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hillbillypolack

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New vs. S*R Monster design, two years later

« on: July 18, 2011, 05:21:18 PM »

The 'new' version of the Monster has been on the road for what, two years now? I'm just curious to hear from the masses how you think its aged, and if you prefer it to the previous Monster (S*R versions).

Just a gut level check, which one you prefer, looks only. Of course feel free to sprinkle in any other technical details which you feel add to the choice. (i.e., the 696 riding position vs. the S*R)


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Re: New vs. S*R Monster design, two years later

« Reply #1 on: July 18, 2011, 06:31:18 PM »

The new Monsters are what got me back into motorcycling (there were some other factors) so obviously I have a soft spot for them. I do however love all Monsters. I am about to buy a Monster EVO and I am selling the 696. I think the new generation are great bikes. I don't have much experience with the older bikes. I know a lot of people think you can only like one or the other but I disagree. Whether people like it or not Ducati had to update the Monster sooner or later and that meant they were going to change. I would rather have the new Monster compared to the older Monsters but I certainly can appreciate the older generations. From some of the other posts I've read in the past I would guess you are going to get some pretty heated answers on this thread.

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Re: New vs. S*R Monster design, two years later

« Reply #2 on: July 18, 2011, 06:43:29 PM »

Quote from: jsd2 on July 18, 2011, 06:31:18 PM

I know a lot of people think you can only like one or the other but I disagree.... ....I would rather have the new Monster compared to the older Monsters but I certainly can appreciate the older generations. From some of the other posts I've read in the past I would guess you are going to get some pretty heated answers on this thread.

Completely agree waytogo

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Re: New vs. S*R Monster design, two years later

« Reply #3 on: July 18, 2011, 06:50:34 PM »

Quote from: ungeheuer on July 18, 2011, 06:43:29 PM

Completely agree waytogo

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Re: New vs. S*R Monster design, two years later

« Reply #4 on: July 18, 2011, 06:51:36 PM »

I don't dislike the new Monsters -I like the seemingly more aggressive stance and some of the other styling updates. However, I don't like all the added plastics. To me it seems a departure from the whole raw, naked look. That said, I haven't actually ridden any of the newer models, which might cause me to overlook aesthetics all together.


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Re: New vs. S*R Monster design, two years later

« Reply #5 on: July 18, 2011, 07:41:59 PM »

aesthetically? I love the s*r monsters, my favorite being the red w white racing stripe, white wheels. But I've also grown to really like the new ones - red/red, white with red frame and especially Corse skins.
my $0.02

Quote from: ungeheuer on July 18, 2011, 06:43:29 PM

Completely agree waytogo

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« Reply #6 on: July 18, 2011, 08:20:08 PM »

I have an '03 M800, but I do like the looks of the new Monsters. Unfortunately the only new one that I have ridden, M1100 Evo, it didn't fit me. Cry


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Re: New vs. S*R Monster design, two years later

« Reply #7 on: July 18, 2011, 08:30:41 PM »

I'll start with the S*R Monster, (not an older Monster) with it's hideous SSS and piece of shit plastic tank (which by reading the tank thread, is an ongoing, never ending problem), the beginning of the end. Wink


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Re: New vs. S*R Monster design, two years later

« Reply #8 on: July 18, 2011, 08:45:10 PM »

LOL, I've owned plenty of Ducatis, but never an older (pre S*R) monster. My first Monster was the '05 S2R and except for the tank BS, I love it. The later ones aren't hideous to me.. Then again, I'm kind of a motorcycle slut, I can find something I like about almost any bike.

My next bike will probably be an S4. I've wanted one for ages, but I've simply got to get more floor space in the garage first.


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Re: New vs. S*R Monster design, two years later

« Reply #9 on: July 18, 2011, 08:46:23 PM »

Quote from: kopfjäger on July 18, 2011, 08:30:41 PM

Basically what kopf(make the beast with two backsed up a)ger is saying is:
OLD SCHOOL. FTW!


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Re: New vs. S*R Monster design, two years later

« Reply #10 on: July 18, 2011, 09:03:59 PM »

Quote from: Pedro-bot on July 18, 2011, 08:46:23 PM

Basically what kopf(make the beast with two backsed up a)ger is saying is:
OLD SCHOOL. FTW!

Hey.....what the....son of a a..... Cheesy


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Re: New vs. S*R Monster design, two years later

« Reply #11 on: July 18, 2011, 09:05:39 PM »

well... pureness wise. The original superbike frame Monster is as pure as it gets. BUT the worst handling
The watercooled... while exceptional powerwise... too cluttered to be the clean pure monster
The MH900e-like S*R swingarms... too gimicky and I'm pretty sure as a result of the failure of the 999 DSS
The plastic tanks... bang head

a decent idea that went horribly wrong with this damn foodfuel
The new monster... especially the 696, closer to the original with updates for modern style, but yes too much plastic for the true nakedness just needed a few changes.