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 Kawasaki Z800 or Ducati Monster 795, Which is the better choice ?

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TSja50n
post Jun 1 2013, 01:57 PM, updated a long time ago

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Dear all sifus, am confused which bike to buy. Please enlighten me. which is better.

1.) Speed
2.) Handling
3.) Comfort
4.) Long journey ride
5.) Town ride
6.) others


Thank You
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post Jun 1 2013, 02:13 PM

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both are naked and under the same category.

ducati s are elegant and def a beauty... but maintenance is abit on the high side.

while z800 is cheaper to maintain.....
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post Jun 1 2013, 02:39 PM

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Z800 la maintenance / spare parts senang. Bunyik 4 inline tu.
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post Jun 1 2013, 04:23 PM

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DUCATI , why? Just saying the name give pleasurable tongue moments.
I once heard a Ducati bike on my local highway, it passed by with beautiful note.
Kawasaki .... hmmm, i have badminton racket brand Kawasaki laugh.gif
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post Jun 1 2013, 04:59 PM

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people always say ducati = expensive to maintain...

z800 n m795 if u buy brand new...just change normal wear n tear la...what is the expensive part in m795 to change that z800 no need to change?

m795 no longer carry dry clutch..the beauty of ducs!

but if maintenance wise is the deciding factor...m795 definitely not for u cos at purcahse price itself u already pay more rm30k


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post Jun 1 2013, 05:03 PM

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QUOTE(ja50n @ Jun 1 2013, 01:57 PM)
Dear all sifus, am confused which bike to buy. Please enlighten me. which is better.

1.) Speed - z800
2.) Handling - z800
3.) Comfort - the same
4.) Long journey ride - the same
5.) Town ride - both the same...base on my experience
6.) others
Thank You
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post Jun 2 2013, 11:59 AM

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What i head is....Z800 lot's of problem, Some of my malay friend taking z800 but while later they sold it. If u insist, get the z750 better... Z750 = CBU japan but Z800 is Thailand.
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post Jun 2 2013, 12:31 PM

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QUOTE(0163119779 @ Jun 2 2013, 11:59 AM)
What i head is....Z800 lot's of problem, Some of my malay friend taking z800 but while later they sold it. If u insist, get the z750 better... Z750 = CBU japan but Z800 is Thailand.
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what is the problem?

what is wrong with CKD thailand? low quality material u mean? hmm.gif
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post Jun 2 2013, 12:48 PM

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Yes, if u wanna know better z800...Try to google it and facebook searching for groups about z800...Then u know what problems comes to u after u bought this bike.
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post Jun 2 2013, 12:50 PM

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Or u wan more accurate, borrow friends kawasaki and went to glenmaria kawasaki service center to do simplest service, and ask about the foreman what's the problem of z800 and u mostly will see at least 3 z800 owner thinking should resale the bike or not..
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QUOTE(0163119779 @ Jun 2 2013, 12:48 PM)
Yes, if u wanna know better z800...Try to google it and facebook searching for groups about z800...Then u know what problems comes to u after u bought this bike.
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QUOTE(0163119779 @ Jun 2 2013, 12:50 PM)
Or u wan more accurate, borrow friends kawasaki and went to glenmaria kawasaki service center to do simplest service, and ask about the foreman what's the problem of z800 and u mostly will see at least 3 z800 owner thinking should resale the bike or not..
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i join n mixed with them...but u still didnt stated clearly what is the prob...this is not kopitiam dude...this is serius discussion...get a facts or get a life...


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post Jun 2 2013, 02:15 PM

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1) Underpower of 800cc engine
2) Built quality , meter spoiled, headlight cover melting and etc.
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post Jun 2 2013, 02:30 PM

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QUOTE(0163119779 @ Jun 2 2013, 02:15 PM)
1) Underpower of 800cc engine
2) Built quality , meter spoiled, headlight cover melting and etc.
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ok thanks for ur info nod.gif
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post Jun 2 2013, 08:09 PM

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Im z800 owner.. no such problem happen to my bike. Only the problem with the horn.. but after they set the horn, its ok already..

U must understand 2 different type of engine.. z800 is 4 inline which hs high HP. But kawasaki increase the size of the back sprocket so the torque of the bike increase.
Bcos of the 4inline engine, this bike quite heavy.

While monster if im not mistaken using vtwin engine which have good torque. And the bike is much more lighter than z800. But believe me, 4 inline engine is good at high speed compare to vtwin engine.

Try both bike first.

This post has been edited by mozact89: Jun 3 2013, 01:47 PM
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post Jun 2 2013, 08:53 PM

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Both are naked =/= not meant for long distance riding.

I've once rode a friend's Streetfighter 848 from KL to Melaka at average 170kmph. As tiring as hell.

Hence, get a Rabbit/848EVO/R1 for long distance, and get a 135LC or FZ150 for city rides.

Big bikes for city rides through jam = Nightmare. Left hand tired for clutch, and whole body will suffer to control the heavy bike at low speed.
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post Jun 2 2013, 08:56 PM

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I've also experienced the Monster 696 CBU for quite some time.

Handling is heaven, can take corners and cilok with confidence of not losing control. Low speed maneuvers through jam is also not that bad, albeit still tiring.

Power-wise, it leaves big room to yearn for once u've been on a Streetfighter 8484.

It is also low-bodied, suitable for those under 170cm. It would be comfortable if you're of average height.
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post Jul 4 2013, 10:28 AM

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QUOTE(mozact89 @ Jun 2 2013, 08:09 PM)
Im z800 owner.. no such problem happen to my bike. Only the problem with the horn.. but after they set the horn, its ok already..

U must understand 2 different type of engine.. z800 is 4 inline which hs high HP. But kawasaki increase the size of the back sprocket so the torque of the bike increase.
Bcos of the 4inline engine, this bike quite heavy.

While monster if im not mistaken using vtwin engine which have good torque. And the bike is much more lighter than z800. But believe me, 4 inline engine is good at high speed compare to vtwin engine.

Try both bike first.
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hi bro..

me also z800 owner..

regarding the horn, how they fix it..?

change to BORSCH..?
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post Jul 4 2013, 10:54 AM

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Guess if you can afford one of these at the first plasce, maintenance cost wouldn't be an issue
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post Jul 4 2013, 10:57 AM

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No shiver in the list. Popular too.
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post Jul 4 2013, 11:50 AM

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QUOTE(Kazachok @ Jul 4 2013, 10:54 AM)
Guess if you can afford one of these at the first plasce, maintenance cost wouldn't be an issue
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not really...those bike are easy to get nowadays...deswai they ask about mentenen...

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$2k salary can get already for 7 years loan...but with tat salary even viva also headache to own one
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post Jul 4 2013, 10:22 PM

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i got the same choice prob...

on road i saw more z800 hence if more people buy since new design made in thailand sure got issue whereas m795 also new but lesser buyer hence problem yet to surface
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post Jul 19 2013, 04:29 PM

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Hi,
Im the Z800 owner too.
I'm using it almost 8 month, highway, city, even off road.
So far no problem. Got no issues.The only problem i got. its the awesomeness.

Ducati M795, not bad too. But a bit 'manja' than Japanese bike.
My friend miss GT Japan Race (This year). Because his bike key got stuck, cant pull it out and cant start the ignition at SIC parking lot. He try to reach Naza service but it was Sunday.
Later he express his feeling bout the bike.Tachometer leaking, vibration, nervy braking.

my advice, dont buy Z800. Later so much on the road, like LC/EX5 biggrin.gif
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post Jul 19 2013, 05:37 PM

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QUOTE(ryugan @ Jul 19 2013, 04:29 PM)
Hi,
Im the Z800 owner too.
I'm using it almost 8 month, highway, city, even off road.
So far no problem. Got no issues.The only problem i got. its the awesomeness.

Ducati M795, not bad too. But a bit 'manja' than Japanese bike.
My friend miss GT Japan Race (This year). Because his bike key got stuck, cant pull it out and cant start the ignition at SIC parking lot. He try to reach Naza service but it was Sunday.
Later he express his feeling bout the bike.Tachometer leaking, vibration, nervy braking.

my advice, dont buy Z800. Later so much on the road, like LC/EX5 biggrin.gif
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Ryugan, your friend's bike with the broken key, is it a Ducs or z800?
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post Jul 19 2013, 05:37 PM

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QUOTE(ryugan @ Jul 19 2013, 04:29 PM)
Hi,
Im the Z800 owner too.
I'm using it almost 8 month, highway, city, even off road.
So far no problem. Got no issues.The only problem i got. its the awesomeness.

Ducati M795, not bad too. But a bit 'manja' than Japanese bike.
My friend miss GT Japan Race (This year). Because his bike key got stuck, cant pull it out and cant start the ignition at SIC parking lot. He try to reach Naza service but it was Sunday.
Later he express his feeling bout the bike.Tachometer leaking, vibration, nervy braking.

my advice, dont buy Z800. Later so much on the road, like LC/EX5 biggrin.gif
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Ryugan, your friend's bike with the broken key, is it a Ducs or z800?
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post Jul 19 2013, 09:10 PM

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QUOTE(nyt3s @ Jul 19 2013, 05:37 PM)
Ryugan, your friend's bike with the broken key, is it a Ducs or z800?
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Not broken, but stuck. The ducati monster M795.

Btw, leisure ride, it was me in the video.


This post has been edited by ryugan: Jul 19 2013, 09:43 PM
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post Jul 29 2013, 07:20 PM

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Anyone here knows the yearly maintenance costs of a 795?
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monster cheapo ducati.. looks cheap...atleast streetfighter bro
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