Wanna buy » Advice Needed - MTS1100S vs. Monster 696 vs. MTS620

[DynaSport]

My son has the 696 and I have put a couple hundred miles on it in a day and I didn't find it nearly as uncomfortable as you guys are making it out to be. It certainly isn't a touring bike, but it was not sport bike uncomfortable to me. You probably just need to ride one to see for yourself. There is a touring seat available for it also, if the seat puts you into the tank as it does for some.

Good luck.

[ma'ii 2007 1100 (Red)]

Just one point to maybe help narrow yer search: if you came off VFRs, yer gonna wanta 1100. Me thinks, anyway.

[Nozz]

Just one point to maybe help narrow yer search: if you came off VFRs, yer gonna wanta 1100. Me thinks, anyway.

Yes, I do want the 1100, but fiscal constraints limit me to a lower price point. Hmmmm

[Activator 2006 620 (Black)]

I was at a local dealer's Ducati demo days on Saturday and was back on a HM for the 2nd time. I have only a 32" inseam and had no problem flat-footing. Activator, maybe you have the pre-load cranked?

It's possible the dealer cranked it up a bit to match my height/weight. I didn't have any problem fully flat-footing when in a normal, forward position on the seat. When slid back to mid-seat (where I feel most comfortable), I can solidly plant the balls of my feet with heels just slightly raised.

I'm hoping to pick up the Hyper tomorrow! Woo Hoo!

[potomacduc 2013 1200 (Red)]

I was at a local dealer's Ducati demo days on Saturday and was back on a HM for the 2nd time. I have only a 32" inseam and had no problem flat-footing. Activator, maybe you have the pre-load cranked?

It's possible the dealer cranked it up a bit to match my height/weight. I didn't have any problem fully flat-footing when in a normal, forward position on the seat. When slid back to mid-seat (where I feel most comfortable), I can solidly plant the balls of my feet with heels just slightly raised.

I'm hoping to pick up the Hyper tomorrow! Woo Hoo!

Congrats on the purchase. The HM is a neat bike. If Ducati wants to hit a home run with the next Multi, they'll blend the HM and MTS (weight and styling of HM + wind protection, luggage and fuel capacity of the MTS) into one model, throw a 1200 desmodue in there and call it a day.

[archkevinbrown]

If Ducati wants to hit a home run with the next Multi, they'll blend the HM and MTS (weight and styling of HM + wind protection, luggage and fuel capacity of the MTS) into one model, throw a 1200 desmodue in there and call it a day.

Sounds like someone wants to have his cake and eat it, too.

[potomacduc 2013 1200 (Red)]

If Ducati wants to hit a home run with the next Multi, they'll blend the HM and MTS (weight and styling of HM + wind protection, luggage and fuel capacity of the MTS) into one model, throw a 1200 desmodue in there and call it a day.

Sounds like someone wants to have his cake and eat it, too.

...and I want sprinkles on that cake!!

[Q 2014 1200S PP (Matte Chrome)]

If you're doing mostly freeway with occasional 2 up riding, and you're used to a VFR then you might want to consider a used ST3. There seem to be plenty available for pretty descent prices. Just an thought...

[Nozz]

If you're doing mostly freeway with occasional 2 up riding, and you're used to a VFR then you might want to consider a used ST3. There seem to be plenty available for pretty descent prices. Just an thought...

I looked into those, and to be honest, they just didn't appeal to me. There was nothing visceral about the ST3. It just blended in. Though it is a good bike, just not for me.

I rode a friends' Monster 696 and was really blown away. That thing is light and frisky, a great little machine. My friend reversed the shift pattern, so that was a surprise. He forgot to mention that. Doh!

How does a Monster 696 compare with a MTS620? Now, I that have a frame of reference, I could use your insight.

[Q 2014 1200S PP (Matte Chrome)]

If you're doing mostly freeway with occasional 2 up riding, and you're used to a VFR then you might want to consider a used ST3. There seem to be plenty available for pretty descent prices. Just an thought...

I looked into those, and to be honest, they just didn't appeal to me. There was nothing visceral about the ST3. It just blended in. Though it is a good bike, just not for me.

I rode a friends' Monster 696 and was really blown away. That thing is light and frisky, a great little machine. My friend reversed the shift pattern, so that was a surprise. He forgot to mention that. Doh!

How does a Monster 696 compare with a MTS620? Now, I that have a frame of reference, I could use your insight.

I am fortunate enough to have both an MTS 1000DS and a recently acquired older Monster 900s. They're both great bikes...I'm really, really enjoying the M900s. But if I had to choose one, it would be the Multistrada. It just does everything well.