s2r or 695?

[Saint aka ML]

Originally Posted by Dirty

Yes but I could use that argument to state that all bikes are missing 2 wheels!

For me symmetry is 2 or multiple of two. One wheel no, 2 ok, 3 no, 4 ok.

One cylinder no, two ok, 3 no, 4 ok.

One handlebar no, 2 ok.

Well you get the point

[Dirty]

Originally Posted by Saint aka ML

For me symmetry is 2 or multiple of two. One wheel no, 2 ok, 3 no, 4 ok.

One cylinder no, two ok, 3 no, 4 ok.

One handlebar no, 2 ok.

Well you get the point

No, that's just odd and even numbers, not symmetry

Originally Posted by SteveP

I bought an S2R only a few weeks ago so can only offer a limited amount of views on this, the 695 I know very little of. I also have not been riding for 10 years due to back problems,work etc, so reluctantly sold a Laverda triple last year. Being short and big boned the Monsters looked good with the seat height and size, I had £3500 to spend and looked at several aircooled 750's, 900's before discovering the s2. I did a lot of homework before parting with my money,a lot of hours spent on this forum, the knowledge and advice from people on here is superb. Performance is plenty without needing to rev it too much, no power band as such, just smooth pulling up to 120 or so, it's satisfying, not overly quick but enough for me, I'm not a fast rider anyway.Front brake at first seemed really good, now I'm getting used to the bike it does lack feel, used hard in the wet it can lock the wheel, but it's not bad by any means and can be upgraded apparently. Rear brake is poor, will look into this, may just be the pads. Clutch is very light although I have read tales of woe on the forums, no point in worrying about it as it works well now. The plastic petrol tank is the one issue that concerns me,it has swollen so the catch rubs on the ignition and the rubber pads don't sit on the frame, still opens though , providing it does not worsen. Mine has a full service history and all the keys, many do not, I would avoid these. Overall, very pleased, very easy to ride,non bikers admire the looks (red/white stripe) early days but would not hesitate to recommend.

very helpful, thanks.

plus 1 for the S2R 800. Brilliant bike with loads of character.

[Saint aka ML]

Originally Posted by Dirty

No, that's just odd and even numbers, not symmetry

Ok if you want odd wheel no, pair of wheel yes, odd pair no, double pair yes.


Screw you s2r guys

You are all lost in your disillusions, fact is Ducati run out of material so they made one side of a swing-arm ......



I am now going to have my beer!

After passing my test earlier this year, (after a gap of 30 years), I git a S2R 800 following a recommendation from my brother - he's got three Ducati - the S2R 800 is fast enough without being too scary, but loads of fun and handles really well plus is very forgiving.

I spent four days doing nothing but test driving bikes. The S2R was the one that put the biggest smile on my face.

I might buy another bike next year, but I'll keep the S2R

Originally Posted by Saint aka ML

Ok if you want odd wheel no, pair of wheel yes, odd pair no, double pair yes.


Screw you s2r guys

You are all lost in your disillusions, fact is Ducati run out of material so they made one side of a swing-arm ......



I am now going to have my beer!

Don't forget your Glass

[Saint aka ML]

Originally Posted by Fatal

Don't forget your Glass

Cheers, Bottoms up

[Liz]

S2R800, no contest!!

[Flip]

Originally Posted by jonyb

Hello. New boy on here looking for which bike to go for?
Any opinion's.

Blimey you've started something there haven't you??

Usually only the Air/Water cooled debate gets things going like that not single or dual sided swing arms!!

My advice would be to ride them both as closely together as possible around the same area to get a feel for each (and any others you can find for comparison if possible).

Just not a 900- they're a whole load of trouble!!!
Oh wait a minute- that's what I have ...erm......ride 'em all!!

[Darren69]

Originally Posted by Saint aka ML

Cheers, Bottoms up

1 beer, no. 2 beer, yes!

[Saint aka ML]

Originally Posted by Darren69

1 beer, no. 2 beer, yes!

He is getting my drift Hell yes.

Originally Posted by Flip

My advice would be to ride them both as closely together as possible around the same area to get a feel for each (and any others you can find for comparison if possible.

Ditto

Be also go idea to consider what bike will be used for blasting, touring etc.
If you want to deepen the debate you could mention what colour !

Above all enjoy the monster experience

Cheers

Originally Posted by mart64

If you want to deepen the debate you could mention what colour !

Red, white stripe. White wheels.

Thought I'd get in early!!

White wheels? ***shudder** no thanks...

But I have got a SILVER S2R just to be different. I'm rad to the max, me

In fact haven't even got Termis..., what am I doing here?