This is my cost of owning a 2016 Ducati Monster 1200. This is legit numbers included cost of owning, raw break down! Hope it helps if you’re on edge to owning one
I am riding a 2018 monster 1200S. The cost 8000 miles is 0,50 ct. overall per mile including gas, service, insurance and depreciation. The fun is worth the purchase. Never boring. Beefey torque, great cornering and comfortable seating. Addictive engine sound Go get one.
Legend. going through with picking out a new ducati i sat on 1200 connected straight away theirs alot of scary rumors out their good to see you put effort in making the video for us all.
I been wanting a Diavel but always heard how expensive ducati is to own but after seeing your breakdown of ownership I'll look into it again haha I'm excited!!
Great info and a very good video. It was very informative and I appreciate it. It gave me a good idea on what I can expect after getting my bike. Thank you so very much.
Thank you for your very practical and honest assessment! Have owned several Ducatis over many years and not for the feint of heart if expecting cheap transportation. But what high performance car or motorcycle is? That said, Ducati at this moment are arguably the best overall, race, sport and adventure bikes built and Ducati have really paid their dues to get where they are today through r&d. Most Ducatisti I know enthusiastically work on their own bikes, me included and actually the desmo valve actuation system once understood is very simple to work on....cam belt replacement too a piece of cake. Wonderful bikes and an Africa Twin owner I know says doing a simple valve clearance check requires about a days worth of removing and replacing a whole lot of stuff which I've yet to encounter doing the same on a Duc. Plus this new high torque and horse power V4 cam chain/non Desmo generation engine with very long maintenance intervals will add a whole new and reliable dimension with Duc ownership and ride-ability surpassing what Ducati has already achieved.
Awesome video. Planning to get a Ducati Diavel pre owned. I had a Harley but I guess it will a diff. experience owning a Ducati. I rented one time it was a blast
I have a 2015 Monster 821. If I put 700 miles in a year that is a lot for me, so I guess my cost of ownership is going to be a lot less, especially since I do my own maintenance. It'll be awhile before I get to the big service unless I sell bike before then. Get the shop manual for your Monster and do the maintenance yourself, fun and saves a ton of cash, plus you learn something in the mean time.
Great honest review of ownership, I’m riding my sons 696 monster , 11 yrs old , he has changed the belts twice since owning , and is due soon it’s valve clearance check , will let you no how that goes , the bikes been ridden hard and nothing has gone wrong except a new battery , and replaced tyres ,cheers shane uk 🇬🇧
I ran a breakers for bikes. When we folded the business we had a load of engines left. All the bikes were there and we had as many Ducati engines in really good condition. We had st3, 900ss, 748s, 750ss, 916, these were there because we couldn't sell them. So much for Ducati being unreliable.
Driven over 200k miles in past 6 years, all over the west coast, 20 plus trips San Diego to Washington since 2017. CA drivers, especially socal where I'm from (sd), are much better drivers than literally anywhere else. Also spent 5 years in Hawaii and they are much worse drivers than CA IMO. Anyways great video. I'm going to wait until I can afford to buy a top of the line Ducati outright and then know I can afford to keep it running. Thanks man
Got to test ride a panigale v4s and fell in love with it instantly, the bike just spoke to me yknow? Only problem is I don't think I can stomach 28k for the S model, I might have to just stick with the base v4, what do you think?
Hey man, what can you say about 796? Planning on getting one but Im afraid about the costs and maintenance. Was thinking about 821 but 796 looks better imo.
I just saw this. Monster 1200 is one of my absolute favourites it’s dream bike material I’d say and it’s hell expensive here in Malaysia. I had a monster 795 and yes that one costs a lot to maintain but it is reliable as a Japanese bike. Actually more reliable than my gixxer haha. Good video is love to see what it looks like now.
@@BlackGirafe100 awesome good to hear you still have it. I tested a monster 1200s in white once before and should’ve taken more time to appreciate it better. The new one is overall better but it’s just not the same.
$350 for the 600mi break-in service, $350 for the standard service, and $1500 for the major service is not bad at all since the intervals are decently long. I do appreciate the sticker vs. out-the-door cost. I didn't realize $10,500 becomes $14,200 after all the extra fees are applied. I wonder how the V2 and V4 Panigales compare to the Monster for maintenance costs.
As far as older Ducatis go learn to do your own service work and it will save you tons. I have a 2002 Monster S4. When you first buy the bike (if this is your first one) set aside money for front/rear stands, a torque wrench, and other tools. Older ducks do cost more to operate because the valve adjustment intervals are shorter compared to the newer models. Mine is every 6000 miles. When that time comes EMS Ducati has a valve adjustment kit you can rent for $500 and upon returning the kit, $400 (minus valve shims used @ $9 per) is refunded. Way way cheaper than a dealer.
My 2 former ducatis, a 1991 900ss. Which broke at 195.000 miles , crank bearing , was a wonderful bike . traded for a 2001 ST. 2. At 196.000 . put 197.000 miles on the ST. until a transmission bearing failed . learn to service your bike yourself! !
Great job explaining the cost of owning a Ducati. Me personally I just bought a 1199S Panigale with 8,000 miles. Owned it a couple months now. Had no reason to think about the oil so I went on a group ride last weekend and ran out of oil causing internal damage. 😢 Not sure what direction to go just yet, I'm leaning towards a used engine assembly with low miles. Either way it's not going to be cheap. Really disappointing to say the least but a learning lesson to check the oil . I'm also in California, Santa Barbara to be exact. Anyway, great video man. Ride safe
Jesus no way man? I’m so sorry. Idk how the market is but if there’s a used motor out there go that route, but man that’s the most important thing 😅 best of luck and ride safe man
$262/month for a freakin’ Monster 1200!?!? That’s what I pay now for my new 2019 Monster 821! That’s an awesome and very manageable financial setup you have for that bike. It must be a used pre-2017 model with the old LCD screen??
The only issue I’ve had on my 1200r is I lost all brake pressure in the rear brake, tried bleeding it to no avail, I read on a blog that ducati is recalling certain models for rear brake issues. Taking it in soon to get checked. Other than that the bike has been flawless
Common issue, there’s a plastic hose that melts under head. Ducati just issued me a recall for that finally. I had the same problem, had to pay out of pocket to fix but I’m happy they finally issued a recall
Jasper Houben thought about it man! Had my helmet all set up for it, but I finished school and no longer ride everyday so I wouldn’t have the riding vids to make anyMore
Tejas Puranik shouldn’t be too bad in comparison. These newer Ducati’s aren’t to hard to maintain unlike the old ones. Granted some will be a hit or miss. My freind’s v4 has been a nightmare and he actually got it lemoned, but my other friend hasn’t had 1 issue with his v4
Owned a monster. 1100. Got tired of the frequency of the valve adjustments. It’s a big job and an expensive one. Love the Ducati ride. But the cost of the valve maintenance doesn’t justify it to me. And the longevity of the engine just isn’t there when compared to other popular twin engines such as boxers and parallel twins.
I owned a 2010 street fighter 1098 S and had to part ways because of the services but I own a 2015 1200S and the service intervals are so stretched out compared to my older bike it makes it much easier
Oil and Brake Changes are Cheaper on any Brand....so you crucial thing to know is about repair cost and results of independent reliability surveys which find the possibility of breaking down among large sample of bikes for each Brand, European Bikes has scored low score for reliability in those surveys....so no one should take one Ducati or few Ducati Riders experience to measure their running cost or reliability I believe
I have a ducati. There not any diff. You can work on them yourself. Parts are pricy but you don't have to take it in for every little thing. If you have money fine, but if you poor boy it, do it yourself.
Jacob Mincks a little of both man. I’m not mechanically gifted with bikes and I still have warranty so why bother. I have also heard of stories where Ducati deny warranty claims if you didn’t get the bike worked on by a proper Ducati tech or certified shop
Its no more expensive than any other brand of bike. Change your own oil and check your own stuff. Get the shop you bought it from to clear the PC. Guys in Dallas clear mine and say it absolutely does NOT void any warranty as long as you use OEM parts. Buy the bikes if ya want em. Live life.
I'm halfway thru the video now but I'm still left with the big question. What if you get electronical issues or anything like that, I think those are the costs that break the bank. Does anyone have experience with repair costs at Ducati?
You are leaving out new or used. I recently got a used low mile 1200 from a dealer but paid extra for a warranty. I have a few years to figure it out. Most warranties I get I never collected on but sometimes paying a little more up front saves headaches. Though warranties are not guaranties. I have a Honda 1300 with 117,000 (yes). No problems :)
I have owned over 100 Italian bikes, the first one cost me a few thousand to own. I realised that I didn't want to do that again but it meant changing my life. So I got into the bike trade and now I make money out of them.
Don’t buy into the having to spend money to maintain a Ducati. A former Ducati shop owner & racer told me that valve adjustments, don’t need to happen as often as they tell you. Stay out of the redline all of the time & valve maintenance is nothing. I recommend the first two services but after than nope. If you want to keep services down, remove all the none essential parts. This way the shop can’t charge you for removal of components. Secondly, change your own oil, check your own air filters. Learn to do your own services. Don’t be a yuppie Ducati owner that won’t keep the Duc for years, be a Ducatisti, do your own work.
Is there any maintenance/mechanical books out there for ducati? I owned too many Japanese bikes for many years and did almost everything by myself expect the tires.
Check out ducati. Tool rent !!!! This guy rents a complete kit and instructions for adjusting the valves yourself! !!! 110 bucks to rent and 9 bucks a shim !!! Did valves and belts at 80.000 miles on my bike . 😎😎😎😎😎😎🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺
@@artmchugh5644 you have links or videos please, I have an 01 monster with only 10k miles, but i want to do a good service considering the bike is almost 20 years old
all bikes will cost you money,no matter wtf is it is , also do the work yourself, if you cant change oil , or brakes yourself , you don't deserve to own any vehicle
I don't really understand the big deal with the valve check interval. Why bother? It's out of warranty and all you are doing is burning 1500 bucks for them to look at them. Just ride the bike until you hear pings which will be never if you don't overwork your engine. Have A Nice Day.
I have a 2015 monster 1200 S Stripe edition. I pay 45 dollars a month for full coverage with all the extras. I’m 27 and I’ve been riding since 2011 owned 3 Ducati’s and a Indian chief dark horse.
Tony C so I test rode a scout a few times before getting the dark horse. I love the scout it’s a excellent bike with lots of low end torque and plenty of overall HP to just rocket away every time. It was very comfortable and i think probably the best small size cruiser out there. The brand of Indian I feel it much more polished then HD feel more premium and has the fine details. The Only reason I didn’t buy it over the dark horse was the gas tank I felt was too small. In 2016 when I got the dark horse (i don’t know if they updated it since then) the tank was something like 3 gallons. I wanted more fuel per trip. The dark horse is 5+ I believe
Why can't you service the bike yourself? Oil changes are easy, tighten the chain is easy brakes easy everything is easy unless your dealing with the engine
@@BlackGirafe100 yup same as a car, but dealer are just going to charge the shit out of you, start learning how to work on your bike and you will save a lot of money and time
Don't let this video mislead you. This story is true specifically for the 1200 Ducati. There are still plenty of Ducati models that still have highway robbery maintenance schedules. For a very long while I badly wanted a Ducati Scrambler (800cc engine). But then I've looked at their maintenance schedule. The valve checks are at every 7.5K miles. This is an over $1000 USD service. The design makes the valve clearance check a PITA too, enough that I'd be hesitant to try to do myself. And so I have settled for a Triumph Street Scrambler. It doesn't have exactly the same performance as the Ducati's but its valve check intervals are 20K miles and because of the design it is a much simpler job that I'm more comfortable doing myself and would probably be much cheaper to have done by a professional if I wanted to. I have actually also considered a Moto Guzzi. Not because their maintenance intervals were long (They're absolutely not). But because of the inline crank engine orientation makes the valve clearance checks a breeze. But the Triumph was the better bike to my tastes. Keep these things in mind if you are looking to buy a new motorcycle.
yeah, thx for the review and the economical advice. Now let's talk about what is expensive and what isn't. 1300-1500 just the desmo service it's excesively expensive. The rest of the services you've mentioned, could be reasonable knowing that as you said it's a high-end bike and a little overpriced. It REALLY is expensive owning a Ducati, very expensive. It's also completly fine if you choose to live that way, no coments on that. But you shouldn't be telling people how italians aren't that expensive and the rest of the talk, dude, they are EXPENSIVE
Kr1zToV fuck you I make more money at 23 than you ever will in your life 🤣 I don’t RU-vid for a living so I don’t give 2 fucks what my audio sounds like you dumb piece of shit
@@BlackGirafe100 hahaha....you are sooo dump. people who cant affort ducati buy Honda anyway...i dont know one ducati driver who cares about the costs. Ask a ferrari driver if he cares about the costs.
I own one, it is a piece of shit bike, made by peasants, not engineers, not starting randomly, throws oil on my boots, nuts fallen while i ride it... impossible to drive around town. I will gladly swap it for a Japanese any time....
