2016 Ducati 821 monster ( top spec )

[JaiLai]

Anyone currently own or has previously owned one of these?

I'm looking for some experiences ( good or bad ) as I've been offered one at a decent price with very low mileage and existing warranty 1.5 years.

Any input appreciated

Thanks

[Kf6vci]

Mine was the 600 cc one, xx years ago. Had a clutch for a bodybuilder and the engine needed warming up.  Lovely frame and a seat to make a masochist weep with pleasure. 

 

Check the service cost. Back home, we are talking 600 Euros!!  Timing belt change? Get an estimate.

 

I chose a Honda VFR 800

 

 

[JaiLai]

Thanks for that, they come with 2 year or 25k warranties here that cover everything, even break down.

[JonnyF]

No major issues with the 821 as far as I know.

 

Just be aware that Ducati are awful in the city. Awesome on track and in the twisties and great for touring. Currently half way through a 3000 km tour on my 899. But don't buy one as a city commuter, get a generic jap scooter for that and save the Duc for the weekends.

 

Oh yeah, and the left side of the 821 looks like the back of a fridge. 

Edited December 29, 2016 by JonnyF

[A1Str8]

The 821 is a great bike. Service is expensive. Bike is very comfortable. Your fuel expenses will significantly increase. 

Very good ride. Reliable. Loud. Draws attention. Pretty useless for city commuting. Very powerful. 

[JaiLai]

Thanks for the feedback guys, don't plan on driving in the city but those points are well noted.

 

I have a Full Throttle scrambler ( that i'll be keeping ), 6K service was 200baht at Ducati Rangsit, still under warranty. 

[melvinmelvin]

enjoy that bike man, hefty pair of wheels, chock dee

 

[guzzi850m2]

A friend of mine have the Hyperstrada with same 821 engine for about 3 years and no problems.

 

The only problem I got with that is that he can smoke me at will and I can't keep up on my V650.

 

Service at Ducati in Pattaya is a bit of a nightmare, waiting for service, sometimes a week when booking.

[ardokano]

821 great bike for city.. f.. all..  Ducati it's b st of choice of n Thailand what you pay for what you get. I mean for normal bike not for scooter or moped.

 

[ardokano]

On 12/29/2016 at 10:26 PM, guzzi850m2 said:

A friend of mine have the Hyperstrada with same 821 engine for about 3 years and no problems.

 

The only problem I got with that is that he can smoke me at will and I can't keep up on my V650.

 

Service at Ducati in Pattaya is a bit of a nightmare, waiting for service, sometimes a week when booking.

Bull shirt. Your v650 can smoked but Ducati m400 to 60km/h( 40% ride in pattaya) and to80-120km/h by Ducati m600

about 821.. hmmmm you can bet on your words ?

i can!!

[JaiLai]

Bull shirt. Your v650 can smoked but Ducati m400 to 60km/h( 40% ride in pattaya) and to80-120km/h by Ducati m600
about 821.. hmmmm you can bet on your words ?
i can!!

Had a few sherbets have we?

[ardokano]

19 minutes ago, JaiLai said:

Had a few sherbets have we?

Ok when..few sherbets in normal bar for get full  + cost transport to Pattaya + cost rent 821 monster..

 and I choice time and way;)

 ok?

Edited January 2, 2017 by ardokano

[ardokano]

+who lost pay all  police fees and  etc if it happened:)

Edited January 2, 2017 by ardokano

[JaiLai]

Ok when..few sherbets in normal bar for get full [emoji6] + cost transport to Pattaya + cost rent 821 monster..
 and I choice time and way;)
 ok?

I have no idea what you're talking about ????

[Pdaz]

Nor has he......