Which Bike

Discussion in 'Ducati General Discussion' started by Ivor, Sep 2, 2025 at 12:36 PM.

  1. So, day to day I ride a 1260S multi Strada, but prefer riding my ex's 696 monster, just that it under powered and too short for me, I like it's lightness. What's the best alternative between the lardy and overly tall 1260 and the light but short 696. Is it time to put the 888 on the road ?

    PS I have a few sports Ducatis but don't see me riding them day to day..
     
  2. A bigger Monster sounds like the perfect compromise, there are a couple for sale on here.
     
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  3. Street triple 765 RS.
     
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  4. Ducati only, although I've never owned a 3 cylinder vehicle
     
  5. Try the v2 streetfighter or (can’t believe I’m saying this) the latest Pani v2. It’s very upright.
     
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  6. Monster SP, 110 HP, 180kg, 840mm standard seat height. If my Scrambler Icon hadn’t been such a good price, I was looking at a used SP, very capable IMO. Andy
     
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  7. you owe it to yourself to try one.
     
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  8. Off to sell a kidney
     
  9. Yes, as suggested above, you REALLY should test ride a Street Triple 765RS!
     
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  10. Or the R , which I have .

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  11. 3 cylinder engines are addictive once you’ve ridden one imo.
     
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  12. Yup!
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  13. Monster M1100 - lovely and torquey, light, handles nice, cheap.
     
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    Lovely that is. Ever since getting my Mt09 I’ve always said the engine would be fantastic in a sports bike which is why I was so excited when the R9 came out, sadly I can’t afford one now so I’ll have to wait for you to crash yours and then buy it cheap :upyeah::joy:.
     
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  15. or even an 1100S ?;)
     
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  16. Which bike ?

    A three cylinder vehicle - like this one ;)

    Just look at it......they have actually gone to the trouble of making it

    If humanity never makes it to Mars, well who cares 'cause we can go to the shop and buy this with some Motorcycle tokens - :D

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  17. Streetfighter V2 2025, very underrated unless you have actually ridden one.
    Or
    Monster SP, lovely bike.

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