Originally Posted by Sarge

I have not ridden the monster 796 as yet but have ridden the monster S4R which was the most powerful monster before the new 796 was release. The S4R has the 998cc engine making about a 115 HP while the brutale is a 750cc making appox 127HP. These are claimed HP's so not sure. The monsters Vtwin is very different from the MV inline 4. Both bikes are a lot of fun and very easy to ride in traffic. I feel the torque or the lower end grunt on the mosnters is better than if not the same as the MV. The ridding positions are very different. I would say that the monster seats are more comfortable than the MV ..... but the seating position is more upright on the MV. On a long run the monster seat will be more comfortable. Design wise I would say beauty lies in the eyes of the beholder but in my opinion the MV looks much better. The fit and finish on both are just great. The brakes on the Monster are much better (brembo's) than the MV's(nissin's). But in the new bikes (brutale 910R onwards) both have Brembo's. The sound of the brutale is something else alltogether. I dont know any bike that sounds so good other than the MV F4. The only thing these bikes miss is some kind of wind protection, even though they are nakeds they can really go to high speeds and thats the only time when you feel you could do with better wind protection but then again its crazy to take nakeds at high speeds

Originally Posted by freekoo

Hey JVH congrats on your Duc. i was looking forward for a Monster796 as its the most sensible big bike available in India apart from the Kaw' 650R and Hyosung 650 twins. Whats the true topspeed and how does it compare to the Duc Hypermotard 796. And since the M796 doesnt have adjustsable Front Supension have you considered any alternative?

Originally Posted by jvh

Thanks for putting this up! I thought as much with the comparo. Not sure when I would get one to ride. Among the nakeds the street triple remains my favourite with that deep and bassy inline 3 and a good all round bike. I hope we can soon see some launches from Triumph. Am not sure if MV is even considering India as a prospective market.

Completely agree on the speeds. Its a pain to cross 200Ks with the nakeds whereas its a breeze with the faired siblings. But what I like specially on the Monster is the way it reaches the 150K mark. Quite remarkable.

Originally Posted by freekoo

No no JVH i dont suppose you got want i wanted to say in the last ?ion.
Alternative as in any other front suspension VIZ Ohlins, WP, Marzochhi, Showa? Things like those.........as i will be going for one within a few months time. Thats the first mod i would like to do.

Originally Posted by freekoo

Actually, a guy in Thane wants to sell his Monster796. He is going for the DUC 848EVO. I am going for the used monster, but as the M796 hasn't got Front adjustable forks i am looking for aftermarket ones Ohlins are way too Expensive. Looking for other options.