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| I am about to buy a bike, for the first time. It is a toss up between the Monster 620i.e. and the Suzuki SV650. They are both very nice and affordable bikes. I need some experience riders opinions. I am having a hard time choosing.......
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| Hi DeWayne..
I looked into the BMW 650, the YAMAHA R6, AND THE HONDA..besides offcourse the 620 ie. I feel that though these bikes differ very minimally in their weight.. however the 620 ie is more lean and sleek at the crotch and to me that is more comforting. How ever the 620 ie has been marketed as an city bike..not a racing bike.. you are more upright on it when you ride unlike other racing models.
All THE BEST
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| Hi DeWayne,
Personally I'd go with the SV650. It has won just about every shootout that is has been in, including besting the ducati 750 monster in a test. Plus this year it has fully adjustable suspension front and rear and at a cost less than the 620. It also just missed making the 10 best for cycleworld, being named honorable mention. Dont get me wrong the Ducati is a nice bike but for better performance and price and SV650 is the winner here.
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| | DeWayne, I have owned the sv650 and my wife has a 600 monster so I am somewhat qualified to answer. The sv suspension stinks but the fork can be upgraded cheaply and it needs a new rear shock. Engine is great after you re-jet and put on an aftermarket muffler. Will not hold value real well. Monster less powerful, suspension a little better. Put on new high rise mufflers for cool factor. Will hold value better than sv. The only thing you really give up on the sv is the cool factor, and the ducati never ceases to get compliments where the sv was un-noticed. Also ducati maintenance higher, both cool bikes though. |
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| Dear DeWayne, a Ducati is a Ducati and a Suzuki is not. The Ducati has a soul!
The twin V cylinders of the desmo engine has a great torque at low rpms... so does the suzuki, but not to compare to a 4 cylinder engine that starts off at 7000 rpms...
Italian bikes and cars have always been known for the electrical problems and for many vibrations during riding, these times are over, Ducati Italy fused with Bosch and an american company!
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| Hi Dewayne,
i am exactly where u are/were with regards to deciding on these two bikes. Have u decided/bought either of these, and if you have can you give me your views; a post purchase ponder, if u will 
thanx in advance
Yasir
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| go ahead and get the ducati...you will pay more for a inferior bike, it will cost you more to maintain it since it's less reliable (Hey, it's italian after all...), you will pay more for insurance, and if a thief is out there up to no good and comes across a SV650 and a Monster620i.e., he will take YOUR bike! So go ahead and act on your instinct to look cool. (By the way, an Italian company forming a partnership with an American company for the purpose of 'fixing bugs'...now that sounds scary!Can anybody say Harley...)
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| | Heart says Ducati, brain says SV. I have riden a Monster 750 and loved the style, color choices, comfort, and linearability. I'd think reliability is good, however maintenance will be more. I don't know the difference, but I would try to test drive each if you can. A great dealer in any case is important. Good findings. I'm in same situation, and personally I'd get the Ducati-- has more "soul". But that's just me. |
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| try to go for 750 mosnter, a better suspension and little taller, needs a lot of looking after, need lots of money to maintain, parts are exxxxxpensive, that suzuki sucks compared to this bike, monster is the way to go if you like sound looks and CHICKS LOVE IT>
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