Mid-sized Monster 796 Coming to USA

[junior varsity]

adjustable spoons?

[duc_poultry]

IMO, this Monster 796 isn't a question of "can" they build it, it's a question of "should" they build it.  If Ducati continues to offer the M1100 bikes (with the higher-spec "EVO" engines), they're still going to be comparison shopped against the Streetfighter - introducing the 796 doesn't change this scenario.

If this bike hits the US showrooms at less than $10k, the 796's biggest competition is the 696 on the other side of the showroom.  Seems like an up-rated (higher-HP) 696 with higher-spec suspension would have been a better product-positioning move at this price point.  Even if it actually displaces 796cc, I'd call it a 696s or 696r, rather than confuse the portfolio by adding the "mid-range" 796 bike.

So, I guess my solution is to call this bike the 696s.     Should be interesting to see how this is ultimately marketed.

My $.02

I like that idea... and I like the idea of the bike

[jc2ducati]

This new bike is hot. i'm diggin it. no mods necessary as far as im concerned.

[mikeb]

Forget the M796.......and the M1100 for that matter.

M900 EVO is where it's at. 

[duc_poultry]

I dont know what they would have to do with the lineup but Ill tell you I would be interested

[junior varsity]

Its going to have to use some interesting number scheme. The 900 and 906/907 have been used. In the spirit of the 696/796, the 996 has already been used up. So has 916.

While we may be running out of options, could it be a 926? 936? 896?

[ducatiz]

Its going to have to use some interesting number scheme. The 900 and 906/907 have been used. In the spirit of the 696/796, the 996 has already been used up. So has 916.

While we may be running out of options, could it be a 926? 936? 896?

they will start using revision numbers, like software.

996 REV A

[junior varsity]

Or maybe we'll see abbreviated numbers, like simply M9

[ducatiz]

Or names..  I think the Paso was a great name for a bike, honoring a great rider.

the Rosi
the Stoni
the Capi
the Haydi

etc

[Raux]

Or names..  I think the Paso was a great name for a bike, honoring a great rider.

the Rosi
the Stoni
the Capi
the Haydi

etc

then they can go with the great DUCATI riders, so no Rossi
but name them like the MH900e
so the CS900
or NH848

[ducatiz]

then they can go with the great DUCATI riders, so no Rossi
but name them like the MH900e
so the CS900
or NH848

Paso (Pasolini) rode MV Agusta

[junior varsity]

I'd take a Rossi edition. It'll be interesting what scheme he'll use when he's racing here to finish his career and top AGO's #.

[Raux]

Paso (Pasolini) rode MV Agusta

but weren't ducati and mv part of the cagiva empire at the time?

[ducatiz]

but weren't ducati and mv part of the cagiva empire at the time?

Ducati was but not MV.  MV was not bought until '97, a year after Cagiva sold Ducati to TPG.

[Veloce-Fino]

WTF I'm pissed!!! I was looking as an s2r 800 because of the sss but got a 696 for the new factor. this was LAST WEEK!!! Now I could have had both!!!! I am going to explode with rage right now.

Anyone want to buy an 09 696 white 8k miles!!! Owned by me for 1 week.