Multistrada
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61nearlybold
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Nice one.Make sure you post some pics here once it arrives.
I will try. Have not been successfull with posting pictures in the past but I will try again.
My 30th GS road off into the sun with its new owner this morning, with a discount on the new Multistrada (not as much as I thought I would get) selling my GS privately has saved me £1050 on the original p/ex deal so happy with that.
Good luck with it "61 .....".
The MTS1200 is a great bike to ride; quite different to the GS in my opinion (but different, not better/worse). You'll soon get used to it feeling smaller than the GS. I think that eventually lends to it being used more as in Italy people use bikes like those for a quick trip down the road as well as a longer trips out. MTSs seem to be a common "go to work" bike as well as the GSs; although in the sense that people don't get all geared up.... just helmet, gloves, decent jacket, boots and go.
Given your experiences, I'd say do it, and if it dosen't tick all boxes, start looking at the new watercooled boxer next year.
Did you go for a 2012 MTS or a 2nd hand ? The 2010 models are still around £10,000 - £11,000, which is not exactly cheap when a new Moto Guzzi can be had for the same or less.
The MTS1200 is a great bike to ride; quite different to the GS in my opinion (but different, not better/worse). You'll soon get used to it feeling smaller than the GS. I think that eventually lends to it being used more as in Italy people use bikes like those for a quick trip down the road as well as a longer trips out. MTSs seem to be a common "go to work" bike as well as the GSs; although in the sense that people don't get all geared up.... just helmet, gloves, decent jacket, boots and go.
Given your experiences, I'd say do it, and if it dosen't tick all boxes, start looking at the new watercooled boxer next year.
Did you go for a 2012 MTS or a 2nd hand ? The 2010 models are still around £10,000 - £11,000, which is not exactly cheap when a new Moto Guzzi can be had for the same or less.
61nearlybold
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Went for a new one as I want to run it in properly. Should be getting it Friday 1st June.
streaky
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I will try. Have not been successfull with posting pictures in the past but I will try again.
My 30th GS road off into the sun with its new owner this morning, with a discount on the new Multistrada (not as much as I thought I would get) selling my GS privately has saved me £1050 on the original p/ex deal so happy with that.
hi my mate is 60 he px his street fighter duc for this a month ago and he fecking loves it,Good choice health to enjoy
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On your previous form it looks like it'll be up for sale once you've run it in
At first I thought you were getting shut of your GSes once the ash tray was full
Good luck with the new bike
Easy
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Followed this thread with interest, as Last week I went out with a group of friends who all know how to ride at an advanced level. At no point did the GS disappoint, feel out of it's depth or get left behind despite the other bikes being litre nakeds & 1300 sports tourer, the only thing was whilst they had a grin on their face I did not.
As I have previously had Ducatis I paid a visit to my local Ducati store & arranged trade in etc.
I was due to go into Ducati Manchester tomorrow & sign on dotted line, however last night I was lent a Multistrada for an hour.
WOW what a bike, I can honestly say it is the fastest thing I have ever ridden, I did really enjoy it and after giving it back I honestly told the owner I loved it.
BUT then got back home and thought is it honestly a better bike for me than the GSA?
The MLT although more powerful didn't feel as planted, felt slightly harsh and if im honest felt cheaper or not as robust compared to my GSA. I also noticed it was a lot more difficult to keep to legal speeds!
When I also considered the lack of weather protection, the more flimsy panniers and the thought of going back to a chain I decided that the 150bhp was not worth the trade in, especially when I had no problems staying with my mates.
In short I believe the GS is a better bike for the real world.
So it looks like my GS adventure is set to continue.
As I have previously had Ducatis I paid a visit to my local Ducati store & arranged trade in etc.
I was due to go into Ducati Manchester tomorrow & sign on dotted line, however last night I was lent a Multistrada for an hour.
WOW what a bike, I can honestly say it is the fastest thing I have ever ridden, I did really enjoy it and after giving it back I honestly told the owner I loved it.
BUT then got back home and thought is it honestly a better bike for me than the GSA?
The MLT although more powerful didn't feel as planted, felt slightly harsh and if im honest felt cheaper or not as robust compared to my GSA. I also noticed it was a lot more difficult to keep to legal speeds!
When I also considered the lack of weather protection, the more flimsy panniers and the thought of going back to a chain I decided that the 150bhp was not worth the trade in, especially when I had no problems staying with my mates.
In short I believe the GS is a better bike for the real world.
So it looks like my GS adventure is set to continue.
Bang on, just sold my Multi1200, cant live with the funny indicator switch and its poor fuel range, fork dive, crap panniers, gone back to a GSA.
Life is for living, live each day like it's your last. 
61nearlybold
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Very interesting post. Anyway I get my Mulitstada tommorrow and based on my past record it will be up for sale late next year for another or a watercooled GS, but I have to get this Ducati bug out of my system.
Enjoy your new bike,you never know it might be THE bike for you,the comments about a GS being all you need in the real world are of course perfectly true . However they are not the most engaging bikes to ride however you ride them if you do a direct comparison with many other bikes.Sometimes its good to ride a bike that gets your blood flowing again[this is not a dig at your recent medical problems
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Well, I woke up this morning and still had that Ducati niggle, so despite it throwing it down outside I phoned Ducati Leeds to ask if they had a demo I could take out. Yes came the reply, but you know it's absolutely chucking it down outside the salesman told me. No problem I said, I therefore put my halversons suit on over a T shirt and got on the GSA taking the M62 to Shipley.
The weather was atrocious but although wet I was comfy & warm. Once at Shipley got the keyless key (great invention) & set off for Skipton on fast A roads. Overtakes were no problem picking cars off at random 1 at a time or 5 at a time, the engine is truely awesome & it was only in touring mode. From Skipton headed over to Grassington on a fast twisty b road. It was at this point I was just getting use to the seat position, I feel that personally I'm sat on the bike rather than in it (something I thought about the gs until a lowered seat by Tony Archer sorted it) however it is comfortable and relaxed, but the standards screen gave no protection & nor do the handguards, I was freezing.
I then realised my jacket air vents were open from the recent summer we had.
After zipping up I continued onto a single track road that takes you to Arncliffe, Halton Gill & over the tops to Settle. The bike coped well but was a little harsh & nervous (or was that me with a £1000 excess if I damaged it)!
Anyway on into settle and back to Shipley on A roads.
I pulled into Ducati Leeds and sat at the sales mans desk I was absolutely freezing.
He then told me ge could give us £8200 px (2008 gsa) which I thought was a result and even better As he only had the sports model in he would throw in a set of panniers!
I told him I would think about it and got on my GSA repeating the exact same route.
Only this time I felt a lot warmer. I also noticed I was going just as quick as I had on the multi especially on the twistys, the bike just felt some much more planted & the power delivery was not as harsh which allowed a much smoother ride & as I have been told so many times smoother = faster.
I have therefore laid the multi to bed, I am keeping the GSA & starting to think about maybe a Ducati monster to keep it company.
I wish you the best of luck with your new bike I think you will enjoy it but wether you prefer it to your GS only time & cold rain will tell!
The weather was atrocious but although wet I was comfy & warm. Once at Shipley got the keyless key (great invention) & set off for Skipton on fast A roads. Overtakes were no problem picking cars off at random 1 at a time or 5 at a time, the engine is truely awesome & it was only in touring mode. From Skipton headed over to Grassington on a fast twisty b road. It was at this point I was just getting use to the seat position, I feel that personally I'm sat on the bike rather than in it (something I thought about the gs until a lowered seat by Tony Archer sorted it) however it is comfortable and relaxed, but the standards screen gave no protection & nor do the handguards, I was freezing.
I then realised my jacket air vents were open from the recent summer we had.
After zipping up I continued onto a single track road that takes you to Arncliffe, Halton Gill & over the tops to Settle. The bike coped well but was a little harsh & nervous (or was that me with a £1000 excess if I damaged it)!
Anyway on into settle and back to Shipley on A roads.
I pulled into Ducati Leeds and sat at the sales mans desk I was absolutely freezing.
He then told me ge could give us £8200 px (2008 gsa) which I thought was a result and even better As he only had the sports model in he would throw in a set of panniers!
I told him I would think about it and got on my GSA repeating the exact same route.
Only this time I felt a lot warmer. I also noticed I was going just as quick as I had on the multi especially on the twistys, the bike just felt some much more planted & the power delivery was not as harsh which allowed a much smoother ride & as I have been told so many times smoother = faster.
I have therefore laid the multi to bed, I am keeping the GSA & starting to think about maybe a Ducati monster to keep it company.
I wish you the best of luck with your new bike I think you will enjoy it but wether you prefer it to your GS only time & cold rain will tell!
Picked up my new GSA yesterday from Dorset, rode back to Hampshire on the same route I had taken 2 hours before on the Multi, sitting on the GSA was like coming home, The bike is just brilliant ,dont miss the Multi at all but glad I was able to give it a try, I think if you have come from a sportbike the Ducati makes more sense, if like me you are from various touring type machines then its the GS.
61nearlybold
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Got it, love it, early days I know. The red is georgous. Will have to get my 10 year old grandson to help me with all the settings in the dash, I am sure there must be some games in there as well.
Screen not great but I hardly go to the South of France very often. The engine is awsome and very smooth. Will take some photo's soon.
Just a special mention to my wonderfull wife of 42 years for putting up with me buying so many new bikes. (the Multistarada did cost me some diamond earings though)
Screen not great but I hardly go to the South of France very often. The engine is awsome and very smooth. Will take some photo's soon.
Just a special mention to my wonderfull wife of 42 years for putting up with me buying so many new bikes. (the Multistarada did cost me some diamond earings though)
Just a special mention to my wonderfull wife of 42 years for putting up with me buying so many new bikes. (the Multistarada did cost me some diamond earings though)
New bikes? Diamond earrings?
Glad to see we're all not being hurt by the recession and unemployment!
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BeamishTripleBlack
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Nice post, I am sure a lot of people have been seduced after test riding a MS on a warm day with sticky tyres as that engine is a peach.
61nearlybold
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Can someone tell me how to attach a picture please.
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