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Advice needed for potential Monster buyer

Started by KIKH400, September 14, 2012, 05:55:51 AM

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GK

Another vote for the 900. I've got a 2 valver and it's a blast.

Not too much power, not too little. Just right with a nice combination of riding.

I've only ever riden one Montster below 900 cc (a 750SS) and whilst it sounded great (Ducatis always sound great with some freer flowing pipes), it didn't make the power I wanted.

All the best with your choice and whatever cc bike you end up with, you'll be glad you went with Ducati.

GK
2001 Ducati  Monster 900S ie
JE high comp pistons, bit of porting, open airbox with DP filter, PC3 with custom map, CCW matched injectors, Termignoni cf slip ons, 14:39 gearing.

Gone but not forgotten!
Honda VFR800i, Honda CBR600F3, Honda CBX750, Norton Commando 750S, Suzuki GS750, Yamaha XT250, Kawasaki Z250, Kawasaki KX80, Honda XL250, Suzuki TC100.

justinrhenry

i've got an '03 620ie that i love to ride.  i also have a 2010 streetfighter s.  Although there's a huge power difference i still love the 620.  You don't always need a ton of power.  In fact, you almost never do and having to control a bunch of power isn't as much fun as letting loose on a 620. 
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2013 Honda CB1100D
2006 Honda ST1300
2003 Ducati Monster 620ie

KIKH400

Thanks for the advice.  Riding will be like I originally said--blasts around a suburban to rural area when I can find the time.  If I ride 2 hours, that's a long time.  I probably put 1500 miles total on my bike last year, but I enjoyed it.  Just quick, fun rides to take a break.  I don't need alot of hp--just a well balanced bike.  The 600 sounds OK, and the 620 sounds better.   How about the 750?  Is it much better or better at all than a 600/620?  The price difference looks pretty close between a 600/620 and a 750.