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Took it out today, what a fun ride. Super suspension, great power, and wheelie fun.
So easy to ride, scary that the guy on the streetfighter could not get eaway in the corners. I'm really digging the ABS too.
Lots of electronic doo dads and equipment, I'd kinda like a simpler version, but as a motorcycles this this kicks ass.
I got a little time on one today too. Me likey! It was interesting to be able to change the set up on the move. I only tried the sport and touring modes - but there was a definite difference in the throttle response between the two modes.
Didn't get more than a handful of miles at a moderate pace (no racing a streetfighter), but I dig it. It's got a quickness, but one could easily do a long day w/o feeling too beat up.
My only gripe was that the top of my head seemed to right where the wind screen stopped. I didn't get any buffeting, but it made for a huge amount of wind noise. But I think a taller screen is available... or will be at some point.
Trouble, what would you want stripped off?
Yeah, wind was definitely an issue.
Although they did have an alternate shield they were going to install.
I'm taking the wife for a demo next week.
Don't know that I'd want anything off, just different than what I'm used to. except for that thingy behind the rear tire.
Quote from: trouble on May 15, 2010, 06:15:18 PM
Yeah, wind was definitely an issue.
Although they did have an alternate shield they were going to install.
I'm taking the wife for a demo next week.
Don't know that I'd want anything off, just different than what I'm used to. except for that thingy behind the rear tire.
Trouble,
Do you think it would be comfortable for a person that is 6'4-5" tall ?
Dolph :)
Quote from: DoubleEagle on May 15, 2010, 09:28:25 PM
Trouble,
Do you think it would be comfortable for s person that is 6'4-5" tall ?
Dolph :)
He wouldn't know. He looks up to IZ. Steve (shadowchaser) has ridden it and is getting one. He is around 6 5. He finds it very comfortable.
I rode it today with the future mrs. Rob and it is an incredible motorcycle. One of the most comfy bikes you will ride without sacrificing performance.
I rode one today. Ride results here (http://ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=38428.0). I liked it, & I agree about the comfort factor. [thumbsup]
I rode the Hyper 1100 EVO after the Multi, and the Hyper felt alot more natural for me. But the ride was only about 26 miles/45 minutes. Given the kind of riding I do I liked the Hyper better, but I did like the Multi alot also.
Quote from: silentbob on May 15, 2010, 10:43:30 PM
He wouldn't know. He looks up to IZ. Steve (shadowchaser) has ridden it and is getting one. He is around 6 5. He finds it very comfortable.
I rode it today with the future mrs. Rob and it is an incredible motorcycle. One of the most comfy bikes you will ride without sacrificing performance.
Thanks Robert,
I can always count on you for honest , helpful advice you big Stud. ;D
Dolph :)
Quote from: yuu on May 15, 2010, 06:11:47 PM
My only gripe was that the top of my head seemed to right where the wind screen stopped. I didn't get any buffeting, but it made for a huge amount of wind noise. But I think a taller screen is available... or will be at some point.
It's adjustable..
Quote from: sally101 on May 17, 2010, 06:37:58 AM
It's adjustable..
It is. And it was as high as it would go. If it was lower, I'd probably have gotten the slip stream right in the face. Might have been quieter, but would have knocked my head around a lot more. My grip is a tiny tiny one, but I did notice how loud the wind noise is.
Yep, windshields at the wrong height cause more noise than none at all.
mitt
Anyone 5' 8" ish and taken it for a ride? The seat hieght is a few inches taller then a 695 and that's what's holding me back from making the drive to go test ride it.
I'm 5' 8 7/9" in thick socks.
Using the regular seat the bike feels a bit tall but I can definitely get the toes on each foot down or flat-foot it on one side or the other by shifting a bit. The short seat is an inch shorter.
For me the biggest problem was getting my damned leg over the passenger seat, which is pretty high.
Quote from: mitt on May 17, 2010, 10:14:54 AM
Yep, windshields at the wrong height cause more noise than none at all.
mitt
I took the windscreen of my K 1300 GT and it is much better.
I'm used to riding with no windscreens.
I would probably do the same to a Mutistrada S.
Dolph :)
Quote from: mstevens on May 17, 2010, 06:37:59 PM
I'm 5' 8 7/9" in thick socks.
Using the regular seat the bike feels a bit tall but I can definitely get the toes on each foot down or flat-foot it on one side or the other by shifting a bit. The short seat is an inch shorter.
For me the biggest problem was getting my damned leg over the passenger seat, which is pretty high.
There's a trick that usually works for me and that is to pull your knee in to your body and roll it over the riders seat.
Works better than trying to through your whole leg over the entire bike.
Dolph :)
Quote from: Scotzman on May 17, 2010, 05:59:48 PM
Anyone 5' 8" ish and taken it for a ride? The seat hieght is a few inches taller then a 695 and that's what's holding me back from making the drive to go test ride it.
I'm 5' 6" and I rode it with a passenger and I was fine.
Quote from: Scotzman on May 17, 2010, 05:59:48 PM
Anyone 5' 8" ish and taken it for a ride? The seat hieght is a few inches taller then a 695 and that's what's holding me back from making the drive to go test ride it.
Just go ride it. You'll get used to the height...just have to plan your stops when you're getting used to the moto.
I'm 5'8". I have a MTS1000, and a KTM 990 SMT...both tall bikes. Also had a 1200GS...tall AND heavy. The new MTS is fine for your height.
Quote from: Triple J on May 18, 2010, 06:19:19 AM
Just go ride it. You'll get used to the height...just have to plan your stops when you're getting used to the moto.
I'm 5'8". I have a MTS1000, and a KTM 990 SMT...both tall bikes. Also had a 1200GS...tall AND heavy. The new MTS is fine for your height.
Thanks. I just talked to a guy at work with GS1200 who said the seats were adjustable on both or get used to your tippy toes.
When are the new M1200 S's going to be available at the Dealer's for sale ?
My Dealer didn't order any.
Dolph :)
Put a quick 10 miles on one today. Was amazed at a couple things:
1). How refined it felt. Certainly doesn't feel like a brand new model!
2). How light it felt. I was thinking it would be more cumbersome to manage so for the first few city turns, I was putting too much input in and having to correct for that.
3). Wind-noise was an issue for me too. Didn't like that...
4). +1 on the tall passenger seat. I had to plan a different dismount than normal as a result.
All in all, I was impressed with it.
Quote from: Duck-Stew on May 21, 2010, 08:27:58 PM
Put a quick 10 miles on one today. Was amazed at a couple things:
1). How refined it felt. Certainly doesn't feel like a brand new model!
2). How light it felt. I was thinking it would be more cumbersome to manage so for the first few city turns, I was putting too much input in and having to correct for that.
3). Wind-noise was an issue for me too. Didn't like that...
4). +1 on the tall passenger seat. I had to plan a different dismount than normal as a result.
All in all, I was impressed with it.
Stu,
Did you ride the Standard or the S model ?
I would just take the windscreen off like I did w, my K 1300 GT.
Any idea when they will go on sale ?
Dolph :)
Quote from: DoubleEagle on May 21, 2010, 07:45:23 PM
When are the new M1200 S's going to be available at the Dealer's for sale ?
My best guess is this winter. I ordered one a week ago and current estimate is for July. Maybe. Many places on the web say the factory is swamped and at least 60 days out. Most of those statements were before most US dealers had their launch events or any demo bikes for people to ride - there were over 500 US pre-orders by people who'd had no chance to see a real one. After the demos, orders probably hover in the range of 1.5 to 2 shitloads.
Oddly, Pro Italia in LA lists several MTS1200S Tourings as available for sale at list. I have my doubts.
As far as removing the windscreen, that would leave the bike looking very odd due to how it's mounted. The fact that it covers some electronics might mean removing it could be a bad idea. I suspect the Sport screen is quieter and that very small aftermarket screens will become available.
Quote from: DoubleEagle on May 21, 2010, 10:35:31 PMDid you ride the Standard or the S model ?
We'll see what Stu says, but I think every demo bike shipped to the US was probably an S-model Touring.
Quote from: mstevens on May 21, 2010, 10:38:26 PM
My best guess is this winter. I ordered one a week ago and current estimate is for July. Maybe. Many places on the web say the factory is swamped and at least 60 days out. Most of those statements were before most US dealers had their launch events or any demo bikes for people to ride - there were over 500 US pre-orders by people who'd had no chance to see a real one. After the demos, orders probably hover in the range of 1.5 to 2 shitloads.
Oddly, Pro Italia in LA lists several MTS1200S Tourings as available for sale at list. I have my doubts.
As far as removing the windscreen, that would leave the bike looking very odd due to how it's mounted. The fact that it covers some electronics might mean removing it could be a bad idea. I suspect the Sport screen is quieter and that very small aftermarket screens will become available.
I guess I'll just give Pro Italia a call and see if those S's are for real or if they are just and Advertising ploy.
Better still would be to talk to the gentleman that owns Ducati of Seattle . He seems to be an honest man.
I want to say his name is Roger ?
dolph :)
Quote from: mstevens on May 21, 2010, 10:40:12 PM
We'll see what Stu says, but I think every demo bike shipped to the US was probably an S-model Touring.
Bingo! In pearl white btw...
I don't know the ship dates and such, but our shop has at least 6 deposits and we keep sending that bike out on test rides...
I think the guy at DucSea is Dave Roosevelt.
Quote from: Duck-Stew on May 22, 2010, 03:27:32 AM
Bingo! In pearl white btw...
I don't know the ship dates and such, but our shop has at least 6 deposits and we keep sending that bike out on test rides...
I think the guy at DucSea is Dave Roosevelt.
Correct. Goes by Dave R. here.
Quote from: mstevens on May 21, 2010, 10:38:26 PM
My best guess is this winter.
GP here in San Diego is already delivering some.
Ducati Seattle began delivering them as well...I know of at least one that went out last week. They're all pre-orders though. I have no idea when they'll just have them sitting around for sale...I would guess winter as well.
Quote from: Duck-Stew on May 22, 2010, 03:27:32 AM
Bingo! In pearl white btw...
Hmm. My test ride was on an Anniversary Red one. It's the only one they've received.
Quote from: trouble on May 22, 2010, 06:29:38 AMGP here in San Diego is already delivering some.
Right. I was responding to a question about when there would likely be MTS1200's on the floor at dealers for sale to walk-in customers. Given the number of bikes they're going to have to deliver to customers who already have deposits down, I suspect there won't be unsold ones for quite some time.
what we are seeing right now is Ducati NA has released the first batch of pre sold bikes to dealers who participated in the training academy and the National launch. We have 7 pre sold in transit right now, two already arrived. Ducati NA will try and fill any pre sold units before they release bikes for floor sales. I would anticipate 45-60 days before we have units to sell that weren't pre sales.
Quote from: Dave R on May 22, 2010, 12:43:33 PM
what we are seeing right now is Ducati NA has released the first batch of pre sold bikes to dealers who participated in the training academy and the National launch. We have 7 pre sold in transit right now, two already arrived. Ducati NA will try and fill any pre sold units before they release bikes for floor sales. I would anticipate 45-60 days before we have units to sell that weren't pre sales.
Thanks a lot for that info Dave.
Dolph :)
Quote from: Dave R on May 22, 2010, 12:43:33 PMI would anticipate 45-60 days before we have units to sell that weren't pre sales.
By "pre-sales" do you mean bikes ordered before the US launch, or bikes on which customers have put deposits prior to their arrival at the dealer even if it was at or after the launch?
Dealers had the opportunity to place an initial requested order back in Oct of last year before the bike was unveiled. Then we were offered a chance to increase our initial order in Jan I believe. It wasn't until April that we were asked to register the actual customer names and orders online. It was explained that we would see Touring and S first, May-June. A month or so later for standards. In our case we actually received customer orders that closely matched our initial request of model mix. Most likely Ducati NA ordered the model mix that the dealers requested on the first go around. Then when the bikes started arriving they attempted to fill orders from on hand inventory to match the registered online orders as closely as supplies would allow. By months end we should be able to fill almost 60% of our orders out of current DNA inventory.
Ducati NA intends to fill the deposited orders placed by dealers through their online registration process first. Next they will begin to supply dealers requests for bikes that are not pre sold. Time line wise people who choose to wait until June to place an order in the system could realistically see it taking 45-60 days before the order can be filled.
Quote from: mstevens on May 22, 2010, 10:31:12 PM
By "pre-sales" do you mean bikes ordered before the US launch, or bikes on which customers have put deposits prior to their arrival at the dealer even if it was at or after the launch?
Quote from: Dave R on May 23, 2010, 12:58:23 PMTime line wise people who choose to wait until June to place an order in the system could realistically see it taking 45-60 days before the order can be filled.
Gotcha. Thanks for a very helpful and detailed explanation.
I feel better about my chances of getting some riding in before winter hits in New Hampshire.
"it is bad ass" says our customer who's put over 1,000mi on it so far...
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