Potential Track Bike

[jlawton]

Last year I did a couple of track days on a Katana and have been looking for a new bike. I stumbled on a 2005 Ducati Monster M620 with only 2,700 miles and at a great price. I only plan on doing a few track days but mostly street riding. I know this will be better than the Katana but in general as a track bike how would it be?

Anything on this bike in particular that I should be looking at?

Thanks in advance!

[Kurlon]

I see no problem with one as a track day mount.

[tsorfas]

If it's a street bike I wouldn't bother. Get an existing used track bike if you can

[GixerJockey]

Depends on the price. If it's a steal, go for it. It will make a great track bike.

[GingahNinjah]

Dont Listen to Savas he just wants someone to buy his track ready Hawk... lol

[Chippertheripper]

What happened to that proddy twins 620 that came and went 'round here a couple times?

I'd do it. Suspend to your liking and ride on.

[Dave603]

Do it but if it doesn't have them already definitely put frame sliders on before you track it, they've saved my bike and my wallet so so sooooo many times.

[pasta-rocket]

The monster 620's Engine is fine,, its just the handling on monster that isnt too good. If you can buy a SS ducati it would be much better.

[kumpy]

That bike should be perfect track bike, I love the ergonomics of the upright body position and unintimidating power deliver of a 620 twin, air cooled motor. The only 2 things I'd consider is the price of ducati parts and stock suspension will be its main downfall. But then again anything with stock suspension is not going to be great for the track once your skill increases. If you get a track built bike, it will probably have the aftermarket suspension on it already (I wouldn't bother if it didn't), but then in order to properly use it, you need to get it refreshed, and sprung for your weight which is still a lot of money. Plus, I'm a little weary of a track built bike because you know the engine has been ridden hard.