Possible new Monster owner....

09-11-2008, 05:26 PM

Hi Folks

I'm thinking about buying a 2001 750M with 13000 on the clock and Termignoli's.
Have always had jap bikes and currently have a Hornet 600 which i intend to keep,always fancied having 2 bikes and my 2nd bike to be a ducati!
Any tips for ownership or for what i should look out for on the Monster.....How much is it worth etc
Thanks for any help you can give me

09-11-2008, 07:00 PM

Look for Full service history.
When were the belts last changed, should be done every 2 years or 12k miles.
At 12k miles it should have had a full service, check that it has.

09-11-2008, 08:55 PM

Yeah thanks....apparently its just had a service,cam belt changed....cost £750,seems a tad expensive???

09-11-2008, 09:04 PM

Honestly I think you've spoilt if for yourself by buying a hornet first.
Its so much faster than the monster.
The monster might stop better and handle better but the hornet has about 25-30mph on it.

I love my monster but my freinds Hornet leaves me standing as does my other mates SV650

09-11-2008, 09:17 PM

Well i've had 2 R6's, a CBR600RR etc, not interested in top speed anymore and my longest journey is 25 miles max hence the Hornet...just fancy a Italian bike as well in the garage at hopefully a bargain price.

09-11-2008, 09:32 PM

An SV650 or a Hornet shouldn't leave an M750 standing, no way.

craigie · 09-11-2008, 09:43 PM

I reckon a hornet would, all depends on the rider though. A 750 is about the same as a 620, maybe a tad more torque.

10-11-2008, 10:49 AM

The SV and the M750 have the same torque 45.7 ft.lbs. The SV has a tad more BHP but that will only come into play for top end. I would guess that the M750 will make the torque quicker lower down thus give a tad better acceleration. The Hornet makes 46.5 ft.lbs torque with a lot more BHP so on long straights then the Hornet will loose the M750 but on general day to day twisties then my money is on the M750 as it has a better frame and should handle better and get the power down better. Overall there is nothing in them all really. The 620 makes 39.3 ft.lbs - these are all the earliest models, so later models may be higher.

Having said that I have left both Hornets and SV650s for dead but that was on my 748

10-11-2008, 11:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by craigie

I reckon a hornet would, all depends on the rider though. A 750 is about the same as a 620, maybe a tad more torque.

My wife has an SV, and I reckon it would beat a 750, alot revier but if you keep the revs
up it is fairly quick.

10-11-2008, 03:52 PM

Hi again
Any idea's how much i should pay...its advertised as a 2001 model but i think its a 2000 because of it has gold wheels and frame and a underslung rear brake caliper...how can i tell which model year it is otherwise?

09-11-2008, 05:26 PM	#1
rossifumi Guest Posts: n/a	Possible new Monster owner.... Hi Folks I'm thinking about buying a 2001 750M with 13000 on the clock and Termignoli's. Have always had jap bikes and currently have a Hornet 600 which i intend to keep,always fancied having 2 bikes and my 2nd bike to be a ducati! Any tips for ownership or for what i should look out for on the Monster.....How much is it worth etc Thanks for any help you can give me

09-11-2008, 07:00 PM	#2
PDL Guest Posts: n/a	Look for Full service history. When were the belts last changed, should be done every 2 years or 12k miles. At 12k miles it should have had a full service, check that it has.

09-11-2008, 08:55 PM	#3
rossifumi Guest Posts: n/a	Yeah thanks....apparently its just had a service,cam belt changed....cost £750,seems a tad expensive???

09-11-2008, 09:04 PM	#4
alreadyinuse Guest Posts: n/a	Honestly I think you've spoilt if for yourself by buying a hornet first. Its so much faster than the monster. The monster might stop better and handle better but the hornet has about 25-30mph on it. I love my monster but my freinds Hornet leaves me standing as does my other mates SV650

09-11-2008, 09:17 PM	#5
rossifumi Guest Posts: n/a	Well i've had 2 R6's, a CBR600RR etc, not interested in top speed anymore and my longest journey is 25 miles max hence the Hornet...just fancy a Italian bike as well in the garage at hopefully a bargain price.

09-11-2008, 09:32 PM	#6
PDL Guest Posts: n/a	An SV650 or a Hornet shouldn't leave an M750 standing, no way.

09-11-2008, 09:43 PM	#7
craigie Only bronze? Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: london Bike: M900 Posts: 424	I reckon a hornet would, all depends on the rider though. A 750 is about the same as a 620, maybe a tad more torque.

10-11-2008, 10:49 AM	#8
PDL Guest Posts: n/a	The SV and the M750 have the same torque 45.7 ft.lbs. The SV has a tad more BHP but that will only come into play for top end. I would guess that the M750 will make the torque quicker lower down thus give a tad better acceleration. The Hornet makes 46.5 ft.lbs torque with a lot more BHP so on long straights then the Hornet will loose the M750 but on general day to day twisties then my money is on the M750 as it has a better frame and should handle better and get the power down better. Overall there is nothing in them all really. The 620 makes 39.3 ft.lbs - these are all the earliest models, so later models may be higher. Having said that I have left both Hornets and SV650s for dead but that was on my 748

10-11-2008, 03:52 PM	#10
rossifumi Guest Posts: n/a	Hi again Any idea's how much i should pay...its advertised as a 2001 model but i think its a 2000 because of it has gold wheels and frame and a underslung rear brake caliper...how can i tell which model year it is otherwise?