Monster or SV? - SV650.org

09-02-06, 03:56 PM

what are your views on the ducati monster - im stuck between buying a pointy sv or monster, i like them both equally so how do i decide apart from price and condition of the 1's avaliable in my area

09-02-06, 04:02 PM

A friend of mine bought a monster 600 last year and likes it a lot. The best thing to do is to get a test ride on them both and see which one you prefer. The riding positions are very different so one style might suit you more than the other. I used to have a SVS but the riding position didn't suit me at all, but the raptor I have now suits me perfectly. Good luck!

Sid Squid · 09-02-06, 06:51 PM

The Monster 600 is a great bike, but next to an SV it lacks in durability, (yeah, really, the paint falls off even easier than the paint Suzuki use), and power. The Monster handles very well and the brakes are great, it scores in looks and generally being a Ducati and thus having a certain aura of cool about it of course.

Try one you might like it, I'd say the decision to buy or not should be greatly based upon the use to which you'll put the bike - I'd hesistate to suggest that it's an all year round commuter, unless you are obsessive about keeping it clean that is, 'cos the finish really is easy to lose.

09-02-06, 06:59 PM

Exactly the same position I was in last year when deciding which one to buy, the Monster or the SV.

In the end the price and more so the servicing costs put me off the Monster and I discovered the SV, really liked the looks the cost and all the positive feedback from owners and mags alike.

In the end, its up to you.
Good luck with your decision.

Skip · 09-02-06, 07:02 PM

My mate has a 600 monster - the bars are wider and its more of a "racier" seating position than my naked K1. Only revs to 8000 which might sound ok but when you are raggin it I found I keep running out of revs! Oh and the gearbox is total sh!te!

Personally I would take my SV over it anyday....

Looks cool tho!

09-02-06, 07:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GC-SV

Exactly the same position I was in last year when deciding which one to buy, the Monster or the SV.

In the end the price and more so the servicing costs put me off the Monster and I discovered the SV, really liked the looks the cost and all the positive feedback from owners and mags alike.

In the end, its up to you.
Good luck with your decision.

What he said

09-02-06, 08:13 PM

I had a similar choice about 2 years ago, the confusion lasted for about a week and then I thought about:
Reliability
Wiring
Turning circle
servicing cost
Power
Looks
Price
and..handling
The SV won on all the above according to my research, and as a new rider, I REALLY didn'y want to be dropping in the dealers car park because it's impossible to turn corners without 'paddling' like an idjut.
Forget that Ducati 'Cool', unless you want a proper one........get an SV

09-02-06, 09:58 PM

SV

09-02-06, 11:16 PM

hmmm that's an interesting one. not sure. i know I would pick an SV but it would be an SVs (not a naked fan). I like the monster Dark but...

...Ahhh!! I can decide good luck mate...

Viney · 10-02-06, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by guyowen

Monster or SV?

Raptor

09-02-06, 03:56 PM	#1
Anonymous Guest Posts: n/a	Monster or SV? what are your views on the ducati monster - im stuck between buying a pointy sv or monster, i like them both equally so how do i decide apart from price and condition of the 1's avaliable in my area

09-02-06, 06:51 PM	#3
Sid Squid No, I don't lend tools. Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Skunk Works, Nth London Posts: 8,680	The Monster 600 is a great bike, but next to an SV it lacks in durability, (yeah, really, the paint falls off even easier than the paint Suzuki use), and power. The Monster handles very well and the brakes are great, it scores in looks and generally being a Ducati and thus having a certain aura of cool about it of course. Try one you might like it, I'd say the decision to buy or not should be greatly based upon the use to which you'll put the bike - I'd hesistate to suggest that it's an all year round commuter, unless you are obsessive about keeping it clean that is, 'cos the finish really is easy to lose. __________________ If an SV650 has a flat tyre in the forest and no-one is there to blow it up, how long will it be 'til someone posts that the reg/rec is duff and the world will end unless a CBR unit is fitted? A little bit of knowledge = a dangerous thing. "a deathless anthem of nuclear-strength romantic angst"

09-02-06, 07:02 PM	#5
Skip Member Mega Poster Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Norfolk Posts: 3,151	My mate has a 600 monster - the bars are wider and its more of a "racier" seating position than my naked K1. Only revs to 8000 which might sound ok but when you are raggin it I found I keep running out of revs! Oh and the gearbox is total sh!te! Personally I would take my SV over it anyday.... Looks cool tho! __________________ '81 Honda H100A '18 Honda MSX125 (Grom)

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09-02-06, 04:02 PM	#2
Amanda M Guest Posts: n/a	A friend of mine bought a monster 600 last year and likes it a lot. The best thing to do is to get a test ride on them both and see which one you prefer. The riding positions are very different so one style might suit you more than the other. I used to have a SVS but the riding position didn't suit me at all, but the raptor I have now suits me perfectly. Good luck!

09-02-06, 06:59 PM	#4
GC-SV Guest Posts: n/a	Exactly the same position I was in last year when deciding which one to buy, the Monster or the SV. In the end the price and more so the servicing costs put me off the Monster and I discovered the SV, really liked the looks the cost and all the positive feedback from owners and mags alike. In the end, its up to you. Good luck with your decision.

09-02-06, 08:13 PM	#7
skidmarx Guest Posts: n/a	I had a similar choice about 2 years ago, the confusion lasted for about a week and then I thought about: Reliability Wiring Turning circle servicing cost Power Looks Price and..handling The SV won on all the above according to my research, and as a new rider, I REALLY didn'y want to be dropping in the dealers car park because it's impossible to turn corners without 'paddling' like an idjut. Forget that Ducati 'Cool', unless you want a proper one........get an SV

09-02-06, 11:16 PM	#9
Diveboy Guest Posts: n/a	hmmm that's an interesting one. not sure. i know I would pick an SV but it would be an SVs (not a naked fan). I like the monster Dark but... ...Ahhh!! I can decide good luck mate...