NinjaDad Posted June 15, 2012 Report Share Posted June 15, 2012 I an looking at the duc 696 monster or a bonneville, Theese 2 bikes have the controls in the right position. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anden Posted June 15, 2012 Report Share Posted June 15, 2012 .02 bonnie.Harley guys don't give you any shit on a Triumph. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy-o Posted June 15, 2012 Report Share Posted June 15, 2012 I have a Bonneville T100 and I love it. Beautiful and very easy to ride. You can't go wrong there. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ault Posted June 15, 2012 Report Share Posted June 15, 2012 I an looking at the duc 696 monster or a bonneville, Theese 2 bikes have the controls in the right position.check avatar.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad324 Posted June 15, 2012 Report Share Posted June 15, 2012 If you're a bigger guy, I was told the 696 will be quite under powered. I was looking at Monsters and was swayed from them for this reason. I never did ride one so I don't know how accurate that is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jschaf Posted June 15, 2012 Report Share Posted June 15, 2012 My wife has a monster 696 & its a nice bike to ride. It is suited to those of small stature though. It's power output is a sufficient 69 horses at the wheel with that L-twin torque. It will do 0-60 in less than 4 seconds & tops out at about 130. The place it really shines is when turned loose on a tight twisty road. What type of riding do you do? If you are considering the 696 you might take a look at the monster 796 or the triumph street triple. The Bonneville sacrifices a bit of sports agility to stick to its retro roots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jschaf Posted June 15, 2012 Report Share Posted June 15, 2012 FYI-Bonneville vs 696: hp @ crank 66 vs 80, wet weight 495 vs 384, torque @ crank 50 @ 5800 rpm vs 51 @ 7750. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkow97 Posted June 15, 2012 Report Share Posted June 15, 2012 The 696 is a rich man's sv650. I like it, but if I bought a duc, it would be bigger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NinjaDad Posted June 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 15, 2012 I am not going to be a speed demon but plan to do the devils triangle. which I think is harder than tail of the dragon which I like. Some highway running. I am short and have a disability. The foot controls on the 2011 ninja 250 are about perfect. The feel on the highway is less than desirable so is the power. Justg looking for a enjoyable ride. Must feel stable at interstate speeds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jschaf Posted June 16, 2012 Report Share Posted June 16, 2012 Good luck with your decision. Let us know what you get & your initial impression. Inquiring minds want to know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NinjaDad Posted June 22, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 22, 2012 still looking. i have the weekend off so i am ridiing and koojing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crf69 Posted June 22, 2012 Report Share Posted June 22, 2012 cbr1000rr7? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary#17 Posted June 22, 2012 Report Share Posted June 22, 2012 My husband has a Monster S4Rs so a larger bike but the Monster is a blast in the twisties. It's a very confidence inspiring bike and the torque is just plain fun. I agree with a previous post that you should consider a windscreen if you plan on doing a lot of highway rides. Mary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pokey Posted June 22, 2012 Report Share Posted June 22, 2012 I vote FZ6, Versys or Street Triple. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
granda080 Posted June 22, 2012 Report Share Posted June 22, 2012 (edited) I love my FZ6, but it may be challenging for you to get on and off. It is a pretty tall bike. The FZ6 is a good all around bike. It does lots of things well, but nothing great. Gear it down one in the front and it is way more enjoyable. I had a blast with it at the Gap. Maybe FZ6R, they are shorter, but mostly the same bike with the exceptions on the fairings (though I don't like them).Both have upright feet positions. Edited June 22, 2012 by granda080 Forgot something Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedytriple Posted June 23, 2012 Report Share Posted June 23, 2012 .02 bonnie.Harley guys don't give you any shit on a Triumph.I get crap from the harley guys when I ride my triumph? The duc is nice about the same power wise as the bonnie I think. Two very different bikes though. If it were me I would pick the Duc unless you are not looking for sporting prowess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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