MCN Test: Ducati Monster 696 first ride

Ducati decided to launch its new Ducati 696 Monster in sunny, beautiful Barcelona and Road tester Adam Child went along to bring us this exclusive video.

Will the all new Monster repeat the record sales of the previous model? Watch the video below to find out and read the full report in MCN, Wednesday, 9 April, 2008.

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[shiftyvw]

God I can't even watch it. Seriously guys, get a mic.

[dirtymonkeylover]

You might be thinking of the 1100. The 696 is 35% cheaper than the 848. (~9k versus ~14k).

[RamtinK]

does he mean it feels less powerful than the ER6N?

[reblo111]

@tlh235 isnt RPM displayed there?

[malangope]

Wtf is wrong with the sound?

[tlh235]

Question: new rider, just got a 2011 ducati monster 696. What i'd like to know is if there is MPH per gear that's somewhat normal. What are the speeds in each gear. For example what's the max for 1st, 2nd, 3rd. How fast can you go in each gear without causing major harm to it. for now, i'm doing alot of cruising arouond my house, not even really gettin out of 2nd gear much. I just want to make sure i'm not hurting it by the speeds i'm going in 1st and 2nd gear. thank you!

[Wowmasta21]

@karenkasbah It's the only ducati for beginners.

[itwerkspro]

The power issue I noted myself because I rode a 796 and placed it just a bit slower than the ER-6 I had at the time. Of course the engine was green and I couldn't wring it out. But I did really like the bike though!

[karenkasbah]

if your new to bikes its a good bike...what sort of idiots in a position of giving advice are you recommending a 120mph bike to a beginner...oh thats right its a bit underpowered according to you...fucking blockhead advice that'll kill someone....BTW Ive been riding since 1965 and a Monster has more than enough for any sane person not out to maim themselves, and is defineitely not for an inexperienced rider

[kitelooperrr]

Do MCN film these on their iphone?

[Angels2t]

Beautiful

[kevinsvids101]

how much does this cost right now