Multistrada 1200

[Triple J]

I don't think they are claiming dual sport.  I don't remember reading that in any of the official media.  They use enduro to describe it, and maybe that is splitting hairs.

mitt

+1

I think they are describing it as an all-arounder...not a dual sport. I agree that it isn't a dual sport. The "enduro" setting is probably called that for lack of a more correct descriptor. The bike will do fine on dirt roads...just nothing more off-road than that.

[EvilSteve]

New Multistrada 1200

Certainly looks like they think it's good for off-road by the "Enduro" section of the video. What's an "Enduro" anyway? It's a dirt bike with a light on it (yes, and other changes). How's the Multi 12k meant to be that?

Personally (and I'll probably be heckled for saying it), I don't really feel like Ducati's design is doing much of interest these days. The Multi 12k is just meh, it's not a pretty bike, it's better than the old design in many ways but that's like saying Pol Pot was better than Stalin. The 1098 design is safe (just like the "new" F4) but lacks imagination IMO. I do like the look of the new Monster but the designs don't really speak to me (although I still want one, yes, of each).

Anyway, I'm going to go back to looking at the Guzzi pictures.

[hillbillypolack]

Agree.

In most rider's opinions, a dual sport is pretty close to the same thing as an enduro. 

[ducatiz]

MTS 1200 got a bunch of Gran Canyon features (finally)  the front looks like it is a GC morphed a bit, plus the dirt shield on the rear tire is just like the GCs

Riding position looks long, like an ST.

I like the exhaust setup, but I wonder what monstrosity header it hides under neath.  Probably 20 lbs of crap but at least they are figuring out bottom-side exhausts..

Is it just me or is anyone else tired of seeing the SAME OLD FORKS on every bike (sbks excluded).?  If you want this to be an enduro/what not, then put some long forks on it.  My elefant's forks are about 6" longer than that.  Yeah, it affects street handling, but surely there is a middle ground.  Hope it's got rubber bumpers on the bottom of the sliders.

I don't think it's bad at all.  The look is awkward but people will grow into it.  I just don't see why they couldn't wholesale use the GC look without gremlin-izing it. I'll have to sit on it first, but the riding position looks too forward too..   feet should be under or just front of the butt.

[LowThudd]

I like the bike...but in order to boost sales I think it needs to be sold with a Sawzall for the optional rhinoplasty.

[Speeddog]

100HP in the dirt makes me

My 500 lb GC makes (maybe) 65HP, and can spin a TKC-80 knobby at will up to 60 mph on a fire-road.

[lwszabo]

I love the new look...looks much better than to prev. model!

[Juan]

With work the old model can be made to look pretty

[Raux]

yeah, but now start with the canvas of a true multipurpose engine with multiple maps, 150hp and electronic suspension. got a feelign there are going to be some incredible looking MTS 1200's soon

[LowThudd]

Now that's much better. Mabey I should send this to Ducati.

[LowThudd]

Or this(nostrills no beak)

[herm]

i like those. i would also get rid of the black highlight on the front. make it all red.
and put an 1100 air cooled engine in it...

[Triple J]

Just released US prices as reported by one of our local dealers:

MTS 1200 standard model - $14995
MTS 1200 standrad model w/ ABS - $16495
MTS 1200 Sport - $19995
MTS 1200 Tourer - $19995

[Popeye the Sailor]

Just released US prices as reported by one of our local dealers:

MTS 1200 standard model - $14995
MTS 1200 standrad model w/ ABS - $16495
MTS 1200 Sport - $19995
MTS 1200 Tourer - $19995

Ouch-a BMW is cheaper.

[Raux]

hell a BMW 128i is only 7000 more.