personally, stop and go is definately not a forte of ducs. The 620 (and the largers too, i think) have a very short friction zone on the clutch, don't like lower rpm's (live starts at 4K). Come to think of it, no bike likes stop and go, eh. but the the duc is particularly challenging. Once its ...

Jack Trebor Motorcycles has been good to me! Ledgewood, off Rt80

Keep in mind the height of a tail bag. With a 29"inseam on a 620 !!! - I can't swing my leg over the tailbag to get on the bike.
I have to do a bizarre 'karate kick' followed by hop, hop, hump or easier - mount by stepping up on the right side peg. ( a bit hairy at first but no issue, try not to ...

At 80mph I'm just under 6000 rpm - 5,700 I think. I keep that in my head in order to be sure to get into 6th on the highway because its awfully smooth in 5th too.
The main problem I have at these speeds is realizing the bike is actually AT these speeds despite feeling alot slower. :shock:
Ohhhh, I ...

I got mine a few months ago for 7K out the door. However, it was emphasised that it was a one month opportunity Ducati offered to dealers to clear them out. True or hype? donno. The timing and their general behavior leads me to believe them.

Do understand one thing:
If I had payed another grand ...

On the other hand, Fast by Ferracci has both Guzzi and Duc.

Jack Trebour in Ledgewood, NJ.. really good folk. I feel easy there.
Owner test rides every machine that leaves the shop.

Congrats man... you're gonna love this..

http://www.ferracci.com/bike.php?bid=208

Generally, their prices seem high despite this bike having some performance extra's.
It's been listed for 6 months or more.

Humm, I'm not sufficiently experienced to give answers so let me ask a question... what did you like/dislike about your last bike - maybe that can guide other more experienced answers.

The 620 is my second bike, have had it for 200 miles. Very challenging to ride well. I'm glad its my second bike, not my first, I might have gotten discouraged.
Oh, yeah, I dropped my first bike and I know its not the last.

I'm at Sandy Hook, top of the shore - I don't know what to call that, ... 'central'?
Sure would be good to hook up once I figure out how to start the thing... :)
I should say, this is only my second bike, it is at the absolute limit of seat height for me and I'm just a bit intimidated by all that ...

Plunked down $7K for an 06 620 (red).
I'd like to thank all for being patient with my wonderment questions.
My current (and forever) bike is an 04 Triumph Bonneville. Just returned from New England, 6 days, 1400 miles, flawless. Gosh, I love that bike.
I'm anticipating the Duc to be an adjustment ...

thanks all.
I have a dowco on my current bike and its worked well.

Against the possibility of dropping the 620 I'm about the right a check for, is it possible to install those slider things to protect the body work in the event of the 0 mph 'I can't believe I just dropped the darn thing' life encounter?
what gets damaged on a 620 on a simple drop? How to protect it ...