This is a Ducati Monster. I think this would make the perfect beginners bike, nice upright seating position, not too powerful and it's beautiful.<a href=http://www.ducati.com/bikes/my2002/ducatiModel.jhtml?modelName=620ie target=blank><img src=http://groups.yahoo.com/group/OAComSigPics/files/Perv%27s%20Pics/ducati.jpg></a>
HITTING BOTTOM ISN'T A WEEKEND RETREAT! IT'S NOT A SEMINAR! ONLY AFTER YOU'VE LOST EVERYTHING ARE YOU FREE TO DO ANYTHING! YOU SEE, YOU LISTEN, BUT YOU DON'T GET IT! YOU HAVE TO FORGET EVERYTHING YOU KNOW, EVERYTHING YOU THINK YOU KNOW!
HITTING BOTTOM ISN'T A WEEKEND RETREAT! IT'S NOT A SEMINAR! ONLY AFTER YOU'VE LOST EVERYTHING ARE YOU FREE TO DO ANYTHING! YOU SEE, YOU LISTEN, BUT YOU DON'T GET IT! YOU HAVE TO FORGET EVERYTHING YOU KNOW, EVERYTHING YOU THINK YOU KNOW!
The Monster 620i.e. msrp is $6995. They have a review of it in the june issue of Cycle World. The one in the picture is the Monster 620 i.e. Dark and the msrp there is $6495. I believe the only difference between the two is in the suspension.
HITTING BOTTOM ISN'T A WEEKEND RETREAT! IT'S NOT A SEMINAR! ONLY AFTER YOU'VE LOST EVERYTHING ARE YOU FREE TO DO ANYTHING! YOU SEE, YOU LISTEN, BUT YOU DON'T GET IT! YOU HAVE TO FORGET EVERYTHING YOU KNOW, EVERYTHING YOU THINK YOU KNOW!
yes they do all types of bikes. they even have a <a href=http://www.cycleworld.com/ubb/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi target=blank>message board</a>. you can browse around there, it'll probably give you a better idea of what to look for. you should just go down to a large dealership and sit on some of the bikes, see what you like the looks and feel of.
i think someone else suggested it but you should take the <a href=http://www.msf-usa.org/pages/MAIN1.html target=blank>MSF course</a>. they teach you all about riding and give you your road test at the end.
Quote:Do you have to bring you own bike to the class? Where do I find a class? How hard is the MV test?
I went to a guy name T-Bird in Eatontown, NJ to take my test. He has the course set up behind his shop, and a scooter to practice and take your test on. It was like $40, and I got 100% on my test.
I would think that most classes would provide the bike, as sluggo said.
If you buy a motorcycle, PLEASE be extra careful when you're on the highways. My friend's mother was killed in October on the Belt Parkway when a driver who was speeding ran her into the guardrail. She was wearing a helmet and was always careful, but there's only so much protection a helmet can give someone. Have fun, and be careful...
Oh no we took it back to far
Only love can save us now.....
Ladi...Don't even think of a Monster for a beginner bike...
As Ducati's go, sure it's not that powerfull...
But trust me...
YOU don't wanna learn to ride on that...
**If you do get a bike, NO WEED OR BOOZE if you plan on riding...You know how you get.**
<marquee> I stood long and hard until the light...Rubbing needles in my eyes...eating dirt...I stood up...and everything was all-right!</marquee>
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HITTING BOTTOM ISN'T A WEEKEND RETREAT! IT'S NOT A SEMINAR! ONLY AFTER YOU'VE LOST EVERYTHING ARE YOU FREE TO DO ANYTHING! YOU SEE, YOU LISTEN, BUT YOU DON'T GET IT! YOU HAVE TO FORGET EVERYTHING YOU KNOW, EVERYTHING YOU THINK YOU KNOW!
<marquee> I stood long and hard until the light...Rubbing needles in my eyes...eating dirt...I stood up...and everything was all-right!</marquee>
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I love him. He's like those happy old people who become known for sitting by the side of a busy street and waving to passing cars. People drive by regularly and beep just to see him and get him to wave to them.
That's just like our Arpi... except he doesn't wave or anything. He just says mean things to you.
GonzoStyle Wrote:I pledge my undying love for Arpi, any retraction of this undying love is to be ignored.
Nominated for," 2005 poster of the year", by 4 out of 6 mods!