The Official 696 APPRECIATION Thread!!!

[Some Dude]

Name thief!



 

Ya, I'm kind of a selfesh Douschebag

[eviltwin]

It's funny to hear both the positive and negative comments on the 696, as they are about identical the shit storm that was flying around during the release of the 999.  Some people don't want to let go of the past, and others embrace change and what it inevitably brings.  It's the same story now.  

Having just seen the 696 in person last weekend, I think it's a pretty remarkable looking bike and has performance numbers to match.  The only things I didn't 100% like were the overall largeness of the tank and the headlight positon along with the way too small bikini fairing. If it was out sooner, or better yet a larger displacement version, I would have probably bought one instead of my Triumph.  I've been around the current monsters and just wanted something different.

As I see it, the bikes that truely become classics are those that evoke an emotional response and ruffle some feathers stylistically.  The 999 did it in a big way and it's already being regarded as a modern classic and possibly even a better bike than its replacement.  I think the 696 will easily do the same and cosidering the efforts to broaden their consumer appeal, I think Ducati has done a pretty darn good job with the update.  

[monster696]

Cheesy ?    Is that really the best you could do?

Ron knows....It's not easy being cheesy.

[Big Troubled Bear]

Either you like it or you don`t....................................






.............................I do

[the ron]

It's funny to hear both the positive and negative comments on the 696, as they are about identical the shit storm that was flying around during the release of the 999.  Some people don't want to let go of the past, and others embrace change and what it inevitably brings.  It's the same story now.  

Having just seen the 696 in person last weekend, I think it's a pretty remarkable looking bike and has performance numbers to match.  The only things I didn't 100% like were the overall largeness of the tank and the headlight positon along with the way too small bikini fairing. If it was out sooner, or better yet a larger displacement version, I would have probably bought one instead of my Triumph.  I've been around the current monsters and just wanted something different.

As I see it, the bikes that truely become classics are those that evoke an emotional response and ruffle some feathers stylistically.  The 999 did it in a big way and it's already being regarded as a modern classic and possibly even a better bike than its replacement.  I think the 696 will easily do the same and cosidering the efforts to broaden their consumer appeal, I think Ducati has done a pretty darn good job with the update.  

just about everyone hates the 999, except for the people who bought them. my point is this. the 696 is more about fashion than riding. its uncomfortable, and it has taken a step back in the way of improvements that matter. like wind protection and rear view mirrors, just to name a few things. its all about looks. and i am tired of hearing about all of the race derived parts, such as the brakes and swing arm and stuff. if you want a race bike their are plenty out there to choose from. but there is no longer a bike like the first generation monster. thats my point. its all about fashion. not riding. its super cheeeeeeezzzzzie.

the "i know bad kitty likes me" ron

[johnster]

You hate the 696 until she pulls up next to you and takes off her helmet....

You'd be like "That is the ugl........most beautiful bike I've ever seen!!!! What's your name?? "   

-Just messin' around  ...I've actually never seen BadKitty, but I'm sure she's lovely...

[Flipside725]

Dude, give it up.

and as far as ducati ruining "your" monster...i'm sure others would beg to differ.
change is inevitable, they're not changing it back to the old, what i would now call classic, style.

I personally am not a huge fan of the 696's looks...not all of them, basically the frame and swingarm, the rest i could grow to love...but then again i what do i know?...i dig the classics, but i'd definately be down for riding a 696 around and checkin it out. its supposed to be awesome, has got some great reviews and if you like the looks, then it's your bike. I'm a huge fan of the single sided swingarm and the full trellis frame, but the 695 was DSS, so it makes sense the 696 doesn't have one.. i really want to know what ducati's gonna do with the bigger bikes.

p.s. Ron - nothing personal, but can you please start talking about things in your post other than 14t sprockets, "your" 2006 s2r 800, how much you hate the 696?...come on...contribute something new.


edispilf "ending is getting old...infact..it was never witty from the start" eht

[Triple J]

just about everyone hates the 999, except for the people who bought them. my point is this. the 696 is more about fashion than riding. its uncomfortable, and it has taken a step back in the way of improvements that matter. like wind protection and rear view mirrors, just to name a few things. its all about looks. and i am tired of hearing about all of the race derived parts, such as the brakes and swing arm and stuff. if you want a race bike their are plenty out there to choose from. but there is no longer a bike like the first generation monster. thats my point. its all about fashion. not riding. its super cheeeeeeezzzzzie.

the "i know bad kitty likes me" ron

You have no idea what you're talking about.

ALL Monsters are as much about fashion as riding.  It may be uncomfortable to YOU, but not everyone.  It actually felt fine to me.  If you want a comfortable Ducati, but a Multistrada.  WAAAAY more comfy than any Monster.  

Wind protection?  Monsters don't have any.  That little fairing, new or old, is a joke.  Want wind protection?  Buy a Multi...or better yet a Goldwing.  

It supposedly has more power than the 695, which is an improvement "that matters".  It also supposedly is smoother and runs better due to the Siemens injection, which also is an improvement "that matters".  It has better brakes which is an imprevement "that matters".  The frame/swingarm are also stiffer which helps handling...another improvement "that matters".

So what if the rear view mirrors suck...they suck on most bikes, including the original Monster (shook like crazy).  That's what CRGs are for.

What else you have?

[Cucciolo]

Seriously.. The Ron is here just to upset you guys. I bet he gets a kick out of every reply to his negative comments. He is that kid we all knew in high school who was the official party pooper, loud and obnoxious. What did we all do with that kid? We either ended up beating the crap out of him after we got fed up or he ruined our favorite party (like the 696 here) or we ended up just ignoring his comments... Let's do the latter since we are not in high school anymore. Let's not feed him anymore by replying to his negative comments. My 2 cents.

P.S: For you "the Ron" you are a grown man.. stop being childish..c'mon it is embarrassing..

[akmnstr]

Seriously.. The Ron is here just to upset you guys. I bet he gets a kick out of every reply to his negative comments. He is that kid we all knew in high school who was the official party pooper, loud and obnoxious. What did we all do with that kid? We either ended up beating the crap out of him after we got fed up or he ruined our favorite party (like the 696 here) or we ended up just ignoring his comments... Let's do the latter since we are not in high school anymore. Let's not feed him anymore by replying to his negative comments. My 2 cents.

P.S: For you "the Ron" you are a grown man.. stop being childish..c'mon it is embarrassing..

In other words

[the ron]

P.S: For you "the Ron" you are a grown man.. stop being childish..c'mon it is embarrassing..

what embarrasing is the fact that you cant handle someone who doesn't follow the pack and has a different opinion. i am enjoying my right to express myself. all in good fun by the way. maybe you can't handle my brand of humor.

the " everyone is too serious" ron 

[akmnstr]

what embarrasing is the fact that you cant handle someone who doesn't follow the pack and has a different opinion. i am enjoying my right to express myself. all in good fun by the way. maybe you can't handle my brand of humor.

the " everyone is too serious" ron 

[the ron]

p.s. Ron - nothing personal, but can you please start talking about things in your post other than 14t sprockets, "your" 2006 s2r 800, how much you hate the 696?...come on...contribute something new.


edispilf "ending is getting old...infact..it was never witty from the start" eht

let see, what else should i talk about? hum.... i can talk about my love for the 250R? or maybe world peace. or should i open a conversation about rising oil prices and how they effect the economy? i don't know?

what do you care if i talk about my sprockets or my monster or the 696? what does it matter to you?

you are too tense!

maybe i will talk about acupucture? that way we can all settle down.

the ron

[akmnstr]

let see, what else should i talk about? hum.... i can talk about my love for the 250R? or maybe world peace. or should i open a conversation about rising oil prices and how they effect the economy? i don't know?

what do you care if i talk about my sprockets or my monster or the 696? what does it matter to you?

you are too tense!

maybe i will talk about acupucture? that way we can all settle down.

the ron

[eviltwin]

hey ron, maybe you should sent a letter to Ducati urging them to continue to build the old monster forever, and then see if they will include these items since you obviously aren't concerned with style and funcion comes first.



Style is what ultimately sells bikes.  I'll bring up the 999 again.  Its styling was too much for most people and it didn't sell well.  That doesn't mean it wasn't a great performer though.  Why do you think the 1098 and 848 look so much more mainstream?  I'm guess Ducati wanted to get out of their sales slump and stay in business.  They are pulling styling cues from around the industry as well as their past models and finding a combination that alot of people like.  If the 696 accomplishes this for the monster then I am all for anything that keeps a marque around that we are all obviuosly very passionate about.   And why wouldn't you want race derived parts trickling down into production bikes.  I see, they are just too stylish for you maybe?  Drum brakes for your then...