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Title: New monster coming for '07
Post by: Thor S Magic Bathtub on March 03, 2006, 05:23:06 PM
Ducati's making a change for their entry level monster for next year... Don't know if this has already been posted. Looks pretty cool, especially the price  :)

http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/Article_Page.aspx?ArticleID=3018&Page=1
Title: Re: New monster coming for '07
Post by: starwalt on March 04, 2006, 10:33:27 AM
I was looking at Monsters last week. This new one will be a winner for sure.

It is a serious consideration for a second bike for me. That or the 06 Honda 599.

Regardless, it will be at least two years before I get a new bike.
Kids + college = no new bike.
:cry:
Title: Re: New monster coming for '07
Post by: Mr.7 on March 05, 2006, 07:13:19 AM
What's different about it?  :dunno_white:
Title: Re: New monster coming for '07
Post by: Thor S Magic Bathtub on March 05, 2006, 09:42:31 AM
The 695cc engine as opposed to the 618cc engine... but the price isn't going up, which is the good part.
Title: Re: New monster coming for '07
Post by: Grainbelt on March 05, 2006, 12:30:48 PM
Good indeed. the 695 will have more power than the original carburetted 750 monster, and be lighter. I want I want I want :icon_razz:
Title: Re: New monster coming for '07
Post by: starwalt on March 05, 2006, 12:40:37 PM
Quote from: Mr.7 on March 05, 2006, 07:13:19 AM
What's different about it?  :dunno_white:
Well, the article says...
->bigger engine
->extended valve adjustment interval (these engines are NOT simple)
->moved wiring harness sans exposed ty-wraps...

I will leave the rest for your reading enjoyment.

At least look at the pictures.  :laugh: