I don't get the whole motard thing. Me, I'd get the Monster. It's a real street bike. Personally though, I love my Triumph. Ducatis are kinda high-maintenance. Like a platinum blonde girlfriend.
im thinking of buying a ducati and i have narrowed it down to the hypermotard 796 and the monster 696. price isnt a big deal as they cost pretty much the same. which one would be better for everyday driving and which is more fun on the road, im not planning on going to a track