Skimmed from HellForLeather http://hellforleathermagazine.com/2010/03/what-happens-when-you-crash-a.html (http://hellforleathermagazine.com/2010/03/what-happens-when-you-crash-a.html)
(http://hellforleathermagazine.com/images/Multistrada_1200_Crash.jpg)
The damage above is the result of an 85 mph down... Though there's a bad looking puddle beneath it.. it's held up pretty well for that speed.
Quote from: yuu on March 09, 2010, 05:14:48 AM
Though there's a bad looking puddle beneath it.. it's held up pretty well for that speed.
Yeah, looks like motor oil.
It looks pretty good for a crash at that speed, but it's not going anywhere on it's own. :-\
Difference between a BMW GS that crashed at 85 and the Multi crashed at 85:
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Here's a write up on Superbikeplanet of the new Multi.
http://www.superbikeplanet.com/2010/Mar/100308multi1.htm (http://www.superbikeplanet.com/2010/Mar/100308multi1.htm)
Every bike is going to look bad after a 85mph crash (unless it has sliders and a big open stretch of track).
mitt
Quote from: Duck-Stew on March 09, 2010, 06:04:45 AM
Difference between a BMW GS that crashed at 85 and the Multi crashed at 85:
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Wait....for which?
That bike really doesn't appear to be set up properly for the terrain the photo was taken in........
anyone else agree?
street tires on some rocky desert landscape?
Yeah, those are not the right rubber for 85 on dirt... probably a contributing factor.
I'm willing to bet the new Multi is going to prove a great touring mount and much better sport bike than anyone would guess from a first look at it.
What I wouldn't be doing with one or a Beemer for that matter is trying to seriously enduro on one. Not a dirt bike.
If you had to travel some serious decently maintained gravel/fire road to get to the next good section of pavement it will be competent at that.
Bet it's gonna be a serious kick ass sport tourer though.
LA
That Soup review gushed - said it's going to be a game changer.
I won't lie.. I want one.
Quote from: yuu on March 09, 2010, 09:08:44 AM
Yeah, those are not the right rubber for 85 on dirt... probably a contributing factor.
85mph on dirt, probably not. But those are the purpose built tires that were designed to do both road and dirt.
Snipped from the press release:
QuotePirelli worked alongside Ducati as its technical partner throughout the project, developing the new Pirelli Scorpion Trail tires specifically for the Multistrada 1200. They represent the first dual-compound tire for on/off road use. Combined with a special tread design and carcass structure, their 190/55 section delivers racing performance on the road in terms of grip and lean angles, while ensuring high mileage for touring and good off-road performance. The new generation tires are purposely designed for the four-bikes-in-one concept.
Quote from: yuu on March 09, 2010, 10:42:40 AM
That Soup review gushed - said it's going to be a game changer.
I won't lie.. I want one.
Well, looks like there might be a white one with a salvage title available soon.
Quote from: triangleforge on March 09, 2010, 11:15:45 AM
Well, looks like there might be a white one with a salvage title available soon.
Yes, yes there might be. Let me say... I want one that hasn't been crashed ;)
And for the record, I want one too -- but for this big hurdle called money and another (smaller) one called a 1998 ST2 electrical system that keeps messing with my ability to believe that Ducati can get electronics right the first time out of the box...
Initially I was pretty skeptical on the benefits of all those bells and whistles with the various riding modes.
After reading the review... I'm not convinced but I am intrigued.