http://www.motorcycledaily.com/03october08_ducati2009monster1100.htm

nice that they like it....but 'Desmosedici derived trelis frame'?   

Look forward to riding one.

Must remember that i am not ready to step up yet.

Must remember that i am not ready to step up yet.

She's pretty.

Awesome!!!! I love the looks and the upgrades... there should be a 4V on the works..
This is a great Pic:

maybe in a few years. once i got the wife riding. she'll want this one and then i can get the 1100.

Quote from: Statler on October 03, 2008, 07:11:44 PM
nice that they like it....but 'Desmosedici derived trelis frame'?   

I can sort of see it. Shorter main frame with thicker tubes supporting engine and subframe.

"it's blatantly obvious that the Monster 1100 is an improvement over the earlier Monsters"

Really??  BLATANTLY?? 

Thread Jack

Is That a Dainese Jacket?

I want one.

Quote from: ROBsS4R on October 03, 2008, 10:51:31 PM
Thread Jack

Is That a Dainese Jacket?

I want one.

Also thread jack,

I've been waiting for that jacket to go down in price a little, so far $535 otd.

Sorry  for thread jack.

Dan.

It certainly gets a good wrap.
I am looking forward to it hitting the showroom floor and getting a leg over it.
Been thinking and waiting for a little while about changing the 620.

Quote from: Cucciolo on October 03, 2008, 07:29:47 PM

This is a great Pic:

B/c you can't see the headlight?

 Ahh yes, that headlight, a thing of beauty it is. Not only is it gorgeous, it actually performs better than my Honda VFR head light, and that aint an easy thing to do. I am amazed at how well it lights up the sides of the road with the high beam on.

Quote from: Rameses on October 03, 2008, 11:55:45 PM

B/c you can't see the headlight?

No front fork reflector surgery necessary!?

great review, thanks for posting that!  still prefer the style of my old M1000 but with all the functional improvments and the SSS I am very tempted for this new bike... 

Still looking forward to seeing a pic of the S version in white.  If anyone has a pic, please post it!