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

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.

What's different about it? 

The 695cc engine as opposed to the 618cc engine... but the price isn't going up, which is the good part.

Good indeed. the 695 will have more power than the original carburetted 750 monster, and be lighter. I want I want I want

Quote from: Mr.7 on March 05, 2006, 07:13:19 AM
What's different about it? 

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.