7- 2011 Ducati Monster 796: The newest Monster combines the friendliness of the small 696 with the style and finish of the big 1100. More ergonomic than both of them (with the upper body a bit more upright and less weight on the wrists), the 796 proves equally sporty, quick and sharp in and out of corners, all the while showing amazing docility and fatigue-free handling. Ducati sells it at $11,999 (with ABS), making it a uniquely-equipped machine at a competitive price.

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