Is there a Multistrada board similar to DMF?

[Triple J]

20k for a S Model Multi?

make the beast with two backs that, I'd buy a GS 1200.

Go ride both. I'm pretty sure that would change your mind. GSs are nice...but the weight gets very old after a while...and they are anything but issue free. A GS runs $20K as well.

[Markus]

Go ride both. I'm pretty sure that would change your mind. GSs are nice...but the weight gets very old after a while...and they are anything but issue free. A GS runs $20K as well.

+1 what Triple J said.

The 1200GS is a fine bike and a vast improvement over the 1150GS in road handling, weight, and factory options. However, it's a very heavy feeling bike and not particularly exciting to ride. I'm sure a strong argument could be made that it's the better choice for 2-up over long distances, but for a fun all-rounder that will occasionally see longer rides I can't see how you can top the Multi S. At least, that's what my 40 minute demo ride told me.

[cyrus buelton]

I test rode one here last year that had a sticker of 17,500$.



I am just not convinced a ducati can be battered to death off road for >100k mi like a BMW can.


I can see the weight issue; that makes perfect sense.


I just think BMW builds a better bike for off-road use.

But I guess time will tell with the new Multistrada.

[Triple J]

I test rode one here last year that had a sticker of 17,500$.



I am just not convinced a ducati can be battered to death off road for >100k mi like a BMW can.


I can see the weight issue; that makes perfect sense.


I just think BMW builds a better bike for off-road use.

But I guess time will tell with the new Multistrada.

A standard Multi with ABS is $16.5K. No electronic suspension, but for $17.5K I doubt your GS has ESA either.

Poke around ADVRider. The GS can't be battered off-road for 100K miles without some issues either. Final drive failures aren't that uncommon...same with fuel pump controller failures.

Also, after riding a GS off-road, you may not want to batter it for 100K miles...it is a hand full off road...seriously. If you really think you'll be doing that much off-roading (and I doubt you will) get a KTM Adventure...or something even lighter/cheaper. Lighter than the GS, and better off road from what I'm told and have read. Even an F800GS.

Experience on both the 1200GS and MTS1000 on decent condition fire roads/good condition double track has shown me the MTS is the better bike for a mostly street guy that ocassionally follows a dirt road...due to weight and the bike being smaller overal.

[duccarlos]

I test rode one here last year that had a sticker of 17,500$.



I am just not convinced a ducati can be battered to death off road for >100k mi like a BMW can.


I can see the weight issue; that makes perfect sense.


I just think BMW builds a better bike for off-road use.

But I guess time will tell with the new Multistrada.

Dude, you're never going to take any bike off-road. What the hell are you talking about?

[Markus]

Dude, you're never going to take any bike off-road. What the hell are you talking about?

Cyrus, I think Carlos is callin you out.

Frankly, I'd be fooling myself if I thought a Multi would ever find its way offroad while in my hands. I'd ride it on the dirt roads to my cottage on occasion, but that'd be the extent of it. I used to spend a lot of time offroading my Jeep, but I came to despise the hours of cleaning that came with it.

It's kinda cool knowing you're riding a versatile bike that can be taken off road, but to actually run a Multi offroad is a bit silly. There are lots of better options out there for that kind of work.


Again, +1 to Triple J's comments re: the ESA option on a GS. It's an expensive option and bumps the price of a new GS into the Multi ballpark. Worth every penny, though, IMO.

[cyrus buelton]

Dude, you're never going to take any bike off-road. What the hell are you talking about?

Ok tough guy


you short make the beast with two backs (yes, I can say that because I am taller than you).

Cyrus, I think Carlos is callin you out.

He's a pussy






i am just talking out of my ass, per usual.


I just don't think of Ducati's as being an offroad bike, you know?

[Markus]

Easy fellas. No need to get all bent outta shape.

I just don't think of Ducati's as being an offroad bike, you know?

They're not. Well, not really. But all the marketing material makes them look mighty cool blasting along dirt roads, kicking up stones and leaving a trail of dust behind. Kinda makes you want to sell everything, break out the passport, and arbitrarily pick a spot on the globe to ride to. At least that's the impression the marketing team wants you to have.

Yeah, I'm a bit cynical. Doesn't make me want one any less, though.