Anyone buying a Multi 1200 Enduro?
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it looks like a Crosstourer to me.
The great thing about a GS is you can dose it with ACF 50 and then not wash it from Oct to March and although it's covered in crud it looks OK and you know it's a a quick blast with a hose and it's back to normal.
With this duke, KTMs, Triumphs etc I can't help thinking they'd not handle a winters load of crud and I'm not talking about corrosion I'm talking about crud in nooks, crannies and rads etc
With this duke, KTMs, Triumphs etc I can't help thinking they'd not handle a winters load of crud and I'm not talking about corrosion I'm talking about crud in nooks, crannies and rads etc
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Had a 2013 MTS and got shot at 15k miles. Wasnt prepared to spend money on it as quality of fasteners/exhaust just too poor. Replacement termi around £1600, but would have left too many other questions about long term reliability..
Also, sigh, adjusting the chain needed an aftermarket spanner. The supplied spanner was cr@p and just asking for skin to be removed from knuckles. In combination with needing a torque wrench for the pinch bolts. Silly. Never cured the high speed weave, despite trying different tyres and fitting new front suspension internals. Next step was aftermarket rear shock from Wilbers. But, again, too much money to spend on a bike just about to go out of warranty with questionable long term quality.
All a shame as they are stunning bikes to ride. Did two Euro tours, Scotland and many Sunday blasts. Quick compared to other bikes, not just adventure bikes.
If Ducati had improved quality instead of a complete re design I probably would have bought another. Instead they have a completely new bike with new problems. Wouldnt take the risk if after a long termer.
Also, sigh, adjusting the chain needed an aftermarket spanner. The supplied spanner was cr@p and just asking for skin to be removed from knuckles. In combination with needing a torque wrench for the pinch bolts. Silly. Never cured the high speed weave, despite trying different tyres and fitting new front suspension internals. Next step was aftermarket rear shock from Wilbers. But, again, too much money to spend on a bike just about to go out of warranty with questionable long term quality.
All a shame as they are stunning bikes to ride. Did two Euro tours, Scotland and many Sunday blasts. Quick compared to other bikes, not just adventure bikes.
If Ducati had improved quality instead of a complete re design I probably would have bought another. Instead they have a completely new bike with new problems. Wouldnt take the risk if after a long termer.
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Trenendous bikes to ride but they are very fragile for a British climate. I would have another but they aren't as robust as BMW and not a viable commuter.
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They are a high days and holidays bikes
My GSA is a ' it's shitty out there and I've got to go to work day' plus high days and holidays
You are joking ???
The worst thing about a GS is it's crap build quality !!
Admittedly the Ducati may not be much better but the KTM certainly will be !!
I still have fantasies about ownership of am mts and this new one looks better spec than ever. Higher bars, increased ground clearance (I like tall bikes ), 30L tank, double rear swingarm and 'proper luggage'
Bet it will be an expensive package though
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Bet it will be an expensive package though
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Would love a Multi, done my homework so after a later 2013 to the present model. It does seem this model has all the fixes not too keen on the new DVT as there are lots of problems with the newer model.
What's problems would they be !
Yes come on Justin spill the beans, what's up with the DVT ?
I do love the looks of this bike with its aluminium panels:
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I do love the looks of this bike with its aluminium panels:
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J biker
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Double sided swingarm a big step forward IMO. Extra height not something I would want though, ride 99.9% on tarmac.
I have had less problems with new Ducatis than BMWs, build quality is at least on par as is reliability.
My BMWs have had drive shaft rebuilds, new switchgear and recalls, I think the only issue with Ducatis have been a new instrument cluster due to condensation.
I gave my F800 & MTS the All Year Biker (ACF50)
The one undeniable advantage that BMW have is the drive shaft, if Ducati fitted one to the Multistrada it would be the best option for most riders who never go off road.
I test rode the KTM Adventure and its no better than the GS or DVT and the switchgear feels fairly cheap and nasty.
My BMWs have had drive shaft rebuilds, new switchgear and recalls, I think the only issue with Ducatis have been a new instrument cluster due to condensation.
I gave my F800 & MTS the All Year Biker (ACF50)
The one undeniable advantage that BMW have is the drive shaft, if Ducati fitted one to the Multistrada it would be the best option for most riders who never go off road.
I test rode the KTM Adventure and its no better than the GS or DVT and the switchgear feels fairly cheap and nasty.
I've had 2 test ride's on a Multi DVT and loved it, I took the bike along a variety of roads with differing surfaces on a wet n' windy day and it performed better than expected in terms of ride quality and power delivery, I've stopped myself on more than one occasion from doing a deal and getting one but I still have nagging doubts over it's build quality but also have a nagging desire to own one and find out for myself, who knows what 2016 will bring.........it won't be the Enduro version though, I have no requirement for increased off road ability and I think it looks kind of bland.
IMO, the DVT has a much nicer engine than the MTS, not enough to swap, but if I was starting afresh Id be going for the DVT. TBH Im thinking of getting a GSA-TE as its an itch that needs scratching, the dilemma is whether to p/ex the F800 & MTS against a new bike.
The 2016 model came out August 2015, you are correct the 15 bikes suffered minor issue ie faulty sender gauge and that's about it, obviously the dash screen is prone to scratches so you have to buy a screen protector they also suffer from the euro4 flat spot between 4-6k but that's been mostly fixed with the updated fuel map, but it's cracking bike, a tool and has bundles of character and really does get under your skin.
This was my first DVT (2016 model)
This is it naked .
Sadly I no longer have it, but I have brought another that comes sometime this month and the first mod along with several others will be this .
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