Good review. A couple of things I might mention as I've got a Ducati Scrambler Classic 803 cc. A couple of advantages of the 400 cc over it's bigger cousins is-1/ back wheel is narrower width and possibly different diameter as well. As such you have a better range of tyre selections for off road and they are a lot cheaper. The MT60 for the 803 cc is massive (width wise), which they tell me they did for looks and the special size was to corner the market for Pirelli. Anyway NZ$ 390.00 for RR tyre MT60. Continental is dearer again. Only option in the Shinko is a road option. No 2 advantage is the tank holds more fuel. The 803 cc models have change out options with the panel on the tank-sadly this reduces the fuel capacity to 13.5 ltr whereas stated here the 400 cc has 14 ltrs which stated elsewhere is 15 ltrs. Considering the sixty two half the capacity and more economical that's quite a few more ks you have on a tank of fuel. No 3 the bike is lighter because of the swing arm and the tyre size which makes it more maneuverable off road. No 4 the power delivery is less abrupt than the 803 cc, more linear so easier to ride off road without worrying about knocking the throttle while negotiating a tricky section.
£72 quid per year insurance for me on this same bike. 30yrs of age. :P Depends on many other rating factors not just age and experience. UK Insurance firms also rate your address as risk rating factor. For e.g. Living South (London) area will always be considerably higher. It is a lovely bike indeed, I've modded it with Rizoma 30mm short handle bars & Bar end indicators + Mirrors. Low Scrambler 1-seater seat. Front Sprocket changed so produces little more horses about 4-5hp. Tail tidy, Thicker knobly tires - Michelin Anakee Wild makes this bike stand out.
I can't decide between this and the icon 800, I don't need anything fast, minimal motorway riding, country roads mainly for exploring, wish it had the slipper clutch and gear indicator of the 800, not a real deal-breaker.
Thanks for the review from which I conclude that this bike isn't for me. I'm also looking for a +/-400cc, 40hp, but a bit cheaper, lighter and torquy-er at lower revs. I don't appreciate high revving machines to happily potter along on little roads and trails... Nothing beats the sound of a thumper and the Fantic Caballero 500 (Rally) seems to better fit my bill. Glad you tested the Ducati for me... Ducati torque 25.2ft/7750rpm Fantic torque 31.5ft/6000rpm
If you don't mind me asking, what's you're estimated yearly running costs and how much does it cost to reset the speedometer as per required service intervals. Also, did you experience any problems when shifting gears as I heard the larger models have encountered this type of issue. Can it handle a passenger for short trips? I wish that the dash wash equipped with analogue functions. Thanks for the review.
Actarus Fleed hi thanks for watching the review, my running cost per year are as follows but please bare in mind I’m an older rider. Insurance fully comp £140 Road tax £40 Fuel approximately £300 Servicing £270 major £120 minor, the clock reset needs doing every 6000 miles so I wait for next service. Hope that helps, ride safe.
How is finding "Neutral" after a stop @ traffic light, after the engine is hot enough? Did you have any false neutral, between 5,6 gears? I go a completely new with 4 miles on it and I had these issues with it... Dealer says this will go away after a break-in period, but was curious about how it turned out for ya Thanks!
Archil Vardidze Hi purchased mine second hand with 5000 miles on the clock and have not had any issues with the gearbox or anything else, maybe the dealer is telling the truth ????? Ride Safe 😃
Nuno Cristino Hi I would say that the seat is "firm" but comfortable enough, as most modern seats are. It's a nice big seat so you can move around on it and I have spent over an hour riding without any problems. Hope this answers your question. Ride Safe
Great review, I plan to buy a second hand sixty2 in France, it will be my first bike as soon as I get my A2 licence lol, I saw a 2016 sixty2 at 5k euros with less than 300km in a Ducati agency the only thing that worries me a little is the insurance I hope it will be less expensive than yours but maybe it will be about 80-90 euros month too
@@BikeMates thanks. I’ve seen the Benelli Leonchino 500.. that’s a similar spec bike with 500cc engine, just slightly less cost, I’m tempted with that one over the Ducati
Motors for the Masses yes I keep thinking about getting a GoPro but the price puts me off a bit. I'm happy with my cameras image but there are no mic settings on it and I suffer from wind noise on the mic sometimes.
Hi, may you please repeat what are the flashing lights on instrumental panel (dashboard)? I just got mine Sixty2 and noticing these flashing lights even after key is out, for full day, than it would stop. What are these lights for exactly and after how long they stop flashing? I don't think it's affecting much of a battery, I was just wondering what these indicate. :) Thank you and great review!
Good day sir thank you for that nice review I was also planning to buy a sixty2 for my first bike fall in love with the sixty2 my only concern is that can the sixty2 be a beginner bike? I have exp ridding 200cc below and ridding a 400cc for my first bike concerns me.
Jech Caoile hi you shouldn’t have any problems as it’s not mad powerful, it’s lovely to ride with gentle progressive power and easy to handle you’ll love it 👍
Jech Caoile hi I’ve had no issues with the bike and it seems very reliable. The only beef I have with it is the fact that the service light can’t be reset until you’ve done 6 thousand miles but no big problem.
MrThrottlebender That’s a very difficult question to answer because the scrambler is great fun to ride but I do miss the extra power that the Sv had. The scrambler is more comfortable though. Hope that helps
@@BikeMates do you think this bike is easy to sell? I have no riding experience and considering this bike as a first bike and then maybe selling it in a year to get something bigger. I live in a heavily populated metro area.
Good review. A couple of things I might mention as I've got a Ducati Scrambler Classic 803 cc. A couple of advantages of the 400 cc over it's bigger cousins is-1/ back wheel is narrower width and possibly different diameter as well. As such you have a better range of tyre selections for off road and they are a lot cheaper. The MT60 for the 803 cc is massive (width wise), which they tell me they did for looks and the special size was to corner the market for Pirelli. Anyway NZ$ 390.00 for RR tyre MT60. Continental is dearer again. Only option in the Shinko is a road option. No 2 advantage is the tank holds more fuel. The 803 cc models have change out options with the panel on the tank-sadly this reduces the fuel capacity to 13.5 ltr whereas stated here the 400 cc has 14 ltrs which stated elsewhere is 15 ltrs. Considering the sixty two half the capacity and more economical that's quite a few more ks you have on a tank of fuel. No 3 the bike is lighter because of the swing arm and the tyre size which makes it more maneuverable off road. No 4 the power delivery is less abrupt than the 803 cc, more linear so easier to ride off road without worrying about knocking the throttle while negotiating a tricky section.
£72 quid per year insurance for me on this same bike. 30yrs of age. :P
Depends on many other rating factors not just age and experience.
UK Insurance firms also rate your address as risk rating factor.
For e.g. Living South (London) area will always be considerably higher.
It is a lovely bike indeed, I've modded it with Rizoma 30mm short handle bars & Bar end indicators + Mirrors.
Low Scrambler 1-seater seat. Front Sprocket changed so produces little more horses about 4-5hp.
Tail tidy, Thicker knobly tires - Michelin Anakee Wild makes this bike stand out.
These are the style of bikes I like instead of those heavy cow style sporty bikes.
Counter Service Intelligence superbikes are relatively light.
Bernard Bernabe Hmmm but still the Harley type cruiser bikes for me are more comfortable.
That's all ya need rite there😁
Nice ride sir!
Alca Bringer thank you, I like it.
Sparky Rides you're welcome sir. Ride safe!
I can't decide between this and the icon 800, I don't need anything fast, minimal motorway riding, country roads mainly for exploring, wish it had the slipper clutch and gear indicator of the 800, not a real deal-breaker.
Hey sparky. Just found your channel. I too own a sixty2 for about 4 months now, it is my first bike. Glad to find a UA-cam who owns one!
SBPT hi hope you are enjoying your sixty2 as much as I am and thanks for the sub. More videos will be coming soon so watch this space. Sparky
Why does the front brake & throttle cable have two sticks so far out above the instrument binnacle? It looks horrible.
That’s really a question for the designer!!
Excellent review fella :) got a ktm390 and shes a nice little bike but had it a few years time for a change .
Xper Six Thank for that, I was going for a KTM but fell in love with the Scrambler.
What are you going to get now?
Pretty good review. Thank you, any younger people here with A2 bike cost insurance experience?
B B my son has a Kawasaki er6n restricted and his insurance was £700 but I’m sure a A2 bike such as the sixty2 would be cheaper 😃
@@BikeMates hmmmm that sounds good . Haha thanks for the reply ;)
What is the matter with them. ....bloody click like FFS! Excellent as ever...Nice calm review
I need your clothes your boots and your motorcycle 😎👍
dougie I'll be back 😎
How about I need your clothes, your Boots, Your wallet, Your entire house, Your motorbike, Your Car 😎
Me too!!
LOL, I read that imaging u with a gun
Thanks for the review. This towards the top of my list 😁
Thanks for the review from which I conclude that this bike isn't for me. I'm also looking for a +/-400cc, 40hp, but a bit cheaper, lighter and torquy-er at lower revs. I don't appreciate high revving machines to happily potter along on little roads and trails... Nothing beats the sound of a thumper and the Fantic Caballero 500 (Rally) seems to better fit my bill. Glad you tested the Ducati for me...
Ducati torque 25.2ft/7750rpm
Fantic torque 31.5ft/6000rpm
I agree but is The Fantic caba 500 reliable ? I don't know what the Chinese motor is worth
If you don't mind me asking, what's you're estimated yearly running costs and how much does it cost to reset the speedometer as per required service intervals. Also, did you experience any problems when shifting gears as I heard the larger models have encountered this type of issue. Can it handle a passenger for short trips? I wish that the dash wash equipped with analogue functions. Thanks for the review.
Actarus Fleed hi thanks for watching the review, my running cost per year are as follows but please bare in mind I’m an older rider.
Insurance fully comp £140
Road tax £40
Fuel approximately £300
Servicing £270 major £120 minor, the clock reset needs doing every 6000 miles so I wait for next service.
Hope that helps, ride safe.
There is a windscreen available for it
it's really nice
Kevin Shinduke thank you, I'm certainly liking it 😃
How is finding "Neutral" after a stop @ traffic light, after the engine is hot enough?
Did you have any false neutral, between 5,6 gears?
I go a completely new with 4 miles on it and I had these issues with it...
Dealer says this will go away after a break-in period, but was curious about how it turned out for ya
Thanks!
Archil Vardidze Hi purchased mine second hand with 5000 miles on the clock and have not had any issues with the gearbox or anything else, maybe the dealer is telling the truth ????? Ride Safe 😃
@@BikeMates , Archil, I bought mine one week ago and had the same issue. Finding neutral is being really hard.
Thanks for your review! Very informative.
Jonathan Liew Thank you for watching. Ride Safe
Nice review. Would u say after some time of owning that the seat is a litle stif? Thanks
Nuno Cristino Hi I would say that the seat is "firm" but comfortable enough, as most modern seats are. It's a nice big seat so you can move around on it and I have spent over an hour riding without any problems. Hope this answers your question. Ride Safe
Prefer if front 17 inch rims rather than 18..
Ducati should consider a new Monster 400
Norman Hughedicko yes a 400 monster would be fun but they already make one that’s A2 compliant 👍
Great review, I plan to buy a second hand sixty2 in France, it will be my first bike as soon as I get my A2 licence lol, I saw a 2016 sixty2 at 5k euros with less than 300km in a Ducati agency the only thing that worries me a little is the insurance I hope it will be less expensive than yours but maybe it will be about 80-90 euros month too
Rafael Fuentes I hope you enjoy the sixty 2 as much as I do. Insurance shouldn’t be to much of an issue but it is a premium brand bike.
Ride safe
@@BikeMates some people say this bike rides too hot, I guess because it’s air cooled. Has that been your experience?
@@SeekTruth300 hi yes it does run hot but it hasn’t been a problem.
@@BikeMates thanks. I’ve seen the Benelli Leonchino 500.. that’s a similar spec bike with 500cc engine, just slightly less cost, I’m tempted with that one over the Ducati
@@SeekTruth300 both very nice bikes, I think you should go with your heart on this one.
Yet again nice vid sparky
chris clarke thanks Chris much appreciated 👍
Having an A2 license on an A2 bike added a premium which pushed my insurance to over £600 on my BMW G 310 R...takes the p***
Henry Pringle yes I’m afraid all insurance companies take the piss out of younger riders and drivers.
Ride safe 👍
Very nice! What microphone set up do you use in the helmet with what camera?
Motors for the Masses hi I use a Sony hdr-as100v camera with a Sony mic taped to the chin bar.
Ah, that is good to know. I have the Sony FDR X3000 and a Gopro Hero4
Motors for the Masses yes I keep thinking about getting a GoPro but the price puts me off a bit. I'm happy with my cameras image but there are no mic settings on it and I suffer from wind noise on the mic sometimes.
what would you say is a comfortable top *cruising* speed in normal riding conditions? (not TOP speed but comfy speed that still feels stable)
steve lam hi it’s stable enough at 70-75 but is most comfortable around 60 for longer runs.
Hi, may you please repeat what are the flashing lights on instrumental panel (dashboard)? I just got mine Sixty2 and noticing these flashing lights even after key is out, for full day, than it would stop. What are these lights for exactly and after how long they stop flashing? I don't think it's affecting much of a battery, I was just wondering what these indicate. :) Thank you and great review!
Dijana Josic Hi glad you enjoyed the video 👍 the flashing lights on the dash are to show that the immobiliser is in operation. Ride safe
Good video. I wonder whether there is any under-seat storage on the 803.
1990 hi I think the 803 has the same storage as mine and it also has a USB port for charging your phone unlike mine.
Sparky Rides Same space but you do get a small tool bag
Good day sir thank you for that nice review I was also planning to buy a sixty2 for my first bike fall in love with the sixty2 my only concern is that can the sixty2 be a beginner bike? I have exp ridding 200cc below and ridding a 400cc for my first bike concerns me.
Jech Caoile hi you shouldn’t have any problems as it’s not mad powerful, it’s lovely to ride with gentle progressive power and easy to handle you’ll love it 👍
Thank you sir lastly before I get one is the bike reliable how about maintenance any issue so far?
Jech Caoile hi I’ve had no issues with the bike and it seems very reliable.
The only beef I have with it is the fact that the service light can’t be reset until you’ve done 6 thousand miles but no big problem.
¿What about the heat?
If you live in the UK as I do the heat is not a problem.
can u get any more horsepower out of it? and how
marino4691 I don't know of any power upgrades for it.
Buy the 800.
Do you prefer it to the SV? And if so, why?
MrThrottlebender That’s a very difficult question to answer because the scrambler is great fun to ride but I do miss the extra power that the Sv had. The scrambler is more comfortable though.
Hope that helps
how do you deal with the heat?
kay c riding in the UK the heat is very nice apart from that one really hot day we get each year 😂😂🤣
What does Sixty2 stand for?
That’s the year the first Ducati scrambler was made
what is the time for 0-60 mph?
Musoka hi I never measured the 0 to 60 time but it’s not fast 😅
@@BikeMates haha at least you seem to have fun with it!!
Honestly it looks overpriced
I think all bikes are overpriced these days.
@@BikeMates do you think this bike is easy to sell? I have no riding experience and considering this bike as a first bike and then maybe selling it in a year to get something bigger. I live in a heavily populated metro area.
@@cyclonus01 yes I sold mine with no problems, I kept it for one year then sold it for £500 less than I paid.
@@BikeMates cool what are you riding now?
@@cyclonus01 hi I’m not riding at the moment, I had a serious accident in August 2019 and still recovering but I’m determined to ride again.