[Dayze]

Kicking around the idea of getting a Ducati Monster , likely the 1200S.
I really love my street glide, but I think I want something with better performance.

Not in the terms of just pinning the throttle/acceleration etc. more along the lines of handling, suspension, and maybe most importantly braking. The braking of my 800+lb bike + my ass, leaves a lot to be desired. It’s awesome for chewing up miles, but evasive moves, hard ‘ass saving’ braking or grip/lean.......it can get sketchy. Though I tore up the roads in Arkansas with no problem, aside from grinding down my bags lol.

The Duc has ABS, traction control (various impelement levels), wheelie control (again varying implements), ride modes (urban, touring, and sport) that changes power delivery on the fly, and I “think” maybe even a yaw sensor that aids in traction and ABS while leaned over. I know the Aprilia Tuono has it, but not 100% in the Duc. The Tuono is awesome, but might be a little steep for me $ wise unless I find a good deal. And honestly, owning a Duc is on my bucket list.


Dunno. Love Harley’s, but I think im ready to ride with the latest tech and performance. The ride modes seem great. Urban I think tunes the HP output to like 100hp, and touring gives access to all 145hp but power delivered more smoothly. Sport mode is full 145hp and you have access to it as you would on a track. It’s half the weight of my SG right out of the gate, and has beefy brakes and ABS. Suspension is fully adjustable and Ohlins.


I’m a fan of twins and the torque /linear power delivery to begin with, and I’m not so much interested in big HP...I want good torque all over for my style of riding which is curves and not so much just blasting top speed. Going fast is fun, but I’ve been there done that, and don’t feel like going to jail.

Maintenance intervals (with regard to valve checks and/or adjustments) are now an impressive (for a Desmo actuated valve train) 18k Miles.....considering 20 yrs ago I think this interval was like 5kor 7500miles...something like that.

I also like the Duc 848 street fighter, but have a feeling ill fit on the Monster a lot better.


Dunno. Just getting that itch in my gut to get back onto something more confident. Probably would be spring at the earliest I imagine, unless I lose my mind and end up doing a deal right as the riding season is about done for a few months. Lol.

Anyone ever owned a Duc? I’ve ridden several on short jaunts but never owned one.