Comments on: Ducati Previews 2013 Multistrada Models (Bike Reports) (News) http://www.motorcycledaily.com/2012/09/ducati-previews-2013-multistrada-models/ Motorcycle News, Editorials, Product Reviews and Bike Reviews Sat, 25 May 2013 06:24:43 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 By: RBen http://www.motorcycledaily.com/2012/09/ducati-previews-2013-multistrada-models/comment-page-1/#comment-71346 RBen Mon, 24 Sep 2012 20:39:20 +0000 http://www.motorcycledaily.com/?p=23985#comment-71346 (Dealer service can be expensive)Funny I have just read A Valve ADJ on the new Honda VFR1200 is over a $1000. WOW. You just need seek your local Ducati riders out to find out about your dealer.I Think a good Dealer is very impotent.I have a very good one & I feel very lucky.I think the modern Ducati's have few problems.I have a MTS1200 and love it a lot more funner the Bike it replaced . This is my 3rd Ducati and probably wont be my last. (Dealer service can be expensive)Funny I have just read A Valve ADJ on the new Honda VFR1200 is over a $1000. WOW. You just need seek your local Ducati riders out to find out about your dealer.I Think a good Dealer is very impotent.I have a very good one & I feel very lucky.I think the modern Ducati’s have few problems.I have a MTS1200 and love it a lot more funner the Bike it replaced . This is my 3rd Ducati and probably wont be my last.

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]]> By: Ducati Multistrada http://www.motorcycledaily.com/2012/09/ducati-previews-2013-multistrada-models/comment-page-1/#comment-69973 Ducati Multistrada Sat, 22 Sep 2012 13:59:10 +0000 http://www.motorcycledaily.com/?p=23985#comment-69973 The most highlighted feature is the Ducati Skyhook Suspension System, which will be fitted in the S versions of Multistrada. This system is being developed in cooperation with Sachs. The most highlighted feature is the Ducati Skyhook Suspension System, which will be fitted in the S versions of Multistrada. This system is being developed in cooperation with Sachs.

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]]> By: fastrob691 http://www.motorcycledaily.com/2012/09/ducati-previews-2013-multistrada-models/comment-page-1/#comment-69465 fastrob691 Fri, 21 Sep 2012 17:15:57 +0000 http://www.motorcycledaily.com/?p=23985#comment-69465 The oil cooler sits right behind the beak, and they blend off into the ram air ducts. Funtional yes, necessary, probably not, im sure they could have done it another way if they wanted to. The oil cooler sits right behind the beak, and they blend off into the ram air ducts.

Funtional yes, necessary, probably not, im sure they could have done it another way if they wanted to.

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]]> By: fastrob691 http://www.motorcycledaily.com/2012/09/ducati-previews-2013-multistrada-models/comment-page-1/#comment-69462 fastrob691 Fri, 21 Sep 2012 17:14:22 +0000 http://www.motorcycledaily.com/?p=23985#comment-69462 I'm 5'9, but with short legs(30inch inseam) and can touch by tippytoeing, or just left leg only fine. It's not as tall as you'd think. I’m 5’9, but with short legs(30inch inseam) and can touch by tippytoeing, or just left leg only fine.

It’s not as tall as you’d think.

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]]> By: Steve http://www.motorcycledaily.com/2012/09/ducati-previews-2013-multistrada-models/comment-page-1/#comment-69402 Steve Fri, 21 Sep 2012 14:46:01 +0000 http://www.motorcycledaily.com/?p=23985#comment-69402 I wonder if Yamaha will ever bring the TDM 900 to the U.S. I wonder if Yamaha will ever bring the TDM 900 to the U.S.

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]]> By: Steve http://www.motorcycledaily.com/2012/09/ducati-previews-2013-multistrada-models/comment-page-1/#comment-69400 Steve Fri, 21 Sep 2012 14:43:03 +0000 http://www.motorcycledaily.com/?p=23985#comment-69400 I would love a yellow Multistrada in an 848 short! I would love a yellow Multistrada in an 848 short!

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]]> By: kjazz http://www.motorcycledaily.com/2012/09/ducati-previews-2013-multistrada-models/comment-page-1/#comment-68969 kjazz Fri, 21 Sep 2012 00:34:04 +0000 http://www.motorcycledaily.com/?p=23985#comment-68969 Awesome. Thanks man! I'm glad I ended up with the GS. I had rented them on trips to Calif many times, so I knew what I was getting. I've never had the chance to ride the Duc's. Inspite of the "beak" I really like the looks of them. That "race paint" on the one on this page really is tits! Very nice. Awesome. Thanks man! I’m glad I ended up with the GS. I had rented them on trips to Calif many times, so I knew what I was getting. I’ve never had the chance to ride the Duc’s. Inspite of the “beak” I really like the looks of them. That “race paint” on the one on this page really is tits! Very nice.

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]]> By: ziggy http://www.motorcycledaily.com/2012/09/ducati-previews-2013-multistrada-models/comment-page-1/#comment-68964 ziggy Fri, 21 Sep 2012 00:25:24 +0000 http://www.motorcycledaily.com/?p=23985#comment-68964 Well...those just look awesome! Well…those just look awesome!

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]]> By: Joe Bogusheimer http://www.motorcycledaily.com/2012/09/ducati-previews-2013-multistrada-models/comment-page-1/#comment-68797 Joe Bogusheimer Thu, 20 Sep 2012 19:45:08 +0000 http://www.motorcycledaily.com/?p=23985#comment-68797 Dealer service can be expensive, from what I've heard, and sometimes parts availability can be spotty. Then again, I once had to wait about 6 weeks for a part for my Kawi to come from Japan (on a slow boat, apparently). Also the dealer base is fairly thin in some areas. Maybe I should just go for it, though. I can hardly recall hearing a bad comment about it from anyone who's ridden one. Dealer service can be expensive, from what I’ve heard, and sometimes parts availability can be spotty. Then again, I once had to wait about 6 weeks for a part for my Kawi to come from Japan (on a slow boat, apparently). Also the dealer base is fairly thin in some areas. Maybe I should just go for it, though. I can hardly recall hearing a bad comment about it from anyone who’s ridden one.

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]]> By: Just Tom http://www.motorcycledaily.com/2012/09/ducati-previews-2013-multistrada-models/comment-page-1/#comment-68707 Just Tom Thu, 20 Sep 2012 16:16:47 +0000 http://www.motorcycledaily.com/?p=23985#comment-68707 I had a 2010 GS. It was excellent, but two things bothered me: 1) I bought it w/2500 miles and it burned ~1qt every 1k miles, and 2) Coming to a stop on non-level ground with my wife on the back had me tip-toeing a lot. I blame the oil consumption on poor break-in, as I had an '05 1200RT that never had an issue like that (I broke her in). For me, a quart per 1k is unacceptable. The slightly tall seat height was an issue, but not a deal breaker. It just gave me a second reason to look elsewhere. Now that I have the Ducati, I can report this: It's much more powerful but does not have as much engine character; it's much lighter on it's feet; it's adjustable suspension is superior to ESA; the seating position is comfortable but you're locked into it; my wife prefers the Ducati trunk pad v the BMW vario case trunk pad; it's much more fun to ride aggressively. Positive points for the BMW: Better engine character and enough satisfying power for everything but hooligan stunting; suprising agile for its size (I can sport ride almost as fast on it v the Ducati); it's more comfortable for longer rides; it handles a passenger and luggage better than the Ducati; I used to take the GS off road, and I'd never do that on the Ducati (mostly out of fear of replacing damaged parts v lack of the bike's ability to handle off road riding). Bottom line: Both are great bikes. If you are truly enjoying your GS, you don't need to look over your shoulder and wonder if you made a good choice. Make friends with someone that owns a Multistrada and thrash on it when you get that urge :-) I had a 2010 GS. It was excellent, but two things bothered me: 1) I bought it w/2500 miles and it burned ~1qt every 1k miles, and 2) Coming to a stop on non-level ground with my wife on the back had me tip-toeing a lot.

I blame the oil consumption on poor break-in, as I had an ’05 1200RT that never had an issue like that (I broke her in). For me, a quart per 1k is unacceptable. The slightly tall seat height was an issue, but not a deal breaker. It just gave me a second reason to look elsewhere.

Now that I have the Ducati, I can report this: It’s much more powerful but does not have as much engine character; it’s much lighter on it’s feet; it’s adjustable suspension is superior to ESA; the seating position is comfortable but you’re locked into it; my wife prefers the Ducati trunk pad v the BMW vario case trunk pad; it’s much more fun to ride aggressively.

Positive points for the BMW: Better engine character and enough satisfying power for everything but hooligan stunting; suprising agile for its size (I can sport ride almost as fast on it v the Ducati); it’s more comfortable for longer rides; it handles a passenger and luggage better than the Ducati; I used to take the GS off road, and I’d never do that on the Ducati (mostly out of fear of replacing damaged parts v lack of the bike’s ability to handle off road riding).

Bottom line: Both are great bikes. If you are truly enjoying your GS, you don’t need to look over your shoulder and wonder if you made a good choice. Make friends with someone that owns a Multistrada and thrash on it when you get that urge :-)

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