Hello Monsters aficionados,
I am about to very soon spend my war chest on a used Duc Monster and I have wto different model currently in my sight.
Both with around 5K miles, roughly the same price and in immaculate condition. Both are coming with all manuals, keys and original parts.
-2007 S4R
The S4R is equipped with the awesome engine although I am not crazy with the color scheme, also the exhaust system is way to big for my personal taste. When it comes down of naked bike I am an absolute minimalist.
The exhaust would have to be swapped with a Termi shorty or Zard/Spark dual high mount "modified" :grin2: more with that later.
-2010 1100S
The 1100S is equipped with the awesome suspension system and comes in my favorites color for a Duc. It will require a proper exhaust and there are plenty models to chose.
How reliable is the air cooled engine compare to the S4R engine?
Now the big question is Which one should I go for???
I understand it might come down to my personal taste and because I am not knowledgeable with Ducati's in general other factors should be considered like recalls and reliability issues.
Is there anything specific I should watch for and pay any special attention to? (I heard about tank swelling)
Needless to say that the obvious answer of getting both would possibly lead to a divorce and is not an option...it takes time to and patience to raise a herd :grin2:
I understand this is a good dilemma to have :grin2: meanwhile I missed out on two S4RS last week and don't plan on missing on these two bikes available now.
Please let me know you think, any input and advises will be greatly appreciated.
Cheers!
I am about to very soon spend my war chest on a used Duc Monster and I have wto different model currently in my sight.
Both with around 5K miles, roughly the same price and in immaculate condition. Both are coming with all manuals, keys and original parts.
-2007 S4R

The S4R is equipped with the awesome engine although I am not crazy with the color scheme, also the exhaust system is way to big for my personal taste. When it comes down of naked bike I am an absolute minimalist.
The exhaust would have to be swapped with a Termi shorty or Zard/Spark dual high mount "modified" :grin2: more with that later.
-2010 1100S

The 1100S is equipped with the awesome suspension system and comes in my favorites color for a Duc. It will require a proper exhaust and there are plenty models to chose.
How reliable is the air cooled engine compare to the S4R engine?
Now the big question is Which one should I go for???
I understand it might come down to my personal taste and because I am not knowledgeable with Ducati's in general other factors should be considered like recalls and reliability issues.
Is there anything specific I should watch for and pay any special attention to? (I heard about tank swelling)
Needless to say that the obvious answer of getting both would possibly lead to a divorce and is not an option...it takes time to and patience to raise a herd :grin2:
I understand this is a good dilemma to have :grin2: meanwhile I missed out on two S4RS last week and don't plan on missing on these two bikes available now.
Please let me know you think, any input and advises will be greatly appreciated.
Cheers!