New 696 rider

Very interesting post to me Carlos.

I'm in the process of doing the same.

Have previously had a 600 hornet, blackbird, f800st (don't ask) and have just sold an 848 with termis.

I too want to go back to a bit of grass roots biking - i never felt good enough to be riding the 848 and it was just wasted on me.

When I look back at my old bikes the one I had most fun on was the hornet - a great bike which only cost me a grand.

So - after having had a duke and totally falling for the brand, ethos and sound I'm also looking for a 08/09 696 with termis - for exactly the same reasons.