I'm thinking about a Monster S2R 800?

[ericflann]

Hi,

Am thinking about a Monster S2R 800. I currently ride Triumph Daytona 900 and have always had sports/sports tourer type bikes (inc a yellow 900ssie). I am now after something a bit more upright and relaxed.

Has any one got one, tested one or just have any thoughts on the S2R?

Cheers

E

[JerryXt]

It's a good bike. Look at the S2R 1000 too. It's got better suspension and brakes.

[851 Tri Colore]

i would go what the previous post said a S2R1000 or even a S4R after something like a daytona , or maybe a St4S

waz

[springer 1]

I have had an S2R 800 for 18 months.
The brakes & suspension are fine for rider only use but I find them wanting on the rare occasion that I take a pillion.
An all round brill bike which handles really well & powerfull enough to be a lot of fun & fairly cheap to run & insure.

You will not be disapointed if you buy one.

[higgy748]

You can get an S4RS brand new but without all the Carbon and cheaper spec forks and shock they are £1500 less than the full blown version but you can hardly tell looking at it and uless you are atrack god I doubt the supension will make much difference

[ericflann]

Thanks for the all of the comments.

Without sounding like a bit of a ludite, I prefer the simpler, cleaner look of the aircooled bikes. Not many S2R 1000's about. Budget also an issue as I would really like to keep the Daytona.

Have seen an M1000S with with low miles for a four year old bike. Serivice history done on miles but not time. I am not convinced that this would be a problem but would appreciate any thoughts.

Not as nice looking as S2R but I am wondering it it might not be a better bet for me.

E

[half man, half mole]

I prefer the air cooled look too which is why I went for the S2R 1000. I still believe this is more than enough machine for the UK roads.

The decision between a Monster and a Multistrada, is a personal one that cannot be made for you. I know my preference but there are some REALLY nice M1000s out there too. Again, check the members bike reviews in that section for the heads up.

If you are still looking for a S2R 800, Gilps review at the top is well worth a read too.

Mike

[bobsyeruncle]

Originally Posted by ericflann

Have seen an M1000S with with low miles for a four year old bike.
E

The decision between a Monster and a Multistrada, is a personal one that cannot be made for you.

M1000s is a monster, not a multistrada.

I am also thinking about swapping my 996 for a monster an also prefer the clean lines of the aircooled monsters.
I think that I am likely to wait until an S2R1000 comes along.

The April edition of Ride magazine had a good 4 page article on the history of the monster with good pics and specs etc.

[Dibble]

Its a cracking bike, had mine 3 1/2 weeks and put 1300 miles on it, great all rounder but the brakes are truly pooh, so have ordered the upgrade kit from CornerSpeed, other than that its making light of my 32 mile each way commute ...

If maintenence costs are an issue for you steer well clear of S4R and S4RS bikes as they cost money to keep, I already have a 996 and didn't want another similiar lump to look after.

[zimbo]

I've ridden the S2R800 and found it very smooth and reasonably fast, a lovely engine in a lovely bike. The stock brakes are indeed poor but easily upgraded to standard Ducati spec, and cans / airbox + filter / power commander makes it into a really really nice bike. As Dibble says, the S4R / S4RS bikes are expensive to maintain, and personally I prefer the aircooled bikes as well.

[andyrh]

A chap I work with has one and loves it

As Zimbo has said the front brake is a bit weak, but other than that it's a cracking bike, that's cheap to insure and run

[JerryXt]

I understand (was told by a chap much more knowlegable than me) that the front brakes are actually back brakes put on the front. If you follow me...

Which explains why they're so poor.