Buying a bike... thoughts/comments

[Jlude]

Been thinking about picking up a bike and finally decided on a ducati monster 696 or 796. I was considering buying brand new, but found some really good deals on some 2009/10 models. I'll probably be spending 7-9k.

Anyone own a ducati monster? How's the maintenance? Powerful enough? Are they reliable?

http://forums.beyond.ca/editpost.php?s=&action=editpost&postid=3658531

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Ob2SHtBtBDc/STl0IU9MFvI/AAAAAAAABJg/y9GHr3uNH6w/DSCF0226.JPG

[SJW]

Cool bikes, a lot more expensive to maintain then the japanese bikes. I rode the 996 model monster or whatever it was. Lots of torque.

[xxviet]

wow that bike looks pretty damn cool:thumbsup:

[Graham_A_M]

I hope you're friends with the folks at revoluzione, if you actually plan on riding it ;)

[SJW]

Put it this way, my suzuki is at 25,000 km and I just need a valve check. It's never been in the shop for any issues and I ride it like I stole it.

[CHICHARITZHI]

Originally posted by Jlude
Been thinking about picking up a bike and finally decided on a ducati monster 696 or 796. I was considering buying brand new, but found some really good deals on some 2009/10 models. I'll probably be spending 7-9k.

Anyone own a ducati monster? How's the maintenance? Powerful enough? Are they reliable?

http://forums.beyond.ca/editpost.php?s=&action=editpost&postid=3658531

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Ob2SHtBtBDc/STl0IU9MFvI/AAAAAAAABJg/y9GHr3uNH6w/DSCF0226.JPG


check this bike out.. fast bike and easy to replace the timing belt.

http://calgary.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehicles-motorcycles-sport-bikes-1999-Ducati-Supersport-W0QQAdIdZ271619394#

[ringmaster]

Originally posted by Jlude
Been thinking about picking up a bike and finally decided on a ducati monster 696 or 796. I was considering buying brand new, but found some really good deals on some 2009/10 models. I'll probably be spending 7-9k.

Anyone own a ducati monster? How's the maintenance? Powerful enough? Are they reliable?

http://forums.beyond.ca/editpost.php?s=&action=editpost&postid=3658531

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Ob2SHtBtBDc/STl0IU9MFvI/AAAAAAAABJg/y9GHr3uNH6w/DSCF0226.JPG

Nice!:D

[bjstare]

Originally posted by CHICHARITZHI



check this bike out.. fast bike and easy to replace the timing belt.

http://calgary.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehicles-motorcycles-sport-bikes-1999-Ducati-Supersport-W0QQAdIdZ271619394#

Not that fast... and looks dated, IMO.

For relatively the same price, I would ride that Monster over the SS for sure.

[TYMSMNY]

They should be too bad on maintenance. Only thing is the Desmo valve adjustment at around 12,000km at around $1300. Other than that, it's normal maintenance items.

The monster looks nice. :D

[Jlude]

Thanks for the comments - think I'll be happy with this bike.

So far everything I've read mentions a major maintenance around 12k, but nothing out of the norm aside from that.

[SJW]

They're pretty cool bikes.

[Jlude]

Found this one - but it's an 09 model with 8k klms.
http://winnipeg.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehicles-motorcycles-sport-bikes-2009-Ducati-Monster-W0QQAdIdZ233869857

For the extra 2300, I'd rather buy brand new.

[codetrap]

Join the local ducati forum. You'll get a lot more information there.

[Jlude]

^^ there are a few... is it the ducati canada forum?

[Cowtown_Raider]

www.ducwc.ca

Great bunch of riders, very helpful if you have questions. Definitely go for the Duc.

[Supa Dexta]

Few deals popping up, I think I'm going to pick up another bike later this week.

[schocker]

Calgary Ducati lists a couple monsters, they have 3 2010 ranging from 8595-9930. I looked at this bike when I was in the states and was quite impressed. Seemed like a nice bike and I liked the seating position aswell.

[Jlude]

Originally posted by Cowtown_Raider
www.ducwc.ca

Great bunch of riders, very helpful if you have questions. Definitely go for the Duc.

Great, I'll check it out. Thanks.



Originally posted by Supa Dexta
Few deals popping up, I think I'm going to pick up another bike later this week.

In AB? For Ducatis? I was talking to a guy at the dealer cause I'm trying to avoid buying brand new if I can, he said they'll be coming in soon on trade ins, just gotta wait a bit.


Originally posted by schocker
Calgary Ducati lists a couple monsters, they have 3 2010 ranging from 8595-9930. I looked at this bike when I was in the states and was quite impressed. Seemed like a nice bike and I liked the seating position aswell.

Haven't checked them out yet. Thanks.

[TYMSMNY]

Few monsters on kijiji.

06 for 6300
08 for 8300

+1 on ducwc.

[Jlude]

Also - What's the deal with buying new from the dealer? Can I expect to haggle on the price like buying a car? I would assume so... and what are the chances I can get them to throw in gear? TIA

[Supa Dexta]

No much on a used bike, especially this time of year, and especially in AB.. You mayyyyyy be able to get most of the tax knocked off, And a discount on gear, but thats about it.

I don't watch duc's.. Not a fan myself.. So I watch jap bikes for deals.

Its into april now and the weather isn't great, the longer that happens the better the deals get.. It was into may last yr I scooped up my R1, used bikes often come with gear, no promise it will fit, but you can always sell it.

[TYMSMNY]

You can always get deals from dealers especially if they a few in stock. usually around 10% off on the bike. Hard to get deals on gear though, especially if it's duc gear you want.

[GT4rally]

I like the Ducati's, but was sceptical about reliability and high maintenance costs. I took a few Monsters for a test ride; 2010 696, 2007 s2r 800, 2005 s4r 996, and I liked all 3 of them (the 696 was a little slow)... but then I took a Triumph Street Triple 675 for a rip, and it was all over... bought the Triumph on the spot!! It's also waaay more reliable and I think it looks better than the Monster too.