Ducati Monster Forum

These are the options feel free to add comments explaining your selection.

If you are factoring in cost (which some of us do) the Triumph Tiger is the least costly with the M821 being $50 more than the Tiger and the Strada and Diavel being $100 more than the Tiger.

I'd wash dishes and mow the lawn.

Maybe chop some wood (If I get my own room).

After looking at what you ride already and going with what I know best (my M821), I chose the M821. Second choice would be the Multi since it's supposed to be a beast.  Orrrr If you wanted to compare apples to apples in a way of riding an already somewhat familiar bike, my third choice would be the Diavel.

I went with the Diavel as I have never ridden one and theower would be fun to play with. Sorta like hiring a prostitute, fun to play with butt wouldn't want to live with...

Triumph...you already have 3 Ducatis. Try something else.  :)

134 views and only 7 votes? Come on people excercise your right to vote. You think polls like this are allowed on the Chinese DMF?

[laugh] I exercised my democratic right  [thumbsup].

Maybe people just don't care, why not rent whichever floats your own pontoon?  :)

Since I just sold my 06 Multi I'd be inclined to give the new Multi  a try but I can't imagine the Diavel being a disappointment  [evil].

Multi, because it's the concept that's farthest away from your current stable.

I would've voted, but I didn't see the option for boobies.   :D

JK. I vote for the MTS. More comfortable and versatile, yet plenty sporty.  Plus with the hardcases you can stow your junk, stow your helmet and gear when off the bike, and fit plenty of beer to take back to your crashpad.

That said, I don't think you can go wrong with any of those choices.

Well the decision was made for me as the only bike left available was the Monster 821. Damn that was an amazing and fun time. My buddy who lives in San Diego took me up Palomar Mountain for endless gorgeous twisty roads and switchbacks. So much fun. I also got to ride his custom BMW R-Nine-T which was an amazing bike. Gotta say I was also very impressed by the Monster 821 loads of power plus great handling and brakes. The seat and riding position were super comfy did about 5 hours each day without issue. When I test rode the 821 after it came out I was not that impressed but my perception was totally changed by this rental.  It really made me realize that you cant really get to know a bike in a 30min test ride. I should also mention that the rental through Rentaducati.com was also super smooth and I would highly recommend it!! They delivered the bike to me in San Diego from LA with no extra charge!!

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 What a great outcome! Congrats on a great weekend!
 Speaking of test rides, I was not allowed one when I bought my Bimota, and might very well have passed on it had one been allowed. Now it fits me like a glove and I can not imagine not having it!
 

Yeah I was considering the R9T and the local Beemer Dealer also said no test rides as they didnt have a demo available.

Voted the Diavel "For 24 Hours" Figured you couldn't venture to far from the concrete jungles and it would be comfy and just maybe pull more chicks... even at my advanced age that is still a factor.. thankfully.
If it would have been for 3 days or more I'd have gone with the Multistrada as it would lend itself to the backroads and maybe come gravel if I wanted to cut across some remote mountain pass.

SWEEET BEEMER!