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Started by NWapex, May 11, 2008, 12:06:53 AM

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NWapex

May 11, 2008, 12:06:53 AM
I understand the 696 hit dealers a little earlier than anticipated.  See:  http://londonbikers.com/news/7863/monster-696-hits-uk-showrooms  Anyone from across the pond taken a test ride or taken delivery and willing to give their impressions? 
My rides:  2009 M696, couple of cages, a few grass eating get-alongs, and some asics.

Monstyr

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May 11, 2008, 12:10:50 AM Last Edit: May 11, 2008, 12:14:15 AM by Monstyr
The two most common things in the universe are hydrogen and stupidity.

mstevens

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May 11, 2008, 12:22:14 AM
All this time, and I'd never before found the UK Monster Owners Club. Thanks!
2010 Ducati Multistrada 1200S Touring (Rosso Anniversary Ducati)
2009 Ducati Monster 696 (Giallo Ducati) - Sold
2005 Ducati Monster 620 (Rosso Anniversary Ducati) - Sold
2005 Vespa LX-150 (Rosso Dragone) - First Bike Ever

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half man half mole

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May 11, 2008, 03:07:21 AM

Could could also try here:

http://www.ducatisti.co.uk/forum/ducati-monster-696/

Loads of stuff of interest to the potential 696 owner.

Mike
L'Uomo Con il Bambino Negli Occhi

www.ducatisti.co.uk

www.ukmonster.co.uk

NuTTs

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May 11, 2008, 05:52:16 AM
Welcome to t´board.. what, what  ;D

half man half mole

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May 11, 2008, 06:08:57 AM

Thank you old bean! This is one of the better reviews of the 696 that the Ducatisti board found:

http://www.motorcycle.com/manufacturer/ducati/2009-ducati-monster-696-review-77793.html

Toodle pip for now.

Moley
L'Uomo Con il Bambino Negli Occhi

www.ducatisti.co.uk

www.ukmonster.co.uk

NWapex

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May 11, 2008, 11:23:59 AM
Great links!  None of them came up in my initial searches.  Google, my ass  :)
My rides:  2009 M696, couple of cages, a few grass eating get-alongs, and some asics.

ZenOfZoom

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May 12, 2008, 01:05:46 PM
Quote from: NWapex on May 11, 2008, 12:06:53 AM
I understand the 696 hit dealers a little earlier than anticipated.  See:  http://londonbikers.com/news/7863/monster-696-hits-uk-showrooms  Anyone from across the pond taken a test ride or taken delivery and willing to give their impressions? 

I had a chance to put the boots to it on local roads up here in Vancouver for three days for OneWheelDrive.Net.

The video is a little "fluffy", but I felt I had enough for a proper ride impression: http://onewheeldrive.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=807&Itemid=1

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aKteKYl_Sto

Cheers,
Neil Johnston
OWD

kenrok1

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May 12, 2008, 02:58:45 PM
 [puke]

NWapex

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May 12, 2008, 11:41:43 PM
Quote from: ZenOfZoom on May 12, 2008, 01:05:46 PM
I had a chance to put the boots to it on local roads up here in Vancouver for three days for OneWheelDrive.Net.

The video is a little "fluffy", but I felt I had enough for a proper ride impression: http://onewheeldrive.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=807&Itemid=1

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aKteKYl_Sto

Cheers,
Neil Johnston
OWD

Thanks for the link.  I appreciate your review and the bike sounds great.   I was hoping to get some non-motojournalist opinions on the bike as well.
My rides:  2009 M696, couple of cages, a few grass eating get-alongs, and some asics.

Juan

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May 13, 2008, 08:58:44 AM
I like the video..!

ryandalling

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May 13, 2008, 12:47:32 PM
I just hope to find a way to get it lowered enough for my wife. Then I can borrow it from her.  ;D

I love my 848... but I still miss my S2R.
Confused rider who doesn't know what he is even riding at the moment. (2012 URAL GearUp, 2012 Ninja 250 Racer, 1969 CB175 Racer)
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