Multistrada

[61nearlybold]

Close to signing on the dotted line for a multistrada touring. Had 4 1200GS's and I want a change, may regain my senses when the water cooled version is out and proven. 2010 30th anniversary model with 2000 miles available.
Anybody else done the same.

 

[Big_Steve64]

Cheerio

You'll be back!!

 

[APE]

You might want to post this on a Ducati forum

 

[Sleepy]

Four 1200's... did you wear them out?

I'm still on my first 1150...

 

[Georgeeboi]

I came off a Ducati 1198 on to a gs triple black I test rode the multi three times and studied all the info before buying a GS, two of my mates have them, I found I couldn't get 100% comfortable on it for any length of time, it's a hooligan machine to a certain extent so much power which was something I was trying to get away from,they are lovely bikes but they also have there niggles, the electronic suspension has failed on both of my friends bikes not the actual shocks but the electronics, your better off with a standard ABS model imho the luggage is a bit flimsy to say the least and I found that pillion comfort was better on the GS the residuals are poor and I've seen one with 15,000 miles on it that looked like it wouldn't fetch a couple of grand let alone £10,000 which is what a dealer wanted, anyway apart from that it's got the best engine out there IMO and is a lovely looking bike if it's power your looking for that's the one.

 

[Paul S]

As there is no such thing as a bad bike these days buy the one that takes your fancy and that you can afford.

For what it is worth I did have a go on a mate's MultiS but found it very flat compared to my Superduke and clearly not a direct competitor for the GS

 

[Schtum]

Four 1200's... did you wear them out?

I'm still on my first 1150...

You're well behind then. You need to get rid of that wheezy old lump and join modern world. Buy a new one and get rid of it when the warranty expires - that's what consumerism and capitalism are all about.

I'm on my fourth one as well. In my defence, I have a mate who used to be a BMW sales manager and.......

 

[APE]

Not sure it's the right choice for a 61 year old. Have you considered an Enfield Bullet ?

 

[davegs]

You're well behind then. You need to get rid of that wheezy old lump and join modern world. Buy a new one and get rid of it when the warranty expires - that's what consumerism and capitalism are all about.

I'm on my fourth one as well. In my defence, I have a mate who used to be a BMW sales manager and.......

But you'll be sorry!!

 

[Sleepy]

You're well behind then. You need to get rid of that wheezy old lump and join modern world. Buy a new one and get rid of it when the warranty expires - that's what consumerism and capitalism are all about.

I'm on my fourth one as well. In my defence, I have a mate who used to be a BMW sales manager and.......

No chance of that happening, don't want to go into debt now ... 'cos I isn't a rich person you see...

 

[ducatiparts.110mb]

Make sure you get a decent length test ride. I was convinced I wanted one and had a deposit down before they came out. Rode Riders demo bike and didn't find it comfortable enough (painful after an hour).

Engine is fantastically powerful, electronic suspension wasn't great, rest of the bike was a bit manic.

Cancelled my deposit and got a BM instead.

 

[spm0912]

Just back from a 2k mile whizz around France, 10 assorted bikes of varying size and ages. Guess which bike is in a dealers in Limoges awaiting recovery after (we think) one of the sensors/ecus malfunctioned causing the cat to overheat and self destruct? It was also the first bike looking for fuel.

Yea, I know, it could just as easily been one of the 3 BeeMs, but it wasn't. Lovely bike when it's going but with all the other issues he's had with the bike it just confirms my stereotypical opinion that ducatis are still too fragile to be considered a touring bike

 

[mb4807]

50 pence piecing

Mate of mine had one for a year but is now on a GSA. He didn't like the slow speed handling. It was a bit too keen to dive in to corners and was harder to stay smooth on.

 

[Georgeeboi]

Oh and the back brake is crap!

 

[phooey]

Went down to Winchester and SWMBO picked up a new 696 yesterday - nice Corse paint job. Chatted to the salesman, nice bloke called Brian couldn't have been more helpful. Mentioned I ride a GS and he asked if I'd ridden a Multistrada. Incredibly powerful, really fast etc, etc.....he was a nice guy and not pushy but looked about 35 tops. Still thinks everyone needs 150bhp to have any fun riding a motorcycle.
Needs a few more years on him.

 

[The Other PaulG]

Last year I toured Scandinavia, me on an 1100GS and my mate on his multi.

He enjoyed the multi, and was really pleased with its grunt. But, it did cut out dead on a dual carriageway on the way home (unresolved electrickery) and he nearly missed the tour altogether because the day before departure a routine rear tyre change became a nation-wide hunt for an elusive special exhaust retaining bolt which always breaks when you remove the zorst which you need to do to remove the rear wheel....

 

[Stig]

2010 30th anniversary model with 2000 miles available.

You've hardly ridden the thing!!.. You obviously have too much disposable income.. and not enough time available to ride!.

 

[APE]

Know I'm in the minority but I think it looks odd - Im sure you can get this sort of performance from a sports tourer for a lot less money. Used to own a Ducati Monster which was a lot of fun but i dont 'get' these super powerful upright Sports tourers.

Why did the original Multi Strada never sell in numbers ? If youre after the pose isn't a KTM a better option for this style of bike.

 

[phillh]

Never ridden a Multi but did own a Ducati 749S for a year or so. It was a fantastic bike, great handling and braking but it was very fragile and temperamental. Sold it because I had this nagging feeling it was about to 'let go' big time.

 

[patzx12]

I am thinking big red and Italian but havent had a proper test ride yet. Not a single 1200 MS for sale here in Eire and no Ducati dealership. I was up in Ballymoney last weekend looking at them.
The owners on Multistrada forums seem more than happy with the bike.
Some of the 2010 bikes are for sale in the UK for silly money.
I think its a bike to buy cheap or with a lot of warantee.