The Official 696 APPRECIATION Thread!!!

[Bad Kitty]

because ducati has destroyed my beloved monster. and it has gone down the road of being the same as everyone else.  I wouldn't be negitive if they just said that themonster was discontinued and this hideous looking new monster was called someting else. i just cant believe that the machine has gone from practical to euro trash, trendy and  uncomfortable.

now i have no option to upgrade. time for a softtail 

Great, now go away and learn how to spell.  GTFO of my thread!  Can you read?  Negative opinions "feel free NOT to chime in!"

[akmnstr]

Great, now go away and learn how to spell.  GTFO of my thread!  Can you read?  Negative opinions "feel free NOT to chime in!"

go Bad Kitty go 

+1

[merlot]

I had the chance to demo the 696 on Saturday, but opted to take the S2R 1000 out first, so I could do a back to back comparison.  Unfortunately, I got bumped from the next ride (since people who didn't have a chance to sign up for previous ride had dibs).  I did ride behind it and the Termi's sounded glorious.  All sorts of cracks and pops... loved it.  Anyway, I'm kicking myself for not trying the 696 first. 

As an aside, I liked the S2R, but didn't like the limited right foot room.  I like to ride with the balls of my feet, and I couldn't get my right foot comfy; I think it was rubbing against the exhaust.

[the ron]

Great, now go away and learn how to spell.  GTFO of my thread!  Can you read?  Negative opinions "feel free NOT to chime in!"

oohhh personal attacks! very nice i would respond but i would get banned. i can read. i feel free to chime in anytime i want. if you don't like it, tough.

the ron

[the ron]

Great, now go away and learn how to spell.  GTFO of my thread!  Can you read?  Negative opinions "feel free NOT to chime in!"

gtfo your thread! nice way to respond. its not your thread by the way, you don't own it. its not my fault you like a inferior motorcycle.

the ron

[Snips]

Great, now go away and learn how to spell.  GTFO of my thread!  Can you read?  Negative opinions "feel free NOT to chime in!"

What she said.

[Snips]

Anyone think there will be a 696 S at some point (maybe a year or so down the line)?

If so, what will it include?

CF bit and pieces? CF pipes?

Ohlins shocks even?

Quite possibly the Ducati Data Acquisition gizmo.

Discuss...

[fasterblkduc]

gtfo your thread! nice way to respond. its not your thread by the way, you don't own it. its not my fault you like a inferior motorcycle.

the ron

Seriously? Could you be more disrespectful?


The 696 rocks! I especially like the GP style swingarm. I wonder how much weight it has shed?...cast aluminum right?

[monster696]

I saw it for the first time on Friday and rode it on Saturday. I had pre-ordered hoping it was better than the 695 I had test ridden.
It does look much better in person, than any picture I've seen. The dealer here had a dark one. I sold a 07 CBR looking for more comfort and this is a winner. My issues with the 695 and previous designed frame where chassis flex, poor brakes and seriously down on power. The 696 solved all three. I couldn't upset the chassis, braking hard and down shifting into 1st gear in a down hill left hander. I could feel the slipper clutch working and unlike the 695, the rear swing arm/wheel didn't seem to flex or break traction under hard use. Being 5'8 the mirrors were positioned well for me and useable. I could see  how someone taller, might think them useless however.

I went away, impressed and glad I ordered one. Now when the first white one hits the dealer, it's mine.

What a hoot to ride!

[Roy]

"the ron" needs to go back to TOB...or just start you own thread posting negative comments on the 696!  But get the heck out of this thread!

[Bad Kitty]

"the ron" needs to go back to TOB...or just start you own thread posting negative comments on the 696!  But get the heck out of this thread!

Then it is unanimous.  "the ron" - the tribe has spoken, please bring your torch, you have been voted off the island.  In case you don't know what unanimous or vote means, I'll sum it up, GTFO!  Go back from whence you came, oh negative one.

[the ron]

Then it is unanimous.  "the ron" - the tribe has spoken, please bring your torch, you have been voted off the island.  In case you don't know what unanimous or vote means, I'll sum it up, GTFO!  Go back from whence you came, oh negative one.

ooohh get of my thread. waaa! it would seem that you are unable to accept criticism. i have looked long and hard for a word that describes the awful new monster that is descriptive but also wouldn't get me banned. i found it

cheesy. the new 696 is the cheesiest bike in the planet.

i will visit your thread whenever i want. its not against the law.

i don't care about any tribe and i never will.

the " i'm not a communist" ron

[Howie]

<Worthless comments snipped>
the " i'm not a communist" ron

Huh?

[Some Dude]

Cheesy ?    Is that really the best you could do?

[Popeye the Sailor]

Name thief!