696 Here I come!

Well I've only gone and done it..... I know there has been a lot of ummming and Arrrring over whether it looks the business but I know I'm going to love it and I will have bike envy as soon as I pull up next to one at the lights!
So I popped down to Metropolis today and put down a deposit on a 696+ in pearl white!!!! I wont see it until late august but i'm sure it will be worth waiting for!

Meanwhile I shall obviously carry on lovin' my 695 but in a few months it will be up for grabs, by then it will have approx. 4500 miles on it - Factory standard except with an alarm and the seat cowel and fly screen. Its a year old this April and will therefore have warranty and service history to back it up. Any suggestions on how much I should expect to get / how much any of you would be willing to spend???

Cheers


Lucati!

[Nonnie]

I never ummed or ahhhhed. Only in glorious envy!

I think it's gorgeous.

That pearl white is just the best colour too.......good choice

It will be intersting to hear how the new generation compares to the old to live with........

Cheers,

Shandy

[sidrat]

Nice call, cant wait to hear how it rides, does it come with a screen?

Originally Posted by Nonnie

I never ummed or ahhhhed. Only in glorious envy!

I think it's gorgeous.

I'm with you Nohomie. It is proper garrrrgeous!

However, Mr Lucati I haven't a clue how much your bike is worth, I am rubbish with such matters. Roll on August eh? Enjoy and post up some piccies.

[NattyBoy]

nice one !

Dead green with envy, well chosen and in the best colour, i suspose i will just have to keep dribbling over my poster in my office. Unless i can sweet talk ped into it! or sell my rs!! I will keep trying.

[JerryXt]

good man! Say hi to Damiano for me!

[CK & AK]

Originally Posted by JerryXt

good man!

hey folks - looks like someone has hacked into J's account!

Congrats Lucati

Originally Posted by sidrat

Nice call, cant wait to hear how it rides, does it come with a screen?

It comes with a small pair of sunglasses mounted infront of the clocks pretending to be a screen!

Thanks for your kind words one and all, I went home and sheepishly told the mrs i'd bought a new bike and she did'nt really understand what all the fuss was about so it's nice to have like minded people to talk to!

I am so envious, my local dealer has informed me they are having open day on the 3/4 may hoping to get a test ride can't wait!! white is the best colour good choice. Its a shame there is so much negativity towards the new monster but each to there own but in business you can't stand still if you do you go under , i am sure it will bring a new wave of owners to the brand which can only be good. I hope you enjoy your new toy when it arrives. I am off to grovel to her indoors.
Wish me luck
I want one

Originally Posted by Lucati

It comes with a small pair of sunglasses mounted infront of the clocks pretending to be a screen!

Thanks for your kind words one and all, I went home and sheepishly told the mrs i'd bought a new bike and she did'nt really understand what all the fuss was about so it's nice to have like minded people to talk to!

I think you will find that is the same withmost spouses, however keep on at em they eventually understand or at least become really good at pretending they do. Over the last few years Mrs Humbucker, knows 46 is Rossi, 52 is Toseland and that Ducati is the best bike to own. She even gets the off side rule in footie

Any congrats on the new bike. It seems to look better every time i see it.

[QUOTE=Lucati;247468]It comes with a small pair of sunglasses mounted infront of the clocks pretending to be a screen!

Thanks for your kind words one and all, I went home and sheepishly told the mrs i'd bought a new bike and she did'nt really understand what all the fuss was about so it's nice to have like minded people to talk to! [Thank god I'm not the only one who goes out and orders a new bike despite a dissaproving 'her indoors'. I've just odrered a 696 plus in red from Ducati Wolverhampton having not ridden a bike for over 25 years. I have been told to expect it end of April / early May...how am I going to sleep until them ? I feel like a (53 year old !) kid waiting for Father Christmas to arrive !!/QUOTE]

And I only went in to look for a new pair of boots!

Well done and wish you well to ride it - pearl white ought to look rather delicious!!!