Thread: Ducati

I'm looking into getting a 848 EVO. There's some things that I would like to know from people who have owned Ducati's.

How reliable are they, will it easily go 100,000 miles without any major issues with regular maintenance?

I've worked on yamaha's and honda's with out a problem so I know my way around a bike.

Are Ducati's are DIY-able?

Do they use specialized tools?

Would DIY void my warranty?

I'm looking into getting a 848 EVO.

-me too, once i outgrow my r6

How reliable are they, will it easily go 100,000 miles without any major issues with regular maintenance?

get ready to work on your bike alot, there is a ongoing rumor that ducatis have terrible reliability.

I've worked on yamaha's and honda's with out a problem so I know my way around a bike.

compared to yamahas, they also have a fairly aggressive riding position, so get ready for back pains.

Do they use specialized tools?

you will have to get a single arm rear swingarm stand

Originally Posted by DestroyTheSuRF

How reliable are they, will it easily go 100,000 miles without any major issues with regular maintenance?

I've worked on yamaha's and honda's with out a problem so I know my way around a bike.

Are Ducati's are DIY-able?

Do they use specialized tools?

Would DIY void my warranty?

My 916 has 28,000+ miles on it and it's fine. Some gremlins which are typical for my model bike, but nothing that can't be over come

Yes, they're DIY-able. They're just bikes. Nothing too magical or mysterious. Valve adjustments aren't the same as most bikes, but still nothing that can't be tackled. Some things like clutch work are even easier because of the dry clutch.

I don't think DIY for routine maintenance like oil and filters voids the warranty, but you may need to produce receipts/proof that you did the maintenance.

I wouldn't know, I've only ever bought one bike brand new.

i just finished my road test on an 2011 evo dark 848, and an amazing bike, its my buddies bike, in which this is his second one, first one was dumped and writen off. but otherwise no issues what so ever.

Nothing will put a smile on your face like an italian bike.

except an Italian woman.

but maintenance on those are quite expensive.

follow grants lead... get the bike! ha

maint. on a duc is a bit more than the other bikes but all have their +/-

certainly DIY if you feel comfortable with that type of work which you seem familiar with already. personally, i love the suzuki and yamaha...and wouldnt go out of my way for a duc...unless the price was right... but all individual choice.

when i need work on my duc i take it to the local yamaha, honda dealership and they do the 5000 mile check up, i go in every 3000 just to be careful// alot of mechanics enjoy working on ducatis. also i have a 2008 1098 for sale

Im selling a 2002 monster 750. I loved the bike, but i never ride it.