crazy_rahul

Hey guys, as some of you would be aware I have been planning a bike for a while now. Interactions with friends, few SBK riders and fellow Xbhpians I have short listed my choice to CB1000r and monster 696.
Though there could be a debate on how these bikes can be compared as one is a 998cc inline four engine with 110bhp while the other is 696cc L-twin cylinder engine with 80bhp.
One is Japanese and the other an Italian, but I guess all the tech specs do not make that much a difference in India as there is hardly any place where these bikes could be utilized to its full capacity. I’d be using this bike probably for city commuting, evening rides and weekend gateways.
What actually matters is the after sale service, spare parts and location of service station. I am located in Pune and as far as im aware of both the bikes are available in Mumbai. Would prefer if it could be serviced in Pune either by the respective brands or trained mechanics. This has got the confusion creeping in me. Which of these 2 bikes would be a better choice in terms of riding, servicing, spare parts, general maintenance and any other points which is worth considering?
Some of you would be curious as to why I choose these two bikes from all he naked bikes available. Well for me these 2 bikes are the sexiest nakeds in the world and moreover are legally available.
Would appreciate any sort of help, comments, suggestions, or anything which you guys wish to share which would help me choose my ‘dream’. Waiting!

Aryan

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First you were deciding between the CBR 600RR or ZX-6R and now this.

Confused a lot, I guess.

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crazy_rahul

quite confused but its surely gonna be one of the nakeds.

Samarth 619

Well, you mean you will take the 696 legally imported? I think that should cost you a lot.

I haven't read a review of 696, but about the CB, I can tell you that it really has less power at less throttle (not like others, which give full power @ 40% throttle, for example). So, this will make it a more practical bike in different weather & roads, than "some other nakeds"... It's a fact.

and regarding CB's design, it is quite a bit italian, looking at that single side swingarm, etc.

Conclusionally, I suggest you let the Yamaha FZ1 launch. It may come soon, and might be more cheaper than CB.

FZ1 for India

I know I stress a lot on cost for such bikes, but maybe they matter, a little.

theslayer

Isn't cost an issue at all? The difference in pricing between the two must be astronomical no?

In layman thoughts, all I can say is, if brand loyalty isn't really your thing, then go for the CB 1000! What can you fault with a beauty like that? Less expensive too.

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F**K the performance charts. there is no use of gulping the figures, if you ain't a pro/semi pro racer in real life.

Ducati come with a prestigious batch of italian tricolor, honda with a piece of satisfaction. also, cb1000r might cost you more than 696, you decide. but whatever it is...please buy it soon. we, no longer can keep suggesting you with no eye treat in return.

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Both bikes you will get terrible back up and services. But if you buy Ducati, you will become officially become Ducatisti! If I had the moolah, I would go for the Ducati blindfolded no questions asked. Compared to a Ducati, the Honda is "just another motorcycle"! C'mon, Ducati Monster is lifestyle motorcycle. It is not supposed to be compared with Japs, unless it is something like the new Vmax!

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I'm pretty sure the Ducati is going to be much more expensive. Servicing and parts are also going to be very expensive.

The Honda will be much more satisfying, reliable and easier on the pocket. Much more after market support for the Honda than the Ducati as well.

crazy_rahul

well both the bikes are almost costing me the same.. so hence the confusion.
well nothing is wrong with the cb1000.. really! it looks awesum, performance 'reads' good, available off the shelf.. but 1 thing does work for the 696 and that has got me actually attracted towards it. its the name itself, D-U-C-A-T-I!

well as i said in my first post.. d performance of the bikes are not as much a constraint.. its everything else apart from it..

moreover, if i can, i would buy the bike rite away, rite now! but i guess i have to wait for it.. probably till may for the honda until the mumbai showroom is inaugurated and i think till june for the ducati.

pudix

my 0.02 $:

There is NO comparison between the two. The CB will beat the Duc hands down. You are comparing a much lower capacity L-twin to an inline four tuned for more grunt and torque. I love Ducati, and if this was a comparo between the monster1100 and the CB, maybe then it would be fair. But a lower capacity Duc at a possible higher price tag will not cut it here. Besides, the Ducs have a much pricey service/aftersales spares compared to the Jap bikes.

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