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28-08-2013, 07:24 PM | #1 |
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Would a 696 suit me
Hi there!
I'm considering joining the monster club by getting a 696, but will it suit me? I've booked a test ride but wanted to find out more about the bike from the folk that know them best. I'm a biker from Bristol and currently ride my "dream bike", a Daytona 675. Problem is, in the real world, the dream is a bit too much and I miss some of the everyday benefits of my old SV650. I mostly use my bike for commuting and long weekend rideouts. The points that attract me to the monster are: >Nice bike with nice parts and a nice badge (Like the D675) >Lightweight (like the D675) >Comfort >Lower running costs (Especially vs my current 4 figure insurance!) >Safety features (Slipper clutch and ABS). I'm a dad >Able to use all the bikes capability on the road >Return to V-twin rumble What I'm not so sure about is whether I will look stupidly big for the bike. I'm 6 foot and, while I'm fairly confident I wont feel cramped, the bike seems very short from headlight to tail. I'm also new to air cooled engines and wonder what they're like stuck in traffic on a warm summers day? Would also like to know about anything I haven't thought to ask of. It'll give me a break from re-reading the Ducati blurb and oogling at the brochure photos ;-) |
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