On looks alone, it just doesn’t do it for me from the front. Even if I enjoyed riding it, I still wouldn’t like the look of it, and if the looks don’t speak to me then it’s not worth having. I have a bike that does everything I could want in terms of handling and speed and I love the look of it as well. I’m just after something different, maybe a bit retro, that I can enjoy on the road for fun rides and I like the look of the SC. The purpose of the thread was to find out from owners how they handle. So far I’ve got a very different impression to what I got from asking the same question elsewhere, which is interesting. Or I could forget Ducati and get a Thruxton RS, but my preference would be Ducati unless it’s not going to give me what I want, which is some retro/cafe style with decent handling. I thought perhaps a SC with upgraded suspension and perhaps wheels might do the trick.
Ultimatately you've to make the decision yourself where you spend your hard earned wages, there're so many different motorcycles produced it's very difficult knowing what buttons to press these days.
Absolutely. I’d like that retro/cafe look but I still want it to handle and be fun, with the ability to thrash it just a little bit more on the road than is possible with the SP2. Much the same as my 30-year old 911 is much more fun on the road than the modern version that I had, which was better in every measurable way but never made me look back at it when I parked it up. The Thruxton RS would be an easy choice as it seems to tick all the boxes and is supposed to be a lot of fun, but it’s not a Ducati. Not that I am obligated to only own Ducatis of course! The SC is a pretty bike though. If I know that it handles well or that certain suspension and wheel upgrades make it handle well then it would make the decision easier. Equally, if the general consensus was that they are pigs to ride no matter what you do then that would also make the decision easier.
SS old school is very of its age looks wise and handling isn’t great. Ssie is ugly like it should be a `KTM and handles far better. A monster. Cafe racer style. Does it all. That’s what you what
That looks quite nice. One of the SC I am looking at has a Monster S4 front end. Another has a 998 front end.
I near;y bought this bike, best custom job I’ve ever seen on a monster easily, but couldn’t agree on value. Bought an S4RS for same money
Just catching up with this thread. Love mine that I bought heavily modded from another forum member. Apart from being beautiful (in my opinion and from vast majority of people who see it) , it goes like stink and handles brilliantly- but as mentioned v heavily upgraded. But not an all day bike. Did 80 miles and was v happy to get off. Don't find reach a problem but tough on knees. As a 2nd bike, brilliant.
Nice. One of the bikes I am looking at has a similar setup for suspension, slipper clutch and magnesium engine cases. The options at the moment seem to be one with very low miles, totally original and with the original owner, the one mentioned above that’s heavily modified and another that’s nicely modified but with all original parts as well. All are similar money.
Fraser bought his sc 1000s from me, I must say handling wise it was amazing , I agree that it's a 80mile bike and the reach to bars is extreme but once you get up to speed and start hanging off then it just seems to work, I went from a 1098s to the sc to slow down a bit and really really enjoyed it. The sc needs mods, suspension, wheels, ohlins damper etc but make sure the standard parts are included in the deal. You will not loose money, I had mine for seven years and sold it for what I paid, I could have gotten more but wanted it to go to someone who would care for and enjoy it and was so glad it went to a forum member.
I’m in a similar position to the one you described and I’m looking at this for the same reasons (my current bike is an SP2, which is tremendous fun and I’m looking forward to getting it on track where it belongs - on the road it’s only possible to go WOT for a couple of seconds once in a while). I’ve narrowed it down to 3 that I like the look of. 1. Completely original with Termignoni fitted when new, being sold by the original owner with some accessories from that time and exceptionally low mileage, serviced and regularly taken for short rides. It is like new apart from one small chip on the front side edge of the tank - other than that it looks like it’s just left the showroom, as you would expect as it has mostly been kept in his office on a charger and taken out for a ride from time to time. He’s even kept the original brochure, sales invoice, etc. He’s been very helpful and a pleasure to communicate with and I’d be confident in the purchase. 2. Ohlins rear shock, Monster S4 forks, wheels from a 999S and rear disc and sprocket from the same, some bits from a Multistrada, with various other upgrades but I think it has all of the original parts including forks, brakes and wheels. It looks like a very nicely put together bike and has the advantage of having the original parts. It’s the only one with a front fairing. 3. No original parts but apparently upgraded new from factory with Ohlins forks and rear shock, magnesium engine covers, Termignoni exhausts and some other customisations. 2 owners and it looks like it’s possibly the best to ride based on the information I have been given. Quite different options. Number 1 does have the advantage of a completely known and documented history, buying from the original owner. I’m not worried about using a very low mileage bike as I don’t tend to go on big trips or put big mileage on my vehicles as they are just used for fun.
all good thanks Stephen. had to fit a new clutch pack when i had it serviced earlier in the year and also changed the front sprocket for 14t. but still loving it.....as a second bike
I have a Sport Classic mono and I found the handling with original suspension to be poor, so sent the shock and forks to a specialist for overhaul/testing. The guys did a thorough job of testing, one fork leg was doing nothing, the shock was bent! I have fitted a Nitron shock and Andriani(?) fork cartridges, fully adjustable, and now it handles fantastically, so no need for new forks. I can’t recommend the SC enough, get one bought!
