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Ducati Monster 796: Urban Icon

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  • #31
    Originally posted by sheelpriye View Post
    I find the above motorcycles beautiful, because all three romped the competition in their respective debut years,
    err, this is my term of being beautiful as far as motorcycles go
    Classic case of preferring Function over form, fair enough.

    PS: I badly want to invlove female anatomy here to prove my point, but don't want to earn an "Infraction" here too.
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    • #32
      Originally posted by BANDHAV View Post
      Classic case of preferring Function over form, fair enough.
      Thanks
      on another note--

      PS: I badly want to invlove female anatomy here to prove my point, but don't want to earn an "Infraction" here too.
      I think we have enjoyed much liberty so back to topic--
      I love the red/green paint combo,

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      • #33
        Originally posted by TenHut View Post
        Well if its gonna HAVE a lot of vibrations then, typical or not, one will say it has a lot of vibrations. Its got nothing to do with how new you are to the bike...its got everything to do with the bike and its vibrations itself lol.
        I refuse to buy your second argument. I prefer concrete figures or tech specs and not the usual 'its got a soul' kinda arguments.

        P.S I didnt ride a Vtwin. 848 is an L twin.
        I know that it is an L. All Ducatis are to my knowledge. About the vibes, it is a question of getting used or not getting used. People who are into inline Japs often get blinkered and are unable to see/appreciate anything else. I was like that till Harley happened to me in 2008!

        Originally posted by BANDHAV View Post
        Don't you think an Inline 12 or 16 will be way to impractical to fit in a car?
        Is it ONLY a question of practicality. Tell me, in a 6 cylinder, would one prefer to go for an inline 6 or a V6? (Take the typical example of the Accord V6, what a beauty of a performer!)

        Originally posted by BANDHAV View Post

        Its not the one, its you, you are getting old.
        I am getting old. And I am getting there faster on a Ducati. Much faster!

        Originally posted by TenHut View Post
        Simply said, L twin. Power delivery is different for a V twin and an L twin. Hence the mention. Cylinders are not in a V so calling it 90 degree V would be wrong nomenclature.
        I am interested in the Bold part. Can we have a technical thread on it? I am sure a lot of us will benefit from it.

        Originally posted by MG_Biker1806 View Post
        We will soon see one of those in xBhp
        Not one. Two of them I thought. For the Italy trip!

        Originally posted by fireblah View Post
        Guess vibrations are in demand here. Well, for a litre class vibrating bike, try crossplane R1... vibrates like a hydraulic drill.. !
        It does!!! I did not think it vibrates even half as much as a Ducati!
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        • #34
          Originally posted by ken cool View Post
          Is it ONLY a question of practicality. Tell me, in a 6 cylinder, would one prefer to go for an inline 6 or a V6? (Take the typical example of the Accord V6, what a beauty of a performer!)
          It purely depends, if that Inline 6 is fitted in a BMW i will have it any day over and above a V6.
          Last edited by BANDHAV; 06-05-2010, 12:32 PM.
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          • #35
            they have also got these 7 beautiful Ducati logomania styling on the monster.

            YouTube - Ducati Monster Logomania - The second episode of Monster ART
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            • #36
              Originally posted by BANDHAV View Post
              Still, its a 90 degree V-twin.
              You're right. Its just called L Twin by convention. Geometrically, anything Between 0 degrees to 180degrees is called a V. It is also understood that changing the angles will change the power characteristics of the engine.

              I think there is a lot of character to these Ducatis that cannot be explained or understood or fathomed over a test drive. There is much more to these machines and I completely understand what Ken mentioned.


              Originally posted by BANDHAV View Post
              It purely depends, if that Inline 6 is fitted in a BMW i will have it any day over and above a V6.
              The tests on the inline 6 on the BMWs also speak about how the engine needs to be revved hard to get juice out of the them. V6s on the other hand are performers on every other engine. We'll like you mentioned, the BMW tag will be the only reason I choose an inline 6 over a Honda V6.

              Originally posted by TenHut View Post
              Torque is fun to have for most riding, but on the other hand there's no substitute for horsepower.
              But I am still interested in riding it.. am thinking I will swap the bike with him a little longer the next time..like a day or two.
              I'm sure you know this, but there is a direct correlation between Torque and Power. If you have more Torque, it simply means you have more horses at any given rpm. And if you have a bike like a 1198, you have more power at any given rpm + a peak power of 170 horses and that means torque and power.
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              • #37
                Ducati India has slashed prices of it's range in India..

                Monster 796 = 8 lacs ex showroom
                848 = 12.5 Lacs ex showroom

                I got a call from Ducati Gurgaon showroom about this update, I has visited them earlier as I was interested in Monster 696. So they called me to update.

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                • #38
                  ^^ can you please also mention what were the prices before ?
                  May the torque be with you..
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                  • #39
                    I guess the 848 was atleast 15lacs when launched...

                    Then it slowly crawled down.
                    You get the point?? :D
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                    • #40
                      Originally posted by svjhonda View Post
                      I guess the 848 was atleast 15lacs when launched...

                      Then it slowly crawled down.
                      Originally the 848 was priced at 19,97,451 on the road, Mumbai. This has come down to 15,00,000 on the road, Mumbai. I believe they are having problems getting their bikes registered. Not sure how big a problem this is but I know 1 bike which has waited over 2 months and still not registered.

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                      • #41
                        2 months is alot, I am not really sure how ducati is in India, they are through some agent ? hmm sell it for a premium, dont care how high the price is... again, their attitude has a problem. now they reduce price
                        May the torque be with you..
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                        • #42
                          ^
                          I think they had started through Precision Motors, and now they have a showroom in Delhi (not sure).
                          You get the point?? :D
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                          • #43
                            Originally posted by stewarch View Post
                            Originally the 848 was priced at 19,97,451 on the road, Mumbai. This has come down to 15,00,000 on the road, Mumbai. I believe they are having problems getting their bikes registered. Not sure how big a problem this is but I know 1 bike which has waited over 2 months and still not registered.
                            Updated pricelist just arrived last night. Mumbai 848 on the road now at 13,94,803. Monster 796 at 9,17,982.

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                            • #44
                              Originally posted by satyenpoojary View Post
                              Anyone knows a fix for goosebumps?

                              Sigh! Someday I will earn enough to 'afford' a ducati!
                              Phew!
                              Originally posted by stewarch View Post
                              Updated pricelist just arrived last night. Mumbai 848 on the road now at 13,94,803. Monster 796 at 9,17,982.
                              My prayers have been answered... well atleast somewhat answered!

                              650 - 5.5 Lakhs
                              Bandit - 10 lakhs
                              Monster - 9 Lakhs

                              I know bandit and Monster arent in the same league, but I am just wondering what is Suzuki upto especially pitching it as the cheapest 'litre' class and now having a Monster brand name egging it.


                              I hope this someday translate into cheaper 690!
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                              • #45
                                At these prices, we might see more ducatis than the japs on road.... even a bare minimum ducati has more brand (read: show off, cool, i have a bike ferrari ) value i guess....
                                May the torque be with you..
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