Ducati 860 GTS looking for 800ie Monster

13-07-2018, 08:35 AM

Hi All
Bit of a forum novice, fancied getting back into something a bit more modern and saw a Monster 800 on eBay. Unfortunately now sold. I fancy something small and grunty and thought this might suit. But would be interested in any advice. I think there is a space between my 1930’s Moto Guzzi and 860 gts!
Cheers for now Bruce

slob · 13-07-2018, 09:09 AM

Few and far between, for 800s you'll have more luck finding an S2R or if you'd consider something a little more modern an M796, essentially the same motor with updated cylinder heads.

mickj · 13-07-2018, 09:47 AM

Welcome to the forum Bruce, the 860GTS was my first and only Ducati until now as I have a 1200s. The 860 is one of those bikes I wished I still had as they are fetching good money now but how many times have you heard that.

14-07-2018, 07:10 AM

Thanks for the welcome. We’ve all sold stuff cheap just before the rise. I used to have a Laverda Jota, when I gave up riding it I let it stand for a year or two and ended up selling it for £800. But I kept the GTS! Swings and roundabouts.

Mr Gazza · 14-07-2018, 10:27 AM

Hello and welcome aboard.
Well done for hanging on to that bevel twin.. Nice.
Always thought they looked a bit funny in Green? But they do scrub up nicely.. Some very tasty 860GTS customs about.

What you need is a nice M900ie, preferably an M900Sie. those will have a satisfying amount of grunt for you, with modern reliability and one foot in the past.

Any pictures of your 860 GTS by any chance?

Mr Gazza · 14-07-2018, 11:12 PM

Bruce sent me some pics of his bikes. Thankfully the GTS is not Green..

15-07-2018, 12:03 AM

Thanks for that Gazza

utopia · 23-07-2018, 08:44 PM

Hi, Bruce.
Just a quickie as I only got back from WDW 20 mins ago.
I'm just down the road from you.
Nice to see another leicestershire member.
Keep an eye out for my blue M750.

Incidentally, I have a Haynes manual for a GT860, which I bought in the 70s, knowing I would own a Ducati sooner or later (turned out to be quite a lot later).
Anyway, just shout if a borrow of the manual is needed at any time.
Or a scan/copy perhaps.

23-07-2018, 10:59 PM

M1000 sie
It’s an extra 200cc but that can only be good. Thanks for all the help and advice.
Cheers Bruce

23-07-2018, 11:04 PM

Thanks Utopia, kind offer but thankfully I have a well thumbed one.
Maybe see you sometime.

24-07-2018, 02:03 PM

Hi Bruce welcome aboard. There is a blue 800ie currently for sale on eBay, fetching £1900 at the moment. Personally I agree with Mr Gaza 900ie is the better bike but each to their own.

I used to have a GTS (& a GT) great bikes a little overlooked at the time but from my point of view that was a good thing as it made them cheaper than their desmo brothers. Prices now rising rapidly, wish I'd hung on to one of mine.

Mr Gazza · 24-07-2018, 05:12 PM

I think you need a bigger picture Bruce?
Nobody seems to realise that You've just landed yourself a beautiful M1000Sie in Senna colours... Lovely. Well done.

25-07-2018, 09:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr Gazza

I think you need a bigger picture Bruce?
Nobody seems to realise that You've just landed yourself a beautiful M1000Sie in Senna colours... Lovely. Well done.

Oops! Didn't spot that. Looks like you've bought a great bike Bruce.

25-07-2018, 04:23 PM

Yea, really chuffed!
Thanks all, for the nice comments.
Cheers Bruce

jerry · 24-07-2018, 09:35 PM

thats a yummy bike Bruce

13-07-2018, 08:35 AM	#1
Bruce Stops Guest Posts: n/a	Ducati 860 GTS looking for 800ie Monster Hi All Bit of a forum novice, fancied getting back into something a bit more modern and saw a Monster 800 on eBay. Unfortunately now sold. I fancy something small and grunty and thought this might suit. But would be interested in any advice. I think there is a space between my 1930’s Moto Guzzi and 860 gts! Cheers for now Bruce

13-07-2018, 09:47 AM	#3
mickj Registered User Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Clevedon Bike: M1200s Posts: 565	Welcome to the forum Bruce, the 860GTS was my first and only Ducati until now as I have a 1200s. The 860 is one of those bikes I wished I still had as they are fetching good money now but how many times have you heard that. __________________ Keep the rubber side down. Mick

14-07-2018, 10:27 AM	#5
Mr Gazza Lord of the Rings Join Date: May 2013 Location: Norwich Bike: M900sie Posts: 5,984	Hello and welcome aboard. Well done for hanging on to that bevel twin.. Nice. Always thought they looked a bit funny in Green? But they do scrub up nicely.. Some very tasty 860GTS customs about. What you need is a nice M900ie, preferably an M900Sie. those will have a satisfying amount of grunt for you, with modern reliability and one foot in the past. Any pictures of your 860 GTS by any chance? __________________

14-07-2018, 11:12 PM	#6
Mr Gazza Lord of the Rings Join Date: May 2013 Location: Norwich Bike: M900sie Posts: 5,984	Bruce sent me some pics of his bikes. Thankfully the GTS is not Green.. __________________

23-07-2018, 10:59 PM	#9
Bruce Stops Guest Posts: n/a	Just bought this! M1000 sie It’s an extra 200cc but that can only be good. Thanks for all the help and advice. Cheers Bruce

13-07-2018, 09:09 AM	#2
slob . Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: East London Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 9,737	Few and far between, for 800s you'll have more luck finding an S2R or if you'd consider something a little more modern an M796, essentially the same motor with updated cylinder heads.

14-07-2018, 07:10 AM	#4
Bruce Stops Guest Posts: n/a	Thanks for the welcome. We’ve all sold stuff cheap just before the rise. I used to have a Laverda Jota, when I gave up riding it I let it stand for a year or two and ended up selling it for £800. But I kept the GTS! Swings and roundabouts.

15-07-2018, 12:03 AM	#7
Bruce Stops Guest Posts: n/a	Thanks for that Gazza

23-07-2018, 08:44 PM	#8
utopia No turn left unstoned Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: leicester Bike: M750 Posts: 4,562	Hi, Bruce. Just a quickie as I only got back from WDW 20 mins ago. I'm just down the road from you. Nice to see another leicestershire member. Keep an eye out for my blue M750. Incidentally, I have a Haynes manual for a GT860, which I bought in the 70s, knowing I would own a Ducati sooner or later (turned out to be quite a lot later). Anyway, just shout if a borrow of the manual is needed at any time. Or a scan/copy perhaps.

23-07-2018, 11:04 PM	#10
Bruce Stops Guest Posts: n/a	Thanks Utopia, kind offer but thankfully I have a well thumbed one. Maybe see you sometime.

24-07-2018, 02:03 PM	#11
Luxexterior Guest Posts: n/a	Hi Bruce welcome aboard. There is a blue 800ie currently for sale on eBay, fetching £1900 at the moment. Personally I agree with Mr Gaza 900ie is the better bike but each to their own. I used to have a GTS (& a GT) great bikes a little overlooked at the time but from my point of view that was a good thing as it made them cheaper than their desmo brothers. Prices now rising rapidly, wish I'd hung on to one of mine.

24-07-2018, 05:12 PM	#12
Mr Gazza Lord of the Rings Join Date: May 2013 Location: Norwich Bike: M900sie Posts: 5,984	I think you need a bigger picture Bruce? Nobody seems to realise that You've just landed yourself a beautiful M1000Sie in Senna colours... Lovely. Well done. __________________

25-07-2018, 04:23 PM	#14
Bruce Stops Guest Posts: n/a	Yea, really chuffed! Thanks all, for the nice comments. Cheers Bruce

24-07-2018, 09:35 PM	#15
jerry Old Git Join Date: May 2006 Location: Cricklade Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 2,911	thats a yummy bike Bruce __________________ MONSTERMAN