Is the monster 659 still in Ducati line up?
For 2018, Ducati returned the Monster 659 to its line up in a bid to keep a Monster in its lucrative LAMS camp.
Is the new monster 659 available in Australia?
The new Monster 659 is back, produced exclusively for the Australian and New Zealand markets and accessible to all learner riders un the Learner Approved Motorcycles Scheme (LAMS). The all-new 659 has it all, and there is only one way you’re going to find out.
Which is better a Triumph Street Triple or a Ducati Monster 659?
Cross shopped it against the Honda cb650r, triumph street triple and Yamaha’s mt07/xsr700 in the larger capacity LAMS segment. MT07 was too common and suspension felt spongy and the xsr700 wasn’t available for test rides, Honda cb650r….just didn’t do it for me and the triumph street triple was excellent, but I couldn’t get over the front lights.
Is the Monster 797 and 659 the same bike?
The Monster 797 and 659 are actually the same bike, with a reduction in cylinder stroke from 66mm to 54.2mm used to lower capacity. The bore remains unchanged at 88mm, but compression is reduced from 11:1 to 10.2:1. These, and a few other restriction methods, have reduced power to a LAMS-friendly 37kW and 44Nm.
For 2018, Ducati returned the Monster 659 to its line up in a bid to keep a Monster in its lucrative LAMS camp.
The new Monster 659 is back, produced exclusively for the Australian and New Zealand markets and accessible to all learner riders un the Learner Approved Motorcycles Scheme (LAMS). The all-new 659 has it all, and there is only one way you’re going to find out.
Cross shopped it against the Honda cb650r, triumph street triple and Yamaha’s mt07/xsr700 in the larger capacity LAMS segment. MT07 was too common and suspension felt spongy and the xsr700 wasn’t available for test rides, Honda cb650r….just didn’t do it for me and the triumph street triple was excellent, but I couldn’t get over the front lights.
When did I buy my new Ducati Monster?
Write a review on ProductReview.com.au ! I bought my new ducati monster 4 weeks ago and every morning i go to start it the bike will turn over but won’t start .bike shop have told me that they cannot find any thing with the bike .It’s back to the bike shop again.more cost .should of bought a triumph Purchased in November 2020 for $13,000.00.