Ducati Monster Forum

I have always lusted over Ducati SBK"s.....

Maybe I an weak right now....my Monster is down, carb issues.

Anyway....here is a local CL ad that I came across
http://honolulu.craigslist.org/oah/mcy/3074277454.html (http://honolulu.craigslist.org/oah/mcy/3074277454.html)

KBB is $8720
really doesn't fit my riding needs...but I LIKEEE!!!

My riding is 30 miles a day freeway commute & 10-15 miles 35-45 mph roads.
note***** we have no track here on Oahu... :'(

Thought's???

I went through the same agonizing....I decided not to do it for a number of unrelated reasons.  But I was on the fence.

In your case, maybe there are ways to increase the comfort just enough to make it bearable for your commute.  But having ridden in Hawaii (albeit only one day), a Ducati seems very impractical.  I rented a Harley, and I hate Harleys.  But it was perfect for the roads there.

So I understand your desire, but suspect you'll wind up unhappy, especially if you don't have somewhere you can give it the occasional flogging to push it a bit and let it be in its real element.

To be completely fair, however, that bike gives me a boner.   [laugh]

Decent amount of mods on it and gorgeous bike.  If you want it and can afford it, get it.  Choosing a bike is more emotional than logical anyways.  If you don't do what you want now, when will you?   [beer]

SCHWING!
 What year is it? I don't see it listed so I don't know how you came up with the KBB.
 It has the heat insulation under the seat which is a mandatory mod.

+1

I did the same thing when I saw a 996 for sale locally.  Good thing I didn't have the money!!!

JM

never apply logic to a bike purchase or you'll end up with a moped.  [evil]

I reckon that'd need some twisted logic. A twist and go scooter certainly ... but a moped?

I'd keep an eye out for a used 1098 vs a 848... they're going for about the same price now.

But yeah... I'd avoid a duc sbk for commuting. 

I had an 848...1st one sold in Seattle actually.

Great bike for the track and nice roads without traffic...horrible bike for traffic and slow roads. Heli Bars made it a lot more comfortable, but it pushed a lot of heat onto the rider at stoplights. I think it would be one of my last bike choices if I lived in Hawaii, especially considering there isn't a track. IMO, the Monster is a far better option.

I called the owner...its a 2008.

The PO of my M900 & my mechanic has a 848.....he to has commented on the 848's dislike of traffic or slow running, along with overheating.
He described the bike as "Single Purpose"........

 :-X

"Think your morning commute is bad? Do you live in Honolulu? A new study released by INRIX shows that Honolulu has the nation’s worst traffic.
According to the report, drivers in Honolulu sat in traffic for 58 hours last year".
Even yesterday on my 13 mile commute on the freeway...I had to put my feet down about 6x (complete stops)

Think i should nix the 848 impulse til I can afford it as a 2nd bike!!

So after short deliberation we have the answer:  Not out of your mind.

Pity really  ;)

if you feel like you have some money burning a hole in your wallet that you'de like to spend, perhaps a good 400-650cc dual sport is in your future for to go hit the road to the unbeaten paths of exploration off the tarmac?!?!?!

^^ Clearly also not insane.

Bloody good suggestion  [clap]

Fixed your post for you.  ;)

To the OP, have you considered the Streetfighter 848?  I've ridden it and it's a hell of a bike.

Or a BMW!

GK

DO IT!!!   [evil]

I miss my SBK.  :'(

  Multistroodle....Much fun...good in city traffic...can hang when pushed hard...just a thought   ;)

+1 StreetFighter 848   [thumbsup]

Get a KTM.  Super Dukes work well down there, especially around Tantalus. 

RE...Dual Sport

 I had a Suzuki DRZ 400 for 4 days!!!
Dirt & trails are 30 miles away...hated that thing on the road.
FYI...I raced motocross in my younger days [thumbsup]

Reality has set in....Monster is safe.
Traffic and wallet won't budge! ???

Hate to say it.....if I were to come across a Honda RR or A Yamaha R1 at the right price??? :o
I really would miss the Ducati sound though

 [laugh]

You are so all over the place Frederick.

 [laugh]

Yeah,...... [roll] [roll]
but, my wallet or lack of keeps me in check

Have you thought about picking up an old RC51?

 [thumbsup]


I have, on multiple occasions, mistaken the sound of one of those for that of a Duc.

first of all, selling your monster would be insane. that thing looks fcuking mint, it's a working museum piece.

i keep looking at 996's and ESPECIALLY sport classics on flea bay, because they look so baller. but probably not cool with NYC traffic and my 6'4" frame.

hopefully taking an SF848 out for a demo this week -- could be the answer.

but i will not be selling my old carbie!

the honda seller sounds like a real class act  [puke]

Thanks!!

Yeah.....this M900 is about as modded as I am willing to go.  About the only upgrade left (IMO) are new lighter wheels.   But, that is a costly upgrade and I am way over resale value in mods alone.  
Yes, a SF would be a more sensible choice for me .... just not in my budget.

The 848 is a pure lustful want!!   They Ducati SBK's are just "wood" to me [thumbsup]
But, I do use my bike for 95% of my transportation, so it has to be livable in stop in go traffic etc.

RE   Honda RC 51 seller....yeah, he does seem to be high strung!! :o
       

Don't worry about how the seller sounds.  There's a lot of BS from potential buyers on CL.  If you were ever thinking about a sportbike that can double as a commuter that RC51 is just about perfect. You should check it out.

A Ducati SBK is my dream bike.....but, it would have to be liveable as a commuter for me to justify the purchase, currently.

The comment I made earlier about a Honda RR, RC 51 or a Yamaha R1 would be a strong consideration if my Monster had a terminal condition.