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Sgt.Law 03-Jun-2004 14:54

New Bike
 
Im 18 and have about £6,000 for a new bike and about 2000 for insurance, i love ducati's but can't make my mind up what i want ?? suggestions?

Thanks
Lee

DJ Tera 03-Jun-2004 15:20

You might have to go for a carbed ducati - don't think you can restrict the FI ones.

In which case go for a 900 SL :D

ali 03-Jun-2004 15:20

My vote goes to a 800 Monster Dark. Excellent riding position/visibility, not outrageously fast, good hooligan potential and a very under-stressed motor. A mint low-mileage one on autotrader should set you back no more than £5k, keep it garaged and the insurance could be manageable.

Or you could bet the £6k on the 3.30pm at Goodwood, and spend the winnings on 999R....

Good luck,

Ali

Dave G 03-Jun-2004 15:23

I doubt very much whether you'll get any insurance for a superbike at your age.You might want to check a few insurance companies before committing to anything.That said,theres bound to be something for you---er, monsters?,ss's?.
Depend what you want-faired or unfaired?,If your a new rider you wont want something too quirky.(monster again?)
And if your determined to get a ducati,I'd stash away some of your budget to properly service it as they're bikes you neglect at your peril.

ali 03-Jun-2004 15:30

Completely forgot you need to have restrictions. Make that a 750 Monster.

>In which case go for a 900 SL

You don't want a Superlight. They're nonsense. Not enough of em around. They're the sort of bike that should be left in carefully humidity-controlled garages for the next 20 years, and then sold to me for peanuts when mine wears out!

Ali

Founding member of the Superlight Preservation Society

Sgt.Law 03-Jun-2004 15:36

Do they make a 600 monster ?? and thanks for info people :D

antonye 03-Jun-2004 15:39

Quote:

Originally posted by Sgt.Law
Do they make a 600 monster ??

Monster 620
http://www.ducati.com/bikes/my2004/d...delName=620-04

But if it was me, I'd go for the limited edition 620 Capirex...
http://www.ducati.com/scoopage.jhtml...o&scoopNum=055

Mark 03-Jun-2004 15:41

yep, and used to make 620 S/S and 600's

Sgt.Law 03-Jun-2004 15:41

I'd go for the 620 Capirex as well that is one nice looking bike :D

Mark 03-Jun-2004 15:43

indeed law, saw several at the factory, class bikes, and look


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