Duacti 696 & 796 reliability and service cost

[jonbee56]

I'm looking at getting a 696 or a 796, but really want to know about the reliability as they used to have a bed reputation.

Also it looks like the services charges are exorbitant, but due to the distance between services, the cost works out about the same as any other bike. Is this right ?

Anyone got ideas about how reliable they are now, and if I get it serviced at my small local dealer, will it affect the warranty ?
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I had a Ducati monster, other than not starting all winter, the reliability engine wise was pretty good, and I ragged the shit out of it all the time and may have used Tesco value engine oil once.

Although rust and corrosion was an issue after winter
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[rac3r]

A Monster costs the same if not less to maintain than other bikes. The newer Monster are fine reliability wise. I would go for the 796 as you would soon want the extra power.

For servicing go with a recommended independent specialist as opposed to a main dealer. Or you could do stuff your self as they are pretty easy to work on, air cooled twin!

Head over to ukmonster.co.uk great advice and very friendly
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[jonbee56]

Thanks for the replies guys. This is what the dealer said, but i just didnt believe him as i thought he was just trying to sell me the bike.
Gotta wait for the right moment to convince the mrs now.
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[bikenightphot...]

Agree with rac3, the newer monsters since 2007 had a cheaper service schedule and longer service times. Belts are every 2 years. My wife has a 620 monster which is 11 years old and 22k on clocks. During its time in reliability its seen off many friends jap bikes who have had issues. Its been to Italy France Germany touring and never missed a beat except on the way back once at 16k when we realised the chain had come to the end of its life..

Electrics since 02 are as modern and if not better than others out there. Engines are a proven design with improvements on each model. Loads of accessories etc.

Personally go for the 1100 evo....But yes 796 if its choice of the 2. From memory think this is as quick as my s2r1000 was.

make sure you test ride it for good distance as its totally different than a 4. They always feel under geared in 5th and 6th and don't like to pull from low down like a 4 in these so it feels like its chugging. But its more getting used to their character and riding appropriately. Once a decent can fitted you will grin ear to ear.

PS ukmonsters.co.uk is a great forum for monster lovers.

[bikenightphot...]

Also just remembered the 696 has no radiator and can feel like your cooking your bits if stuck in traffic. The 796 has a oil rad and much better. When the 696 first came put my mrs test rode 2 of the 696s but honestly felt it didn't offer anything more than her 620 which is slightly tricked up, other than being quicker. So again I would look to the bigger bike.

[goonerfromlag]

M696 was my 1st big bike, had no issues for the year i owned it, including leaving it outside for 6 weeks during winter. Started @ 1st attempt as well, still miss the sound of d termis. Used rosse corse in stepney 4 routine stuff.
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[Mario_Kempes]

"Convince the missus"? So...you're a man? A batty man?

Monsters are for burds. Maybe an old S2R1000 or S4R would be acceptable for a heterosexual male but the new Monsters are touched by the hand of metrosexuality.

You might as well get a Gladius and spend the difference on tight T-shirts with plunging necklines.

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Er, hello - I'm rather quite comfortable with my metrosexuality, thank you very glad. And I regard your comments as bordering on the discourteous. Now jolly well button it, will you? At least if you don't have anything nice to say.


/metro flounce
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[trevor saxe-coburg-gotha]

Yeah but TWO YEARS. Man. What are they - liquorice??
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I'll have you know they use the finest liquorice bonded with kevlar.

Here's a side by side comparison of a 5yr old belt and new.
https://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m174/howlingterror_2006/DSCF1785_zps90f4d06d.jpg

I think 2 years is erring on the safe side and 5 years is starting to push my luck.

https://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m174/howlingterror_2006/DSCF1792_zpsf9404951.jpg


Belts from a bike used most days of the year.
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[jonbee56]

OK. I took a 796 out for a spin & liked it, but as a 2nd bike only. Too much feathering of the clutch to use for commuting every day into the city, but excellent quality machine.

Went out & bought a ** BRAND NEW** Hornet & collecting it on Saturday
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[Copycat73]

these belts does everyone buy genuine or pattern copies ?...
prices ?

its the 620 I`m interested in really.
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[colicabcadam]

only had one issue with my bike in the last 6 years, faulty quick shifter

they are reliable - but go 2 teeth down on the from sprocket if using it in town a lot, if you are below 10 stone 1 tooth would be fine
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