Cheap Ducati wanted

[wolf.47]

Got my full licence today.
Want to upgrade my little cruiser and have been eyeing up some ducatis and triumphs. My budget is 6k-7k.
What do you KB think of the older used ducatis, i need a fairly reliable bike (will be ridden most days)
I like the V-twin powered bikes the torque and sound awesome
Want some thing around the 600cc rating.
Do they cost heaps to insure (im 23-24)
Or Would i be better of with another japper bike, nothing against em' just like the euro/american stuff better.
Need to get out there for some test rides i Think.
Your advise is appreciated.

[Paulus]

Get yourself an SV650. Ducatis are expensive to maintain.

[MVnut]

No such thing as a cheap Ducati mate, some are just less expensive than others. If I were you I would want 2-3000 more in my budget if I was Duke-shopping, but in saying that, they are great bikes and I hope you find one. Try to get one with a good service history.

[yod]

suzuki sv650

kwaka er-6f/n

trx 850 might be a good option, they sound awesome and are very nimble and relatively light, heeeeaps of torque

[bounce]

hardly unbiased but...

...oh look. a 900SS good price too
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/List...x?id=139729071

Seriously though, the SS was my first big bike and completely reliable although it isnt really that old. Not too bad to insure either since they figure you won't want to throw it down the road I guess. Kiwibike is $650 per year for me including track day cover (which I havn't taken advantage of) and I'm only a little older than you.

My commute is real short these days and the 900 takes a while to warm up + is a little heavy for carving through the queues in town etc so I;'m downsizing. Send me a PM if you want to know anything (even without a view to buying as well of course )

[98tls]

The above SS looks nice,SV650 is another good option as well,the way SV1000s are depreciating hang in there for a few months and you will get one for that money.

[bigbad]

Parts are a little bit expensive comapred to the Jappas. They need more TLC as well.

[orangeback]

Get yourself an SV650. Ducatis are expensive to maintain.

i second that , and i own a ducati

[johan]

I've got one for you here:

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...87#post1421987

[JimO]

I've got one for you here:

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...87#post1421987

so you are willing to take 6 to 7 k

[Bullitt]

I bought my 600SS for less than your budget. Over 8,000ks and 6 months its been totally reliable other than consumables such as tyres/brake pads etc.

Im 24 and pay $450 for full cover, itll drop to $390 in a couple of months when I turn 25.

Of the couple of parts Ive had to buy (because they were broken when I bought it, not cause anything has gone wrong) Ive been amazed how cheap parts are for them. The downside is it took MotoMart forever to get them in and their serviced pissed me off enough that I only go there when I really have to.

Its probably the slowest 600cc sportsbike you can buy but they handle well and are really easy to ride. As well as sounding great.

It wont keep up with an SV650 in a straight line but I would recommend one to anyone.

[jimbo]

Dukes are awesome to ride,as are Trx yammys,If you go the Duke way a good service history is essential,Happy hunting

[Hillbilly]

If nobody's told you, they need a major service every 10,000km's. with 23,000 kms I'd have to add an extra $1k for the service. Then there's insurance. It's not so much the parts, but the labour as it can take up to 9 hours to service those Desmo valves. Now, would I buy one?

For a little more, see if you can find a '01 - '03 620 Sport. They're rare though.

PIC 1: 1998 Ducati 600 SuperSport - yellow

PIC 2: 2003 Ducati 620 Sport - Red

Note: The seat height for the 600SS is 770mm while the 620 Sport is 815mm

[wolf.47]

Thanks for the advice, bullitt who have you got your bike insured with.
The service part dosn't bother me to much, im doing a motorbike mechanic course so could do most things myself hopefully.
Will be keen on taking a sv650 for a test hoon.
Have seen a few of them 600 supersports around (trademe) they look good, if i do go for one i'll definitely check the service history.
Think i'll have a beer and ponder
Any other thoughts.

[lanci]

I bought a Monster 620 and have just completed the 10,000km service today. It set me back $680 but it's only every 10K so I'm not too bothered. Insurance for me is $600ish a year.

I reckon that the Monster 695 or 620 is a great step, not giving anything too much away on performance to the SV (695 may even be quicker) and you also get to be a little class'ier/poser'ish, sound better and have more people talk bikes with you when you stop. Go the Ducati mate, you won't regret it if you buy a good history one