Sweet ride. I've got lots of fond memories of my own rather short Ducati times. That engine has character oozing out of every fin and the rest of the bike works just as well.
So where are you going to go when it's time to "upgrade"?
Lot's of folks may flame for buying a Duc as a first bike. But really it's all just hardware. If a rider can afford the purchase price and the cost of any oopsie repairs don't scare you then what the hell. The Monsters only make even as much power as a hot 600 so they are no worse a first bike.
It's still a performer and can suck you in to situations where you suddenly find yourself over your head so be careful. Keep your distances even if the Brembos CAN stop on a dime and give 11cents change and don't go squirting past stuff unless you can see it's ALL clear.
And don't mind the folks that are envious like I am....
