696 BASHING THREAD / POLL

[JoDuc]

Here ya' go! Let the bashing begin! 

Inspired by 'The Ron'

[SolidSnake3035]

I actually like it quite a bit, and hopefully will be able to get a Dark one soon.

Also, boobies. 

[hyphen]

i think it looks great.  i just wish it had some more umf to it, power wise.

[Rameses]

I'm predicting boobies by a landslide.

B/c this topic was beaten to death when the 696 was released.

(But don't get me wrong, I still don't like the way it looks.)

[Markus]

I also think it looks good, much better in person. There are a few things I'd change but that's been the way with every bike i've ever owned.

[zedsaid]

I like it.

and i'm going to post so eight hundred times in this thread alone, just because you shouldn't have somewhere to go to complain about something so pretty. 

you're right "the ron" that is fun.  or not.

[Binary]

I own it and love it. If you dont like it, mod it up.

[ROBsS4R]

I was skeptical but it started to grow on me and looks great in person.

However I do prefer the older version better.

[LUKE]

If I listed all the reasons I don't like it.  It would look almost exactly like the reasons I don't like the 695.  Give it an 1100 with a SSS and a few CF bits and we'll all be drooling over it.  Especially once someone mods it up.

I have a feeling that a black 1100 (once available) with ducati duals all decked out like Icon or Asado's bikes with black bits on it will look just as cool as they do now.  Hell, give Celli a 696 and I'll be shitting myself for sure.

Point is I don't like ANY monster in it's stock form 100%.

Sorry if this is a bashing thread and I am wrecking the fun.

[Bill in OKC]

Is this the OFFICIAL 696 bashing thread or just a regular 696 bashing thread?  I don't like the headlight or the aluminum subframe.  The headlight is *relatively* easy to fix - the frame, well that requires too much cutting and welding.  Maybe get a 695 and transplant a 696 engine into it - that might be the easier way to fix it.

[CairnsDuc]

I've got to agree with others, I hated it when it came out, But it has grown on me, But I would be Modding the thing like crazy If I ever bought one, Some how, get rid of those rear peg carriers, Machine em or something.
Remove the plastic Bib above the Horz cylinder (I notice a board member has already)
And I don't know why, but I don't like the Horz Cylinders drooppy exhaust, I think I would have that remade to be a tighter rotation/Diameter.
And here's hoping a SSS for the higher power Models.

Oh, and I voted "BOOBIES" Is there anything they can't do?!?!

[707soldier]

For the new 696.
Thanks Ducati for making a perfect bike for me to ride!  Love it

[eviltwin]

Every time someone mentions "soul" or "passion" in a Ducati, I think of this TopGear review of the Alfa 159.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eBMIwStDxYM

Truth is, if a Ducati (or any bike) invokes a passionate response it has pretty much accomplished its' task.  Remember, that can be a positive or regative response.  Either way you noticed it, and better yet you're now thinking and talking about it.  I think the 999 was a premier example of this.  Most people to this day still hate the styling, but they havne't forgotten about it have they?   

I love the styling of the 696, and the monster was long overdue for an update.  If you like the original, you can go buy one any day of the week.  I just think it is kinda ironic that they have to spell out the word "monster" on the tank of the 696.  I mean, shouldn't that be pretty obvious?

[ducisurg]

Love mine!

[Bill in OKC]

This is a 696 BASHING thread - for positive comments there is an official APPRECIATION thread - lol

http://ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=602.0