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[OstOgBajer]

Sounds good

[swampduc]

OK so I finished the MSR @ the local Harley store...rode a Buell...then went to the local Ducati store sat of the 696...nice started it..nice.....then the salesman suggests the Hypermotard....VERY nice has termis and I was intoxicated by the sound...too much bike for a beginner..I think...HOWEVER..the 1100S Monster...I know I know same engine..but different riding position and different gearing makes it slightly easier to rider..not to mention the clutch lever is a little easier to work.....the 1100S I rode had Termis and the full ecu etc etc...VERY nice...I am definitely going for the 1100S!

Well, an M1100s is a lot to bite off, but best of luck and ride safely.

[DucatiTorrey]

not sure if it has been mentioned but the 1100 and 1100s have taller suspension than the 696, which may make it feel taller (larger) than the 696. Just a thought. I am 6'2" and 203 lbs and i love the way my 696 feels.  should be fine.


congrats!

[OstOgBajer]

not sure if it has been mentioned but the 1100 and 1100s have taller suspension than the 696, which may make it feel taller (larger) than the 696. Just a thought. I am 6'2" and 203 lbs and i love the way my 696 feels.  should be fine.


congrats!

Yeah, this was all covered before. I'm 6'5" and sit perfectly on the 696, and didn't notice any difference on the 1100. I tried to get him to go for the 696, but he has to make his own decision. Maybe if more people like you come out and tell him he'll be perfectly happy with a 696 he'll change his mind 

Hell, if he's willing to put up his cash as collateral in case he wrecks my bike, he can try mine out to see what kind of power it really does have! **

** This statement is subject to change at any time

[DucatiTorrey]

yeah, when i saw the 1100 and 1100s come out i knew i wouldn't be able to afford them, and since they have the single sided swing arm and nicer wheels, i would never like the 696 as much. I had had it! but after sitting on the 696 dark for the first time the bike was mine in a week. Besides, for about the same price as an 1100s you could get a Hyper or 848!

[DuciD03]

I would get a used Ducati; ( not necessarily a ninja) then your less concerned about the bike and more concerned about learning to ride.  I rode a dirt bike when i was younger then 4 yrs ago I bought used ducati; street riding is fundementally different and much differennt being on the street as opposed to a dirt trail, traffic; pavement.   I have since upgraded to the 800 s2r; which I think there the best all around motorcycle that catches the essence of what a bike should be; powerfull enough; "simplistic" air cooled but sophisticated injector & immobilizer technology ....