[Kopfjäger]

down payment?   as in financing?

oh never mind.   

[Adamm0621]

I could buy it outright, but I just moved and would like to spend some of the extra capital buying some new furniture, etc.  Besides, my wife and I are about to start trying for a second kid and it never hurts to have a little extra set aside.

[zenjim]

I'm still reeling from "year end bonus"

You're a lucky man, I'm watching people getting laid off one and two weeks before Christmas. Meanwhile the executives take trips, redecorate and piss away money like it's going out of style.

Enjoy the new bike and happy holidays!

[justinrhenry]

reeling?  really?  just because someone got a bonus?  should we string him up and disburse his bonus to the less fortunate in the form of a bail out or government sponsored medical insurance?

[Adamm0621]

Year End bonus isn't exactly accurate.  It was a re-enlistment bonus, but I decided to break it down to laymen's terms for non-military folk.  As for the economy, there's no recession in the Army 

[Statler]

reeling?  really?  just because someone got a bonus?  should we string him up and disburse his bonus to the less fortunate in the form of a bail out or government sponsored medical insurance?

knock off the political comments please.

[justinrhenry]

my bad

[loneknight66]

oh yeah. damn Enkei wheels. they did that at the end of last year.

Are you kidding? 

Don't Think that Enkei wheels are bad at all ( I looked up their website and they pride themselves to be F1 worldchampions)....but the same could be said for Nissin Breakes..

People but Ducati also because they get Marchesini Wheels and Brembo Breaks...and as Marchesini and Brembo are part of the same Group I wouldn't be surprised to see NISSIN breaks on the new Ducati's in the future...