Thread: Ducati Monster 795 as first bike?

whaaaaaaaa... the monster is a perfect first bike. I started on a monster 750 after borrowing harleys for 2 years. The bike is really light and has pretty tame handling. You have to remember that the monster has a scary name, but it is the bottom of the line ducati. Just be ready for expensive maintenance.

the biggest problem for a beginner is going to be the motor. It tends to lug at lower RPM's and is pretty easy to stall until you get used to it. The bike is not powerful at all, so don't worry about that. I am about to purchase a newer monster 796, but you will be fine as a beginner on it...

I have been asked this question a number of times now... and here is all I can say. Whatever bike you buy you should be okay if I walk up and push it over on to the ground, because that is where it is going to end up sooner than later with a first time rider. If you aren't okay with seeing it tipped over then you probably shouldn't buy it as a first bike.

@Mburr alright thanks!

I wouldn't put a label on the bike so much, if you have self control and can learn to ride the bike without the power enticing you - you can learn to ride on that particular bike. I agree with the others, that you should look into the maint cost of the Ducati and also determine if you are willing to spend the $$ on the upkeep ect on your first bike.

Originally Posted by FastTimes

I wouldn't put a label on the bike so much, if you have self control and can learn to ride the bike without the power enticing you - you can learn to ride on that particular bike. I agree with the others, that you should look into the maint cost of the Ducati and also determine if you are willing to spend the $$ on the upkeep ect on your first bike.

maintenance is very high... and i did the work myself... expect about $1200 every 2500 miles if you do the work yourself. If you buy it new get the maintenance plan

After completing the motorcycle safety foundation beginner riding class, and having no real substantial motorcycle riding experience prior to enlisting in the class, I purchased a new 2011 Ducati Monster 796 for myself. You can call me crazy (god knows that nearly everyone I talked with about my decision told me I was) but I found that learning to ride on a Monster wasn't as dauntingly formidable as I was told it would be. I realized that the bike had a high performance threshold that I wouldn't come close to utilizing, but I loved the styling and sound of the bike (I chose the 796 over the 696 primarily for the single sided swingarm), and for the first 1,000 miles I had the bike I kept to more sinuous back roads which were less populated and tested my ability to control the bike in a more challenging environment. I put 1,000 more miles on the 796, then traded it in for an 848 EVO, which I've currently put 2,000 miles on without any accidents or lay-downs. I tried to become the best rider I could by practicing my skills progressively. George Carlin once said you can joke about anything, but it all depends on how you construct the joke, what the exaggeration is. Similarly, I think learning to ride a motorcycle is less about the machine and more how you choose to ride it.

When it all comes down to it get what you want. Yes, a monster isn't the best beginner bike but i know multiple people who have learned on these and are great riders. In fact my friend just picked a new 796 up today as his first bike. Most important thing is just learn self control and don't try to get the thing to the top of 6th the first time you ride. If you take it slow you will be fine. Good luck.

My first bike was a 695. It is a light bike, very easy to ride. Yes I took a hit in the wallet for maintenance and repair but heck, it's a Ducati..it rides very well, looks great. The 695 is a monster, a baby monster I guess. Maybe consider one of those. They range $4000-$5000 for a nice used one.

Ive never had a bike, but the monster is a sweet bike.

My first bike was an R6, so a Monster shouldn't be to bad, but then again I've ridden bikes since I was 7.