My new baby 1 day old (to me)


As usual with most bike tests, no mention of pillion suitability !!
Had a look at one at the local dealer and looking at the rear and sitting on it it seemed comfortable and in a way similar to the GS as its a similar shape , unlike the old 1200 multi I had as the wife would not go out on it , but I feel she would on this as the whole package seems more tailored towards the touring / scratching market.
The older bikes seemed to have a hollowed out banana seat and pad for the rear.
Im looking at a test ride as soon as we can .
I'd be interested to hear your thoughts!
I very nearly got a 1260s back in June 19 but the 1250 just had the edge.


fancy that, A ducati beating bmw servicing. I road the 1250gsa but I just don't get engaged with the LC engines unlike prior iterations of GSs that I've really taken to. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a4KE0J8hbQk
Along with poorer brakes and suspension the " Poverty " Spec Multi only gets a 5" TFT screen rather than the 6.5" found on the S model
So you get what you pay for.... isn't that normal.
The question is whether another brand offers the same for less.
Personally I think that Visordown video is poor. A "let's get a review out before everyone else" review. How on earth can the guy make such sweeping statements based on a first ride review done ages ago. Quite funny really. The GS has been out for decades and ridden to death, so how about waiting until the Multi has been ridden to death before making a review? Would I base a purchase option on a hastily posted review? I think not. They're just trying to grab some headlines.
I will agree though, if you want a bike to use off-road, get the GS. But if you want sport touring adventure excitement, don't dismiss the Ducati if you have the cash.
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Lets all not rush in yet until we have seen the Pan America [/I]




He certainly isn't the Missenden Flyer

Mr Flyer will probably live longer ....just a guess. Imagine some of my fellow IAM peeps couldn't watch the whole thing
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Just having a chat with the dealer.
Seems a £22k+ bike doesn't have tire pressure sensors fitted as standard. That's just unbelievable.
It looks like they are £144 each on the configurator so another £288 on top of your already over-priced bike. Then there's the 1 1/2hrs labor to fit them
The dealer has offered to fit them for free and parts at cost but I really think it's the straw that breaks a camels back.
AND: Finally a proper video
https://youtu.be/EEoj68Elz-M