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Title: Italian Temptresses
Post by: juno on December 21, 2004, 06:23:12 PM
Anyone ever ride a Ducati Monster 620ie or
Moto Guzzi Breva 750?

I'm thinking the Breva would be rather GS500 like performance wise and not really worth it.  I am really lusting after the 2005 monster though, in red of course (this year the trellis is red too).  

All the reviews I've read say it sucks ergo wise and etc.  However, the press isn't too kind to our favorite ride either, so I was wondering if anyone here has any experience with this bike in particular.  I was really interested in the 800 but it's apparently out of production.

At any rate, I've noticed that the monster has a rabid following for an apparently "sucky" bike.

any input would be greatly appreciated as I am considering one for a second bike.

*I am not interested in insane speed.
*Other bikes I am considering are a Bonneville T100 or a Honda Hornet (599) if they bring it back.

Thanks! :thumb:
Title: Italian Temptresses
Post by: Bob Broussard on December 21, 2004, 07:38:45 PM
I had the original 900 monster. It was a great, fun bike.
A friend had the 750 model and it was an even drag race with my GS.
You can find really good deals on used monsters with lots of extras added by the owner. I wouldn't go smaller than 750.
Title: Italian Temptresses
Post by: JetSwing on December 21, 2004, 09:30:56 PM
you should definately consider the monster...my friend has a 750...it's great bike. like bob said don't go with 620...used 800 would be nice or how bout the new s2r  :thumb:
Title: Italian Temptresses
Post by: fettcols on December 21, 2004, 10:18:58 PM
If you want to check out a bike that seems to have a lot of bang for the buck.... They just lowered the price of the "speed four"

http://www.triumph.co.uk/usa/791.aspx

I know everybody here likes a good naked bike!



fett
Title: Italian Temptresses
Post by: Focer on December 22, 2004, 08:54:43 AM
Damn no chick pics......?
Title: Italian Temptresses
Post by: JetSwing on December 22, 2004, 08:58:08 AM
Quote from: focerDamn no chick pics......?
would be happy to provide...r-rated or x-rated...?
Title: Italian Temptresses
Post by: Dragonfly on December 22, 2004, 08:58:31 AM
ohhhh Speed Four!!!!

Yea dont do with the 620, unless you arent looking for anything all that much faster than the Gs.
The 620 is very anemic.....
Title: Cagiva
Post by: Adam R on December 22, 2004, 10:28:39 AM
How about this:

(http://www.motocare.com.ar/images/avisos/1102005849.jpg)


Certainly a little different!   :thumb:
Title: Italian Temptresses
Post by: fettcols on December 22, 2004, 01:58:24 PM
What's up with the can?  I've seen bigger cans holding malt liquer at the 7/11!



fett
Title: Italian Temptresses
Post by: Dom on December 22, 2004, 02:00:30 PM
Well, they say size doesn't matter...