New V twin from Bologna

dunf · 05-11-2024, 09:43 AM

i've had a number of bikes for the road, Triumph ST3, 675, Yam YZF600, I continue to own a number of scooters, custom vespa, lambrettas etc. I also raced biked for quite a few years on GSXR, R1, ZX10, etc.

The Monster 1200 I have now I absolutely love. It was a bit of a gamble in my mind because I couldn't test one first but I read plenty reviews and took the plunge. First big offset twin i've had and I love it to bits. So much so I would be happy to stick with Ducati for the 'next' bike - BUT I tried the new Diavel and Streetfighter V4s and didnt enjoy the engine character as much as my current machine. The ST V2 was more comparable, but the bike almost too similar in many ways to justify the price increase. I'd have one of those tomorrow, if I didn't already have the M1200.

So i've come to the conclusion that my next bike will be an Aprilia. Although hopefully some way off yet. Sorry Ducati, but the V4 direction etc, and the huge price hike across the board for V4 and the associated tech isn't for me. Shame, but at least i arrived at the party in time for one good song.

05-11-2024, 09:43 AM	#16
dunf Registered User Join Date: Jan 2022 Location: Dunfermline Bike: M1200s Posts: 33	i've had a number of bikes for the road, Triumph ST3, 675, Yam YZF600, I continue to own a number of scooters, custom vespa, lambrettas etc. I also raced biked for quite a few years on GSXR, R1, ZX10, etc. The Monster 1200 I have now I absolutely love. It was a bit of a gamble in my mind because I couldn't test one first but I read plenty reviews and took the plunge. First big offset twin i've had and I love it to bits. So much so I would be happy to stick with Ducati for the 'next' bike - BUT I tried the new Diavel and Streetfighter V4s and didnt enjoy the engine character as much as my current machine. The ST V2 was more comparable, but the bike almost too similar in many ways to justify the price increase. I'd have one of those tomorrow, if I didn't already have the M1200. So i've come to the conclusion that my next bike will be an Aprilia. Although hopefully some way off yet. Sorry Ducati, but the V4 direction etc, and the huge price hike across the board for V4 and the associated tech isn't for me. Shame, but at least i arrived at the party in time for one good song.