696 vs 796

[Convert123]

I like the black one too so it's not so much settling. I would just like to have red but would never complain over black. I am just excited about getting my first Ducati and riding the brand i have always dreamed of haha

[Convert123]

So I pick my new monster on Saturday. I found out they are not going to order any other 2013 models of the 796. Good thing I'm not opposed to the black one.

[Kev M]

I like the black one too so it's not so much settling. I would just like to have red but would never complain over black. I am just excited about getting my first Ducati and riding the brand i have always dreamed of haha

IF you REALLY want the Red - make a deal with them now for the replacement plastics. Have them sell them or promise them to you at cost.

[Convert123]

The more I look at the black on red vs the red on red it has been growing on me. I'm just excited about picking up my new bike. I am hoping the rain stops enough to let me pick up the bike.

[Curmudgeon]

In case you are not aware, there are numerous full kits for new Monsters. My Pantah kit was one of the cheaper ones at ~ $750-. That's front fender, fairing, tank panels and tail piece. Scroll through these. Not all work with a red frame. http://ducati.com/media_gallery/monster_art/index.do

[Kev M]

The more I look at the black on red vs the red on red it has been growing on me. I'm just excited about picking up my new bike. I am hoping the rain stops enough to let me pick up the bike.

Personally I think the red frame is the most important color cue anyway....

[pesto]

Personally I think the red frame is the most important color cue anyway....

Yes but there's always the 20th anni edition with the dharma kit....

There, I helped =).

[Curmudgeon]

Yes but there's always the 20th anni edition with the dharma kit....

There, I helped =).

Hmmm... REAL Darmahs have BLACK frames.  Gold frame might be a bit much? 

[Skybarney]

When I got my 1100 the dealer had a 20th anniversary on the floor and a Diesel.  I bought the red frame, red paint, white stripe version.  To me, a proper Duc is red with a white stripe.  Kinda like a proper Ferrari is red.....

[Curmudgeon]

 

Given that reasoning, I bought a red one for resale, even though I had Pantah skins fitted before delivery. 

Actually it's the race bikes which are supposed to be red, same as the cars. The only red Ducatis I owned were a factory racing 250 in 1965 and my early 851. Those ONLY came in red.

At least in Italy it was formerly the case that the largest number of "civilian" Ferraris were silver. Can't speak for today. Both my 900SS and 600SL were silver from the factory. My 750 Paso Limited was pearl white. You "could" get an SS in black. Some Darmah SD's were red. 

You might find this page interesting. http://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/bikes/Ducati.htm

Whatever makes YOU happy of course..., but I thought YOURS was mostly carbon these days! 

[Skybarney]

You might find this page interesting. http://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/bikes/Ducati.htm

Whatever makes YOU happy of course..., but I thought YOURS was mostly carbon these days! 

I did do a fair bit of carbon but only on the black plastic bits.  Just been getting the last little bits finished up to the point I just don't have the urge to do much else this next year or so.  Due to keeping nearly all of the aftermarket bits black it somehow manages to not look at that modded.

I had thought of all kinds of different paint jobs, carbon tank covers etc etc.  However the red and white manages to remain my favorite.  Someday she will get wheels and shiny rotors.

[Curmudgeon]

Red is dandy with a stripe. In 2014 you can even order a 796 that way.  http://www.ducati.com/bikes/monster/796_corse_stripe/index.do Was just trying to broaden your horizons. 

My Pantah skins were for sentimental reasons and for the fact that the 796 handles a lot like my 600 SL..., just with much better "old man" ergos. The bike sat on the floor for a week with those skins before I could get up there 140 miles to pick it up. The dealer said it attracted everyone who came through the door and he had to rope it off.  I'll admit it draws a similar response when I park it at the monthly Sunday biker brunch. Wish it were 600 silver rather than 500 silver blue..., but I'm picking nit...  http://www.ducati.com/cms-web/upl/MediaGalleries/120/MediaGallery_120598/M%20796_10S_LM-Pantah_C01S%20%5B1200x800%5D.jpg

[Convert123]

I think I will just leave it black. The more I look at it the better I like it.

[Curmudgeon]

I think I will just leave it black. The more I look at it the better I like it.

No problem. You're the only one who needs to be pleased.

The nice thing about these... Not that hard to change the body work entirely if you change you mind. You'll just need some rather odd torx T-handles. 

[Convert123]

That is true. Very true.