All this talk of Monsters, I yearn for the ease of just jumping on one. I have a 1200s DVT for the big stuff, love it. I do fancy a Monster again. Just popping down the shop or the pub, simple local stuff. Which is the one to own? I had a M900 dark years ago, what it lacked in power it made up for in character, loved it. Which one and why is the question.
I have the 1200s and it's more than good enough to satisfy you urge, fun package all round, never ridden any others monsters so I can't comment on those
Monster 1200R all day long, if your budget allows. I sold my Diavel last year and bought the Monster for the same money. I think prices are starting to creep up...but that might just be the 'Spring effect'.
I rode a monster s4rs donkies years ago, always fancied one when the 998r went. I've ended up with a Monster 1200s. Great fun on the local backroads. I do like the look of the scramblers but a little to retro looking for my current taste. A 1200 monster will fire you down to the shops quite smartly
Naah don't do it, too agricultural a bike and engine, traded my Scrambler Desert Sled for a 937 Monster, very content for nipping around on it however near or far. Monster 937 is approx 165kg, Scrambler is over 200kg. Easier to move around in the garage and feels more agile at slow speed too.
S4RS every day of the week, classic styling, beautiful engine and very unlikely to drop significantly in value if you ever decided to move it on (unlikely).
I’ve got a 1200 DVT and a 1200s Monster. Love them both, they do different things. Personally I like 1200 engines, I find 900cc a bit lacking. Good combo.
Had my S4RS for a couple of years. Great for short trips but not so much fun at sustained high speed on longer trips. Didn't realise how much I missed fairings. Saying that, the Monster is still the better choice for nipping to the shops or other local establishments.
@mike willis I also have both a MTS1260PP and a Monster 1200R. Both fantastic for different reasons. Between Monsters: 1100EVO air cooled for the looks. 1200 liquid cooled for the power and maintenance interval. The M1200R is in a league of it's own.
I have an 1100s at present, had a s4r and s4rs previously, it's a really good bike that's had no issues and looks a really good IMHO