Ducati Monster 696 May Come To India
Indian superbikers may rejoice as Ducati folks are considering India launch of the famous Ducati Monster 696. The recent customer duty hike on 800cc+ bikes from 60% to 75% may see more lesser powered superbikes being launched in India. Hindustan Times reports that Harley-Davidson was the first motorcycle company to announce three new assembled models, including the FatBoy for Indian superbike enthusiasts. Ducati might follow up with their own entry level big-bike, the Monster 696.
The Monster 696 has many similarities with its elder brother Monster 795 and weighs just 2 Kg less. The bike has 1450mm wheelbase, saddle height of 770mm, fuel tank capacity of about 15 liters and is powered by Ducati designed air-cooled, L-twin demodromic valve train engine which outputs 79 bhp peak power at 9000rpm. Since the bike's engine capacity is < 800 cc, it does not carry the extra import duty applicable on higher powered superbikes.
The Monster 795 costs about : Rs. 7,13,279/- (on road) in India, and I'd expect the 696 to be priced between 5-6.5 lakh. What do the experts say?
The Monster 696 has many similarities with its elder brother Monster 795 and weighs just 2 Kg less. The bike has 1450mm wheelbase, saddle height of 770mm, fuel tank capacity of about 15 liters and is powered by Ducati designed air-cooled, L-twin demodromic valve train engine which outputs 79 bhp peak power at 9000rpm. Since the bike's engine capacity is < 800 cc, it does not carry the extra import duty applicable on higher powered superbikes.
The Monster 795 costs about : Rs. 7,13,279/- (on road) in India, and I'd expect the 696 to be priced between 5-6.5 lakh. What do the experts say?
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Ramani AswathThe only bike I ever rode (For almost 20 years) was a second hand Humber bicycle that I bought for a princely sum of Rs.200 (half my monthly salary in '62). Later it was handed down to my youngest brother-in-law.
That leaves me out of any expertise.
This is what that bike looked like:
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Kaustubh Katdare😁 . That's much more advanced version of the bike.
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GurjapThat is one awesome-looking ride (I mean the Ducati, hope you don't mind Ramani sir). Although if I had the money, I'd probably buy the Harley.
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Ramani AswathMay be this D-I-Y may prove interesting!
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GurjapAnd interesting it was!! Brilliant college project I think.
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