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Hello, Rover's housemate here. For a couple of years I have been riding around on a Honda C90, and have only just started to get interested in bigger bikes. I have been scouring the local papers (having booked my test) to see which sorts of bikes I like, and most importantly what I can afford. I can budget £3500-£4000.
A couple of bikes have caught my eye within that price range, notably the Bandit and the Hornet. Both see to be solid and relatively plain bikes that would suit a beginner.
However, my gaze settled on the Ducati page, for no particular reason. I saw two Ducati models that seem to be in my price range; the Monster, and the 888.
I've never even considered Ducati before, I always thought they were too expensive.
What would you say, honestly, about the Monster or 888 for a beginner? I ride sensibly, not like a lunatic, and I know my own limits as a newbie. I had an old friend who rode a Fireblade, and I remember him tellign me about Ducati when I was much younger but I cannot remember what he said. I don't think it was that good though!
Any help welcome- thanks!
A couple of bikes have caught my eye within that price range, notably the Bandit and the Hornet. Both see to be solid and relatively plain bikes that would suit a beginner.
However, my gaze settled on the Ducati page, for no particular reason. I saw two Ducati models that seem to be in my price range; the Monster, and the 888.
I've never even considered Ducati before, I always thought they were too expensive.
What would you say, honestly, about the Monster or 888 for a beginner? I ride sensibly, not like a lunatic, and I know my own limits as a newbie. I had an old friend who rode a Fireblade, and I remember him tellign me about Ducati when I was much younger but I cannot remember what he said. I don't think it was that good though!
Any help welcome- thanks!