[roadkill]

What do you guys think? I was at the ducati dealer trying to sneak a peak at the 1098, and the muiltistrada caught my eye. I loved the upright seat position and simple design. The front was fgly, but the rear was nice. It seems like it handles well! but who kknows.

with 71k on the sp3, i need to start thinking of a new bike. Need ideas.. They had a tuono there too, but didnt like it all that much. I liked the new ninja 650 it was pretty neat. But I guess im digging ducatis right now. The monster is my other choice.

 

[TheGuvnor]

The multistrada is a bike that just does not apeal to me....I think the Monster would be a better choice or maybe a new S3 :hammer:

 

[jaben]

On 2007-01-11 21:36, roadkill wrote:
The front was fgly, but the rear was nice. It seems like it handles well!.

Met some girls like that!!
Why wouldn't you get a new Speedy. Seems to me to be the best of all worlds, with the exception of 2 up travel.
Looks great, 2 bulbs up front, a beautiful face, and a back side everyone would love to stare at, & it handles like a dream.
I am saving as we speak =, or read =, or write ....
John

 

[AttackPug]

The 1100s kicks a** if I could have another bike I WOULD get one !

 

[Catenaccio]

I think the Tiger or the Multistrada would make great rides. The 2007 Multi has the 1098 engine. The Tiger - of course - has the 1050. What's not to like from either bike? And with Ducati's promised 50% lower maintenance costs, the two appear equal to me. Replace a Speedy? Maybe not. Add to a Speedy? Sure!

 

[Avi8or]

The Multi Strada is fugly real fugly.

 

[FarsideMichael]

If you're interested in a bike like the Multisdtrada I would look seriously into the new Tiger, I had run around the neighbourhood on one yesterday and I love it!! I won't trade my Tiger in on it just yet 'cos I have my Speedy that I just love so she's not being traded either. But I can say that the bike is GREAT it could do with a bit more grunt but that can also be sorted with pipe, map etc.

 

[Calitriple]

What about the KTM Superduke? You wanted something that handles well and has a comfortable rididng position. That bike has exceptional handling and the seating is almost upright. Test ride one. It'll prolly' be my next bike.

 

[bikeman]

I was torn between the 1000DS and the speed triple when I was bike shopping. I went with the S3 opviously but the DS was awesome. I rode the S model and the dealer had Termi pipes installed. Nothing beats the sounds of a Ducati with Termi pipes! Nice punchy powerband and very comfortable. the deal killer for me was price and maintanence intervals.

Mike

 

[bobw3592]

racecomp
Very nice, a lot like the roads by my home, but you spend all your time on the wrong side of yours........

 

[Cheapbastard]

roadkill, I'm sure the Mulistrada is a blast to ride, but man, that front end is really fugly. I agree with what a couple of others have said, if you're look'n into that sorta style, can't beat the new Tiger. :-D

 

[stmike]

On 2007-01-12 08:28, bikeman wrote:
I was torn between the 1000DS and the speed triple when I was bike shopping. I went with the S3 opviously but the DS was awesome. I rode the S model and the dealer had Termi pipes installed. Nothing beats the sounds of a Ducati with Termi pipes! Nice punchy powerband and very comfortable. the deal killer for me was price and maintanence intervals.

Mike

+1 bikeman. I was looking at those as well, and a couple of my buddies have the S model that I rode and really liked. But I'm glad I went with the S3.

 

[XTR]

Multi looks like the unholy mating of a BMW R1200ST and a Ducati.

my opinion is that it is to bikes what the Aztek was to cars...FUGLY.

:-D

 

[Curmudgeon]

The KTM Supermoto is a great bike. If you don't ride for long distances, the seat is tolerable. Otherwise, it's awful and (AFAIK) there are no aftermarket solutions. Also, with the kind of miles you ride, I'd be a little unsure about the long run durability/reliability of the KTM.

 

[s3hooligan]

I concur with XTR. Basically what you've said is she has a but ugly face but look at that rump!

Just hold on to your '00 for another year. I'm betting that there will be a restyled s3 on the horizon soon (with a more sexy derieer!)

But if you have to get a Duc, get a Monster!

 

[zooplancton]

my next bike will be a ducati multi strata for sure.
it's going to be my dedicated 2 up bike. love the sitting position.

i would never buy the bike as my primary bike - it'll be purely for sue's lil' hiney on the back.

 

[kwajazz]

I've been thinking about another 2up bike. Zoo, could you please serve up some detailed fotos of Sue's little hiney for me to compare to my wife's?? Thanks, kjazz

 

[Curmudgeon]

Actually, if you'd both post some good photos of your wives' hineys, I'd be happy to recommend the perfect bike. Perhaps some of the other helpful gents on this site would also provide their thoughts? :-D

 

[zooplancton]

(looking for camera)

[ This message was edited by: zooplancton on 2007-01-12 18:00 ]

 

[roadkill]

On 2007-01-12 08:32, cheapbastard wrote:
roadkill, I'm sure the Mulistrada is a blast to ride, but man, that front end is really fugly. I agree with what a couple of others have said, if you're look'n into that sorta style, can't beat the new Tiger. :-D

yup, pretty ugly. I wonder what it looks like if you took the front plastic off.


I wont be getting a bike for another year or so. But id like to know some options. Im so confused, the problem is too many bikes out there I like.