25 Responses to “Aprilia Shiver vs Ducati Monster 696”

1. spandy1212 on July 4th, 2010 at 7:59 pm

   things sure have changed since I first got into riding. back in the day, a bike that did a sub 4 second 0-60 and had a top end of over 150mph was most definitely not considered “entry level” lol.

   Shiver gets my vote.

2. sightandsoundevents on July 4th, 2010 at 7:59 pm

   @socolax91 These are absolutely entry level bikes for the right rider. Take someone who has been riding dirt bikes for years and decides to get into street riding. These are perfect bikes. In addition, an entry level bike is not necessarily a starter bike. Ninja 250s are starter bikes. SV650s, ninja 650s etc. would all be considered entry level. They have predictable, manageable power that the rider will not outgrow in 2 months.

3. Angels2t on July 4th, 2010 at 7:59 pm

   Just one question, Where is this music from??? I would love to have it

4. Angels2t on July 4th, 2010 at 7:59 pm

   This Video made me Get A Ducati Monster 696. I absolutely love it!!!

5. cthomann on July 4th, 2010 at 7:59 pm

   Thanks for posting, I dedicate this one to Wickedman6 who rides a Harley. It’s the Monster for me.

6. GenomeSoldier71 on July 4th, 2010 at 7:59 pm

   @dkparamore1

   I agree completely. Attitude and maturity are the biggest reasons new riders crash. As long as the new rider respects the bike and rides safely, there is no problem.

7. socolax91 on July 4th, 2010 at 7:59 pm

   @sightandsoundevents – these are in no way entry level bikes… try a GS500 or Ninja 500 as a starter

8. sightandsoundevents on July 4th, 2010 at 7:59 pm

   Good to see a comparison on something other than the latest liter bikes or 600s. For an entry level rider, with deep pockets, these are both great choices. Upgrade the suspension and you have some very fun trackday tools.

9. dkparamore1 on July 4th, 2010 at 7:59 pm

   @dkparamore1 BTW…I have since switched to sport/touring bikes for the power and fun. The Harley is a shiny, noisy turd. I am riding a Aprilia RST 1000 Futura now.

10. dkparamore1 on July 4th, 2010 at 7:59 pm

    @htedrom No. I Learned to ride on my Dad’s Harley Softail Custom. Its an 800 pound machine and didn’t drop it once. Buy what you want and learn to ride it. No need to buy a “beginner bike”.

11. Tatemo1 on July 4th, 2010 at 7:59 pm

    I’m 6ft 5in and I love the Ducati but it’s to small….. =(

12. Angels2t on July 4th, 2010 at 7:59 pm

    AWESOME!!!!! LOVE THE DUCATI!!!!!

13. KitchenMarshall on July 4th, 2010 at 7:59 pm

    750 cc’s a beginnerbike?

14. WolfRunen on July 4th, 2010 at 7:59 pm

    @thomaslejon …Does’nt exist an 800 S4R…There’s an S2R 800…S4R is 996 “TestaLarga” and S4Rs is 998″Testastretta”…I own both of them….

15. brownale66pack on July 4th, 2010 at 7:59 pm

    over-priced Italian bikes are so good… that’s why the best Italian MotoGP rider in the world wins riding a YAMAHA.

16. MotorTourerPA on July 4th, 2010 at 7:59 pm

    Because it’s bigger the Aprilia is a “real bike” and the Ducati is a beginner’s toy? What an ass. I’m sure he also fails to realize that that big hideous radiator and plumbing as well as the excessive gagetry keep the Aprilia from being truly “naked” in the first place.

17. cristianocollarin on July 4th, 2010 at 7:59 pm

    I’ve got the white 696, great bike and great sound

18. WarezSan on July 4th, 2010 at 7:59 pm

    Shiwer ownz!!!!

19. 85raminator on July 4th, 2010 at 7:59 pm

    @thomaslejon 9k for the duc, and about 9400 for the aprilia

20. kosmazawada on July 4th, 2010 at 7:59 pm

    My first bike was a Monster Dark 620i and yes it can be a beginners bike , I am still here to write about it.

21. thomaslejon on July 4th, 2010 at 7:59 pm

    short:

    Choose the 800 s4r monster

22. fromonza on July 4th, 2010 at 7:59 pm

    @ChaseSpeer
    in Italy 7900 €

23. fromonza on July 4th, 2010 at 7:59 pm

    @ChaseSpeer
    in italy 7900 €

24. kevinsvids101 on July 4th, 2010 at 7:59 pm

    how much do each of these cost

25. ChaseSpeer on July 4th, 2010 at 7:59 pm

    How much does the monster cost?

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