I bought the same bike when I first got my "heavy MC" license. While the moster was great fun, had a nice sound and turned some heads I found it to be just awful at commuting, the build quality of the bike was subpar, the yearly service was HELLA expensive, the bike hated being under 4k RPM and it developed some odd front brake chugging that not even the dealership could fix. Traded it in 1 year later for an BMW M1000R, never made a better decision in my life! Also, my guy... at 2:54 ! Nearly spit out my coffee =P
Agree with all your thoughts about the Monster. I didn't commute on it (I work from home now) but put enough miles on it to notice the negatives. Luckily I never experienced any issues with the brakes and traded it in without needing to pay for a service 🙂. The M1000R is a fantastic bike and is on my short list. The only issue I had with it during the test ride were micro vibrations in the handlebars around 5-6K RPM. It made my hands a bit numb and made the mirrors unusable. Otherwise, I think the competition package is one of the most attractive hyper nakeds around. Yeaaah 2.54 was not optimal haha. The roads were still wet from all the rain and this was a shaded, damp area. I wanted to take the turn wider with less lean. It definitely didn't feel that close while I was riding though. I knew someone would pick up on that haha.
Sad to see you leaving the Monster, but understand the desire for a new ride, etc. And I agree with pretty much everything across the board...good and bad. Except for the switches and controls. I believe those on this bike are very solid and crisp. Not cheap at all compared to others I've used riding, including Triumph, etc. Look forward to seeing your new ride 😎
I would get a KTM 1390 Super Duke. I'm probably a year away from that. I just got a Ducati Scrambler 1100 (same engine as the 1200 Monster or close if you are interested in that type of bike). The Ducati has a heat issue as you are sitting on the cylinder head. I rode it during some hot days and you can feel it in your groin. Nevertheless a really nimble and powerful motorcycle with a lot of torque. A pleasure to ride.
The 1390 Super Duke is a phenomenal bike. I think it probably has the best low end torque of all the bikes in its comparison group. I would love it if they came out with another 1200 Monster. I think that would be a better competitor to the 1390 given it's low end torque.
@@Dr.MichaelsMotorcycles I know the feeling, same. Washed my Monster after the last time I rode it and just waiting on the weather to let up so I can take it out again. Also agree on the one downside to the bike being when the fan kicks on and then scorches your legs from the immense heat those bikes put out.
I am living in South FL and I am considering to buy this bike but I have heard that the heat is a very serious issue. My second choice would be the Triumph trident 660. I really need only for short distance trips, like cruising on the beach , get out for a quick ride in the suburbans etc... No long trips and highway craziness. Taking it in consideration that 8 out of 12 Months here is brutal hot, maybe the Trident would be a better choice. I don't really want to be boiled between traffic lights. But the next question is that, how much heat the Trident producing, it may won't be to much of a different overall. What do you think?
Both are nice bikes so you can't really go wrong. In general, smaller displacement engines will generate less heat so at baseline the Trident will be less hot. Personally, I would not want to be in traffic in Florida on a Monster haha. The orientation of the cylinders also affects the heat you feel. Anything with a V configuration (or "L" in the case of Ducati) will have a rear cylinder right under your butt/thighs so you will feel more heat. The Trident is an inline 3 cylinder engine which is leaned forward, so you will feel less heat. If you want to cruise on the beach/sand, you can also consider a scrambler type motorcycle, which is better suited for loose surfaces. Hope that helps, thanks for watching!
@@Dr.MichaelsMotorcycles Thanks for your input! Yes, I like the Ducati scrambler but they too small to me. The triumph scrambler it's a beast looking also, but the exhaust it's just baking your leg all day long. I am still debating but I really appreciate your help!
Not a line I would usually use either haha. The roads were still wet from all the rain and this was a shaded, damp area. I wanted to take the turn wider with less lean. It definitely didn't feel that close while I was riding.
@@Dr.MichaelsMotorcycles I catch myself in total disbelief sometimes while reviewing my own footage, like "that car can not have been that close can it?" so I totally get that.
Have an 1100 Evo which I absolutely LOVE! Looking for a fun 'good weather' commuter such as the 937 or KTM 990😁 Really enjoyed and subscribed. Looking forward to yours & my next 'ride'😊
The 1100 Evo is such a classic - great choice! I don't think you can go wrong with either the 937 or KTM 990. See if you can test ride both back to back - I found it super helpful when picking my new bike. I went with the Streetfighter V4S. A total beast coming off of the Monster 937. Thanks for subscribing, glad to have you!
I bought the same bike when I first got my "heavy MC" license. While the moster was great fun, had a nice sound and turned some heads I found it to be just awful at commuting, the build quality of the bike was subpar, the yearly service was HELLA expensive, the bike hated being under 4k RPM and it developed some odd front brake chugging that not even the dealership could fix. Traded it in 1 year later for an BMW M1000R, never made a better decision in my life!
Also, my guy... at 2:54 ! Nearly spit out my coffee =P
Agree with all your thoughts about the Monster. I didn't commute on it (I work from home now) but put enough miles on it to notice the negatives. Luckily I never experienced any issues with the brakes and traded it in without needing to pay for a service 🙂.
The M1000R is a fantastic bike and is on my short list. The only issue I had with it during the test ride were micro vibrations in the handlebars around 5-6K RPM. It made my hands a bit numb and made the mirrors unusable. Otherwise, I think the competition package is one of the most attractive hyper nakeds around.
Yeaaah 2.54 was not optimal haha. The roads were still wet from all the rain and this was a shaded, damp area. I wanted to take the turn wider with less lean. It definitely didn't feel that close while I was riding though. I knew someone would pick up on that haha.
Sad to see you leaving the Monster, but understand the desire for a new ride, etc. And I agree with pretty much everything across the board...good and bad. Except for the switches and controls. I believe those on this bike are very solid and crisp. Not cheap at all compared to others I've used riding, including Triumph, etc. Look forward to seeing your new ride 😎
Thank you - working on the edits now and should have it up soon!
I would get a KTM 1390 Super Duke. I'm probably a year away from that. I just got a Ducati Scrambler 1100 (same engine as the 1200 Monster or close if you are interested in that type of bike). The Ducati has a heat issue as you are sitting on the cylinder head. I rode it during some hot days and you can feel it in your groin. Nevertheless a really nimble and powerful motorcycle with a lot of torque. A pleasure to ride.
The 1390 Super Duke is a phenomenal bike. I think it probably has the best low end torque of all the bikes in its comparison group. I would love it if they came out with another 1200 Monster. I think that would be a better competitor to the 1390 given it's low end torque.
Looking forward to what you’re getting next!
Thanks! Working on that video now - all the recent rain hasn't been helping my timeline.
@@Dr.MichaelsMotorcycles I know the feeling, same. Washed my Monster after the last time I rode it and just waiting on the weather to let up so I can take it out again. Also agree on the one downside to the bike being when the fan kicks on and then scorches your legs from the immense heat those bikes put out.
@@jmking7 Where are you based? How hot does it get outside in the summer?
@@Dr.MichaelsMotorcyclessouth Texas, San Antonio. It gets mighty toasty come August to September. 100 degrees by then, too hot to ride for sure.
I’m Guessing an Aprilia Tuorno ,??🇮🇹🤔
Just curious what are you trading it for ?
I'll be doing a full reveal and first ride impression in my next video!
I am living in South FL and I am considering to buy this bike but I have heard that the heat is a very serious issue. My second choice would be the Triumph trident 660. I really need only for short distance trips, like cruising on the beach , get out for a quick ride in the suburbans etc... No long trips and highway craziness. Taking it in consideration that 8 out of 12 Months here is brutal hot, maybe the Trident would be a better choice. I don't really want to be boiled between traffic lights. But the next question is that, how much heat the Trident producing, it may won't be to much of a different overall. What do you think?
Both are nice bikes so you can't really go wrong. In general, smaller displacement engines will generate less heat so at baseline the Trident will be less hot. Personally, I would not want to be in traffic in Florida on a Monster haha.
The orientation of the cylinders also affects the heat you feel. Anything with a V configuration (or "L" in the case of Ducati) will have a rear cylinder right under your butt/thighs so you will feel more heat. The Trident is an inline 3 cylinder engine which is leaned forward, so you will feel less heat.
If you want to cruise on the beach/sand, you can also consider a scrambler type motorcycle, which is better suited for loose surfaces. Hope that helps, thanks for watching!
(Also, totally random, but I've seen your boat videos pop up on my IG Explore a few times - fun stuff!)
@@Dr.MichaelsMotorcycles Thanks for your input! Yes, I like the Ducati scrambler but they too small to me. The triumph scrambler it's a beast looking also, but the exhaust it's just baking your leg all day long. I am still debating but I really appreciate your help!
@@Dr.MichaelsMotorcycles Thanks man! I am just about to get back to it after a few Months of break. Just got busy with real job...Thank for watching!
I got scared at 2:53 just watching that turn. Not the line I would use tbh!
Not a line I would usually use either haha. The roads were still wet from all the rain and this was a shaded, damp area. I wanted to take the turn wider with less lean. It definitely didn't feel that close while I was riding.
@@Dr.MichaelsMotorcycles I catch myself in total disbelief sometimes while reviewing my own footage, like "that car can not have been that close can it?" so I totally get that.
Have an 1100 Evo which I absolutely LOVE! Looking for a fun 'good weather' commuter such as the 937 or KTM 990😁
Really enjoyed and subscribed. Looking forward to yours & my next 'ride'😊
The 1100 Evo is such a classic - great choice! I don't think you can go wrong with either the 937 or KTM 990. See if you can test ride both back to back - I found it super helpful when picking my new bike.
I went with the Streetfighter V4S. A total beast coming off of the Monster 937. Thanks for subscribing, glad to have you!
I’m smelling something BMW 😎
Not a bad guess, I did start on a BMW bike...😏
My bet's on a Ducati Streetfigher v2 or v4 ;)
@@tentwentysix good call 👍🏻
Why can;t you keep them all? 😊
Someone in the house wouldn't be very happy if I kept all of them 😂