First Impressions

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zP1oiu414M0



My Impressions after 2 weeks of having the new 696.
First of all i`m comparing it to the s2r 800.
I ordered it in may 08 and got it begining of july 08

It feels alot more comfortable than the s2r and has the same horsepower,so it does feel the same kind of speed if not quicker as the 696 is lighter,she absolutley loves the twisties.

The seat is lower and the tank higher for that hunched look. the bikini fairing is rather good and is good up to 90mph and beyond.

I had to get the termis on it as the standard cans well.. just look **** frankly ,and my word do the termis sound good,you can hear me from 3 streets away.
Even the ducati dealer where i got her, rang me up to tell me how good they sounded ,they said "they sounded better than the 1098"
The air intake makes a monstrous rumble.... Bellissimo!

I also got the 14tooth front sprocket put on which does make alot of difference and i would recomend anyone who is considering getting one to have the 14t sprocket added also.

The parts on her are good quality,showa forks,four pot brembos,Marchesini rims and mona shock rear spring which is twice the thickness of the spring on my old s2r ,plus, the bridgestone tyres feel really good also. The clutch lever is super light and is literally a one fingure job.

The only down side is probably the seat. its fine when im riding alone but when someone is on the back i get bad groin strain. My pillion said it was more comfortable than the s2r,the rear seat is wider. it also gives off alot of heat from the under seat pipes. And sadly no hand holds for pillion,but we all know they go faster with only one on lol

I really would recomend this bike to anyone,it doesnt disappoint!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OQaNNjiU68c