Comments on: Review: 2018 Ducati Monster 659 LAMS

By: Jeff Ware

Jeff Ware — Wed, 26 Apr 2023 00:08:04 +0000

In reply to Damian. Hi mate - good question. We don't get it either, LAMS being such a huge and important market!

By: Damian

Damian — Thu, 20 Apr 2023 22:06:48 +0000

Hi,
Wondering why Ducati have stopped producing LAMS on 2023 models.

By: Rasto

Rasto — Tue, 27 Sep 2022 05:46:30 +0000

Hi there,
I am thinking to buy 2020 model, just wondering in a future is it legal to derestrict the bike and if so anyone has a rough idea bout the costs?

By: Bubby

Bubby — Fri, 23 Jul 2021 08:08:15 +0000

I recently purchased the 2014 Ducati Monster 659. I have found that it handles really well and an absolute pleasure to ride. If anyone is looking at buying a learner approved motorcycle and looking at getting a Ducati, take one for a test ride. If you like it but are concerned about the price, keep in mind that you will be purchasing a quality motorcycle.

By: Jeff Ware

Jeff Ware — Fri, 25 Sep 2020 05:20:30 +0000

In reply to Sriram. Hi there, we did not record it for all conditions of the test but averaged 5.9L/100km.

By: Sriram

Sriram — Fri, 18 Sep 2020 15:05:40 +0000

What’s the average gas mileage expected with ducati monster 659?

By: Jeff Ware

Jeff Ware — Tue, 23 Jun 2020 05:03:03 +0000

In reply to Spencer. Hi Spencer, no more than any learner bike. It is really low power and has a low seat height. Cheers, Jeff.

By: Spencer

Spencer — Thu, 11 Jun 2020 15:31:27 +0000

Does the new Monster 659 requires a lot of skills to ride for inexperienced beginners, in terms of gear shifting, cornering, throttle controlling, etc?

By: Bike Review

Bike Review — Sat, 08 Jun 2019 23:46:07 +0000

In reply to simeon. Performance is in the same ballpark, however where the MT-07 doesn't give the feeling of any LAMS restrictions, this Monster 659 had more noticeable restrictions, with the throttle stop and how performance is optimised below 7000rpm and gets a bit flat after that, more like a restricted CBR650R. We haven't tested the new CB650R however, so can't compare to that model.

By: simeon

simeon — Sat, 08 Jun 2019 23:03:08 +0000

great review! how does it compare to mt07 and cb650r in terms of performance?
thank you.