Carbed M750 VS M900

[koko64]

Got a lead on a M750 for a possible Scrambler project. It's the later engine case carbed model with about 25,000 miles. A '99 model in good condition and some nice extras.

The project is to fit TKC 70's and a few other bits and bobs to run around bad paved roads and good dirt roads. What are the strengths of the 750? Been a long time since I have tested one. Besides the obvious lack of torque and wet clutch compared to a 900, are there strengths for this application in mind? Fuel economy, smoothness, less weight?

Cheers.

[Speeddog]

My M750 gets low 50's mpg.
A bit lighter than a 900, but not much.

Small cases are about 12mm shallower, so more ground clearance.

[Dirty Duc]

I have a skid plate that will fit a small motor... as long as the oil cooler (if it exists) doesn't interfere.

[Howie]

You can look forward to a really flat, broad torque curve. 

[koko64]

I have a skid plate that will fit a small motor... as long as the oil cooler (if it exists) doesn't interfere.

Got a pic? Pm me

[the_Journeyman]

I've got a '99 M750 and I can't say anything bad about it, it's got nearly 50,000 miles on it and the only time it's left on the side of the road is due to a corroded ground cable.  I'm sure a 900 is a hoot to ride too.  I average in the mid 40s for fuel economy no matter if I'm riding it like I stole it or just puttering about town.  A couple things to keep in mind on the carbed ones are carb maintenance, I had to do the carb diaphragms and the emulsification tubes at about 30K on mine.  On the good side of that, they have the same diaphragms as a DR650 and those are about a fourth of the cost of the Ducati slide/diaphragm assembly.  As far as smoothness, I can't speak for the 900 but my 750 pulls hard and smooth from just a bit off idle to redliine.

JM 

[koko64]

Thanks fellas.

[koko64]

I have read and been told that the 750, while lacking the sheer grunt of the 900 is a smoother, sweeter running motor. Has this been your experience?

[MendoDave]

I have read and been told that the 750, while lacking the sheer grunt of the 900 is a smoother, sweeter running motor. Has this been your experience?

Mine ran kind of rough. Also the headlight fell out when I jumped it. Make sure the headlight is in there tight. Otherwise I liked it, especially after I raised the suspension and lowered the foot pegs.

[The Architect]

In my opinion, the 750's sounded better than the 900s. 

[koko64]

Today a Daughter told me she will share in a Monster with me when she gets her full licence. In light of that maybe a 750 is a better choice.

[ducpainter]

I never owned a carbed 750. I had an injected SS.

I didn't find it smoother, lighter, or anything except slower than a 900.

[koko64]

Fair dinkum? Wow. Not a lot justify it over a 900 except price.
I hope to test ride Nibor's Nugget when it's done (it's 90% there). Nugget is modified so not a good comparison.
On reflection the softer power of a stock 750 would be better for a newbie coming off a VTR250.

[koko64]

Is the 750 wet clutch easier to use for a newbie than the 900 dry clutch (as in smoother)?

[Howie]

Yes.