u/sephron_tanully

Hey guys. I am currently looking around for a commuter bike to work.

I already own a Ducati Monster 696, but it really isnt all too nice in stopNgo through the city. I honestly underestimated how hot the Ducati gets if you cant drive more.

And yeah I bought the Ducati used this year because i thought better get a used bike in case i drop it. Driven around 2000km on it so far

On top of it, the Ducati now also is at the shop because the clutch slave is broken. (Probably could have repaired that myself looking deeper into it, but since italy is in vacation till september I wont see the bike for some time anyway)

So now I am thinking about a second bike specifically for city commuting and a bit overland too.

My choices currently are between the Kawasaki Z7, the Honda NC750X and the Aprilia SG GT 400.

I just want something that can still drive short highway passages so needs to get to around 120 kph

I also do not like most scooters from the look, but I do like the Aprilia one. Or similar ones at least.

Also dont ask my why I didnt buy a new one from the start when I have the money anyway... My brother already berates me about it.

Thanks already people.

Hello people, newer rider here.

I bought a used Monster 696 about 1 1/2 months ago with 34000km on it and been riding with it now around 1500km so far.

Love the bike and have a lot of fun.

Only one thing concerns me a little bit. The clutch felt harder to shift at the beginning. I could not even get it into neutral if I didnt roll it a bit.

But now it feels somehow smoother and easier to shift and I can also shift into neutral rather easy (not as easy as a Kawa for Sure) while standing still.

Now I am starting to be a little concerned if I fucked the clutch somehow and maybe at some point it could give out?

Something I could check if the clutch is alright? Maybe do an oil change or something to make sure?

I just really dont want to destroy that bike because of carelessness.

Mit frischem Pickerl. Hoffe ich bereu den kauf nicht, aber Rot ist einfach so schön.

Hey guys. I am planning in buying this gorgeous machine as my first ever bike.

Already did a testdrive and so far everything seems fine.

It is a 2024 bike with roughly 7700km on it. Well maintained so far.

Current owner wants 6.4k €.

What you think? Anything else I have to look for that I maybe missed?

Found this old sharpening stone when cleaning out a flat.

What do you guys think? Can it be of use and something to try getting good with?

Can you get proper edges on the stone?