696 - official tail-chop kit!

[Snips]

I can't believe I missed this, but I was browsing the 696 accessory catalog today, and finally noticed it features a kit to lose the hotdog tray and give a tail chop (no hack-sawing required on the 696).

The P/N is 96768109B

It includes a replacement underseat/over-wheel plastic panel, aluminium license plate holder, and an LED license plate light.

I then realised that the white 696 shown in various places in the catalog has this fitted, i.e. no hot dog tray.

As I said, I can't believe I didn't notice this before!

I'm ordering one 

[lethe]

But where will you put your hotdog?

[Duc L'Smart]

'bout time Ducati clued in... I mean, really, how long did it take them to figure out that every single Monster sold has had a tail chop, & maybe they could make a few bucks instead of a 3rd party 

[m1moto]

I looked at 696 yesterday and noticed that it will need some special part for a tailchop.
It's one big molded plastic piece that also incorporates the seat lock
Definitely not a simple Dremel job anymore

[lazarus7]

already have that tailchop on order for our new 696,
might get them both arriving at the same time....
will post pics as soon as installed, of course.....

[ROBsS4R]

I don't think its a real tail chop. It still sticks out a little if I recall correctly.

[Gearhead_42]

Let us know if it is the same as the photos... that part number looks like it has a bracket for euro plates, not our dinky US plates 

[Snips]

Let us know if it is the same as the photos... that part number looks like it has a bracket for euro plates, not our dinky US plates 

Ah, right, it was the Euro catalog, we have to put up with ridiculously large license plates in the UK - probably knocks 10 mph off top end   

I thought the interesting part was that there was no metal to cut.

[lazarus7]

no, ive got the usa catalog with the same part number and that part on order from the local dealer.....
plate bracket may in fact be smaller for usa plates, but its a us part number....
i will post pics as soon as i get the part (AND the bike)...!!!
hopefully the tail chop will be here at delivery of the 696...

[Dave R]

Short tail guard in ABS with number plate holder
A more streamlined rear end that sets off the exhausts, swingarm and rear wheel, and enhances the lines of the new Monster. The bike seems even more compact and spirited, a pure "café racer", yet with enough room for the passenger. The new tail guard is made in ABS and comes with aluminium number plate holder and a new LED number plate light.
SKU code #96768109B

[johnster]

That's cool, I'm happy to see all you 696'ers out there have an option in this department!! 

I always wondered why virtually EVERY sport bike out there comes with an ugly tail that they know is going to be replaced + thrown out anyway....I bet lawyers had something to do with it....

I really shouldn't talk...

[NAKID]

Yeah, pretty sure it has something to do with law...

[Big Troubled Bear]

It takes away the joy of figuring it out by yourself