I have reached the stage where I need to find a sensible Ducati that I can get on and off easily.I thought I had it with the SF that I bought-but getting leg over,ooh matron,is not very easy due to problems with mobility of right leg. I am hoping to have a go on a Monster 1100 Evo tomorrow.It appears from the spec that the seat height is lower-so I thought it might be worth a try.I have also seen advertised a Monster S4RS which also looks suitable. Has anyone on hear had experience of both and could perhaps share their thoughts? I had also considered the Diavel-I did test one about a year ago,but it seemed quite heavy and I was concerned about moving it around in the garage,nice seat height though.
Just throwing a bit of lateral thinking in here Mervyn. If you have problems with 'right leg over ' how about 'mounting from the left' I know that it seems impossible to do, but sometimes needs must, and I believe it's a case of retraining your habits. Like most things like this, it seems ridiculous to begin with, but with every attempt and success it will re-enforce the muscle memory until hopefully throwing your left leg over the seat becomes as natural as with the other leg. Don't blame me when you drop the bike though!
I like your thinking John and it is something I have tried with not much luck.Old dog and new tricks comes to mind.However I couldn't possibly throw up the chance of trying/getting another Ducati. I'm only after all looking at sensible bikes and not road missiles,although I would dearly love to have one I only just saved myself from getting a Gold Star at the weekend-you can get electric starts for them now! Anyway John I will have some more goes and I thank you for the suggestion.
I thnk the S4R would be a good idea, got plenty of oomph and looks low enough. AFAIK you can buy low seats for the monster series of bikes (?).
I rode a monster 696 on Monday, super low seat height and I really enjoyed riding it. For everyday I think I would get a 796 monster. Worth looking at. The S4RS would be quite a bit more to run wouldn't it? Also I think the 2 valve engine is really good in that style bike, so smooth
No Problems, TBH I really didn't find the 696 wanting for too much more power and I think the fact it is a smaller engine helps it to be smooth. That said I can fully appreciate people saying that if you were carrying pillions you would almost certainly want the 796 for a bit more torque.
That looks ideal.Just straddle the rear tyre and plonk myself down in the seat.Hope my arms are long enough to reach the bars.:wink:
how about one of these merv, my 1100evo 2012 , the new 2103 hyperstrada leaves me on tip toes, but the 2012 hypermotard is a normal seat height, normal riding position, feels very light and good fun ; ) , if im honest i always pick my 996 over it, but never the less a good fun bike
Earlier Monsters have lower seat height than later ones - just thought I'd say. Even a short-arse like me can get my feet on the floor on a M600...
Thankyou kev for that valuable info.I am hoping to get over to my usual Ducati dealer tomorrow and hopefully I can have a look/play at the various options available.
you crazy son of a bitch..that sort of logic and common sense will land you in all sorts of trouble on our next Scientology course...do you even want to ascend to level 3 Phaeton or fkn not???
Is the Diavel really too hard to push around? It's nothing like as heavy as its anvil styling suggests. Seat height really shouldn't be a problem, plus it's a cracking fun bike.
About 240kg on the road.If one is fully fit -not a problem.I did notice the weight when I test rode one.As you say seat height good.I don't think anyone would complain about the performance either.Apart from that the Diavel didn't quite do it for me-but a cracking bike.
The Diavel is by far the lowest seat height Ducati I've sat on (and I'm 5'2 with short legs). I was apprehensive about the weight, but it doesn't feel a heavy bike and I was able to push it around. (How easy I'd find it moving it up or down a slope e.g. sloping driveway I don't know). Of the current generation Monsters, the 696 has the lowest seat height - the 796 and 1100 are a bit taller. I'm led to believe that of the old shape Monsters the 695 had a lower seat than some of its predecessors. To ride, it wasn't that the Diavel felt heavy, but getting back on my 696, I really appreciated just how light and flickable it is. I love my 696, but if I had the cash I'd add a Diavel to my garage.
Buy he cant get his leg over a 848...and I'd bet a SF is lower at the back end. Well I know it is, I can get on one, I cant without lots of warming ip get on a hyper
