[Group] SBF DUCATI Monster

[Throttle]

frankly i never considered any other bike as the monster except for the M900, which is the original monster.

 

the M4 is just produced to capture the small cc market. definitely not worthy of the Monster tag.

 

dont mean to offend but my sentiments

[Guest nE0]

Originally posted by Throttle@Jun 13 2005, 11:47 PM

frankly i never considered any other bike as the monster except for the M900, which is the original monster.

 

the M4 is just produced to capture the small cc market. definitely not worthy of the Monster tag.

 

dont mean to offend but my sentiments

Well, for those of us who only have a 2A licence, what other choice do we have?

 

I think its a very good introduction to the special world of Ducati motorcycles, although power is severely limited. Thats why I imagine the M900 would be a hellva ride.

 

It may be down on power, but handling, sound, feel and the overall Ducati thing is there. So why look down upon it?

[Wild 1]

Hey one and all monster-lovers and appreciators. As Neo as said I am now a proud owner of a yellow M4.

 

Vincekam>> Saw your bike (formerly known as Elmo) being serviced at Kallang cycle.

 

To the rest, hope to catch up with you people sometime

[Throttle]

not looking down on the bike, lah.....wah lau eh....

 

basically Ducati should have kept the Monster as a 900 version so the the cult status will be stronger.

 

by introducing the 400cc, they basically put the Monster TM a notch lower while trying to capture the market. So I mean, the monster to me is the M9 and I personally wont recognize the M4 as a "Monster". at most "baby monster".

 

The M400 should have been called a different name so as to remain in a class of it's own. Basically ducati just took the easy way out. They capitalized on the strong following of the Monster and plugged in the 400, 600 etc...that is a very Japanese thing to do.

 

imagine harley Fatboy has a 750cc version....that's what i mean.

 

M4 in itself---nothing wrong...

[adrianslacker]

minus the engine and brakes, are the m400 and m900 the same bike?

[Throttle]

I think that there are differences in some dimensions perhaps.

engine and brakes are most significant parts of any vehicle anyway.

swop that and you have a different machine altogether

just like the BMW 3 series.........

[redridinghood]

hey peeps.. helping sols(thread starter) gather ppl for his bday celebration cum meetup this sat? hmm.. dinner provided.. heh.. aft tt can go rounding or sth.. =) pls leave ur names n contact nos. any queries can PM me.. =)

tks!

 

Date: 18 June 2005

Time: Sevenish

Place: My(sols) house... lol... Its Emerald Park, Indus Road

 

going:

1. redridinghood

2. kron (auto add)

 

 

pending(due to??):

1.

 

if got ppl dunno how to get thr we can arrange fer a meeting place then go together..

state yr requests peeps!

[Mars]

Originally posted by adrianslacker@Jun 14 2005, 12:23 PM

minus the engine and brakes, are the m400 and m900 the same bike?

One more main diff!! The clutch ^^

[Throttle]

minus the engine and the brakes, it wouldnt be a bike already, doh!

 

haha

[Guest nE0]

The M400, even though its very underpowered, is still a proper Ducati. Put on a pair of Termis and you instantly get the sound.

 

Anyways, the M4 is a Japanese model only, small bore version of the M600 engine. Look at the number of M400 on the roads, I think they outnumber every single other Ducati tourers, superbike, supersport and multistradas out there. It is both good and bad, like what Trottle said, but I think even worse than degrading the high performance image of Ducatis is owners not taking care of their M400s. I've seen some pretty sad looking examples.

 

Well, I had my fun, I really enjoyed riding the bike alot, and I think its trully the best 2A streetbike money can buy (other than the newer model M400s of course, which are improved). Hope to own a more powerful Ducati in future

[Throttle]

Neo, cheaper of course got more on the roads lah....

 

anyway, i'm not really into Ducatis.

just wanted an easy relax bike to ride, so pick the Monster as perhaps a "project" bike

[Guest nE0]

Originally posted by Throttle@Jun 14 2005, 09:51 PM

Neo, cheaper of course got more on the roads lah....

 

anyway, i'm not really into Ducatis.

just wanted an easy relax bike to ride, so pick the Monster as perhaps a "project" bike

The price is not far off the 600 actually, but I guess its popular because of its lower licence class.

 

Monster as a project bike? Wow... First thing you might wanna do is the 944cc overbore kit, +15hp!

[Throttle]

i just want to make sure that the suspension and everything else works really sharp. maybe go for custom paintwork.

 

forget about the ponies, no point........if i wanted horses i'll get japanese.

[adrianslacker]

Throttle Posted on Jun 14 2005, 08:06 PM

minus the engine and the brakes, it wouldnt be a bike already, doh!

well, i guess we can say that the M400 and 620 are sisters, whereas say the M900 and s4r are distant cousins.

 

Throttle Posted on Jun 14 2005, 10:01 PM

i just want to make sure that the suspension and everything else works really sharp. maybe go for custom paintwork.

 

forget about the ponies, no point........if i wanted horses i'll get japanese.

guess we think alike, what can we do with the extra hp? its like cracking a walnut with a sledgehammer (no offence neo...hehe)

chrome the fueltank and the engine better, when ppl stare at your bike u get added 15 hp to your ego.....

 

 

nE0 Posted on Jun 14 2005, 08:24 PM

Well, I had my fun, I really enjoyed riding the bike alot, and I think its trully the best 2A streetbike money can buy (other than the newer model M400s of course, which are improved). Hope to own a more powerful Ducati in future

 

sorry ha, another question:

newr model M400s? is there still a 400cc market, in japan, or anywhere in the world besides singapore? Thought the license class has been scrapped in japan

[antonioshabirto]

hi bros

im looking for a monster for myself.... anyone selling theirs pls call me at 90064592

 

prefer 02 model as i heard not much of problems and spare parts easier to get.

 

Thanks

[redridinghood]

geez.. no one giving face for thread starter's bday ar..

[Guest Duc_Monster]

I'm selling of my monster at 4k.. still negotiable. previous owner was johnson and the bike is well taken care of by me and him. anyone interested pls call mi at 96969704 or msg mi here.

[Throttle]

Do you mean M400 or Monster?

[Guest Duc_Monster]

M400.. big bore to 520cc.. urgently selling off.. anyone interested ? price truely negotiable... need to sell before july to pay my car insurance..

[Mars]

Originally posted by Throttle@Jun 14 2005, 09:51 PM

Neo, cheaper of course got more on the roads lah....

 

anyway, i'm not really into Ducatis.

just wanted an easy relax bike to ride, so pick the Monster as perhaps a "project" bike

Wat was it that attracted you to the Monster? Since you are not really into ducatis...

No japanese tourers or roadbikes for you?

[Guest nE0]

I'd like to go, but unfortunately I have NDP parade rehearsals on Saturday, ends very late. Tired....

[Throttle]

the Monster is a cult bike in its own.

 

have always liked the looks of the twin exhaust and the growl.

 

i will simply use it as a leisure bike, to go around town, supermarket, to the gym etc....

[Wild 1]

Heh...i too like Throttle am embarking on Project Monster. I can't wait when it all materializes, and i can sit back with a scotch in hand and admire the final product.

 

Shoei>> Nice to have met you today. Thanks for all the info.

[Wild 1]

hey peeps.. helping sols(thread starter) gather ppl for his bday celebration cum meetup this sat? hmm.. dinner provided.. heh.. aft tt can go rounding or sth.. =) pls leave ur names n contact nos. any queries can PM me.. =)

tks!

 

Date: 18 June 2005

Time: Sevenish

Place: My(sols) house... lol... Its Emerald Park, Indus Road

 

going:

1. redridinghood

2. kron (auto add)

 

 

pending(due to??):

1. Wild i (Depends if I get my bike back on Saturday..servicing it)

 

if got ppl dunno how to get thr we can arrange fer a meeting place then go together..

state yr requests peeps!

[redridinghood]

tks neo n wild i for replying me!

wild i u got PM..