Ducati Monster 600 to Gladius?

I am currently riding a Ducati Monster 600 Dark, 2001, today I had a ride on my dad's Gladius, I really liked it. Should I sell the Monster and get a Gladius?

No.

[andrewsmith]

Nope

Get as a second bike then spend cash on it

Why? Just no is not enough of an answer

Poor suspension and brakes alone should be enough to put anyone off.

[andrewsmith]

Going from the Duc to the Gladdy would be a step back

I'd say a side step to be honest.
From memory, the gladys has slightly more power but not as well finished as the Ducati.
Like changing a focus lx for a focus.

But the Ducati is 11 years old, worth about £1500 and will cost £600 to get serviced. Most non Ducati engineers will not touch it, if I get it serviced by someone non Ducati the value will go further through the floor. I love the Ducati it has real personality, but I have spent all winter with that personality, waiting on the drive for her to warm up and still going down the road like a kangaroo. I just felt it was better to change her before the service comes due in May, also if I choose to travel with her luggage is impossible to fit and I cannot go into France because I would not be able to go into any cities as she is over 10 years old (law is about to change to this over there).

You can't moan about service costs on a vehicle, it's part of owning one.
You couldn't replace it with anything half decent for the price of the service anyway.
If you are looking to change it, then do but if it's running like a dog, someone will beat you down on the asking price due to it needing a service anyway.
If you are set on the Gladys, then only you will know if it's right for you.
You may find that the lower standard of finish and kit will leave you feeling a little short changed quite soon though.

Keep the Monster, put an enquiery on here for "servicing" etc. I have a 2001 600 also and love it. Have just sold the SV k9 ( near as is to a Glady) also a Triumph street triple.
The monster can easily be sorted by those in the know, a combination of timing and carburettor setup/balancing/air filter, equals a bike with real character.
If its fun factor and smiles I could not recommend the Trumpet highly enough.