The Official 696 APPRECIATION Thread!!!

[ROBsS4R]

Here are my thoughts.

Fit and Finish is top notch. Looks so much better in person. Clutch and Brake lever's are really far away for my short stubby fingers. Mirrors seem really functional. Everything looks really beefy on the bike. Thick Trellis, Thick Sub Frame, Thick Swing Arm, Thick rear sets etc. The seat seems to be made for women. If you have a package its a rather painful seat. You sit way up front and you cant really sit back on the seat. Basically you sit right on your Boys 

HDP was basically empty. I guess no one was as interested as with the 1098 
Now I bet you it would have been standing room only if Ducati announced a 1098 Monster.

I give it a  I could see myself owning one down the road.

[High_Side]

I've had one out for a ride and I'll say that it is a strong improvment on my S2R800.  It's also beautiful for those who can accept that things can't or shouldn't stay the same forever.

[EvilSteve]

I really like it, saw it in person yesterday. It's a cool bike.

[Mac_48]

I went and looked at one yesterday....I almost regret looking at it because I want one now   I think I could even stand that ugly headlight

[c_kyle]

I gave in to weakness, and ordered a 696.

What do you think about this badge I threw together?

[lazarus7]

badge gets 2 votes here.....
when ya gonna start printing them up.....?

[m1moto]

Saw one today, as usual the local dealer had it on a display stand with a "Please Do NOT Sit" sign on it.
Looks way better in the flesh, I like it, build quality is top notch.

[Mac_48]

Saw one today, as usual the local dealer had it on a display stand with a "Please Do NOT Sit" sign on it.
Looks way better in the flesh, I like it, build quality is top notch.

  I would have sat on it anyways and said "now what?"

[c_kyle]

badge gets 2 votes here.....
when ya gonna start printing them up.....?

I'll probably get some vinyl made when my bike comes in.  Anyone who likes it, can have the image, or I can send an .eps.

[the ron]

Glad you started a positive thread on the 696.  The -bash the 696- on the old DML was sophomoric and its negativity was tiring.
 

it is still hideous, no matter what you say. sit on one. now as there is no such thing a s monster. just a race bike inspired seating postion. without farings.

the monster is dead.

the ron

[Big Troubled Bear]

it is still hideous, no matter what you say. sit on one. now as there is no such thing a s monster. just a race bike inspired seating postion. without farings.

the monster is dead.

the ron

Here we go again

[the ron]

I really like it, saw it in person yesterday. It's a cool bike.

if you like a gsxr without fenders on it.

the "i don't drink the cool aid " ron

[Howie]

Ron, if you don't like it, fine.  Don't buy one.  Meanwhile, why piss in the Cheerios of those who do like the bike?  Different bikes for different folks, that is why there is such a variety out there.  Time to let your negativity take a rest.

[the ron]

Ron, if you don't like it, fine.  Don't buy one.  Meanwhile, why piss in the Cheerios of those who do like the bike?  Different bikes for different folks, that is why there is such a variety out there.  Time to let your negativity take a rest.

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 

[Triple J]

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 

Jeebus...get over it.    I sat on one and thought it was just as comfy as any other Monster...and its looks are a matter of opinion.  Hell, post up a pic of your Monster.  I'm sure there are some things on it that I think look stupid.  To each his own.