Ok... So I just sold my GT1000 to get back to a Monster. I liked the GT but miss my old bike. I'm thinking of a 796 but not sure. I should know this but are the "new" styled Monsters having the same tank issues as the old ones? I like the old style but haven't ruled the new ones out completely.

The tanks are still PA-6 nylon but are a different color and are hidden under skins anyway. M1100 and 696 have been out a few years and you won't find many if any complaints. If you are really concerned, you can use K100 which should eliminate the possibility of water problems from E-10 if you can't run pure gas in your area. http://www.k100fueltreatment.com/

If you had an 800 before, so far the concensus seems to be that the new bikes handle better and definitely have more power. Ride one and see if you agree.

+1 for the 796.

I too miss the monster, thinking to get another one as riding season is already here.

620 to GT1000...I think the progression means you need to find an S4R...LOL...J/K...hope you find what you are looking for...

Quote from: zooom on April 24, 2012, 06:47:44 AM
620 to GT1000...I think the progression means you need to find an S4R...LOL...J/K...hope you find what you are looking for...

Yeah... looks like a progression, huh? I'd be all over an S4R but I'm not sure I want to take on the maintenance costs. 

I think you'll be happy w/ an s4r 

2 words... steel tank.

  Try an 1100 EVO. You won't be disappointed!

I know that the performance has advanced on the new gen monsters............BUT (I know you saw the but coming),
I personally think that the older monsters lend themselves much better to modifications. Many will argue against my opinion, but allow me to illustrate my point of view with the following:

Exhibit A:


Exhibit B:


Two very customized motos. As nice as ungeheur's bike is, it somehow has less of a visceral appeal than Taft's. I don't think it's the bits and pieces as much as it is the sum of those parts.

Both bikes are nice. But if I didn't have my monsters, I know which models would be on my short list.

Best of luck to you rideserotta!  

You sold me on Ungeheuer's bike!  Too bad I'm feeble and wouldn't enjoy that clutch anymore.  All down to taste of course. If anything, that 4V looks more like a collection of bits (to me) although those mufflers are cute. Maybe you're just used to the old bikes?

I'd go for an 1100. I've ridden a 796 and was disappointed when compared to my S2R 1k but then again like the older Monsters better. I will say the newer bike has a more comfortable geometry.

Quote from: duccarlos on April 25, 2012, 06:33:26 AM
2 words... steel tank.

DING DING DING
the reason I've kept mine and boy do I enjoy the shit out of her.  Plus the maintenance costs are not that much more, at least not in my neck of the woods.  I had the 6k service on both a 2v and 4v and the cost difference was $200 and the difference in power is worth it to me.

I really do enjoy our 696 - but visually the full trellis framed bikes are SO much better looking...

But what do I know, it's my wife's bike - and I still prefer my Guzzi(s)...

Quote from: Curmudgeon on April 25, 2012, 07:04:18 PM
<SNIP>........... All down to taste of course. ........<SNIP>.......... Maybe you're just used to the old bikes?

Yes and Yes.

I like the new model, just that I seem drawn to the older one a lot more. It has more appeal. I remember when I first saw the old gen Monster, stock mind you, I was absolutely floored. I still get that warm IZ_ feeling when I see a tastefully modded old gen Monster. I've yet to feel that with the new gen.

But yeah, different strokes for different folks. 

Loving my 796 more and more every ride!! It is my first street bike, road and still ride dirt for years!!