Ugly and useless Multistrada

[rasty]

Check out the link for final proof.

http://www.onewheeldrive.net/index.php?option=content&task=view&id=345&Itemid=126

[Badcat]

when compared to a gsxr1000?
really - is it not as fast?
wow - that's a shock.......
who'd have guessed that?

[In The Breeze]

Yep I'll stick to the big S:hitcher:

[T.W.R]

think the heading for the comparo said it all "the maddest comparo"

this picture from it sums it up nicely

[Sniper]

Unfair trail. The Multi is on dirt.

[froggyfrenchman]

It may not be a gsxr, but it does have "made in Italy" stamped on it, surely that counts for somthing?

[TLDV8]

This pretty much sum's it up ?

"The engine is thrumming, the throttle is pegged, and I’m in the best areo-tuck 6’2” 200lbs of editorial content can manage. The windscreen begins to vibe a bit. I bump the rev limiter in the neighborhood of eleven—five. Upshift, the throttle is light and oil-smooth, I barely blip and keep it pegged. In the distance that fading speck on the uphill horizon is snapper Kevin, on the GSX-R 1000… and I’d be lying if I said I cared. I’m astride the Ducati Multistrada 620 Dark, I’ve just kissed 175kph, and I’m smiling like a madman. Why? This feels like riding… and the corners are coming up - the tight ones… and the tables turn."

Which reminds me why i would rather walk in the rain with a TLS seat hump on my head than ride one of those cookie cutter sewing machines ... I4 jam jar :laugh:

[Sketchy_Racer]

It may not be a gsxr, but it does have "made in Italy" stamped on it, surely that counts for somthing?
nope :oi-grr: i cant see it counting for anything...... except mabey that you will know the electrics will fuck out ??

[Lou Girardin]

Wank journalism. What next? Compare a CRF250 with a CBR 600 for track day use.

[speights_bud]

why didn't they just take turns on the gixxer? surely they would have had much more fun...:nya:

[SixPackBack]

Duke looks like more fun!

[pritch]

http://www.onewheeldrive.net/index.php?option=content&task=view&id=345&Itemid=126

Thanks for posting that. The prose tended a bit purple a good holiday read..

Froggy, your sig from Jethro Tull?

[zadok]

Great write up for both bikes. We all know how good the Gixer is, but the Multistrada certainly looks a lot of fun. Imagine what the 1000 would be like!

[rasty]

Duke looks like more fun!

I've not tried a Gixxer but I can vouch for the fun factor of the strada.:ride: I really just posted it to show that because something looks different doesn't mean it doesn't work!!

[zadok]

I've not tried a Gixxer but I can vouch for the fun factor of the strada.:ride: I really just posted it to show that because something looks different doesn't mean it doesn't work!!
Well you really sucked me in with the name of the thread. The Multistrada's looks are actually growing on me.

[rasty]

Well you really sucked me in with the name of the thread. The Multistrada's looks are actually growing on me.

One of the guys on the Multi site says he always approaches his strada from behind - I don't go quite that far but all of us loyal strada riders reckon most other bikes only see the rear view anyway! LOL. The bike looks great when you are riding it and as you say, the looks grow on you slowly (Really slowly for some people)

[zadok]

Does this mean you actually own one, mate?

[White trash]

I actually rode a 1000DS and thoroughly enjoyed it.

Tell anyone and I'll fucken kill ya.............

[Badcat]

I've not tried a Gixxer but I can vouch for the fun factor of the strada.:ride: I really just posted it to show that because something looks different doesn't mean it doesn't work!!

ahh - sarcasm.
we're not that used to sarcasm around here.

[rasty]

Does this mean you actually own one, mate? I don't know if I should admit but yep. A red 620 - I thought about the 1000 but liked the idea of only 180kg and lower seat and as a returning old guy I wasn't sure that the 1000 might be a bit much. As it is I am more than happy with it.:2thumbsup

[zadok]

Good stuff:first:

[Lou Girardin]

why didn't they just take turns on the gixxer? surely they would have had much more fun...:nya:

I know which one I'd rather do the Coro loop on, and it ain't the Gixxer.

[zadok]

Wow, people are really starting to "Come out of the closet" so to speak. Go the Multistrada!

[Badcat]

i love the bike.
not that fairing though.
would love to see a naked one.
i suppose that's where the hypermotard idea came from.

[Mr Skid]

Wow, people are really starting to "Come out of the closet" so to speak. Go the Multistrada!Can I get a "hell ye-yah!"

[XTC]

i love the bike.
not that fairing though.
would love to see a naked one.
i suppose that's where the hypermotard idea came from.
A naked one would be a monster 620.