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« 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!

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« Reply #1 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.
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« Reply #2 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 ~

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« Reply #3 on: June 23, 2008, 11:47:41 AM »
Italy and Japan markets if I remember corretly.
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« Reply #4 on: June 23, 2008, 12:44:42 PM »
just get an 800 and unplug one plugwire Wink
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« Reply #5 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 waytogo
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« Reply #6 on: June 23, 2008, 11:21:21 PM »
It's just a sleeved M600/620 right?
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« Reply #7 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!
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« Reply #8 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.
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« Reply #10 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.
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