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Marinoni
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thanks everyone for taking the time to respond...i used to own a 748 , did my own maintenance. it was a great bike but i finally got fed up replacing flaking rockers , and sold it ...vowed to never go ducati again. ....but the 848 dark has me thinking. it seems like ducati has upped their quality in recent years.
on the flip side i rode a 2012 gixxer last year and it was phenominal, especially the front end..big piston forks and brembo monoblocks....wow.
i think the 750 is easily the best value in the sportbikes world these days...
theyre probably both great bikes...i consider myself pretty lucky to have the "problem" of picking one. thanks again for the feedback guys !!
on the flip side i rode a 2012 gixxer last year and it was phenominal, especially the front end..big piston forks and brembo monoblocks....wow.
i think the 750 is easily the best value in the sportbikes world these days...
theyre probably both great bikes...i consider myself pretty lucky to have the "problem" of picking one. thanks again for the feedback guys !!
SFer
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FYI
A friend is selling his 2011 848EVO Dark. It's a beauty. Maybe 5000-6000km.
Termis, BST wheels, pazzo, rizoma... Etc etc.
PM me and I can send you his contact info.
It was the first Duc I rode.
And now I own two. Lol
http://www.motorcyclistonline.com/f..._675r_motorcyclist_class_of_2011/viewall.html
I'd take the GSXR. Like the power delivery and comfort better. The 848 is a torture rack unless you're riding just track or from timmies to timmies.
Plus if you track it you know there's plenty of spare parts from other riders if you don't have what you need with you.
Looks alone = Ducati.
I'd take the GSXR. Like the power delivery and comfort better. The 848 is a torture rack unless you're riding just track or from timmies to timmies.
Plus if you track it you know there's plenty of spare parts from other riders if you don't have what you need with you.
Looks alone = Ducati.
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Gut out the cats and your problem is solved. Also sounds louder and revs more freely.
Julz
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I've put Termies so that eliminated the cat kinda helped but not really. I've put up with it, I just try not get stuck in traffic lol. The bike is really fun to ride though so issues like the heat I'll tolerate. And that sound man after putting the Termies it really brings out what a Duc is suppose to sound like. That popping sound when you decelerate is very addicting, music to my ears.
I have ridden both. I would go gsxr hands down. The Ducati is a great race bike, but for comfort for riding and actually being able to see in your mirrors, go for the Suzuki.
A bit off topic, I just started riding last year after about 17 yrs, got a 250 to get used to bikes again and for insurance purposes. I was planning to go up to 650cc either this yr or next. I've kinda liked the Duc 696 never rode it though, on the other hand I've rode my friend's Ninja ZX6R, loved the bike and the sound, can anyone give any opinions on these 2. Not looking to race or go really fast, just something a bit bigger with the power that's there when I need it.
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Since I began racing my opinion on sport bikes has changes. I sold my GSXR1000 and have no plans to streetride a full fairinged, low clip-on'ed bike as a street bike ever again.
If the ZX6 and Monster 696 were the options, I'd go Monster just for seating position, and an upright dirtbike style tubular handlebar. Once you try a wide handlebar on a really twisty road you will wonder why you didn't do it sooner.
espro
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696 is not in the same class as a ZX6R. You compare a 696 to bikes like a Ninja 650R/ER6N, SV650, etc.
And I've read several reviews saying that the 696 is mostly inferior to those bikes. Especially when you consider the cost of ownership. It always wins for looks, though.
SFer
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You ever looked at an ER6n or a Gladius? They look like sh** compared to a Monster. And when you start looking at the parts lists. There's no question as to why the monster is more $$.
And the monster is by far the most comfortable IMO.
I've never seen cost of ownership as a big difference(maybe if you're completely incompetent and pay a dealership to do everything)
The resale of a Duc is way better than a Suzuki or Kawi will ever be so...
I don't like the Monster's seating position, it doesn't work for me. But it is cool and looks way better than a Gladius or an ER-6N.
If I got a Monster, I'd probably look into a 796, or also consider an Aprilia Shiver 750. I'd like a bit more 'go' than the base 696, and the jump up in price isn't that high.
Personally, I'm a big believer in naked and sport-touring bikes as opposed to full-on supersport bikes. It's easy enough to get in trouble on a 'standard' bike, let alone a supersport.
If I got a Monster, I'd probably look into a 796, or also consider an Aprilia Shiver 750. I'd like a bit more 'go' than the base 696, and the jump up in price isn't that high.
Personally, I'm a big believer in naked and sport-touring bikes as opposed to full-on supersport bikes. It's easy enough to get in trouble on a 'standard' bike, let alone a supersport.
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Not so sure if Ducati's hold a better resale value.
I've noticed that Ducati's take a long while before they sell, and anything Japanese (if priced right) will sell faster...
For the guys commenting on the comfort of sportbikes,I agree they can be real uncomfortable after a while,but I still love the styling so here's a solutuion for those interested.Here's a pic of my 09 zx6r with dirt bars.I just finished up the install(which was fairly easy btw)took her for a rip a few days ago and I love them.Cost a few hundred but was worth every cent in my opinion.I used an aftermarket triple but some bikes you can just drill stock oneView attachment 31464 View attachment 31465
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For my bike I had to piece together the kit from different aftermarket companies but lsl/spiegler makes complete dirt bar kits for alot of different bikes,I think their cost for a kit is around 500.00
