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Title: M400 Post by: Ontario_Monster on June 23, 2008, 06:25:02 AM Anyone ever seen a M400 in North America? The girlfriend is mildly interested in getting a bike, wants something sporty, only problem is she is 5 feet tall, she like my '05 620, but as she only wants it to commute to work on mainly side streets I though a M400 would be unique and small enough for what she wants.
So if you have ever seen one let me know, if it is for sale even better! Cheers [drink] Title: Re: M400 Post by: MotoCreations on June 23, 2008, 08:24:07 AM There are no physical height differences due to displacement variance -- frames / suspension / etc are all the same.
There is a thread on here (or "how to"?) section that pertains to lowering of a Monster and different seat options. Also post in the women's section of "local clubs" as quite a few have addressed the height situation and can make some great recommendations from their personal experiences. Title: Re: M400 Post by: the_Journeyman on June 23, 2008, 10:48:24 AM Not sold in the US to my knowledge, Slowpoke, one of the members here has one and it it may be the only one on the board ~
JM Title: Re: M400 Post by: SP3 on June 23, 2008, 11:47:41 AM Italy and Japan markets if I remember corretly.
Title: Re: M400 Post by: Grampa on June 23, 2008, 12:44:42 PM just get an 800 and unplug one plugwire ;)
Title: Re: M400 Post by: Big Troubled Bear on June 23, 2008, 11:16:11 PM They were sold in limited numbers here in South Africa, and as for physical size it is exactly the same as a m 600, m 750 m 900.
As I understand it`s a 600 motor with smaller bores [thumbsup] Title: Re: M400 Post by: NAKID on June 23, 2008, 11:21:21 PM It's just a sleeved M600/620 right?
Title: Re: M400 Post by: mihama01 on June 24, 2008, 12:08:51 AM And they very well may be getting rid of the M400 next year. It is under discussion in Ducati Japan I understand since the 696 seems to be doing well.
Japan is the only market that it is currently sold I believe. A 600/620 would be the better choice based on price/performance/parts availability. If you really want something exotic try an old style SS400 Junior, they are nice! Title: Re: M400 Post by: weemonster on June 24, 2008, 05:25:22 AM Yep its just a sleeved 600.
It doesnt have enough power either. Its almost the same as riding a restricted 600 wi 33hp. Title: Re: M400 Post by: somegirl on June 24, 2008, 07:41:09 PM Short Rider FAQ (http://ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=1853.0)
Title: Re: M400 Post by: MotoPsycho on June 24, 2008, 09:49:21 PM If it's a commuter bike on side streets that is not intimidating then a 250 might be better.
I heard Duck-Stew had a 400 motor for a project at one time. |