Monster colors

[craaaazzy]

hi guys,
so i was just researching on ducati's website on past monster colors.  am i correct to say there were no s2r 800's that were white? 

i was playing w/ the configurator and liked the white tank look but it seems if i wanted that, i would need to have it custom painted.  how would a properly painted bike affect resale value.  now i know i would most likely not be able to recoup the cost of the paint job but would it sell at the same price as a similar bike w/ stock paint?  i guess it's more about color preference and if there was a buyer out there who like the same color.  tia

[Rameses]

Yeah, there were no stock S2R's that were white.


As far as the value, unless the custom paint was somewhat of an eyesore, I wouldn't expect it to drop the asking price of the bike.

Don't expect to be able to get more out of with custom paint though.

[Slide Panda]

Yeah. If it's well done paint, I don't think it would lower the price, you might even get a touch more if it's something cool... But as with any mod, chances of recouping the cash outlay is about 0. Just how it is... people who post ads saying 'Invested $xxxx in this bike' are delusional, or really bad investors. One should never look at a bike or it's modifications as an investment - with the exception of real collectors items.

[craaaazzy]

thanks guys.  so it looks like i can start looking for the cleanest s2r then, making sure i get one w/ a black frame.

as for the money, i totally understand.  i've currently trying to sell a 1974 bmw 2002.  i'll be lucky to get 25% of the cost of the upgrades that were done to the car.

[csp808]

Where are you from man, ive got a s2r in GA i'm willing to part with.