Ducati Multistrada

[Maha]

Spotted a differently looking bike in town the other day...it was Hyperstrada, very tidy bit of kit all round I must say and got the juices flowing . No I am not in the market for new bike just yet.
Had a look on TM when I got home and the price is reasonable @ around $18K. I would need something bigger in the cc department if I were to go that way and the Multistarda is stunning beyond belief. The price!! is it really that good that it's worth somewhere between $28K and $35K depending on where you shop?

Definitely keen on these bikes but the is the price justified?...I guess it is.
If I had the money I would all over a Multi like a dose of.....you know what!


http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-334052815.htm
'By combining three different engine maps (standard on all model versions), eight levels of Ducati Traction Control DTC (as standard on all versions) the 4 different Riding Modes are created, each available at the touch of a button: SPORT, TOURING, URBAN and ENDURO'.

[LankyBastard]

The Multistrada is a fantastic machine, bonkers fast and a heap of fun. I nearly bought one but yes the price was just too big a pill to swallow.

However, I did have the pleasure of riding the new Aprilia Caponord 1200 yesterday at Red Baron, and I can only say WOW. I'd take that over the Multi any day. Especially as it is nearly 10 grand cheaper. It is the first bike to some out with fully active rear suspension, semi active front. That means it measures the weight placed on the bike (rider, luggage, pillion, fuel) and automatically sets the preload to suit. I sat on it myself, and it was about right, then had the other half jump on the back, and it sunk down a little like all bikes do, but then after ten seconds it just started to magically rise up to where it was with just me on it. Freaky but oh so awesome! It is so cleaver it will adjust the preload as you ride to compensate for the change in weight as the bike burns through the fuel in the tank.

And it makes an epic noise just to top it off.

Why did I have to choose now to carry out house renovations????

Oh and the price difference on the Multis is whether it is the skyhook semi active suspension model or not.

[unstuck]

Rather have this one.:bleh:

https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/892960_10151656771482186_992160952_o.jpg

[Maha]

The Multistrada is a fantastic machine, bonkers fast and a heap of fun. I nearly bought one but yes the price was just too big a pill to swallow.

However, I did have the pleasure of riding the new Aprilia Caponord 1200 yesterday at Red Baron, and I can only say WOW. I'd take that over the Multi any day. Especially as it is nearly 10 grand cheaper. It is the first bike to some out with fully active rear suspension, semi active front. That means it measures the weight placed on the bike (rider, luggage, pillion, fuel) and automatically sets the preload to suit. I sat on it myself, and it was about right, then had the other half jump on the back, and it sunk down a little like all bikes do, but then after ten seconds it just started to magically rise up to where it was with just me on it. Freaky but oh so awesome! It is so cleaver it will adjust the preload as you ride to compensate for the change in weight as the bike burns through the fuel in the tank.

And it makes an epic noise just to top it off.

Why did I have to choose now to carry out house renovations????

Oh and the price difference on the Multis is whether it is the skyhook semi active suspension model or not.

I like the sound of all that Ash and it's not toooo displeasing to the eye either.

Maybe this time next year the Suzuki could be traded in on a bike that I will want to keep for almost ever.
The Shyhook suspension model http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-650831796.htm

[Grizzo]

:laugh:That's some zombie hunting shit right there Unstuck!
All it needs is some big fuck off guns on each side:headbang:

[LankyBastard]

I like the sound of all that Ash and it's not toooo displeasing to the eye either.

Maybe this time next year the Suzuki could be traded in on a bike that I will want to keep for almost ever.
The Shyhook suspension model http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-650831796.htm

It looks much better in the flesh trust me, I thought it was a bit meh in photos but in reality it is very nice.

[AllanB]

No lust here. Wankastrada.

I must be old but a Ducati should be a friggen ROAD BIKE.

Get a Ducati Hyper thingy and throw some dirt tyres on it ......

[jim.cox]

Get a Ducati Hyper thingy and throw some dirt tyres on it ......

Wot he said.

The MouldyStrudel is 'orrible. I guess at least you don't see it when riding.

the HyperRetard looks great - potential ratbike and commute scoot of choice

[Devil]

The multi is an absolute weapon. Great bike, much faster than you'd expect something in that style to be.

[Paul in NZ]

gawd - semi active suspension - lust..... Mind yew - thats gunna be a bitch $$ in a couple on tomato seasons when it becomes inactive suspension....

[Gremlin]

gawd - semi active suspension - lust..... Mind yew - thats gunna be a bitch $$ in a couple on tomato seasons when it becomes inactive suspension....
Is it serviceable? That's the real trick. My BMW suspension wasn't (well, some reports worldwide that you could send to certain places to have it re-done). By 60k I realised it was less than optimum already. $4800 +GST +fitting for both ends. :( And it still wasn't serviceable and would be replaced in due course again.

Ohlins is now fitted :D

[Hitcher]

I've spent a bit of time in recent months following a Multistrada 1200 around. It seems to go quite well and its discerning owner seems well pleased. However he may have to replace the tyres soon.

It has more gizmos than a gizmo thing, including epiphytic spark plugs.

[Maha]

Is it serviceable? That's the real trick. My BMW suspension wasn't (well, some reports worldwide that you could send to certain places to have it re-done). By 60k I realised it was less than optimum already. $4800 +GST +fitting for both ends. :( And it still wasn't serviceable and would be replaced in due course again.

Ohlins is now fitted :D



The Multi S comes with full Ohlins electronically adjustable suspension. They just look super dandy to me, I can but dream.

[LankyBastard]

The Multi S comes with full Ohlins electronically adjustable suspension. They just look super dandy to me, I can but dream.

The first gen did yes, but not any more. Now you get Sachs semi-active "skyhook" suspension

[Maha]

The first gen did yes, but not any more. Now you get Sachs semi-active "skyhook" suspension

True, I was looking at the 2011 model which is bordering on being ''affordable'' if were in the market.. about the same price as a 2013 Triumph Explorer.

[Gremlin]

The boss has a 2013 Multi, been in Europe for 6 odd months and will probably have put 50k odd on it by next month. He seems to like it enough and he's seriously picky about his bikes and their suspension setup. Guess I'll find out more mid next month when he returns... I do know he wasn't exactly impressed by the amount of luggage space, especially the panniers.

Oh, a mate and I looked at Multis 2-3 years ago... when they kept harping on about shiny carbon bits and we wanted crash bars... and I was shut down when asking about increasing the tank capacity, we figured the Ducati wasn't really intended for us.

[Big Dave]

Multistrudle is one of the premium bikes for NZ.
Long travel suspension and ideal ergonomics to deal with the conditions.

[Big Dave]

the tank capacity,.

Your requirement/emphasis is significantly higher than normal.

[Gremlin]

Your requirement/emphasis is significantly higher than normal.
20L ain't enough. Especially if you're going to ride it proper like (like a Ducati should be). It was more that they didn't even consider it, just Nup. Full stop. All the manufacturers seem to make the bikes more economical then reduce the fuel capacity. Even BMW has done it with the new GSA that's coming.

On your point about long travel suspension and ergonomics, I couldn't agree more. Tis perfect for our rougher roads. :2thumbsup

[Vinz0r]

Rather have this one.:bleh:

Glorious motorcycle of awesome

:drool:

It's.. it's beautiful.

[Big Dave]

:drool:

It's.. it's beautiful.

Spend 5 minutes riding on those rocks with those handlebars and report back. :-)

[Big Dave]

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It has more gizmos than a gizmo thing, including epiphytic spark plugs.



It has more gizmos than a gizmo thing displaying a collection of gizmos on national gizmo day.

get it right. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=ydXtCpYimN8#t=35)

[unstuck]

Spend 5 minutes riding on those rocks with those handlebars and report back. :-)

But it looks good.:blip:

[mulletman]

Ive ridden one and was well impressed with its grunt and susp travel , be a great touring machine and something just to hoon on...:niceone:

[Robert Taylor]

The first gen did yes, but not any more. Now you get Sachs semi-active "skyhook" suspension

Yes and it doesn't perform as well as the previous Ohlins suspension. The world of supplying suspension components to bike manufacturers is extremely ruthless. Sachs did a major job of undercutiing Ohlins re supply. Its not always progress although the marketing story tellers will have you believe otherwise

[Maha]

But it looks good.:blip:

It even has a cruise control attachment, which is real handy for rock riding...:rolleyes:

[RidingHard]

Not sure if you've seen it but this show's worth a watch.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SDkxm4JzRyw

[Maha]

Stuff that! it's 45 minutes long...what happens in the end?

[LankyBastard]

Stuff that! it's 45 minutes long...what happens in the end?

Someone rides the bike out of the factory

[Maha]

Someone rides the bike out of the factory

....can't wait for the sequel.

[LankyBastard]

....can't wait for the sequel.

Haha sorry I couldn't help myself :msn-wink:

[Gremlin]

....can't wait for the sequel.
Neither can I, wasn't that awesome?! :laugh:

[raziel1983]

Maybe this time next year the Suzuki could be traded in on a bike that I will want to keep for almost ever.

Is there REALLY such a beast?? :bs:

[Maha]

Is there REALLY such a beast?? :bs:

mmmmmmmm probably not.