View Full Version : Wanting a Ducati Monster 400
hornetakl
22nd July 2013, 17:57
I have a 2000 Honda Hornet 250 to swap towards, cash either way.
PM me if interested
Laava
23rd July 2013, 18:04
That is one helluva login name, horny tackle!
sil3nt
23rd July 2013, 20:35
This is the man you want http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/member.php/34796-ZondaX15
Flick him a PM.
This is his bike http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-613735893.htm
ZondaX15
24th July 2013, 15:39
As Sil3nt said, I got one for sale. For the price you mentioned. I'm not looking for swaps on another roadbike, but if you have a 400/450 enduro with road gear, I'd be keen as a bean.
blackdog
24th July 2013, 15:43
Don't wanna be a stick in the mud here, but a Hornet is by far the superior bike.
Laava
24th July 2013, 16:56
Don't wanna be a stick in the mud here, but a Hornet is by far the superior bike.
True. The sound is awesome but the power is disappoint.
blackdog
24th July 2013, 17:04
True. The sound is awesome but the power is disappoint.
40hp for the Hornet, 43 for the Duc. The Monster is about 25kg heavier though.
I just feel like it's a substantial step backwards for the OP, and that's before you account for maintenance costs.
Each to there own however, and in the wise words of Sheryl Crow 'If it makes ya happy...'.
ZondaX15
24th July 2013, 17:16
But torque
blackdog
24th July 2013, 17:35
But torque
True. Torque to weight ratio is up about 10% on the M400. Every other area however, including acceleration and top speed are in the CB's favour.
Including something called a camchain apparently.
ZondaX15
24th July 2013, 17:38
Having ridden both, I must say the Ducati feels better. Like, it doesn't take ages to wind up the power, it just pulls from about 3000rpm. Compared to the Hornet, which is all revs. Not that the Duc can't rev. Plus the brakes are nuts on the Ducati.
Kickaha
24th July 2013, 18:38
and that's before you account for maintenance costs.
How much are they for each bike?
blackdog
24th July 2013, 18:48
How much are they for each bike?
What do I care?
Substantially more for the Ducati when you consider belt driven cams, since you asked.
Other than that get a quote for yerself ya lazy bastard.
ZondaX15
24th July 2013, 19:58
How much are they for each bike?
If you took it shop, up to $400 depending how many fairings you have. On TradeMe, you can get a pair of cam belts for $80.
And the hornet has twice as many valves and carbs to adjust.
Kickaha
24th July 2013, 20:47
What do I care?
What you mean is you dont have a clue but you've been sucked into the myth about Ducati having high service costs
ducatilover
24th July 2013, 21:54
Including something called a camchain apparently.
The Hornet hasn't got a cam chain
Even though my user name suggests otherwise, the Hornet is a better bike on paper
The Ducati is the more interesting bike though and won't get you unwanted anal
Voltaire
25th July 2013, 14:12
What you mean is you dont have a clue but you've been sucked into the myth about Ducati having high service costs
I did the belts on a 2 valve SS, if you can line up dots you can do belts, tension was using a 6 mm allen key from memory, latest is download a guitar tuning app and get 90-100 HZ when plucking the belt....so I have read on the Ducati Forums.
Checking valves is fiddly but if you can use feeler guages, know how to get TDC its not hard to check them. Shimming is a bit more involved but not much. Easier than the bevels....more room for fingers.:innocent:
hornetakl
25th July 2013, 18:48
Wow thanks for the insight guys, might have to pass on the duke for now I think, until I can get my full license and be free to ride ALL the bikes.
I think i will spend a bit of money on the old hornet to make her look more unique.
Shes lookin ok these days with integrated tail light (not pictured), aftermarket indicators and bar mirrors.
May have to replace the mirrors with some nicer ones and a shorter bar, makes lane splitting kinda hard with long-ass renthals.
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