Ducati vs. Buell vs. Triumph naked bikes?

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Andrew D

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Looking at getting one of these three
either the new Ducati monster 696, the triumph street triple 675, or the buell city-x (xb9sx).

Anyone had any experience with these? which is the better overall in terms of handling, livability and performance?
 
The Buell will be easy on the maintence (no chain & sprockets to replace, no valve adjustments). Just tune ups and oil changes(tires too!). The Buell also handles great once you get the suspension dialed in(the dealer can help you with this & the owners manuel shows a lot on the adjustments too) . I also get 47 mpg weather I'm "having fun" or "cruising along". I had 22,000+(in 1 year 8 months) miles on my XB12s before it met its demise @ the "intersection vs. cage" incident, my XB9r has 14,000+ currently.
If you go to a dealership to buy, ask for the "Buell guy" (there is usually one or two people who know Buells at the dealership, and will answer your questions).
 
Have you seen the Aprilia Shiver? Also very much like the beautiful 3 bikes you listed there. I'm betting out of those 3 bikes the Triumph is the most powerful. The monster will have higher maintainence costs.
 
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