The Official 696 APPRECIATION Thread!!!

[Cucciolo]

I tried the 696 finally... Handles better than My S4R.. Looks really nice. Not as fun as my S4R though... but that's because I am comparing it with a 4v 996cc that is a blast to ride! I will wait for the 4v engine on the 696 chassis... that will be a great bike! you know it's coming!!

[DesMotion]

I tried the 696 finally... Handles better than My S4R.. Looks really nice. Not as fun as my S4R though... but that's because I am comparing it with a 4v 996cc that is a blast to ride! I will wait for the 4v engine on the 696 chassis... that will be a great bike! you know it's coming!!

Just the other day, someone told me that Ducati was planning a 1000cc motored 696 framed model, or was it 1098 motor? Oh, I don't remember, it sounded like a good plan though.


I like a bunch of things that 696 has to offer, but $10,000 for a 700cc bike? I don't think so.

[the ron]

I tried the 696 finally... Handles better than My S4R.. Looks really nice. Not as fun as my S4R though... but that's because I am comparing it with a 4v 996cc that is a blast to ride! I will wait for the 4v engine on the 696 chassis... that will be a great bike! you know it's coming!!

unfortunatley i know that a 4v 996 motor is coming in the new monster layout, so is the end of the world. I hope the latter comes first

the ron

[the ron]

Just the other day, someone told me that Ducati was planning a 1000cc motored 696 framed model, or was it 1098 motor? Oh, I don't remember, it sounded like a good plan though.  I like a bunch of things that 696 has to offer, but $10,000 for a 700cc bike? I don't think so.

good plan if you don't like real monsters, and just like ugly looking sportbike replicas 

the" these mirrors are useless"  ron

[Cucciolo]

unfortunatley i know that a 4v 996 motor is coming in the new monster layout
the ron

How could you possibly know this RON??? You need to go and try the 696.. you will come back to the forum saying,,, wow..I love the handling,.. but yes.. I will be selling my S4R if they come out with a 4valve new chassis

[DesMotion]

good plan if you don't like real monsters, and just like ugly looking sportbike replicas 

the" these mirrors are useless"  ron

Believe me, I'm right there with you. I don't like the new style, but it was inevitable.

I'm sticking with the tried and true...

[Dave R]

unfortunatley i know that a 4v 996 motor is coming in the new monster layout, so is the end of the world. I hope the latter comes first

the ron

I believe your knowledge is a bit off..  do you really think they would re certify an engine (996) no is longer in production ??   

[the ron]

How could you possibly know this RON??? You need to go and try the 696.. you will come back to the forum saying,,, wow..I love the handling,.. but yes.. I will be selling my S4R if they come out with a 4valve new chassis

because my rotten luck would probably have it that way.

the ron

[the ron]

How could you possibly know this RON??? You need to go and try the 696.. you will come back to the forum saying,,, wow..I love the handling,.. but yes.. I will be selling my S4R if they come out with a 4valve new chassis

for some reason, i don't understand the "handling" argument when i rag on the new hideous monster. i mean how far would you push the first generation monster that you would actually want better handling out of it? i mean if i want superhandling, i would buy a dedicated sport bike. i mean you can get a zx-6 and i would guarantee that i would out handle even the newest monster. if you want a pure sport bike, there are so many choices out there. they could be from ducati or anyother manufacturer.
my s2r eighthundred handles just fine for me. but if i want a replacement or just want to upgrade within that platform, i am out of luck. 

the ron

[Cucciolo]

for some reason, i don't understand the "handling" argument when i rag on the new hideous monster. i mean how far would you push the first generation monster that you would actually want better handling out of it? i mean if i want superhandling, i would buy a dedicated sport bike. i mean you can get a zx-6 and i would guarantee that i would out handle even the newest monster. if you want a pure sport bike, there are so many choices out there. they could be from ducati or anyother manufacturer.
my s2r eighthundred handles just fine for me. but if i want a replacement or just want to upgrade within that platform, i am out of luck. 

the ron

Dude.. go try one.. then come back to the forum and tell me what you think.   [moto]

[Bad Kitty]

for some reason, i don't understand the "handling" argument when i rag on the new hideous monster. i mean how far would you push the first generation monster that you would actually want better handling out of it? i mean if i want superhandling, i would buy a dedicated sport bike. i mean you can get a zx-6 and i would guarantee that i would out handle even the newest monster. if you want a pure sport bike, there are so many choices out there. they could be from ducati or anyother manufacturer.
my s2r eighthundred handles just fine for me. but if i want a replacement or just want to upgrade within that platform, i am out of luck. 

the ron

yeah... and if we want a thread free from negative hecklers and PITA old skoolers, evidently, we are out of luck.  Guess life just isn't fair for anyone.  Although, I prefer our end ,just having to deal with your drivel and having the superior machine to ride.

[Mac_48]

Dude.. go try one.. then come back to the forum and tell me what you think.   [moto]

Angry ticks will fly out of my nipples before the ron rides a 696....there's no way to change his mind 

[timmer357]

Went to the dealer today and they actually had three 696 in stock that are not spoken for.  Tried to deal on one and just couldn't line up the numbers.  The big boss was gone and he assured me over the phone all would be well.  The shop now has a guy that had to have come from some gigantic car dealer like suzuki shop.  High pressure, not making sense on financing a bike when I have the cash to buy it outright, etc.

[ROBsS4R]

The Dealer near me is selling them like Hot Cakes.

I wonder if anyone is having any issues with them yet.

You know... First year bugs they need to work out.

[Spider]

Where did you find that to download?

sorry about the delay. I got the link from TOB. went back - and you know how it's now impossible to move round there efficiently. you can see the parts at this store:

http://www.store.commoto.com/ducati-...-c-15_239.html

Spider