Monster 1100 EVO - 4 months and 2500 miles

Just thought I'd post a little review of my M1100EVO seeing as I've lived with it for 4 months and 2500 miles now.

Let me start by addressing a few concerns I had when I first got it, and what I think about it now:
- Very lumpy under 4k -> it's now mainly lumpy under 3k, and even then it's not as bad as it used to be. It has definitely got better with a few more miles on it. Not to mention, I've learnt how to ride it/get the best out of it. It is a joy to ride with oogles of torque anywhere upwards of 4k rpm until you hit the limiter (which I've only ever hit one since learning to ride it properly). This engine is a gem - 4.6/5!

- Lack of fuel level indicator/range -> not an issue anymore - I know it'll comfortably do over 100miles on a tank of fuel, so the trip meter doubles up as my fuel indicator - easy!

Other thoughts about it:
Looks, sound & image -> 4.7/5!

Ride & handling -> After having got the suspension set-up by somebody who knows what they're doing (i.e. KAIS)...I'd give it a 4.7/5.

Quality of components/finish & reliability -> 4.8/5!

I'm so happy with my choice of bike... I suppose the best thing about this bike is that I come back with a huge grin every time I've been out on it - it is so much fun to ride! It's safe to say that once a Ducatisti...always a Ducatisti!

First time I've killed a rear tyre in 2500 miles...so I must be doing something right! :-)