Description
Click here for an VINData Motorcycle History Report on this 2002 Ducati Monster 620 i.e. Dark. Additional photos are available here for your perusal.
In an age when sportbikes ruled, the Monster gave buyers a taste of something fresh. Between its torquey 900cc engine and cafe racer looks, it was an overnight sensation.
The following year in ’94 Ducati made the Monster more approachable with the M600. With its 584cc engine — putting out 54hp — and tempting price tag, it was an instant hit.
Then, in 2001, Ducati improved on its entry level offering by replacing the 600 with the 620. Sporting fuel injection and a new 618cc engine, the updated middleweight Monster benefitted from a further nine ponies.
The Monster 620 Dark (like the one being offered here) displays an aggressive matte black finish. Tipping the scales at 370lbs dry and putting down a respectable 63hp, it’s easy to handle, responsive, and according to Totalmotorcycle, “you can safely and seamlessly go from comfortable city to more aggressive sports rides.”
This example is VIN: ZDM1RA2K32B009690. The seller purchased the bike in 2005 from a private party out of Urbana, lllinois. The seller states, “Selling after almost 20 years simply because this bike deserves to be ridden and I currently have young children and a shortage of time.”
During his ownership the seller has covered approximately 10,000 miles. The odometer shows 15,539 miles. Per the seller, “Originally purchased in the year 2002 from Hall’s Ducati in Springfield Illinois, it lived as a suburban cruiser until being purchased by its current owner in 2005 while in graduate school at the University of Illinois. Since October of 2006, this Monster has prowled the streets of southern California and over the next couple decades, saw a number of tasteful modifications as well as regular preventative maintenance performed by both reputable shops as well as the owner himself. Being both fuel-injected and always on a battery tender, the bike has been the model of reliability as the owner’s weekend cruiser.”
Maintenance:
The seller states, “I have documentation of all work done at shops. The mandatory valve adjustment, required every 6000 miles, was done less than 2000 miles ago, which when combined with the service history described below, should yield miles of worry-free motoring. Right hand turn signal does not work because… Italian” The seller would like to point out the bike’s service history:
-5/4/2024 15,540 New Fuel Lines, Fuel Pressure Regulator, Oil & Filter Change
-6/16/2023 15,504 New Fuel Filter, New fuel level sensor, tank dent repair (paintless), Owner & Southbay Dent Repair
-10/20/2022 15,439 Both Timing Belts, Oil & Filter Change (Motul 300V 15W30), NGK Spark Plugs, Front Brake Pads, Brake and Clutch Fluids, K&N Air Filter Clean and Lube, Owner
-3/15/2022 15,324 Starter Solenoid, Owner
-5/16/2020 15,245 Oil & Filter Change – Motul 300V 15W30, Owner
-10/21/2017 15,030 Oil & Filter Change – Motul 300V 15W30, Owner
-6/24/2016 14,835 Oil and Filter Change (15W30 Motul 300V), Owner
-3/07/2015 14,189 Oil and Filter Change (15W30 Motul 300V), Owner
-2/23/2013 13,636 12K Major Service – (2V) Valve Adjustment. Oil & Filter Change (15W30 Motul 300V), replace NGK spark plugs, Timing Belts, West Coast GP Cycles – Santa Monica
-10/16/2010 12,867 Flush rear brake fluid, Beverly Hills Ducati
-5/4/2010 12,335 Oil and Filter Change, Lube Throttle Cable, Lawndale Cycle
-6/15/2008 10,458 Rear Brake Pads, Del Amo Motorsport
-3/10/2007 9,693 Oil and Filter Change, New Front Tire, Rear Brake Adjustment, Del Amo Motorsport
-11/27/2006 9,439 California Registration
-4/8/2006 7,849 6K Major Service – (2V) Valve Adjustment, Oil and filter change, replace fuel filter, replace spark plugs, replace timing belts, Hall’s Cycle – Springfield IL
-10/27/2005 7,579 New Rear Brake pads and fluid flush, cleaned caliper pistons, IRE Motorcycles
-6/4/2005 6,872 Oil and Filter Change, Hall’s Cycle – Springfield IL
Modifications:
Leo Vince stainless steel exhaust + titanium exhaust wrap. Removal of exhaust guards
Tail chop and license plate relocation.
Painting of the timing belt covers in satin black.
Reupholstered saddle. Addition of seat cowl. Vintage Ducati font decals on tank
Removable headlight film (yellow) and custom 3D printed headlight guard. Bar-end mirrors. Streamlined/smaller front and rear turn signals.
Not shown: 14 tooth sprocket imparting slightly more aggressive gearing – perfect for the streets. Removal of EVAP canister filter. Wiring for battery tender.
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Pirelli MT60R tires with date codes of 1015 and 4915.
The sale includes three keys, take-off parts and trim.
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album up top for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
“Paintless dent removal of the characteristic monster “tank dent” still shows a slight irregularity in some light.”
“Minor scratches on the crank case.”
“Paint scratches on the tank under the seat (not visible) from normal wear.”
“Small Scratches in the area of the tank latch.”
“Some flaking of the aluminum finish on the rear sets.”
Not shown: “Paint on the seat cowl is not perfect. One of the 4 front fender mount straps is cracked.”
Currently located in Los Angeles, California, this Ducati is offered on a clean California title with registration current through November 2024.
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