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Old 09-07-2009, 05:46 AM
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Hi all! I 'm thinking to get me a motorcycle and I know that I allways liked ducati's; the noise, the exposed frame and the appearance so I decided to go for the new Monster 696. I don't run above 120 -140 km/h with bikes and it will be used for short and medium distance trips and inside the city... What are your thoughts about this bike? Thanks!
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Anyone knows anything on this bike? All opinions are welcome...
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sorry, i know nothing about them except that what i've read in magazines. they look good if you like naked bikes. i just don't like the rattling dry ducati clutches
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These are very nice bikes.
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Thanks! An info from someone that used or have been in one would be good...
Oh by the way this bike has wet clutch!
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does it? that's an improvement then
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My brother-in-law has an old limited edition (1/10) monster. It is a lovley machine.

Only problem he has with it is he says its one of them bikes that "wants" to be driven.

He said he gets through a few clutches, as you basically have to ride the clutch to travel normally at 30mph.

Other than that

got any pics?
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Thanks guys!!! I am in love with that bike!
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Here are two pics from the bike in the color that I like;



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