New 696 dragging parts....

[Mugen939]

Well I've racked up 700 miles in two days and I've swapped the oil at 300 miles. I've set the sag in the rear as well. When I checked it it was way off for my weight, 185. The front shock is also much too undersprung as well. But since it's non adjustable that's gonna be a bit more difficult to take care of. After hitting the twisties again after setting up the rear the bike feels much better. And I didn't notice any dragging either, so that's a plus.


I have a triumph 675 that I'm gonna turn into my track bike, I chose the monster cause I was looking for something I could ride everyday for as long as I wanted. After test riding the 696 I felt it fit the bill perfectly. The reason I like riding this bike hard is because for me at least. It seems like this bike really enjoys it. The geometry just urges you to push it, it's just a really fun bike to ride fast. My 675 is worlds faster but not as much fun. And definitely much more painful to ride. I have to admit it was quite enjoyable leading a group of supersports through the mountains and having them be in awe of an aircooled 696 twin outpacing them in the turns. Granted we all know a bikes speed is 90% due to the rider, but I'll be damned if they didn't walk away impressed with Ducatis' new "little" bike.

I've been riding for 12 years now. I don't want it to seem like I'm some Johnny racer on here. I'm a very responsible rider, But we all have our "favorite" roads. Thnks for all the help so far guys.

Oh, I was also wondering if you guys had any performance numbers on the termi exhausts. Are they actually worth the money?

[sbrguy]

i'm not sure anyone has any numbers on the new 696 termis but iwth the older 620 which put out 60hp stock the termi slip ons/airfilter/pc3 with that all mapped and dynoed you basically then had about 63-65hp tops, it wasn't like the termi system gave you tons more hp only maybe 10% at best and even that is perfect case scenario.

i would assume the new 696 is going to be similar would you be happy if the termi system costs $1500 or more and gave you only say 5-6hp?  if so go for it, but i wouldn't expect the 80hp bike to suddenly be putting out 95 or something like that.  but then agian i'm only guessing.

[Statler]

remember there's a lot more to exhaust/chip swaps than how many ultimate hp they give.

I'd still have my bike done how I did it even if it didn't give me any more on top simply because of the great midrange increase and the much crisper throttle response.
Have to see more ride reports to get a better feel for what the kit does for the 696.

[Mugen939]

i'm not sure anyone has any numbers on the new 696 termis but iwth the older 620 which put out 60hp stock the termi slip ons/airfilter/pc3 with that all mapped and dynoed you basically then had about 63-65hp tops, it wasn't like the termi system gave you tons more hp only maybe 10% at best and even that is perfect case scenario.

i would assume the new 696 is going to be similar would you be happy if the termi system costs $1500 or more and gave you only say 5-6hp?  if so go for it, but i wouldn't expect the 80hp bike to suddenly be putting out 95 or something like that.  but then agian i'm only guessing.

Yeah, the price of the exaust is what scared the crap out of me. I'more then a tenth of the price of the entire bike!! I think I'll just waot for a cheaper slip on option. Thanks for the response.

[somegirl]

I'd still have my bike done how I did it even if it didn't give me any more on top simply because of the great midrange increase and the much crisper throttle response.

+1

[aaronb]

The rearsets are attached to the passenger pegs  ON this one huge piece of cast aluminum that's mounted to the pivot points on the fram. I don't see anyone making a reaset availble. I'm sure it can be done thouhg. It would just be a whole hell of a lot of machining.

if you want a bit higher rearset and to loose the unsightly passenger pegs i have a feeling the S*R rearsets will bolt up to the 696 with no or very little modification (assumed from photo's).  may be worth looking for a used set on fleabay.   

[Speeddog]

if you want a bit higher rearset and to loose the unsightly passenger pegs i have a feeling the S*R rearsets will bolt up to the 696 with no or very little modification (assumed from photo's).  may be worth looking for a used set on fleabay.   

This *may* work, but from the pics the pegs don't look any higher than stock S*R stuff.

Until I get a 696 into the shop, I can't say whether this will work.

696 does not have the same suspension mechanism as previous monsters, so there's no changing the ride height other than with preload or a different spring or shock.
There *may* be another way, such as it may be equipped with an adjustable upper shock mount, but I haven't had my hands on a 696, so I can't say for sure.
I doubt it's got one.

[aaronb]

opps, you're right, upon further investigation the are very close, the s*r's may be 1/4" higher, maybe.  but they would look much better if you didn't mind loosing the passenger pegs