... a 620, hoping for last minute great deal (my plan is to by the last one avail for like, 20 bucks, but as usual, I'll be a day late....)
At any rate, I'm confused about the front sprocket change that is recommended:
what size is the stock?
Is the recommend mod to go up one tooth (which would lower cruise rpm) or down a tooth? Why is this mod (either way) recommended?
Does it apply to the 620?
thanks in advance.
Wanna buy » Still considering...
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Dinola
2006 620 (Red)
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- Joined: Sun Nov 12, 2006 6:13 pm
- Location: NJ, USA
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Yves
2006 620 (Black)
- Posts: 7
- Joined: Tue May 09, 2006 1:29 am
- Location: Vancouver Island, Canada
Dinola,
I see from your previous posts that you've been thinking about buying a MTS 620 since November 2006. Your present concern is whether moving up or down a tooth is recommended. Honestly I can't say, but what I can tell you is that after having owned and ridden bikes for the last 28 years, both cruisers and hyper-sports, over 190,000 miles, the MTS 620 is as good as you're going to get if you are keen to get in a mid-displacement machine. You' ll likely come to the conclusion that I'm an old fart who is past his prime and can't handle too much horsepower. Far from it, with age comes wisdom, the stock MTS 620 is blessed with sufficent horsepower and road-handling capability for you to mess your pants if your not prepared for what this machine can deliver in the hands of someone who is commited to squeezing the the living daylight of what is probably the best balanced mid-size motorcycle still available on the market today; and if you don't get off the pot and buy one, you'll likely miss a great opportunity.
I live on Vancouver Island, on the west coast of Canada , (north of Seattle, where the next Super Bowl winners play) most of our roads would be considered secondary roads in your State, lots of curves, punctuated by short straights, with minimal traffic, with the exception of the f****** stupid dear looking for his next meal in the middle of the bloody road, that's where the awsome headlight and brakes come in! I don't know what kind of riding you're planning to do, but mine consists of approximately 8,000 - 10,000 miles per year, mostly country roads, with lots of peg scrapping turns with the occasionnal 4-5 day road trips with my better half on the back. Yes! this bike has plenty of power to get two riders and gear from Vancouver across the Rockies to Calgary and back. If you buy one, get the Givi top box, it's grate to carry gear and your passenger will to the secure and comfy backrest. If you are a rider who plans to keep his bike for 3-4 years and is prepared to squeeze the living daylight of his machine (an MTS 620 of course) and then move up to whatever the Ducati gods are dreaming of; then go and get the MTS 620! forget about whether of not you should worry about moving up or down a tooth, get you ass on a Ducati and feel what motorcycling is all about. Sure there are more powerful and more expensive bikes out there for you to buy. Maybe, just maybe, Ducati may come out with an MTS 800 in the near future, don't count on it. Ducati's profit margins on small displacement bikes aren't as lucrative as those on the 1098, MTS 1100, Hypermotard and future Monsters.
I first saw my first Multistrada in 2004, and literally feel in love with the looks of the bike, but I also knew that for the kind of ridding I was doing 1000cc was overkill. (MTS 1000 and 1100, that's your cue to laugh!) I kept hoping Ducati would come up with an MTS 800 in 2005, but they came up with an 620, sure I was disappinted, but once I got my butt on that bike I didn't care it was 160cc short of what I trully wanted, it remains my best bike.
A word of advice, your Ducati is only as good as the mechanic who will be looking after it, once you've decided to buy a Ducati, make sure you look beyond the glare of the showroom and look in the back, find and speak with the technician who will care for your machine before you sign on the dotted line!
I see from your previous posts that you've been thinking about buying a MTS 620 since November 2006. Your present concern is whether moving up or down a tooth is recommended. Honestly I can't say, but what I can tell you is that after having owned and ridden bikes for the last 28 years, both cruisers and hyper-sports, over 190,000 miles, the MTS 620 is as good as you're going to get if you are keen to get in a mid-displacement machine. You' ll likely come to the conclusion that I'm an old fart who is past his prime and can't handle too much horsepower. Far from it, with age comes wisdom, the stock MTS 620 is blessed with sufficent horsepower and road-handling capability for you to mess your pants if your not prepared for what this machine can deliver in the hands of someone who is commited to squeezing the the living daylight of what is probably the best balanced mid-size motorcycle still available on the market today; and if you don't get off the pot and buy one, you'll likely miss a great opportunity.
I live on Vancouver Island, on the west coast of Canada , (north of Seattle, where the next Super Bowl winners play) most of our roads would be considered secondary roads in your State, lots of curves, punctuated by short straights, with minimal traffic, with the exception of the f****** stupid dear looking for his next meal in the middle of the bloody road, that's where the awsome headlight and brakes come in! I don't know what kind of riding you're planning to do, but mine consists of approximately 8,000 - 10,000 miles per year, mostly country roads, with lots of peg scrapping turns with the occasionnal 4-5 day road trips with my better half on the back. Yes! this bike has plenty of power to get two riders and gear from Vancouver across the Rockies to Calgary and back. If you buy one, get the Givi top box, it's grate to carry gear and your passenger will to the secure and comfy backrest. If you are a rider who plans to keep his bike for 3-4 years and is prepared to squeeze the living daylight of his machine (an MTS 620 of course) and then move up to whatever the Ducati gods are dreaming of; then go and get the MTS 620! forget about whether of not you should worry about moving up or down a tooth, get you ass on a Ducati and feel what motorcycling is all about. Sure there are more powerful and more expensive bikes out there for you to buy. Maybe, just maybe, Ducati may come out with an MTS 800 in the near future, don't count on it. Ducati's profit margins on small displacement bikes aren't as lucrative as those on the 1098, MTS 1100, Hypermotard and future Monsters.
I first saw my first Multistrada in 2004, and literally feel in love with the looks of the bike, but I also knew that for the kind of ridding I was doing 1000cc was overkill. (MTS 1000 and 1100, that's your cue to laugh!) I kept hoping Ducati would come up with an MTS 800 in 2005, but they came up with an 620, sure I was disappinted, but once I got my butt on that bike I didn't care it was 160cc short of what I trully wanted, it remains my best bike.
A word of advice, your Ducati is only as good as the mechanic who will be looking after it, once you've decided to buy a Ducati, make sure you look beyond the glare of the showroom and look in the back, find and speak with the technician who will care for your machine before you sign on the dotted line!
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dandrewk
2006 620 Dark (Flat black)
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- Location: San Rafael, CA
You better make up your mind real soon. 2006 was the last year 620's were imported, and dealers have relatively few left to sell.
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vern748
2006 620 (Gray)
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- Joined: Sun Apr 23, 2006 3:02 am
- Location: Bay Area, CA
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The sprocket change for the 620 is the discussion. First off, not changing the sprocket will have almost no impact on the price, rideability, or enjoyment of a new 620 multistrada. It should not be a factor in your buying decision.
But
As you ride the bike more, (1000 miles) you may come to the conclussion that you need a bit more pep off the line. This is where the sprocket change comes in. You can change the front sprocket down to 14t or go up in back 3t. Doing the back gives you more adjustability.
I have a few miles on my MTS and have the sprockets at stock. I have never stalled and do not drag the clutch to get going.
Buy the 620. Ride and enjoy it as is. As you get some miles under your belt, then you might want to think about some changes.
Cheers
Vern748
But
As you ride the bike more, (1000 miles) you may come to the conclussion that you need a bit more pep off the line. This is where the sprocket change comes in. You can change the front sprocket down to 14t or go up in back 3t. Doing the back gives you more adjustability.
I have a few miles on my MTS and have the sprockets at stock. I have never stalled and do not drag the clutch to get going.
Buy the 620. Ride and enjoy it as is. As you get some miles under your belt, then you might want to think about some changes.
Cheers
Vern748