2003 Ducati Monster 620 Dark
We just got this 2003 Ducati Monster 620ie Dark in a couple of weeks back. It was parked last year so need to have a new battery and a good look over performed, all is in great shape! It was purchased by current owner around 2008 with close to 2000 miles in Oregon. In 2019 the owner moved to WA and has only put another 1200 miles on it since then. It does have the unfortunate dented tank on the left side, pretty common with these when they fall over. We have the repair showing what was replaced, all minor. We have 2 keys, black and one red, code card and a clear WA title. If you have always been intrigued by the Monster Dark series, here is a chance to own one!
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The new motor is excellent. Ducati, which has a history of dialing in fuel injection very well (due, to some extent, to their extensive experience with fuel injection in racing) has done an excellent job with the new motor. For the class, there is plenty of power, and the spread of power is quite large. The 620 i.e. pulls cleanly and strongly from a stop, and has decent peak horsepower despite the broad, smooth spread of torque and horsepower across the rev range. Frankly, the bike pulls much harder than expected for an air-cooled, two-valve per cylinder 620 twin. The chassis also feels very capable. The steel, trellis frame (a Ducati trademark) is noticeably stiff and precise handling. Ducati dials the 620 i.e. suspension on the stiff side — favoring aggressive riding and handling over comfort, but the suspension was reasonably compliant, nevertheless. The new instruments are a big step forward from older Ducati instrumentation on the Monster series. Matching many modern Japanese designs in a traditional looking package, the instruments provide both a speedo and tach, with an oil pressure warning light, turn signal indicators, high beam indicator and LCD clock. There is also a security system built into the machine — in the form of an anti-theft electronic immobilizer”.
