SockMonkey
Makin' Some Noise
Unfortunately for you, beemerdons, you're going to have to take the one that comes with the ST2...
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2010 Ducati Multistrada 1200 Revealed
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Checkswrecks
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Gee Sockmonkey, THAT's "unfortunate?" I gotta see when YOU get lucky. Or maybe not...
Just sayin'
I preferred the ST2 to about 70 mph in tight twisty roads over another guy's ST4s, but above about 60 and he'd leave me. For where you are, you may not find enough oomph in the 2-valve.
The girls come in the glovebox, you just have to blow them up.
Just sayin'
It was a 1999 and I put about 25k on it. Seriously reliable. Like all Ducks, it had it's quirks. You have to get used to listen to the clinking of the dry clutch, there's not a lot of extra amps for lights and jackets and such, but it was a really good bike. The biggest pain was that it was probably 1.5 hours to get the fairings on and off. Doing 2-valve checks is easy, 4 valves I watched done once and my fingers are too fat. Plenty of Duck forums and tech help on the web, just depends on the model. Back then the ST forum was on a Yahoo list.
I preferred the ST2 to about 70 mph in tight twisty roads over another guy's ST4s, but above about 60 and he'd leave me. For where you are, you may not find enough oomph in the 2-valve.
The girls come in the glovebox, you just have to blow them up.
MotorToad
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To quote my favorite ever sentence, which I happened to find on this forum:
"MAN YOUR WAY TO ANAL!" :yahoo:
charismaticmegafauna
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Thanks, I've often felt that approaching sport-touring from the sport end is preferred...
What's your take on the ST3?
Like Goldilocks and the 3 bears -- "just right"?
Checkswrecks
Well-known member
Never rode a "3" but the guys who have them seem to have that Goldilocks attitude. This was my "2":Thanks, I've often felt that approaching sport-touring from the sport end is preferred...
What's your take on the ST3?
Like Goldilocks and the 3 bears -- "just right"?
SockMonkey
Makin' Some Noise
US pricing for the 2010 Ducati Multistrada 1200 has been announced: MTS 1200 Pricing
The touring model has really piqued my interest. That said, I suppose my immediate reaction to the pricing is this: I'm not spending twenty-*******-thousand dollars on a bike... :glare:
The touring model has really piqued my interest. That said, I suppose my immediate reaction to the pricing is this: I'm not spending twenty-*******-thousand dollars on a bike... :glare:
Seems like the stripper would be the model of choice if you really intend on dual sporting the thing. You won't want ABS in the dirt and the touring luggage probably won't withstand the abuse of off roading very well.
Multistrada is kind of a funny name: Multistreet.
Maybe it's not really intended to be used as an off road adventure bike?
Or maybe they include all dirt roads in the "Street" category?
Plus that is just msrp. Where the S = suggested, and always subject to healthy discounting.
It would probably be a big mistake for a manufacturer to come out with too low of an msrp on a new model.
Buyers would still want a big discount.
Multistrada is kind of a funny name: Multistreet.
Maybe it's not really intended to be used as an off road adventure bike?
Or maybe they include all dirt roads in the "Street" category?
Plus that is just msrp. Where the S = suggested, and always subject to healthy discounting.
It would probably be a big mistake for a manufacturer to come out with too low of an msrp on a new model.
Buyers would still want a big discount.
Time is our friend. In 5 or 6 years, we'll be able to pick up one of those sweet Ohlins-suspended S Touring models for dimes on the dollar. Can't wait!
Paul Peloquin
Monmouth OR
beemerdons
Certifiable Old Fart
Wowser Checkswrecks, what a gorgeous machine! Ducatis are truly Gina Lollobrigida's and Sophia Loren's of the M/C world!Never rode a "3" but the guys who have them seem to have that Goldilocks attitude. This was my "2":Thanks, I've often felt that approaching sport-touring from the sport end is preferred...
What's your take on the ST3?
Like Goldilocks and the 3 bears -- "just right"?
Geezer
Parsimonious Curmudgeon
Well, I am glad that it is priced so high. This way I am not tempted to start looking for that elusive 'Ducati dealer' somewhere out in the distance.
Yeah, the "bad news" around here is there is a really nice little Ducati dealership, Seacoast Sport Cycle just 7 miles from my house...
SockMonkey
Makin' Some Noise
If I was leaning more heavily in the DS direction, I think there a bikes that are far better bang-for-the-buck than the base model MTS 1200. At the same price point (less, actually), I can get a fully-loaded BMW F800GS. (And, if I was really smart I'd run - not walk, over to the Portland-are dealer that's selling '09 KLR650s for $5,000 OTD.)
I've actually been interested in the Duc MTS for a while. I love the way the '07-'09 1100 sits; I'm 6'2 with a 36" inseam and 35+" sleeve (monkey appendages, I know..), and I sit the bike with a nice, relaxed leg angle, and very comfortable reach to the bars. A couple of cheap, easy mods and it's the bike. To this end, I've spent time in both of Oregon's Duc dealers (MotoCorsa in Portland, and Bend Euro Moto) and I've come to the conclusion that they're real proud of those bikes (well, Ducs in general). MSRP is the number + set up and freight. They don't deal. Bend Euro Moto has a black '08 MTS 1100S (Ohlins equipped) sitting on their floor that they're still asking full MSRP ($14,495) for. I was there just last month, offered $12,500 and the guy I was talking to just laughed and walked off to go help another customer. (And 30 days later, I note that the bike is still there... You could have sold it, *******...)Plus that is just msrp. Where the S = suggested, and always subject to healthy discounting. It would probably be a big mistake for a manufacturer to come out with too low of an msrp on a new model.
Buyers would still want a big discount.
SockMonkey
Makin' Some Noise
Indeed. Like many used Ducs I see, they'll be hitting the dealers' used inventories with very low miles and lots of tasty farkles already bolted on; all the nice carbon fiber bits and Termi exhausts. It must be nice to have more money than one knows what to do with (though I'd enjoy the opportunity to find out..!). :lol:
bmwhd
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Nice used Touring S in a couple of years is right at the top of my list as of now.
Yeah, I'd like to ride one of the new gen KLRs and see how improved they are. I owned a 1st gen (2005) for a while, took it in partial trade for my 2001 Concours, but I quickly sold it off as it wasn't what I wanted at the time. If the new gen KLR has just slightly better manners on the road than the old ones, I could see having one of those in the garage.
This Multistrada would have to replace one of my street bikes, and I'm kind of fond of all three of them. Maybe in that magic couple of years I find a nice low mileage used one like you guys.
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Niehart
Pie Smuggler
Mmm, did some say Ducati? Still have a little wood from the IMS.
Guess, truth be known, I still like my S4RS better then anything I saw there but ....
Guess, truth be known, I still like my S4RS better then anything I saw there but ....
Niehart
Pie Smuggler
https://www.motorcyclistonline.com/roadtest...s4rs/index.html
I've done a few things to mine. Dyno's at 121 hp at the rear wheel. Aside from having a lawyer on retainer, it's a very cool bike.
https://img131.imageshack.us/img131/6116/img0090lt0.jpg
I've done a few things to mine. Dyno's at 121 hp at the rear wheel. Aside from having a lawyer on retainer, it's a very cool bike.
https://img131.imageshack.us/img131/6116/img0090lt0.jpg
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