Hi guys,

I just heard some rumors about a supermega Monster.
Based on the V4 engine of the Desmosedici RR 
Kind of the same Honda just did with the Fireblade based CB 1000 R.
Well...great idea for the Homo Ultima Hooligensis 
So lets just hope the 696 designer will be tied up in the cellar while they planing it

It will never happen.  The engine is way too expensive.  I doubt they even made a profit on the desmosedici at $72,000.

make yer own




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Quote from: bobspapa on June 28, 2008, 10:43:30 AM
make yer own


he he

You're missing two cylinders.

Quote from: silentbob on June 28, 2008, 11:12:59 AM
You're missing two cylinders.

nope, brake and clutch = 4

Quote from: bobspapa on June 28, 2008, 11:28:59 AM
nope, brake and clutch = 4

What about the cylinder for the rear brake?  Doesn't that make it 5? 

Quote from: bobspapa on June 28, 2008, 11:28:59 AM
nope, brake and clutch = 4

6, if you count the Clutch slave.  Add 10 more for the pistons in the calipers....

now you guys are just be'n silly

Yea, I never thought I'd say a $72k motorcycle is a great deal, but in this case it's a bargain. I'd be surprised if Ducati breaks even on it too.

No, you ain't ever gonna see a Monster with a V4 Ducati engine in it. After riding a stock 1098 I was just a little disappointed in the power output. Having said that, I'd love to have a fully kitted version of that engine in my bike.

I wonder if it will be one or two years until we see a 1098 variant in the new 696 style frame. I just hope they don't detune it. That would ruin the whole deal.

LA

A D16 Monster...Love to see it, but I highly doubt it.  In fact, if you go to their museum, the Monster is quite the red-headed stepchild of Ducati...no love.

However, a detuned 1098 Monster to compete against MV's Max Brutale 1078RR...that I can believe:
http://www.motorcycle.com/manufacturer/2008-mv-agusta-brutale-1078rr-review-84421.html

Quote from: DucHockey on June 28, 2008, 03:25:14 PM

What about the cylinder for the rear brake?  Doesn't that make it 5? 

Your bike has a back brake?  It is a Ducati, right?

the maintenance costs on the valve adjustments would require kidney sales to afford it. 

Quote from: printman on July 01, 2008, 05:27:06 PM
the maintenance costs on the valve adjustments would require kidney sales to afford it. 

I think the D16RR has free maintenance for the warranty period...

I remember reading somewhere that Ducati knew going into the sale of the d16 that they are losing money on each unit.  The price was set at what they thought people would be willing to spend, not based on cost of production. 

Seeing how the got a shit-tom of orders for the bike and sold out really fast, they should've priced it higher.

Quote from: NAKID on July 01, 2008, 05:40:48 PM
I think the D16RR has free maintenance for the warranty period...

yes, but a "mass" produced bike would never have that I'm sure.

I believe the Desmosedeci was more of a marketing idea, than a money making idea. In other words.

I wonder how many more people stopped into a Ducati dealer, after it came out to see it, while being able to see all the other prime choices that are more affordable.

Just my opinion though