monster 1200

Yes-my findings I think are a little way back in this thread. Post no 26.

 

oh sorry blond moment

such a shame

 

Sure was Char.The Ducati guys at Pro Twins have been so helpful to me,and they gave me first shot on their new monster.On paper it sounded ideal as a bike to replace my SF848,but was a bit of a disapointment.I will be trying it again with the seat in a different position to see if that helps alleviate the cramped riding position that I found when testing.

 

think I may need to take the KTM for a spin

 

I think that could be great fun.

 

I went and had another ride on the M1200S. My first ride was ok (bar my feet catching the rear pillion pegs) but I wasn't burning excitement so had another go.

Nice ride and it did help secure my opinion that its just not for me, it doesn't have the aggressive edge that I covet and its almost a little too soft.

Next on the list to check as candidates for replacing my 1098SF are the Tuono, S1000R and the KTM Super Duke R and to maintain my eternal hope and prayer for a real Ducati super-naked.

 

Anyone seen this?

http://www.visordown.com/motorcycle-news-new-bikes/spy-shots-ducati-monster-800-spotted/24743.html

It's interesting for sure, for me though, I love the look of the massive Ohlins forks etc, it just looks mean! I wasn't impressed though at the bike show when my right foot was hitting the exhaust/pillion footrest all the time, Don't think I could get used to that.

TBH if anyone has sat on a Speed Triple, I think it feels quite similar, I actually prefer the Monster 696 as a seating position.

 

Does the new Monster 1200S Marchesinis?

 

Taking a 1200 demo out tomorrow, And an 848 Streetfighter ..Feeling like a change of machine.

 

Plenty love it, go make your own mind up rather than trust someone elses view

 

Which term's would you put on, race or homologated ?
Apparently the dash will now show up a warning if you put the race silencers on that is extremely visible, is it worth the risk?

 

At only 5 foot 6 , the bike suits me , just like them little Italians !!
I tried getting on the multi and the guy in the garage just laughed at me.

 

Race every time , I was not told about the warning light when i test rode one last week & im having the race termis on .But when the panni came out there was all sorts of story's about the dash , like it didn't store all the mileage data on it, but the ecu did,so when you changed the clocks the mileage corrected its self !!!! Not true & it was electronically power restricted when running in , not true again .
It does say racing Evo when start it up mind you.
But you may know better .