Ducati Multistrada

[moody]

It's the same engine as I've got in my Hypermotard.

Fantastic!

 

[cookie]

Get yerself an open clutch cover.

don't duke clutches wear out quickly enough without filling them up with road debris? last one i replaced was several hundred quid

 

[Hookster]

Great motor.

So smooth.

Basically a slight re-bore of the 1000 motor in my Sport Classic.

Get yerself an open clutch cover.

This is mine :


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Sounds bloody great.


Loads of good info/chat here

Ta for the tip!

 

[Hookster]

It's the same engine as I've got in my Hypermotard.

Fantastic!

Again, thanks for the feedback - not much use to others I'm sure but that's what we do here isn't it?

 

[moody]

Great motor.

So smooth.

Basically a slight re-bore of the 1000 motor in my Sport Classic.

Get yerself an open clutch cover.

This is mine :


Click for full size - Uploaded with plasq's Skitch


Sounds bloody great.


Loads of good info/chat here

Don't put an open clutch cover on it though Hookster! - the multistrada has a wet clutch. Easier to use, but it doesn't sound as good

 

[Hookster]

Don't put an open clutch cover on it though Hookster! - the multistrada has a wet clutch. Easier to use, but it doesn't sound as good

That would have been one of those embarrassing moments when you realise that you don't know as much as you thought you did as the parts guy sighs and explains!!

 

[Navy Boy]

They're great!

I had an 1100s 'Strada as a courtesy bike whilst my 999s was being serviced earlier this year.

Flippin great it was. Good fun and with plenty of mid-range shove.

If I could afford I'd be sorely tempted!

 

[ChasMill]

A mate has one and he loves it He commutes into the City most days without drama and toured on it in May. Servicing costs are an issue if you use Ducati - he was quoted over £500 for his last service so got it done by an independent for just over half that.

He does have an issue putting fuel into it as the tank is under the seat and is prone to airlocks. One refill in France in May resulted in a loud "burp" and petrol spewing out of the filler cap. It took him at least twice as long to fill up as the rest of us (on a variety of GS and sports bikes).

He changed from an Aprilia Tuono and finds the Ducatastrophe much more comfortable.

Said mate has just had his serviced (again) for a crowd-pleasing £569 This included replacing a fork seal. This was using an independent as opposed to a Ducrappi dealer - you have been warned!

 

[moody]

Yes, but the new Ducatis have longer servicing intervals ( I think it's 7500 miles now) and servicing costs have been cut for the newer bikes.

 

[Hookster]

I had an 1100s 'Strada as a courtesy bike whilst my 999s was being serviced earlier this year.

Flippin great it was. Good fun and with plenty of mid-range shove.

If I could afford I'd be sorely tempted!

Good to hear but are all those bikes in your signature current???

Yes, but the new Ducatis have longer servicing intervals ( I think it's 7500 miles now) and servicing costs have been cut for the newer bikes.

It's true! Also I have to say that BM dealers aren't exactly famous for their value for money cheap servicing and parts. Now, clothing, yes, £800 for a goretex suit is a bargain in anybody's currency.

Said mate has just had his serviced (again) for a crowd-pleasing £569 This included replacing a fork seal. This was using an independent as opposed to a Ducrappi dealer - you have been warned!

Well yep and one of the guys at work used to be with Eddy's in Leeds whilst they were dealers and he's also advised about reliability, electrics, rust and so on but the worst that can happen for two years is I get pissed off at taking it back.

Thing is, it exited me in a way the good old BM just can't. It can still frighten me on occasions but that's more down to my lack of ability than the inherent characteristics of the bike.

Be assured I will not hesitate to share my experiences so that the naysayers can have their go at telling me they told me so.

PS the above 2 year thing is nothing to do with the unlimited 2 year warranty its Lady Hookster III saying she will cut my gonads off if I swap again in less than 2 years!!

 

[Colban]

Yes, but the new Ducatis have longer servicing intervals ( I think it's 7500 miles now) and servicing costs have been cut for the newer bikes.

A bit of a fiddle i reckon.How many miles does the average Duke owner do in a year?.
I doubt if very few would reach 7.5K in a year;more like about 3K.
I think you'll find a time stipulation for servicing as well.7.5K or once a year.

 

[redcastle]

I just bought an 1100s with ohlins after selling my 1200gs, completely different bikes so you cant compare them
fabulous fun thing to ride and handles like a dream with a lovely gearbox.
As for servicing etc I just had the first service done at 600 miles £80 inc vat
next one at 7500 miles and should be arouind £160, we'll see.

 

[longdog]

they are made by an italian company called Ducati based near Bologna. Very ugly looking but supposedly very good fun to ride.

This is coming from a GS owner????

 

[Rob Merrick]

I have a Multistrada, 2003 model, thinking of going to 1200 GS. I've had from 6months old when it had 600 miles on the clock it's now done 26K.
The Multistrada is a great bike to ride, excellent handling.
Biggest problems with it:

Paint finish on the engine, it eventually flakes off.
Clocks steam up some times and are known to fail, back light has gone on my bike and if it's out of warranty that will be £500+vat for new clocks sir
Not much wind protection, GS far better.
Service cost are very high compared to GS. Can be as high as £572+VAT for 12000mile service!
Motorapido http://www.motorapido.co.uk/ducati servicing.php publish their service costs
Original seat was hard, after an hours commute bum was aching, fitting a comfort seat and it was fine after that.
As everyone here as pointed out it's noisy, that's the dry clutch, newer 1100 bike has a wet clutch so it's quieter.

So at some point I'm going to go for a GS.

 

[Joybringer]

Ducati is a way of life.

I have an '03 1000DS, and love it. The noisy clutch is one of its most endearing features. The fantastic sound the engine makes is worth the odd bit of flaky paint (I don't have any, BTW), and every bike I've had (and that's a few) has suffered from steamy clocks from time to time. Never heard of the fuel tank airlock issue, but then most fuel tanks will have some kind of issue depending on ambient temperature and air pressure - my old Ninja fuel tank used to 'sing' in hot weather...

I also have a Prilly Pegaso Trail. Similar reasons for buying it. It's quirky, it's fun, it's different.

Would I buy a BM bike? Probably not. But then I wouldn't buy a BM car - I drive Audi.

Vorsprung durch Joybringer

Whatever you ride, ride safe.

JB

 

[Hookster]

I just bought an 1100s with ohlins after selling my 1200gs, completely different bikes so you cant compare them
fabulous fun thing to ride and handles like a dream with a lovely gearbox.
As for servicing etc I just had the first service done at 600 miles £80 inc vat
next one at 7500 miles and should be around £160, we'll see.

Hoorah! A satisfied customer.

Not long now, pick it up sat after next all being well. Having a few bits and bobs done too to make it a bit more like home. Center stand, Hand Guards, Heated Grips, Hugger, Fender Extender, Gel seat, luggage, Renthal 'bars. Hang on a minute that's just like my GS!!

 

[Hookster]

Just on the edge of the shot is the 800. Lady Hookham III would kill me if I suggested changing the Duc so soon tho!

 

[Adam851]

Just on the edge of the shot is the 800. Lady Hookham III would kill me if I suggested changing the Duc so soon tho!

Hee Hee - half the thrill of bike ownership is the idle speculation or perhaps more accurately lusting after whatever we get next (something we never admit to the wife when concocting increasingly elaborate reasons why we just HAVE to get the next bike)- even if the current steed is as exciting and quirky as a Ducati Multi.
Will be really interested to know how you get on -it's definitely on the possibles list - Have an 851 which is great for the odd loon around on instead of the GS but just getting to uncomfortable at my tender age. The GS is a brilliant all rounder and the most accomplished bike I've ever owned -but Ducatis just have that certain something to get the blood going (and that's not just the cost of servicing or reliability!).
The 800 does look nice though

 

[longdog]

I have a Multistrada, 2003 model, thinking of going to 1200 GS. I've had from 6months old when it had 600 miles on the clock it's now done 26K.
The Multistrada is a great bike to ride, excellent handling.
Biggest problems with it:

Paint finish on the engine, it eventually flakes off.
Clocks steam up some times and are known to fail, back light has gone on my bike and if it's out of warranty that will be £500+vat for new clocks sir
Not much wind protection, GS far better.
Service cost are very high compared to GS. Can be as high as £572+VAT for 12000mile service!
Motorapido http://www.motorapido.co.uk/ducati servicing.php publish their service costs
Original seat was hard, after an hours commute bum was aching, fitting a comfort seat and it was fine after that.
As everyone here as pointed out it's noisy, that's the dry clutch, newer 1100 bike has a wet clutch so it's quieter.

So at some point I'm going to go for a GS.

Flakey paint? Steamy clocks? Poor wind protection? Extortionate servicing costs? Uncomfortable seats?


Sounds just like a BMW GS to me!!!! (Except for the dry clutch!).

I'd keep the Multistrada if I was you!

 

[Joybringer]

Erm...dumped Lady Ducati and Mistress Pegaso, and taking a firm grip of Madam KTM 990 SMT in a few weeks...

...I've been tangoed

JB