Both nice bikes. I'd consider the fact that the more exotic (Ducati) the bike is the harder it may be to find qualified service techs, not to mention more expensive.
Ducati Monster or Suzuki SV650
Hey. I am new to this forum and new to motorcycling as well. I have been riding dirt bikes my whole life but just took the MSF course and got my motorcycle license 3 weeks ago. I am looking into purchasing a used bike and have narrowed it down to a 2002+ Ducati Monster 620 or a 2004+ Suzuki SV650. Any thoughts on the two bikes?? Pros?? Cons? Any input would be great because I can't make up my mind!! hahaha
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dependability says choose japanese.
I agree go Jap unless you have a bundle and a second bike to ride at times.dependability says choose japanese.
hmm valve maintenance? i am also considering these bikes for my next purchase - its helpful to know that. the ducatis definitely look way sexy!
I like SV650 more than the Duc.. but thats just me. I agree with BH121869, Jap bikes are like "fill it, shut it, forget it"
You know I always wanted a monster, until I got my hands on my sv650. The second gen sv650's look so mean and badass I could never go back.
Some of my choice would be made due to insurance cost. I ride an 02 Ducati 750 Sport, and a few of the quotes I got were insane, just because it was a Ducati. On the other hand, some of the companies go cheaper for all standard (non-faired) bikes and may have a reasonable rate for the Monster.
I would also consider how many miles you're putting on the bike. Ducati service costs are high, but I believe the 620's have a 6200 mile service interval. If you commute everyday and ride 15,000 miles a year, the SV650 makes much more sense. If you put on 3000 miles per year, the service cost is not really an issue.
Just as a compromise, even though I'm a Ducati fan, I'd look into the new Gladius. IT has everything that made the SV650 a great bike, but with more style. It also has a low sticker price, is cheap to insure, has more HP than a 620 Monster, and gets great mpg (I've heard up to 60 mpg city).
If a new bike is out of the question, I'd pick up the Ducati just for it's character. The 620 Monster is one of the cheapest ways to find out if Ducati ownership will suit you in th long run, and it'll keep it's resale value.
I would also consider how many miles you're putting on the bike. Ducati service costs are high, but I believe the 620's have a 6200 mile service interval. If you commute everyday and ride 15,000 miles a year, the SV650 makes much more sense. If you put on 3000 miles per year, the service cost is not really an issue.
Just as a compromise, even though I'm a Ducati fan, I'd look into the new Gladius. IT has everything that made the SV650 a great bike, but with more style. It also has a low sticker price, is cheap to insure, has more HP than a 620 Monster, and gets great mpg (I've heard up to 60 mpg city).
If a new bike is out of the question, I'd pick up the Ducati just for it's character. The 620 Monster is one of the cheapest ways to find out if Ducati ownership will suit you in th long run, and it'll keep it's resale value.
The Duc is a beautiful bike, but I would probably have to go with the SV. Not only will it be cheaper to maintain, but I think it can out perform the Monster too. A friend of mine let me barrow his 750 monster. It road nice, looked nice, and sounded awesome, but I was very dissapointed in the torque. I have an R1 witch is only 250cc bigger, but it easily has twice the power.
Ducati's often get slammed for exorbitant valve adjustment schedules and prices, but the air-cooled ducs don't have the same desmo valvetrain as the 996/998/999/et al. It's cheaper to maintain than the superbikes--but still more than a sv650.hmm valve maintenance? i am also considering these bikes for my next purchase - its helpful to know that. the ducatis definitely look way sexy!
well, comparing a liquid cooled 1000cc Inline-4 to an air cooled 750cc twin, of course the R1 is going to have double the powerThe Duc is a beautiful bike, but I would probably have to go with the SV. Not only will it be cheaper to maintain, but I think it can out perform the Monster too. A friend of mine let me barrow his 750 monster. It road nice, looked nice, and sounded awesome, but I was very dissapointed in the torque. I have an R1 witch is only 250cc bigger, but it easily has twice the power.
For as much I love Ducati, I have to be honest. They are great bikes, without a doubt, but they are demanding bikes, they cost money to maintain, The SV are cheaper, you can find spare parts everywhere, there are tons of them out, and they are more reliable, plus you'll find a lot of people out there who know what to do in case something is wrong with it. If I had a ducati I wouldn't trust anyone touch my bike unless they are a ducati mechanic...
Good luck
Good luck
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