Moving up to bigger Bike

[Stev125]

Hi Folks
I have a little YBR125 at the moment and have been wanting to go bigger for a while I have the chance of a 600 Ducati Monster I have rode the bike and it seem to ride well does anyone know of any problems or anything I should look out for before buying the bike.
Thanks Stev
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Yamaha Fazer FZS600

[reed]

Rust and corrosion might be a problem, look out for basic dodgy electrics, my indicators etc. stopped working.

Expect to have to bump start when cold, I don't remember one winters day when mine started off the button.

Expect a crap top speed of about 105mph.

Handling is pretty good though.

Oh and expect it to sound like a tractor. (Stubby exhaust help stop that a little.)
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Generic XOR 50, Gilera SMT 50, GSXR 400 GK73A, Ducati Monster 600, Honda Hornet 600.
Sold. Stolen. Written off. Sold. Current.

[_Iain_]

Expect it to break frequently. Expect parts availibility to be fairly poor & parts pricey when it does.

Cool little bikes, wouldn't want to own one. No way.

Consider SV650's, Bandits, Fazer 600's and Hornets - have seen Fazers & Hornets for sale at over 100,000 miles. The two Suzuki's not so much, however down here everyones got an SV or had one
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Please be aware that the above post may be full of complete nonsense.
Riding: '07 KTM Duke II, Baotian BT49QT-20 Driving: '88 Volvo 340

[Darylw27]

Like others have said, nice bikes when they are going otherwise expect to be out of pocket replacing parts!

Iain has it spot on I'd consider other 600's or even 650's, a lot more reliable and cheaper to maintain and replace.

[P.]

Look for the 750 Monster, fun enough bike and still sounds awesome.

But... it doesn't have a dry clutch, so it isn't a real Ducati in some peoples eyes.