1100S vs. 1100. Is it Worth the Extra $$?

[Jarvicious]

Wow.  I hadn't even really looked at the 1100 until now, but I'd go with the Evo, hands down. 

Like Raux said, the forks are fully adjustable and I'd be willing to bet the same, seasoned rider on either an Evo or an S would run the same-ish lap times at a track with each bike's respective suspension.  Take that and give the Evo a better price tag, muuuuuuch better rearsets and (imo) that beautiful shotgun exhaust. 

As far as the exhaust is concerned, there's always a way around that and you're not going to be able to avoid the cat, lamda sensors, etc on a new bike.  Period.  Buy the bike that better suits you and looks better to you and worry about the little shit later on. 

[drspencer]

.........As far as the exhaust is concerned, there's always a way around that and you're not going to be able to avoid the cat, lamda sensors, etc on a new bike. 

Are you suggesting that even after installing aftermarket exhaust, you're still stuck with a cat?

I looked at a 2012 1100 Evo. I liked everything about it, except the look of the low, 2-1-2 exhaust.

The dealer said that while exhaust can be changed, the 2012 stock exhaust is the best for street riding.

He further explained that when you change this type of exhaust, the heat given off by aftermarket products is unbearable when stopped in traffic.

Oh, they also want $12.5K for the bike. Can anyone comment on that?

Thanks

[Raux]

all the Monsters have the Cat in the exhaust cans... so change cans=remove the cat.

as far as heat from aftermarket vs stock... stock cans will be hotter due to cats inside.

[drspencer]

all the Monsters have the Cat in the exhaust cans... so change cans=remove the cat.

as far as heat from aftermarket vs stock... stock cans will be hotter due to cats inside.

If I don't like the look of the 2012 Evo 2-1-2 exhaust, what would you recommend replacing it with, and how much $ would it cost to do so?

Thanks

[Raux]

Take a look at this thread

http://www.ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=50168.0