It's OK.

I sorta like it, sorta growing on me.

Colours aren't bad.

Yeah, they had to update the Monster and it doesn't really look like a Japanese bike to me, still looks like a Duc.

Will have to ride one to have me convinced.  

Quote from: craigo on September 25, 2008, 06:30:16 AM
And I think it could do with some more neddies, ~100HP is'nt even close to recent S4R class Monsters. Hell the 696 boasts 80ish..

Yeah, except its an update for the 2 valve Monster range, not trying to compete with the S4Rs...

Like the 696, it's going to not appeal so much to all existing "old Monster" owners, but will probaby have significantly broader appeal to non-Monster-owners, which from a sales volume point of view is a smart move by Ducati...

I'd like one of those new ~100HP motors to go into my older frame 

big

Quote from: bigiain on September 25, 2008, 08:16:52 PM
I'd like one of those new ~100HP motors to go into my older frame 

big

But do you really want the hassle of another 200,000 km to break it in  ..... hmm, s'pose you do  [moto]

Agree with what you have said Big, and it is growing on me - but there are a few things begging to be modified.

Quote from: bigiain on September 25, 2008, 08:16:52 PM
Yeah, except its an update for the 2 valve Monster range, not trying to compete with the S4Rs...

Good point, I hadn't looked at it that way.

they should of just thrown the 1100 motor in s2r frame , better ergs than 696

not a fan.
looks like it has no brakes with that squashed up headlight, and the pipes look like they came off that yamaha thing, the MT01.
100hp from a 2 valver would be a riot though.


paul.

Got to say - I kind of like it - Pearl with gold wheels - nice....

But I am waiting for the new Multi replacement 

Quote from: R_usty on September 26, 2008, 01:19:47 AM
But I am waiting for the new Multi replacement 

You're getting old. 

Quote from: R_usty on September 26, 2008, 01:19:47 AM
Got to say - I kind of like it - Pearl with gold wheels - nice....

But I am waiting for the new Multi replacement 

From what i have been reading the new multi is going to be the same as this years model 

Quote from: loony888 on September 25, 2008, 11:54:43 PM
not a fan.
looks like it has no brakes with that squashed up headlight, and the pipes look like they came off that yamaha thing, the MT01.
100hp from a 2 valver would be a riot though.


paul.

all ready getting that out of the s2r 1k

I quite like it the 1100 sticker and ss swingarm seem to give it a better look.The fact that it could never replace the S4RS, the fact I have blown the toy budget for some time to came is probably the only reason i wouldn't  concider buyng one.

Quote from: bazz20 on September 26, 2008, 01:54:11 AM
all ready getting that out of the s2r 1k

+1 with little work to the bike.

I looked at the 696 down at Frasers a couple of weeks ago and I didn't think much of it compared to the original.

I found everything was bare plastic.

I suppose it is a marketing thing with carbon fibre add ons.

As for size, well I feel big on S2R. The 696 is way too small.

Made for the Italians!

In my opinion I'm staying with my S2R.

Rob

As for power of the 1100 the horse power isn't the gain, it is the torque output where the gains are.

Anybody port & polished their air cooled heads???

Rob

hmm... I've also got mixed emotions. 

Likes:
- SSS
- Ground clearance
- easy to use 2v engine and power
- the wheels
- the overall mechanical package

Dislikes:
- The back half of frame (like many)
- the headlight (coming from me its almost hipocritical)
- The tank
- The semi-motard like riding position (thinking that it will be similar to the 696 that I sat on) its not sporty enough for me, hence (clip-ons baby!)

- Chris

ps, colours, well... id always make a change. Can't keep anything stock, can I!??

Ok we ave a vid now

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kvKTWCtRIyI&eurl=http://www.fasterandfaster.net/search/label/Ducati

Wow more power could i have fun with that