Looking at a Monster in a couple of days, 2011 model and just the basic model. Any standout thoughts on these and at 6ft1 is it a reasonably bike ? I don’t do a lot of miles , just the odd pootle around .
So, a 2011 model probably mean it’s a 1100evo. I have one of those, also a 2011 model, it’s now done 31k miles and runs like a champ. It’s been serviced regularly with belt changes and valve checks at the appropriate mileages. It’s not the smoothest of bikes but what air cooled v twin is. There are though are a few things that can be done to smooth it out a little. Good looking bike, doesn’t seemed to have aged, not the most comfy for me these days but for short Sunday morning rides it’s perfect.
A mate of mine has just recently bought a 1100 Evo ,and he loves it ,a great looking bike ,and a lot of fun to ride .
Got an M1100S - great bike, light, comfy, torquey, handles well. Original brake calipers are shit as a shit thing - upgrade to 4 pad radials (999/749 etc) or even M4. Ohlins on S model not the best but a lot better than the suspension on the base model.
Had a new one, pre-evo. Loved it. No problems with brakes, either. I moved it on to get onto a 1098 SF but have good memories of the M1100. Edit: I'm 6'2" and had no issue with ergo's.
