Multistrada 1200

[IdZer0]

yeah, but you can't take that off-road, can you 

[Raux]

yeah, but you can't take that off-road, can you 

i know plenty of 4x4 vehicles in that price range that can. just saying. 20 grand is a bit much for a motorcycle.

[sbrguy]

if you think about it they are really going afte rthe crew that liked the "idea" of the multistrada but didn't like the looks. 

this one has a better front but its still really for basically the road.  heck peopel buy the gs bmw and never take them off road they like the all around look and such but really they aren't going any real sort of off road except maybe the simple fire road or such.  you can't tell me that something like 90% of the gs models go off road.

i think this multi will get people that want sbk speed but not the position of it and want a little bit of touring capabilities tht the streetfighter doesn't have.  ie, the saddle bag and farings.  basically 1 bike to do it all.  it will be a niche market but it should get the people that want an st style bike or something with st capabilities. heck its faster thn the old st4 probably.

[BastrdHK]

Ouch-a BMW is cheaper.

Base GS w/ ABS is $16,500

GSA is $18,500 w/o the aluminum panniers.  Add the panniers, top case, matching locks, and install and your looking at $20,500

So, the new multi is very very competitive considering it has the same options the GS/GSA have, plus more and it already comes with bags for the top models. 

Oh, and 150HP   

Service intervals will be extending to match or exceed competition in its class with the new "Testestretta 11*(degrees)" engine.  Valve overlap has been reduced from 40* on the superbike to 11* to extend life, smooth low speed running and easy startup. 

Ohlins has mentioned their Electronic Suspension Adjustment has been around for over a decade and is very rudimentary.  They are confident in its design and performance.  The bike will be a class leader!

[Raux]

when you compare it like that.. then yes the price is reasonable. especially being better equiped than a GS at the same price.

Ducati hopefully will do well with this bike. just out of my price range.

[peanut_man]

EICMA 2009: DUCATI Multistrada 1200

[Juan]

Does the M.S 1200 comes with the umbrella option ??



http://www.topspeed.com/motorcycles/motorcycle-news/wtf-bmw-r-1200-gs-adventure-convertible-ar81714.html

[ducatiz]

besides the nostrils, here is what i don't care for (as far as the look)



reminds me of this, which was my second-least favorite part of the 999:

[mitt]

the video was nice, but the beak still bothers me

[KRJ]

   Seems the whole design world is stuck in the " Transformers " look, I personally hate it. Most Everyone thinks the older Multi's were ugly, that thing really sucks. Bring back the sexy, rounded curves and leave that look for kids toys and bad movies, jmo

[sally101]

Can anyone name a bike in this class (adventure tourer) that is attractive?

[ducatiz]

Can anyone name a bike in this class (adventure tourer) that is attractive?

the 1987 Cagiva Elefant

[sally101]

the 1987 Cagiva Elefant

c'mon.. I'm serious!

[Monster Dave]

Looks like they married a Hyper motard with a Multi....resulting in a very ugly baby with a nose that only a mother could love!!

[Triple J]

Can anyone name a bike in this class (adventure tourer) that is attractive?

Not really.

The Triumph Tiger 1050 is probably the best looking IMO...but the Duc might be as good in person. The Versys is also looks kinda cool...but is way down on power.

The MG Stelvio is cool looking as well...but still kinda odd. But then there's the question of whether the GS or Stelvio are really in the same class as the MTS 1200 and Tiger though. Ducati is definitely going after those buyers...but are the bikes really that similar?