Great review, it's pretty close to the 797+ I have, which has been a lot of fun, with a spicy learning curve for a new rider. ;) But she's smooth, comfy and so responsive. I'm a small rider, so it fits me like an ADV. And yeah, you have to be smooooth on those beastly brakes!
Lovely looking bike, I've always had a soft spot for the Monsters. I like the way you review bikes and knowing that you are a "Man size" bloke is a benefit to me as we are the same size (though I have 10lb on you)... I wouldn't enjoy feeling cramped long term on a bike so ergos are always of interest to me as I am to big for the "old" middleweights (400-600s) and don't need a 1200. Still trying to pin down what my next bike will be, decisions, last one was a GPZ750 quite a while back. My short list is the Svartpilen 701, Z900RS and the FTR. All best from Yorkshire UK. 🏍😷👍
I have never ridden a motorcycle before in my life . I have identical model as my first bike. I this very forgiving easy to ride . No surprises but you can wheelie if you try to.
Remember, this Bike is one of the Ducati's made in Thailand together with their Scramblers with the same Engine, so reliability can be questionable. Then again, it's a Ducati, so wherever it's made just watch for Gremlins.
Definitely Ducati 797. It was Brembo brakes which can save life. Better suspension, air-cooled engine and more power/torque and better electronics and of course Ducati noise. Ducati has bigger tank, better mileage and much better build quality and much much better resale value.
@@xaviermunguia09 trip counter and light. By the third time you fuel up you already know how many miles you have left. Sometime (I’m old school) it’s much more reliable then sometimes misleading fuel gauges. 225 kms and think about refueling,
Hey! I got mine a few weeks ago, and while I had some experiece with a 125cc bike, not with anything bigger. I'm pretty sure it will be fine if you just adhere to the "standard safety rules". Trust me, you wouldn't regret this decision.
@@tommybyrney You will be absolutely fine with this as your first bike. The power delivery is really smooth, linear, and forgiving and it's a bike you wouldn't grow out of any time soon. I got a 797 as my first bike and genuinely, it's a perfect first bike as long as you aren't a complete moron on it! I also have an FZ-07 now and the Monster 797 is an easier bike to ride in my opinion.
I have toured through Europe on a large ADV. I must say it’s significantly worse road wise. There are beautiful passages through valleys and along the Rivieras, but when it comes to just being on the motorway trying to cover ground to get from beautiful place to beautiful place… The United States is superior in every way. Motorway quality is much better in the US. I have lived all over the world and I try to be very impartial when I say things like this… You’re better off in the US in pretty much every way. Sorry it’s just the truth
@@GMCBigBlock420 I wasn't talking about motorways. Or riding in straight lines. I'm sure the USA is beautiful in parts but going on RUclips videos, the roads seems so straight. Not everywhere, clearly. I must admit I'd like to ride across the USA. Regards.
@@1990-t1j that’s true in a lot of cases, the US is just so unbelievably large so all the tight twisty beautiful ones that we love to ride on are separated by miles of straight tedious riding. So I guess that would’ve been a better way of saying it on my end, riding through the south west in the desert, or up in the Rocky Mountains and just admiring the sheer vastness it’s a lot of fun. But I do love Italy so much (especially the beautiful Italian brunettes) 😂 Hope I didn’t offend… Best wishes from Chicago
@@GMCBigBlock420 You certainly did NOT offend. My favourite country to ride through is Spain. Quiet roads, great scenery. Some of it looks like areas in the USA. I am a Brit who lives in southwest Portugal and the far north of Thailand, so I get to ride some great roads. Regards, N
Great review, it's pretty close to the 797+ I have, which has been a lot of fun, with a spicy learning curve for a new rider. ;) But she's smooth, comfy and so responsive. I'm a small rider, so it fits me like an ADV. And yeah, you have to be smooooth on those beastly brakes!
Great review man! Just picked one of these up and after watching I'm even more excited. Thanks
i’m picking mine up today. 2017 red for $7k . one owner and has 1000 miles on it.
@karan patel Oh nice! Not sure where you're located but hopefully the weather works out for you soon. Have fun & be safe!
i’m in boston . it’s around 50F , but hopefully it will get warmer soon. Hey do you know if this ducatis take premium or regular gas?
@karan patel I'm just north of Toronto so it's still a little wet up here, but O can see the sunshine coming !
@@desizz i have this bike and i only put premium in it
Lovely looking bike, I've always had a soft spot for the Monsters. I like the way you review bikes and knowing that you are a "Man size" bloke is a benefit to me as we are the same size (though I have 10lb on you)... I wouldn't enjoy feeling cramped long term on a bike so ergos are always of interest to me as I am to big for the "old" middleweights (400-600s) and don't need a 1200. Still trying to pin down what my next bike will be, decisions, last one was a GPZ750 quite a while back. My short list is the Svartpilen 701, Z900RS and the FTR. All best from Yorkshire UK. 🏍😷👍
I am moving to OKC in a few weeks and totally just came across this video by chance. Small world
Indeed it is.
what year is the 797 you are reviewing
Doesnt sound like a ducati!? You must be a millenial. It sounds like a real ducati. Air cooled. 2 valve.
Absolutely right!
Whatcha think as a 260lb 6ft man?! Would it be a good fit for me ha
It's not designed to be a scalpel it's designed to be a machete!
What exhaust is on this?
Awesome review. 👏 🏍
Would it be a good beginner bike?
I have never ridden a motorcycle before in my life . I have identical model as my first bike. I this very forgiving easy to ride . No surprises but you can wheelie if you try to.
Remember, this Bike is one of the Ducati's made in Thailand together with their Scramblers with the same Engine, so reliability can be questionable. Then again, it's a Ducati, so wherever it's made just watch for Gremlins.
I’ve had mine new since 2018. No problems. Always my go to out of my three bikes.
@@richardsmith7425
But of course you’ve had no problems 🙄
797 sold in Europe are made in Italy.
Which would.you say is better, SV650 or the Monster 797?
@Bunnyshooter 223 The GSX-S750 isn't comparable.
Because of the money and the joy of the SV, SV. lol I think it rides a bit more comfy as well. The Ducati is just the looker.
Definitely Ducati 797. It was Brembo brakes which can save life. Better suspension, air-cooled engine and more power/torque and better electronics and of course Ducati noise. Ducati has bigger tank, better mileage and much better build quality and much much better resale value.
Does this take regular octane Gas or it requires premium octane level gas?
It likes the Premium 91.
I heard it doesn’t have a fuel gauge indicator is that right ?
This year range did not
@@RabidHedgehog how do you know when it’s time to fuel up or how much gas you have left? Thanks
@@xaviermunguia09 I have one. Fuel light comes on you have loadsa miles to find a petrol station.
@@xaviermunguia09 trip counter and light. By the third time you fuel up you already know how many miles you have left. Sometime (I’m old school) it’s much more reliable then sometimes misleading fuel gauges. 225 kms and think about refueling,
Would you say the 797 would be too big for a mid twenty’s guy to buy as a first bike?
Hey! I got mine a few weeks ago, and while I had some experiece with a 125cc bike, not with anything bigger. I'm pretty sure it will be fine if you just adhere to the "standard safety rules". Trust me, you wouldn't regret this decision.
@@mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm234 I really appreciate the reply, thanks so much dude!
@@tommybyrney You will be absolutely fine with this as your first bike. The power delivery is really smooth, linear, and forgiving and it's a bike you wouldn't grow out of any time soon. I got a 797 as my first bike and genuinely, it's a perfect first bike as long as you aren't a complete moron on it! I also have an FZ-07 now and the Monster 797 is an easier bike to ride in my opinion.
@@TheCooopersmith how do the fz07 and the 797 compare engine and power wise? They seem very similar on paper
Nice bike, although I prefer the Monster 803. You must have some of the most boring roads on the planet. I'd much rather ride anywhere in Europe.
The weird thing about this bike is that it is the 803 and the next is the 821 but they call it the 797.... no clue why.
I have toured through Europe on a large ADV. I must say it’s significantly worse road wise. There are beautiful passages through valleys and along the Rivieras, but when it comes to just being on the motorway trying to cover ground to get from beautiful place to beautiful place… The United States is superior in every way. Motorway quality is much better in the US. I have lived all over the world and I try to be very impartial when I say things like this… You’re better off in the US in pretty much every way. Sorry it’s just the truth
@@GMCBigBlock420 I wasn't talking about motorways. Or riding in straight lines. I'm sure the USA is beautiful in parts but going on RUclips videos, the roads seems so straight. Not everywhere, clearly. I must admit I'd like to ride across the USA.
Regards.
@@1990-t1j that’s true in a lot of cases, the US is just so unbelievably large so all the tight twisty beautiful ones that we love to ride on are separated by miles of straight tedious riding. So I guess that would’ve been a better way of saying it on my end, riding through the south west in the desert, or up in the Rocky Mountains and just admiring the sheer vastness it’s a lot of fun. But I do love Italy so much (especially the beautiful Italian brunettes) 😂 Hope I didn’t offend… Best wishes from Chicago
@@GMCBigBlock420 You certainly did NOT offend. My favourite country to ride through is Spain. Quiet roads, great scenery. Some of it looks like areas in the USA. I am a Brit who lives in southwest Portugal and the far north of Thailand, so I get to ride some great roads. Regards, N