What kind of bike is the Ducati Monster 800?
The Ducati Monster 800 is the middleweight member of the monster family and also one of the entry-level bikes from Ducati. Many regard the 800 as being the pick of the bunch. Not too small or on the porky side of the scale.
What makes an old Ducati Monster so unreliable?
The most unreliable part of old Ducati Monsters is the electrical components. The wiring loom can fail at some points (usually connectors, from corrosion), and diagnosing them can be troublesome. On my own Ducatis, I had to replace the regulator/rectifier on two, and a stator coil on one.
When did the first Ducati Monster 900 come out?
(Check the latest for an idea of what you’ll see.) Since the first Ducati Monster 900 was released in 1993 many variants have been produced. Different capacities, ranging from sedate (the 620) through to the extreme (the 1200R), with all manner of rider aids and engine types have been created.
Is it more expensive to change the oil on a Ducati?
Firstly, regular services (oil and filter changes) are no more expensive than any other motorcycle if you don’t take it to a Ducati dealer. There’s no black magic in a Ducati motorcycle’s oil or filter.
When did the Ducati Monster 800 come out?
That said let’s get on to the good stuff – the 2003 Monster 800. When I first heard that Ducati would be replacing my beloved 750 with an 800 I was nervous and excited. My nervousness was unfounded.
Are there any issues with a Ducati Monster?
They have their issues, but no more than most motorcycles of that age. The most unreliable part of old Ducati Monsters is the electrical components. The wiring loom can fail at some points (usually connectors, from corrosion), and diagnosing them can be troublesome.
When did the Ducati Monster Dark come out?
Introduced in 1999, discontinued 2001 when an “ie” Dark was launched, along with the DucatiM750ie Monster (both were discontinued the following year). Ducati M750ie Monster: Essentially the same as the standard bike but with fuel injection. Introduced 2001, discontinued 2002.
What kind of carburettor does a Ducati 750 use?
The Ducati 750 Monster used carburettors – the later Ducati 800 Monster was fuel injected. Ducati M750 or M800 Monsters, like all Ducatis of this vintage can be touchy but it’s often the electrics, rather than anything mechanical, which goes wrong. Component-wise, they’re beautifully built and put together.