Thanks a lot guys for all the advice and opinions.. I will mostly end up a buying a new 600 to 700cc bike sometime next year. I am not into race modding and I prefer riding a stock bike but I may change some accessories (with official Ducati ones only) depending on what model I buy.

Once Ducati ...

Smunch... u seem to be a really knowledgeable guy and I will take ur word for it..

I may have to go for the Ducati Monster 696 eventhough it does not look like a proper sports bike but is just about the right range for me to handle.

Apart from the headlight the bike looks pretty sleek and packs a ...

Thanks guys for ur inputs...

I am looking to buy a 2008 or newer model bike and among Ducatis, the Multistrada appealed to me in the looks and features (wet plate clutch is one of the few features which I found to be unique and will improve transmission life). The Monster 696 was another option I ...

Hi,

I am Ashwin, a 28 yr old guy based in Lombard, IL. I am originally from India and I have 5 years of motorcycle riding experience and I have not ridden anything more than 250cc as they don't sell any higher capacity bikes there. I had a 225cc 5 speed Honda.

I have been in the US for about 2 1/2 ...