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Tuffinup2003
MTS: Not specified
Joined: 23 Jul 2008
Posts: 3
Location: USA NY
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Hello I am new here because I didn't even know what a MS was before today. I like the bike and would like to make this my first bike ever. Do you think it is a good choice? I know it has lots of torque and not front wheel lift power to scare the stuff out of me. Is anyone selling one for around 5000$ that we know about? I would look at a dark or red. If I am crazy just let me know.
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KevinP
MTS: 2006 620 (Red)
Joined: 10 Nov 2007
Posts: 281
Location: Seattle
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| Posted: Thu Jul 24, 2008 11:25 am |
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| I have not met anyone who didn't like this bike, just search the web for reviews by the magazines. With the tendancy towards bigger engines, the 620 could potentially be a future cult bike. I get ~55+ mpg at 75 mph with Ducati performance, whats not to like? |
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Tuffinup2003
MTS: Not specified
Joined: 23 Jul 2008
Posts: 3
Location: USA NY
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| Posted: Thu Jul 24, 2008 2:21 pm |
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| The only thing I can find that I don't like is the lack of numbers as far as availability. I have one here on LI but the dealer wants 8000 new. For my first bike it is a little steep. I much prefer a used one for around 6000. |
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skeezix
MTS: 2006 620 (Red)
Joined: 11 Sep 2007
Posts: 208
Location: Houston, Tx
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| Posted: Thu Jul 24, 2008 6:53 pm |
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| The only negative - if you can call it that - are services every 6,000 miles, and bi-yearly timing belt changes. Other than that, the 620 is a fantastic bike, and makes a great multi-purpose, fun-to-ride machine! |
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archkevinbrown
MTS: 2006 620 (Custom colour)
Joined: 30 Aug 2006
Posts: 1707
Location: New York
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| Posted: Thu Jul 24, 2008 10:48 pm |
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| Tuffinup2003 wrote: | | |  | Hello I am new here because I didn't even know what a MS was before today. I like the bike and would like to make this my first bike ever. Do you think it is a good choice? I know it has lots of torque and not front wheel lift power to scare the stuff out of me. Is anyone selling one for around 5000$ that we know about? I would look at a dark or red. If I am crazy just let me know.
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If you mean a used 620 as a first bike, for around $5k, no you're not crazy. But you shouldn't be surprised if what you find at that price is more than a little used, maybe needs new tires, is due for a service, etc. Expect to pay more for one in excellent condition. |
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620 Rosebud 8/'06 - 4/'07
620 Crazy Cat 8/'07 - 3/'10
'09 Suzuki DR650 Nameless 9/'10 - 5/'11
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BigYux
MTS: 2005 620 (Red)
Joined: 17 Jun 2007
Posts: 10
Location: dallas, tx
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| Posted: Sat Jul 26, 2008 2:36 pm |
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I've got a Red Multistrada with about 1800 (that's hundred, not thousand)miles that I'll let go for $6200. It's virtually flawless and has a new style hugger and a new Pirelli Diablo Strada. I'm in Dallas.
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Tuffinup2003
MTS: Not specified
Joined: 23 Jul 2008
Posts: 3
Location: USA NY
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| Posted: Wed Jul 30, 2008 12:27 pm |
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| Thank you for the offer. I think by the time I purchase it and ship it up it will come around 7000. I have a dark here in Mass for 6995 brand new. What is the difference besides looks when purchasing a dark? I really do want the red but the dealer up here wants 7999 for a brand new one. |
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KevinP
MTS: 2006 620 (Red)
Joined: 10 Nov 2007
Posts: 281
Location: Seattle
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| Posted: Wed Jul 30, 2008 10:36 pm |
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| The dark has a single disc up front while the non-dark has dual disc brakes on the front. This would be worth the extra money for me. |
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evol
MTS: 2006 620 Dark (Flat black)
Joined: 16 Jun 2008
Posts: 59
Location: sf, ca
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| Posted: Thu Jul 31, 2008 2:06 am |
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I believe single disc was the original intended configuration.
Ducati Marketing wanted dual disc so that they could sell more.
The duals are 300mm? the single is 320mm?
I've had no problem with the single disc, it's nice to lose the extra weight, and that's coming from someone that's ridden a speed triple (dual disc) daily for the last 3 or 4 years. |
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