Ducati Monster 696 or Yamaha FZ6 for starter bike

[Eddo211]

Re: Ducati Monster 696 or Yamaha FZ6 for starter bike

....I suppose I could also get the ducati, and just spend more time away from any roads than with a more beginner bike.

No don't do that. Each riding environment requires changes in technique and you want to become comfortable with your baby in any situation, rain or shine

Wow, all those broken bones and you're still so mentally hooked to riding. Must really be a whole different kind of experience. Thanks for sharing.

It is an addiction....and a challenge. It is a great feeling of self control, are worries forgotten, and freedom, hard to explain.

Get the Ducati, you be stylin, you will get to grow with your bike, girls love it, it will force you to be serious, it has its own special sweet engine sound, and one of the best high performance suspensions out there. Remember power is not everything, transfer to the rear wheel and traction is.

If you gonna be a Ducati rider then your choice is a good starter bike.



My favorate Ducati: 916 (don't even think about it. )

[Tali]

Re: Ducati Monster 696 or Yamaha FZ6 for starter bike

It sounds like you've already made the decision, Levon
Ducati for you, just be careful cuz i'll miss you if anything bad happens and takes you away from here

[levon]

Re: Ducati Monster 696 or Yamaha FZ6 for starter bike

After reading up on more literature I gradually swayed away from the ducati and the FZY6, and decided on the FZ6.
Just got back from the dealership with a new yellow FZ6. Will probably test it out tonight when I get back from work.

Thanks for all the advice, well appreciated.

[KanadaHye]

Re: Ducati Monster 696 or Yamaha FZ6 for starter bike

Congrats on the purchase, safe riding. Unfortunately due to "traffic violations" the police have taken all the fun out of my recreational vehicle lol

[Eddo211]

Re: Ducati Monster 696 or Yamaha FZ6 for starter bike

Its a Virgin Yamaha! She will serve you right. You know you got the 2003 R6 engine on that baby right? Keep the front wheel down!!

Picks needed.

[Tali]

Re: Ducati Monster 696 or Yamaha FZ6 for starter bike

agreed with Eddo

congrats!

[levon]

Re: Ducati Monster 696 or Yamaha FZ6 for starter bike

Thanks guys. I was riding it all morning. It's a whole different kind of fun. Took me a few tries to get used to the clutch, but damn, that baby is smooth once you get the hang of it.

Unfortunately due to "traffic violations" the police have taken all the fun out of my recreational vehicle lol

I was in that boat a few years back with 12 points on my license.

[levon]

Re: Ducati Monster 696 or Yamaha FZ6 for starter bike

I kept forgetting that I promised some pics, but better late than never. Here it is, my new baby.




I've only got 300 miles on it so far, but damn, I never realized how much power and handling they can pack in that bike. It's as stable at 30 as it is at 95.
An absolute thrill. I can't believe I've lived without it for so long.

[Tali]

Re: Ducati Monster 696 or Yamaha FZ6 for starter bike

nice!

[levon]

Re: Ducati Monster 696 or Yamaha FZ6 for starter bike

I'm already bored with this bike. I think I'll be moving up to an R6 in the next few weeks.
Will post updates if I do end up moving up.