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Dinola MTS: 2006 620 (Red)
Joined: 12 Nov 2006 Posts: 232 Location: NJ, USA
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Posted: Sat Jan 06, 2007 4:28 am |
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In considering a 620 I'm wondering if some basic intake/exhaust upgrades make a significant difference in the performance of this engine? Or would it be best to leave it stock and accept the bike as it is? I'm not a speed freak but a little concerned if the 620 will leave me a bit underwhelmed. I'm basically a conservative rider but not unknown to wring it out a bit. Oh, lets face it - I'm an old coger... but if basic mods make a big difference I might consider it in haggling with the dealer. There seem to be some motivated dealers just now. |
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XSTRADA MTS: 2006 620 (Red)
Joined: 30 Aug 2005 Posts: 966 Location: Orange, (The OC) So Cal USA
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Posted: Sat Jan 06, 2007 6:40 am |
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My 620 is bone stock and I couldn't ask for anything more... broad powerband... plenty of torque... maybe swap the cans just to get more of that true Ducati sound. I almost changed out the cans to Staintunes but after waiting mos and mos on backorder... I threw in the towel and decided to stay with the Duc ones.
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_________________ 2006 Red MTS 620
1984 Black Honda VT500FT Ascot
2012 Black Kawasaki 650 Ninja
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FloatingAxehead MTS: 2006 620 Dark (Flat black)
Joined: 29 Aug 2006 Posts: 116 Location: Washinton, D.C.
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Posted: Sat Jan 06, 2007 12:23 pm |
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I hate to admit it, but even after installing a 14T sprocket I find the bike a little underwhelming sometimes. It's still awesome in the corners and all, but I wonder almost daily if I shouldn't have gone for the more powerful (and more supported by aftermarket) larger engine.
As it is I'm seriously considering getting a Buell for my next bike, like the CityX. |
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_________________ '06 Multi 620 Dark (deceased)
'11 BMW R1200R Classic |
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Dinola MTS: 2006 620 (Red)
Joined: 12 Nov 2006 Posts: 232 Location: NJ, USA
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Posted: Sat Jan 06, 2007 5:33 pm |
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thanks for the honest replies.
I get the sense this a cusp situation, just enough for most, just under for some. rather subjective I know, and I guess it really depends on the rider. I get the sense too that as with most bikes, mods aren't going to change the essential nature. Minor improvments but not reaching a tipping point. Again, very subjective.
Thanks again. |
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JC MTS: 2006 620 (Black)
Joined: 13 Sep 2006 Posts: 472 Location: Kansas City, MO
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Posted: Sat Jan 06, 2007 8:56 pm |
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I've also got a BMW 03'GT @ 130HP and thats too much with over 600lbs. for my handicap self,
I find my 14T 620 just right for fun and if I was a better rider as most could be the 620 has a lot to offer,
I'd like to drag a knee, but haven't ,yet or can't .
So its just right my GT will go 150mph and thats scarry, my 620 with 14T will go about TON+8, and with the wind is more fun than 150 on the GT!
BWTFDIK-JMHO
JC |
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_________________ ATGATT
07 BMW R1200GSA
06 Ducati 620 Mutistada ["Rabbit"]
09 Kawasaki Super Sherpa [my real dirt bike] |
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bikernut MTS: 2006 620 Dark (Flat black)
Joined: 24 Nov 2006 Posts: 496 Location: S.O.Boston
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Posted: Sat Jan 06, 2007 9:47 pm |
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I'm completely happy with the power of my 620 and the 50 mpg is a bonus. |
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_________________ 06 MTS620 Dark.
Laminar Tour w/lip, DP tank, saddlebags, & hand grds, DP hugger, SW Motech risers, 14t. ZG Tour. fenda extr, reflect whl stripes,K&N, Leo Vince, Powercard .......
07 Burgman 400 (No excuse)
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FloatingAxehead MTS: 2006 620 Dark (Flat black)
Joined: 29 Aug 2006 Posts: 116 Location: Washinton, D.C.
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Posted: Sun Jan 07, 2007 4:36 pm |
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Ok, let me clarify my last post a little. I love when I can actually get my bike out of town, on a warm day when I know my tires & the roads on Mt Lemmon will grip. There's very little more satisfying than the pissed off GSX-R 1000 who simply cannot lose me in the corners. I bought the bike on Oct. 13th. By Dec 18th it had filled me with such confidence that I was quite happily dragging footpegs and had no chicken strip left on my rear tire.
My disappointment is that I use my bike as a daily commuter- I'm on it, in traffic, every day. Ugh. This is where I notice the 30-50mph acceleration isn't nearly what I would like. I know "any idiot can simply open the throttle", but it seems more and more like an excuse for an underpowered bike. If I can drag pegs on either side, sometimes in an intersection as I turn in city, then haven't I proven I can ride and may I have some more power, too?
Plus, since it's my only bike, I hate taking in on the freeway for two reasons. First, the windscreen (for me) is worthless and buffets me something awful- and all the replacements are ugly. Second, the bike really strains to do anything over 100mph, and sometimes I want to let out my inner squid and scare the piss out of myself. And I just can't.
I know wheelies are a dumb idea, but it would be nice to know I easily could if I wanted to. It simply needs more power. |
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_________________ '06 Multi 620 Dark (deceased)
'11 BMW R1200R Classic |
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joe camarda MTS: 2006 620 Dark (Flat black)
Joined: 09 Oct 2005 Posts: 851 Location: PacPalCal, USA
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Posted: Sun Jan 07, 2007 11:43 pm |
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FloatingAxehead...I'm with you on this. And Dinola I like the "cusp" analogy. Sometimes I'm on the love side of the cusp and sometimes I find myself wondering if 620cc is enough (although in my heart I know it really is). Then, there is the swingarm issue.
But I keep coming back to the fact that the 620 is lighter and more nimble than the 1000 is, which I like...unless I'm on the other side of the cusp that day.
Where oh where is the long promised (well actually just mentioned) MTS 800? |
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_________________ I'm "a lazy bastard, living in a bathing suit" ...(w/apologies to L. Cohen) |
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Dinola MTS: 2006 620 (Red)
Joined: 12 Nov 2006 Posts: 232 Location: NJ, USA
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Posted: Mon Jan 08, 2007 2:35 am |
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If I knew there was going to be an 800 in 2008, I'd wait. But I think not. With no 2007 baby, why would Ducati just skip a year? I'm afraid if I don't buy a 620 now, I never will. At 5'7, I can't even tip-toe the 1000. Maybe some can, but I can't. It must be my enormous wedding tackle... |
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Habanero MTS: 2004 1000 DS (Gray)
Joined: 06 Jun 2005 Posts: 2634 Location: Seattle
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Posted: Mon Jan 08, 2007 3:14 am |
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Dinola wrote: | | | | It must be my enormous wedding tackle... | | | |
sounds like you could skip the performance upgrade. |
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FloatingAxehead MTS: 2006 620 Dark (Flat black)
Joined: 29 Aug 2006 Posts: 116 Location: Washinton, D.C.
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Posted: Thu Jan 11, 2007 4:08 am |
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enormous wedding tackle...?
Tackle + Monster 695 = Multistrada 620 seat hight? |
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_________________ '06 Multi 620 Dark (deceased)
'11 BMW R1200R Classic |
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joe camarda MTS: 2006 620 Dark (Flat black)
Joined: 09 Oct 2005 Posts: 851 Location: PacPalCal, USA
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Posted: Thu Jan 11, 2007 5:13 am |
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Somebody take FloatingAxeHead aside and s'plain to him 'bout the thing that jump 'round down there sometimes |
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_________________ I'm "a lazy bastard, living in a bathing suit" ...(w/apologies to L. Cohen) |
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Kerry MTS: 2006 620 (Red)
Joined: 12 Jun 2006 Posts: 128 Location: St. George, Utah
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Posted: Thu Jan 11, 2007 2:30 pm |
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im about 5'8" and 140lbs., at 5'7" im pretty sure you'll find the 620 a good choice, part of the reason i bought it was the lower seat height and a little bit lighter than the 1000. for a lightweight guy the 620 will move you along pretty good.
floatingaxehead is right its not a bullet bike, but it is pretty quick, ive had my 620 (stock)up to 115mph, thats about all it will do, but cruising at 95-100 isnt a problem. because im shorter i dont really notice a problem with the windscreen being inadequate. i ride on the freeway often at 88-90(would be faster but i dont want a ticket) with out wind problems, i also ride with my wife(5'4" and 140) and it still picks up and goes.
i have a 748 that i ride, i switch back and forth and when i get back on the multi i dont feel like it is lacking in power, allthough i will admit that i woulnt mind having a 1098 engine in it(or both of them) , as long as your not expecting a bullet bike you'll love it. |
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_________________ "Straights are for fast bikes. Turns are for fast riders."
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06 Red Multistrada 620
00 Aprilia Pegaso 650
01 Red Ducati 748
07 Red Ducati 1098
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Dinola MTS: 2006 620 (Red)
Joined: 12 Nov 2006 Posts: 232 Location: NJ, USA
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Posted: Thu Jan 11, 2007 11:19 pm |
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Thank guys, I'm confident now about the power issue. I don't want a rocket but no one implied geriatric. The adjectives were descriptive enought for me to understand what the performance range might be like. Now I need to find out what the experience is like, and there's only one way to do that.
Thanks for your comments and patience |
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FloatingAxehead MTS: 2006 620 Dark (Flat black)
Joined: 29 Aug 2006 Posts: 116 Location: Washinton, D.C.
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Posted: Fri Jan 12, 2007 3:29 pm |
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Yeah, it's never geriatric! And a 14T sprocket and Iridium plugs do seem to have some good effects on the bike, for not a lot of extra cash. Now that I've got my handguards (for breaking cold wind on my summer weight gloves) and my top box giving me some locking storage, I feel like it's the perfect urban assault vehicle.
joe camarda, I'm still too young and immature to understand any explanations without making faces and juvenile jokes! |
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_________________ '06 Multi 620 Dark (deceased)
'11 BMW R1200R Classic |
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