Where have all the Ducati Monsters Gone? | Did I make the Right Choice?
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While waiting for the Triumph Bonneville to be repaired, I decided to test out a bike that has just evaded me on two separate occasions- the Ducati Monster!
The bike in question was a 2003 Ducati Monster 600.
Eight years ago when I bought my Triumph Speed Triple, my final shortlist was the Monster, the Speed Triple, the Yamaha XJ1300, the Buell Lightning and the Suzuki GS1400. And two years ago when I bought by Bonneville, my shortlist was the Monster and the Suzuki GS1400.
So this was my chance to ride my first ever Ducati, and find out for sure if I’d made the right decision.
How special are Italian motorbikes and how well has it aged?
We were also lucky enough to see a ridiculously, brilliantly eclectic mix of cars and trucks. A Ferrari F40, a Lamborghini Diablo, and two very special Toyota Land Cruisers!
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F50 Freddie, not an F40 - only 350 of those built in comparison with the 1000+ F40’s. Awesome spot!
I can’t believe I got it wrong!! Very interesting, thanks Keir🙂
They are quite similar looking, easy mistake to make! The other Ferrari is an 812 Superfast….only the Italians could name a car Superfast and get away with it haha
@Andreas Glad Miura top on my list.
My 2004 Monster s4r with 49,000 Kms is still in top top shape,never gave me any problems at all from zero kms since I bought it. Great bikes
I have had dozens of bikes, the one I miss the most (never wanted to part with it, but it was stolen) was my 2006 Monster S2R 800. The sweetest handling bike I have ever owned, and the noise from the twin Termignoni's was heavenly.
Great video as always!
Thank you for taking the time to rent and ride the Ducati! Great feedback, and of course a great video overall, as usual! Cheers!
Really appreciate it Marc!🙂
Thanks for sharing your story and being honest about the kind of person you are. Keep it real man!
I don’t know where they may all have gone but I have my 2006 620 Monster still. I am 6.1 and 62 yrs old. My Monster is the first real bike I have owned and I actually don’t find it that aggressive, rather it’s just a fun bike to ride when the mood takes me. It has more than enough power for me. It has less than 23,000kms on the clock. Duc NYC still has his 620 and it has over 60,000 miles on the clock and is still going well. Just last weekend they held a Monster gathering in Holland and over 70 Monsters turned up. Plenty of Monsters are here for sale in Aus. So I don’t think they have disappeared as of yet. Mine has been reliable and cheap to run so far. I have seen numerous Monsters for sale with well over 30,000kms. Would I buy another Ducati, absolutely. My brother in
law has 3 classic Ducatis from the 70’s and ‘80s. Oh and yes, I have owned 8 Alfa Romeos, I still own one.
Is F50 not F40.
Triumph always the best brand
Nice video
I think a moto guzzi V7 would be your ideal bike. Super cool looking machine and not too powerful.
You are truly a joy Freddie, your enthusiasm is just infectious, you make my week
I very recently acquired a ‘21 Suzuki SV650 which is an homage to the old Monsters right down to the L-twin engine, trellis frame and round headlight.
Love all things Ducati. I have the scrambler icon dark, monster 821, 996 and a 1299 panigale. Wouldn’t sell any of them, they have all been 100% reliable but service costs are high and they need to be looked after. Like most Ducati owners I only ride them when it nice, never in the rain lol. I use my triumph street twin most of the time I’d the weather looks dodgy.. great video Freddie I think you channel will grow quickly you have a really nice way of engaging with the viewer.
Wow that’s a superb bike collection!
Thanks for the insight Ian, really appreciate it!🙂🙌🏻
I have a 2005 Monster 620, only weather I don't ride in is the snow, and it's because I don't want to invest in the gear for it. But rain and autumn chills don't stop me from riding.
I'm with you on the progression to the biker you actually are, I love love love sportbikes but what I've ended up with is a BMW K1600 because I love riding all day in comfort
Interesting...I went to my dealer a few years ago with the intent of purchasing a Ducati Monster...test rode it and just wasn't that thrilled. Dealer said take this Triumph Speed Triple for a ride and I fell in love with it instantly. I think for me the big difference was in the handling at lower speed in the city. Fast forward 5 years and i no longer own the Speed Triple. With age comes wisdom and I currently ride a Triumph Speed Twin and could not be happier.
Ive just discovered your channel and you do amazing work. I really appreciate it. Ive got a bit of a Ducati problem. Ive got a 2002 998 and a 1991 907ie project bike. My 998 doesnt quite have 50k on it, but it has 45k and still running strong. Thanks and keep up the great work.
998 my goodness that is one helluva bike.
As I got older I went from my 1991 900ss with clip on bars , put 196,000 miles on it, then a 2001 ST2 with bar rises !! Sold that one with 205,000 miles on it!😁🏍 got into 1200 multistrada and got a 2011 put 55.000 on that and now have a 2015 multistrada!! I'm 68 and the wide tall handlebars gives my back a break!!!! Love me some Ducati!!! 😀😀😀🏍🏍🏍😁😁🍺🍺🍺 cheers
You should try the newer Monsters.. there's more modern ones, more comfortable ones, more agressive ones.. I tried an 821 recently, though the seat was kind of hard, it was a very comfortable riding position for me (6'1) and more than enough power. Put it in touring mode and you can chill out and ride easy, then in sports mode if you want more oomph. And the sound with the even the stock exhaust was glorious.
Agree with you Freddie, most of my 30 years on bikes have always been get the most powerful aggressive bikes and one day I rode a triumph and wow I enjoyed the ride more. Just relaxed riding taking in the scenery and things around you and not warp speed to the next corner wondering how I’m going to get round it. 😂 awesome video
Glad I’m not the only one! Appreciate it!🙂🙌🏻
My riding change in same words. Now got65hp v twin shaft drive 1100cc monster torque and ‘special’ to ride. When stationary people crowd round it. What is it ? A yamaha bt1100 bulldog. Gorgeous bike. Its alive
A sit-up naked sport bike is the best of 2 worlds....
Hey MotoUK1, I’m ready for the switch! What Triumph would you say is a good one to get??
@@JohnAdams-kc8wx hi 👋 so depends which style you like, TBH all the latest triumphs are great bikes and I’ve ridden them all for a good two weeks at a time. Just depends are you on to classic looks or adventure or naked upright? Would suggest a test ride first. But if you want to hear what I think of them all then here is my playlist of every bike 👍 th-cam.com/play/PLI0xgBQVW_f8A0ynYPSQm4VZvH7b36UGX.html
That Toyota Landcruiser is 'the one' rugged, that will take you anywhere.
Buena reflexión acerca de la diferencia de motociclistas. Yo me identifico con lo que actualmente te gusta a ti de las motos. Disfrutar tranquilo. Buen vídeo Freddie! (Maybe Monica can translate for you) 🤙🏼
Agree with you on your choice of Triumph for a more relaxed style of riding. Always hoped you would have road tested the Triumph Rocket 3 to compare it against the Dark Horse and the Road King. Very true when you said there’s a bike out there for everyone. Had a laugh at the Italian white horses line. Thanks
I’ve been riding for a little over a month now on a 2002 Monster 750 ie. It’s my first bike to own/ride. It has 71k+ miles on and still kicking strong. I’ve had to change out the stator only and it looked as if it was the original stator. Limited knowledge here but best bike I’ve ever owned. More than enough power for my daily commute in the northern NJ and the surrounding area’s, NYC/etc. I see the value of these slowly rising as it’s hard to find a good one with decent history and care. Im 6,2 185lbs. I can appreciate that after about an hour on the bike I definitely need a stretching other than that it’s a dream. Nice video!
Just bought my first Ducati last week! A Monster 821 2018 model in yellow. So much fun to ride and easy to flick about after my R1250RS which was lovely just big and heavy.
Sounds like you made the right choice with your Triumph. Really good piece to camera about the right bike for each rider. It took me 3 bikes to realise I’m a GSA guy (although I suspected that was the case all along!).
Thanks Chris!🙂
Great to see you out on a bike again riding the roads of Tenerife. You are right in saying bikes are a personal choice and it can take years of riding to find the best fit. Had a Ducati Monster, loved riding it but then I had clutch problems the rear brakes seized, electrical faults and all on a relatively new bike, it just was not reliable enough. Finally I have a 2015 Triumph T100 Bonneville and it’s brilliant, I love hitting the sweet spot between 3500 to 4000 revs and just cruising at 65 to 70 MPH, the balance on cornering is perfect the bike just follows your sightline and it’s comfortable. Keep your knees in the breeze Freddie and thanks for the vlog.
Really interesting Ducati insight, thanks Shane.
The 2015 onwards Bonnie would be a bike I’d consider switching to next- they really do look brilliant👌🏻
Nice video again and so refreshing to be able to hire a different type of bike. Great to see the ageing but rust free cars over there. Good work 👍🏻
Really glad you enjoyed it Lee!🙂
Just discovered and subscribed to your channel Freddie. Great videos and content. Candelaria just up the coast from you is well worth a visit if you haven't been there already. Well done to you and Monika for reminding us how lovely Tenerife is.
For my 2nd Ducati I made a huge departure from what I had been used to; I bought a 2021 Ducati Hypermotard 950SP. At 6'2" I can flat-foot it, but I can't imagine a shorter rider feeling too at ease straddling it. So, many reviews along with specs can be seen on TH-cam. But what I do want to comment is that Ducati has come a looong way since its notorious past of unreliability. The service intervals and overall quality now rank with and perhaps slightly higher than other brands. Granted, it may not suit your current riding philosophy, but if you ever get the opportunity to ride one, I highly recommend that you give it a go. I live in Northern California, and the Hypermotard is definitely in its element on roads not disimilar from what you have featured.
Would a 1999 Ducati 600 be in the unreliable camp?
The original 600 Monster is infamously gutless. Try the 750 or 900 versions. I had a 750 for 16 years and I never found it slow, and I owned some pretty fast superbikes alongside it: Ducati 748R, 998 FE, and an Mv Agusta F4 1000R, which was the fastest production bike in the world at its time of its release. The M750 was perfect for what it was intended for. Ive got the 1993 model 900 now, the very first Monster, and I'll never sell it. People can become very fond of their Monsters and many hang onto them. MCN did a poll a few years ago, asking which bikes readers regretted selling, and guess which bike came out top? Yep, the Ducati monster.
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I think that to truly appreciate the Monster we needed Monica to sit on it.
I did try, but my persuasive powers didn’t work!
I think we’d all love Monica to “sit on it”!
@@FreddieDobbs ... you must try harder 😉👍🏼
love the enthusiasm, such a gorgeous bike
Best sounding bike I've heard on your channel so far, glorious! And it's beautiful, you didn't really mention that. I own and ride a T100.
Hi Freddie howzit going, thanks for the Ducati vid, in reference to your statement about the monsters lowly 50 bhp, it's all about the torque with twins, back in the 90's I rode a Honda 400bros to work in London every day and that had less than 50bhp but it could still carve up the cars, I also took a 748 on a trackday at Cadwell and because of the back torque I kept locking up the rear end coming in to the Gooseneck and Mansfield because I was used to riding my GSXR 750 inline 4, so to summarise it's all about the low down torque with twins, cheers 👍
Enjoying like everytime 😍😍 and this dance for 20k subscribers 🕺🏼🕺🏼🕺🏼🕺🏼🕺🏼 congrats sir!! All the best!!
Thank you so much Mohd!🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻😀
Loving the tenerife Content, I rented a scooter on the island a few years back and always suspected it might be Motorbike heaven. And too true about finding the right bike for you, I went through several bikes before realising I am a supermoto guy. Now I ride a 300cc and enjoy myself more than I ever did on my 100bhp Superbike.
My first street bike was a 99 monster 900. Loved the bike even though I had to dump a ton of money into it just to get it going. Valves, timing belts clutch push rod, all new pressure plates and springs. New fuel pump and the notorious fuel pump sensor underneath the tank. I fell inlove with it after that. 100k and counting it ran like a bat out of hell. I ended up wanting more power sold the bike and bought an 07 s2r1000. I don’t think I’ll ever part ways with this one. I’ll add to the collection but this one must stay lol I’m actually getting it ready to do my first track day on it after owning it for 3 years.
Great post Freddie......My local dealer is selling a 2000, Yellow 900 monster se with 57k miles for £2595, I would need some assurances before even thinking about it, even though it has just had the belts replaced and serviced
Great honest review, respect that.
2001 Ducati Monster S4 with 80 000kms (50 000miles) zero issues still going very strong
Freddie, Look up 70 Series Landcruiser. That model in the underground car park could well be a lot newer than you think. They are still available for sale in several parts of the world including Australia where they're been pretty much constant since the 80's. The range includes that wagon version as well as single cab and double cab flat-deck pickups/utes. The twin-turbo V8 diesel is the common engine.
Monsters are just epic bikes.
I actually used to race a Monster 620 with a 916 tank, rearsets, custom exhaust, full 916 bodywork, ohlins shock and reworked st4 forks.
Amazing bike.
Ive got a Superduke 1290r for loopy rides, a 996 for cool factor and an MT03 for bimbling.
REALLY want another Monstro though!!
Inspiring travel video, thank you. I have a ‘97 750. I’m 6’1- tried laying an old Alan Payne wool sweater at union of tank & seat which raises one up into comfort space so going to get a sheepskin
Freddie, very nice video. Well done. Calm, interesting, informing. Good stuff.
Another great video Freddie....looks like you have found the great road between Granadilla and Vilaflor!.....Beware crossing solid white lines in Los Cris though.....expensive when they catch you!!!
Enjoyed the vlog and your thoughts off the Monster and the kind of motorcycles you prefer interesting 👍🏻🏍
Thanks Mark!
I have a Ducati Monster 821 Stripe and a Bonneville. I love both bikes, the Monster is a thing of beauty with plenty of performance for me, and the Bonneville is smooth and laid back. However if I'm totally honest with myself the bike I get most enjoyment from is my Moto Guzzi V7, its just such an enjoyable bike, with loads of character and it sounds superb with Mistral silencers. The Guzzi has its foibles but makes me smile every time I ride it, and if I had the room (and money) I'd buy a Guzzi V7 Racer as well... and a Ducati Supersport 950... and a.... :)
I've had well over 100 bikes in my time Freddie ( very few cars ! ) from 50s Triumphs to a V-Max full power but there is no bike that suits every occasion , it so depends on your mood and where you are going and if with a companion.I would say you have matured in your tastes, everyone goes through that period !.I have a 19 year old T100 Bonnie with the Norman Hyde big bore conversion , making it just over 900cc, comfort seat as on yours and it now is the best all rounder I've had in years , not perfect but reliable, quick and comfortable enough, having been through so many bike ' styles ' , it now I think will see me out !.
Completely agree!
I’ve heard of these Norman Hyde kits- I’m looking into them now🙂👌🏻
As usual, Great! I hate to say as usual because there's always something that catches of new. The paysend detail is good to know.
Thanks! Glad you found it useful🙂
My 2005 Monster 1000ie twin spark arrives this Saturday with a proven mileage of 5900 miles, and looks the same styling as Galluzi's original 1992 M900 but with fuel injection, similar styling to your rental which is probaby a M600 love these bikes having previously owned a 2008 Monster 696+, your channel just gets better and better thanks F+M
What an incredible bike to own- it must be a future classic!!❤️🏍👌🏻
Thanks Dave and enjoy it!😀
I had a monster 1000ie .Complete beast which pulls stonking wheelies off the throttle in first. You will enjoy it! 😁
Great video. Was going to say the Ferrari was an f50 and you were taking it very steady on the bike too.
Definitely not a bike for your type of riding. Guys at work use the Bonneville for the commute and they are a good cruiser and all rounder.
The power is good for the type of roads and for rentals.
I agree with Marc (comment below) regarding the Moto Guzzi V7 III, being a great bike for the purpose. I own a Ducati Monster 797 (and know the older 600) and I have to say its much more relaxed now, more upright and much less aggressive riding position (and 75 HP is much more "powerful"), but the MG V7 (which I already owned) is just lazy boy like. Love them both! PS: yes, I would gladly and with real passion buy another Ducati!
Toyota Landcruiser FJ45 ute round the mid to late 70's. And getting back to the good stuff I absolutely adore my S2R1000 Monster , Iam just a big kid with mine at 64 yrs old It makes me feel all of the 18yr old lad I never grew out of. I love it..
I own a 2005 620 Monster and have no plans to selling it. Many Ducati owners don't chunk tons of miles for a mix of the following reasons; valve and belt service used to be every other oil change, and many early Ducati owners had multiple bikes in the garage.
Useful stuff there Freddie on Paysend, maybe something you won't use as a tourist but handy in case we decide to move to Tenerife/Lanzarote etc. That blue Toyota looks incredibly well preserved. As the old saying goes "go to the desert in a Land Rover, return in a Toyota". Bike-wise, you're getting a bit more mature in years, so the Ducati Monsters are not quite you - maybe in your late teens/early twenties. The Bonneville is a good fit for you - enough power and torque to get you there comfortably but fast enough. Well done to Monika for braving the Ducati. She probably feels the Bonneville is more up her street than the Monster from the viewpoint of seating and peg height/stance. Vlog "story" and variety are good as usual so good composition and interest for us youtubers. Hopefully the Bonnie has survived!
I own a ducati monster 600 and love it. I own a second bike honda c 1000 r and love it to. 2 complete different worlds but will not sell the monster. It's got something special. With the sound it makes I got more looks from people then on my cb1000r. I do have an aftermarket exhaust in carbon. Great review of the monster. Cool video mate 😎😎😎
t bought a 2017 797 and its glorious! Im 6ft2 and no problen. I just turned 60 and it feels perfect for my mentality. I used to race mx
I cant reccomend it enough. Fun, comfortable, reliable, and sexy AF.
Love the monster, had a 797, the aftermarket catalog is extensive, a lot Rizoma, so quality accessories. All ended in this summer when a driver pulled out in front of me and it was written off. The new monster doesn’t do it for me with no trellis frame, even though I’ve heard it handles really well.
I agree- I can’t believe the trellis frame is gone! Sorry about your crash Richard!
1999 Ducati M600. 80 000km so far to work and back every day and some fun riding on the weekends. I’ve been riding through literal storming weather and this bike hasn’t failed me. Not sure where this unreliable nonsense comes from lol. Also I’m 6 ft 2 and 110kg.
Not too many monsters in my country (Greece) as well Freddie. It's a nice and customizable bike! Would love to turn it into a cafe racer with a few modifications maybe...Any news about your Bonneville?
Haha I have a 94 Monster 600 with 44,000 miles so close, just like the red one at the shop. Interesting to hear your comments. I have owned it for about 10 years and the numbers you see around are declining, and some spares are getting harder to find. You didnt mention the clutch so maybe yours has the later slave cylinder but the early bikes clutches are very heavy. I have Remus exhausts on mine and the sound is awesome. Wouldnt want to be a pillion on it. Its definately not perfect but as my second bike for short journeys it's fun. Interestingly I'm looking to buy a Triumph!
Thanks so much for your first hand insight Mike! That is healthy mileage you’ve got!🙂💪🏼
The sound is brilliant, and my clutch was quite light so I think it must’ve been modified👌🏻
Another excellent video Freddie. That Monster isn't for me either I'm afraid, but as you quite rightly said there's the right bike for everyone.
Thanks Garry!
Another great episode. Thanks Freddie. I live in Australia and i own and ride a 1985 Ducati Mike Hailwood Replica Mille with about 140,000 klms.
I’m guessing you are right about the “mid 90’s” Monster - the instruments look very similar (same ?) to the ones on my 1994 600SS = oh ! a 2003 model is it (Ducati must have ben using up all the old stock of instruments 🤪).
Another great video (slowly working through the backlog since I came across your Channel). Thanks both of you.
2017 Multistrada Enduro 1200 bought new in 2019. I've racked 65K miles on the odometer in 33 months. It's never left me. I've ridden it over 1000 miles in a day many times & 2000 miles in 52 hours door to door probably 5 times this in 2021. Ducati liquid cooled is much more reliable than air cooled with longer Desmo service interval. Not a cheap bike to ride far with proper maintenance, but reliable if you can keep up.
Love the landcruiser pick up!!
I have never seen one before.
Great Video as always!!
Many of these landcruiser's still on the road, it's not the most comfortable car and not the most reliable to,it's easy to fix ! Even with parts from other brands,that's the reason why they're still in use.
Bodywork is even possible in polyester, because corrosion was one of the biggest problems with them.
@@marinusmourik9494 you just don't see these on the roads in the UK anymore!!
If corrosion is there down fall, no wonder none in the UK with all the rain and salted roads in winter!!
@@darrenmcallister1307 you're right, here in South America it's still a common car,cheap,slow but usable for agriculture stuff.
I don’t think this generation was ever sold in the UK because I’ve never seen one in the UK either. Thanks Darren!🙂🙌🏻
I had a 03 620 Monster. Loved it. Would have loved to continue riding it but it was running poorly, the fuel system had started to degrade. No shop around (west coast USA) me really wanted to work on it. I replaced all the parts that were just generic parts but anything Ducati specific I couldn't get. I don't think especially after VW bought Ducati wanted to support the older models. While my Monster was very reliable till then (even more so than Japanese bikes I've owned) I don't think Ducati builds the lower end of their bikes to last.
BS. Parts for that bike are easy to get online or at any dealer. No shop on the West Coast wanted to work on your 620? More BS. There are more Ducati shops on the West Coast than any place else in the US. A 620 engine is very basic and easy to service. Any Ducati shop would have taken it. You went to a general motorcycle shop didn't you. Those shops lack specific Ducati knowledge therefore they are afraid to touch them.
Congratulations to 20.000 !!!!
Thank you so much!🙂
@@FreddieDobbs I am from Germany and i love your Chanel. You, Monika and the Triumph are a Great combi. I just bought a new Speed Twin and i love the bike.
@@a.h.4081 the Speed Twin is a STUNNING looking bike! I hope you have a few more rides on it before the weather gets too cold:)
Awesome video and awesome content can’t wait for the next video Thanks Freddie and Monica
Thanks Jason!
I had a 2000 Ducati Monster 400 for 4 years, rode 35,000 km without an issue ,bought a 2001 Ducati Monster 900 had 33.000 km on it and i rode another 30,000km zero issues apart for a fuel blockage that was easily fixed ,sold it for same price i bought it. Two years without a bike was all i could last , Bought a beautifully kept 2001 Monster 750 last of the carbby models before EI ( Electronic Injection ) ,best bike i ever had , great in the twisties , loves high revs , downshift b4 each corner, and wring it out from the apex ...brilliant !!, tops out at 190km per hour (i am 105 kilos) , if you need more, go to the track! ... I can keep up all day with 900s 1000s etc.. The trick to riding an old Monster is keeping the revs higher than most other Marques , almost like a motocross bike , you cant go round a tight corner in 3rd sounding limp, relying on torque to accelerate out the other side , if you ride like that ,get a Japanese bike. Monsters are meant to be heard and have a rock solid high revving V twin that in my experience has never let me down .
Hi Freddie just wanted to know what that is on your foot is it so you can change gears and not mark your sand boots
I have a friend who sold two Monsters once they'd covered 80k. Both were apparently reliable. Another friend has covered nearly 30k on hos Multistrada 'so far' this year alone. I've owned 35 bikes, including 4 Ducati's, which were all reliable. I currently ride a '22 Multistrada V4S. Again no problems. Maintain them properly and modern Ducati's are as reliable as anything else.
Never understood the reliability myth regards Ducati, I have a modern and an older model and previously owned a few others, never a single issue but I do stick to service guidelines too.
@@debenhamdave4314 Service is key, as you say. The only people I know who have ever had problems took liberty with servicing. Modern Ducati service intervals are generous, there's no excuse for people not sticking to them!
O oh, hold on there to get the desmodromic valve service at the dealership will cost you $1,800.
@@TheHomeExpert5 The Multistrada V4S doesn't have Desmo valves - valve checks are only every 36k. Desmo are accurate and help the engine to sound great, but valve checks are expensive. But that's also true of many premium flagship bikes like the Gold Wing and K1600B for instance.
@@TheHomeExpert5
Do it yourself and it will cost you pennies
Hey Freddie, Great video !! Can you please do a review and experience video about Ducati Scrambler Icon
V twins, or L twins do always have a hearty sound track!.🎼🎵🎶
Me again. I had the SWB Station Wagon of the Land Cruiser pick/up you showed. Supremely tough and go anywhere but, the suspension was definitely cart spring hard. Not an every day car.
Interesting!
Well expressed Freddie. There are so many riders who delude themselves into thinking their ideal bike is one that accelerates to 60 mph in 3 seconds and a top speed of 150 mph. The practical reality is that these machines are inappropriate for the road, and if you are riding them to their potential you are clearly going too fast unless you are on a track. Frankly the biking world is dominated by not very bright people who have little aesthetic appreciation for landscapes, culture or travel. They just want to thrash around the twisties. While that is fun, it is getting more and more dangerous. Good on you for being honest and realising you don't need 100 hp to get pleasure from travelling.
Freddie, could you organize us a discount at the Ducati rental place instead of the Paysend app? 😅😅
I will give it a shout- I love this idea!🙂
I have 08 S2R 1000. 70,000 miles, still runs great. With the Ducati twins it's not the HP it's the torque.
I considered a Monster back when i bought my Triumph TT600 (2003). I think it was the Monster 620. The Triumph won because of the dealer and the horsepower (and because it was a Triumph!). Nothing sounds like a Duc!
Nothings right nothings wrong “it’s all personal” grt line bud 👍🏻
haha nice one Freddie.... yep and that's why i have both ducati 1100s and a bonny 865 se , i found one bike cant do it all .. the duke make's you Ride harder but delivers the grin factor ,the bonny is a laid back take it all in bike and i love them both , having said that as has been said you did ride a first gen baby 600 being 6" plus as you are you probably want to ride a 2nd gen 821 upwards , chalk and cheese both do what they are made to do perfectly ..... nice one Freddie catch on the next vlog ..
Ahhhh good advice- I was wondering if the 821 was physically bigger!
Thanks Vince🙂
I think well at least in the uk anyhow, once any motorcycle reaches a certain age regardless whether they are still usable they more likely sadly to get scraped & then broken down for spares as they it is more profitable to sell as parts then to as a complete bike. For example the honda cbr600f2 & out of the tens of thousands sold only about 730 still remains registered with the dvla the rest have been broken down yet they are known to do well over 100 thousand miles without issue. Unless the motorcycle is seen as exotic such as the 916 etc.
Hello you 2, With regards to the Land Cruiser my first one was a 1973, 4.2 litre straight 6 cylinder petrol version that would pull a house down phenomenal power, I then had 3 more the first import of the 4 litre diesel in 1982, then another one in 1983 and my last in 1985 an automatic version, all used to pull my 3 ton market trailer, bit like a mini pulling a feather.
How come when you own a Ferrari or Lamborghini you can park where you like, even blocking other cars in.
Like you I love my Bonnie and would never be persuaded to buy a Ducati as my friend had a brand new Panigale that required a complete new wiring loom after 13 months and he fought like mad to get this replaced under warranty eventually winning, but leaving a sour taste.
Well done Monika yet another great video.
A 4.2 straight 6- what a machine!!💪🏼💪🏼
I would LOVE to own a Land Cruiser.
That 13 month battle sounds hellish!😡
Great video bud!
I had an old Monster with 45k miles. It sucks down gas and has stupid gearing and it belches heat and the maintenance is horrifying and it makes too much noise and it looks ridiculous and it's awesome. I plan to have another in the future.
Now my companion is a Thruxton. It feels and ride more "refined" and to be honest, I don't plan to let her go...
What a brilliant insight!🤣
Thank you for sharing🙂
Today's mass-market fashion for naked roadsters - modern or retro - has a lot to do with the Ducati Monster. It was launched at a time when sports replicas where getting ever faster and more expensive and it seemed to represent a back-to-basics approach to biking while still preserving the Italian heritage and cache. They were enormously popular and spawned bigger variants - some of them are 1200 cc I think - which is double the most humble model. I responded to this trend by purchasing a Suzuki SV1000 naked because I wanted the style but with Japanese reliability, cheapness and a decent side-stand (my previous Aprilia Falco would often be lying on its side when I came out of the pub due to the worse side-stand in biking history). I loved the SV despite its hard seat and quite tight tuck (long legs like you). I've now moved on to the BMW R1200R because it's got shaft-drive and greater comfort. And, as I've said before, you should too. The R is great going slow, great going fast and equally comfortable solo or two-up. Monica will love it.
Thanks for sharing the Monster’s history- you’ve opened my eyes!
I must try the R1200
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always happy to watch you v logs
thank you 🙏
so much
Thanks Jamal🤜🏼🤛🏼
Had a Ducati 749 and went from England to Italy and back with a mate on a Yamaha R1. No problem but my mates R1 did. Still own a 749s and also a monster 1000 s ie, love Ducatis
Hi , Well I know two new things today , at thirty you like a laid back bike and Monika is 5 . 6 feet . Yes the bike looks nice , but the triumph suits your style , that is why I am still watching . My self before 30 had arranged to buy my old triumph back , but NO the passed good lady just wrote my GT FORD OFF . So it never happened . That, s Life as they say . You have now got the Ducati out from under your skin , ready for the next , eye candy you spot , with such enthusiasm , keep it up Freddie and keep going . Always fun to watch , both of you having fun under a clouded sky . Stay safe both of you , thanks for the video .
Ahhhh so painful- yep that’s the way it goes!🙂
I should have a little American bike coming up next (🤞🏻) and then back to the Bonneville🙂🤘🏻🏍
Great video! Love your passion about these old school cars and bikes. I hope you get a chance to try out a Kawasaki Z900RS, it's really something special that bike.
I’m trying to get a Z900RS to test- they looks SUPERB!! Thanks Shreyas🙂🙌🏻
I own a 2017 Bonneville T120 and a 2021 Monster but some days I just prefer to go on the Monster and then other times I like to take the Triumph. I recently wanted to get another bike and would have had to sell my Triumph but when the time came to advertise it I just could not do it. That bike is just too beautiful and while not as dynamic as the monster it gives me such as satisfying lazy cruiser feeling that I know I would miss too much if I sold it.
Amazing insight comparing Duc and Triumph, thanks Rodger🙂
I currently have a speed triple s and I’m starting to think the same as you Freddie, only problem is what for? I’m a big lad (6’2’’ and 100kg) and need a bigger bike to feel comfortable on. I am currently thinking about the 1200 Speed Twin?
I think you’ll find the Speed Twin too small (it is surprisingly small!). The T120 would fit well (size-wise at least🙂), and it’s quick!
hello i enjoy watching your blogs i have a truimph bonneville my dad had a few ducatis over the years
im in love with my monster 620 ie dark since close 20 yrs
Freddie you need to try the M900, when buying way back in 2002 I tried a 750, that felt weak, so the 600 🤷♂️
The 900 is quick and great fun, great video 👍🏻
Nice video. I always liked the sound of Ducatis. I had a 900 GTS which I rebuilt. I fitted clip-ons and Contis and it was a beast. Too much for me in the end so I sold it and ended up with something calmer; a Bonny:).
Had a black and gold 900GTS in the 70’s, loved it. Sold it for a red Mk1 Le Mans. Still got the Le Mans.
My 860 GT ended up as a GT/SS/Darmah hybrid, contis removed pronto as they were painfully loud. Also had the red and yellow Pantah from the Avon tyres ad until it burst into flames and rebuilt it.
Should pickeda 900 carb Monster with big valves, the power is quite awsome for a bike of that era!
For more grunt, a 900 ie is even better. I love Ducatis, even though I sometimes find them a bit too "dramatic" for my taste. However, I'm still planning to get an old Monster (I have several old bikes). I also like the smoothness of Triumph engines and their comfort (I had a Tiger 1050). But I would like to recommend a brand that you might want to try: Moto Guzzi. They have character, comfort, style, and history. I own one, and it's the only bike that I don't want to sell! Great channel! Keep up the good work! But if comfort and smoothness is what is more important, you might want to try an ugly GS? (I have an old flying brick, and I like their ugliness)....
I have now 7 Triumph all modern classic, 2Ducati scramblers,1 Ducati sport classic , 2 BMW R9T, 1 BMW HP, 1 BMW R80GS .. and I can honestly say with all my hart I prefer the Truimph.. the Truimph for me in a different plaint the comfort, versatility, usability, ergonomic, beauty and above all tomorrow I can go around the world on any of my Truimph
Thanks for this insight Faisal- very interesting!!
You have a dream motorbike selection- huge congratulations!🙂🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻
12.08 keep wiping Freddie just shot my drink out my nose. Riding my bike never thrilled me that way. 😂🤣😂🤣
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I would give transferwise a try too
Awesome video, the soundtrack was perfect and usual 👌 who would've thought a Ducati would look so sexy in white! I absolutely love that headlight and even the old skool warning lights display 😁