Ducati Multistrada S Touring

dubbs · 04-13-2013, 07:04 PM

Was thinking of picking one of these up.

I like the look even though it is a bit funky. 150hp in a detuned 1198 engine, with a bike that's supposedly 4 bikes in 1 seems like a really good deal.

I've seen quite a few reviews and how it stacks up against the super tenere and the bmw 1200gs. Any real world reviews from people here?

I got a 10% raise at work and couldn't think of a better way to spend it to get back into motorcycling.

Interested in your opinions.

Porkchop · 04-14-2013, 01:08 AM

Fucking YES!!! Would love to own that bike. From members in my D.O.C I've heard it doesn't stack up too well against the Super Tenere and KTM Dakar 990 in the "adventure" category due to a few things. Smaller front wheel, slick tires, high center of gravity, tons of plastic. Or even the Beemer for that matter. But it does make a monster touring bike with a superbike mill strapped to it, with some very light adventure on the side.

And yes, before anybody says it... I definitely

the Ducati koolaid.

No Worries · 04-14-2013, 01:13 AM

Here's a shoot-out between the Multistrada and the Triumph Explorer: http://www.motorcycle.com/shoot-outs...ampaign=weekly

dubbs · 04-14-2013, 03:08 AM

I'm not looking to do too much adventure riding with it. Only to cut through some dirt trails to get to other roads maybe. Mostly just for going through the twisties in comfort and commuting to work which is 150 miles round trip. Especially since out here in long island - it's illegal for me to go anywhere off-road except on someones private property that I have explicit permission before hand.

Trip · 04-14-2013, 03:16 PM

It's a sport touring bike that some how got lumped in the adventure category. Good for road but bad for off.

dubbs · 04-14-2013, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Trip

It's a sport touring bike that some how got lumped in the adventure category. Good for road but bad for off.

Should be good then - the split would probably be 98% road and 2% off..

azoomm · 04-14-2013, 11:41 PM

I have the 2012.

Worth.every.penny.

It's great on pavement, and ok on dirt roads. Go talk to your local dealer. DucatiNA has a pretty good demo program to their dealers right now. Ride on, decide for yourself.

Porkchop · 04-15-2013, 12:26 AM

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Originally Posted by azoomm

I have the 2012.

Worth.every.penny.

It's great on pavement, and ok on dirt roads. Go talk to your local dealer. DucatiNA has a pretty good demo program to their dealers right now. Ride on, decide for yourself.

My Duc dealer won't let tests for shit. It pisses me off to no end. How am I supposed to decide between 3 completely different bikes without riding them....

Any idea on the schedule for a demo circuit???

dubbs · 04-15-2013, 12:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Porkchop

My Duc dealer won't let tests for shit. It pisses me off to no end. How am I supposed to decide between 3 completely different bikes without riding them....

Yeah.. I was under the impression that I wouldn't be able to ride.. Was going to go to the guy in Oakdale, NY.. doubt he'll let rides.. I bought my 09 busa from there and he wouldn't let me take it out..

Porkchop · 04-15-2013, 12:34 AM

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Originally Posted by dubbs

Yeah.. I was under the impression that I wouldn't be able to ride.. Was going to go to the guy in Oakdale, NY.. doubt he'll let rides.. I bought my 09 busa from there and he wouldn't let me take it out..

Same deal when I was trying to decided between the 696, 796, F800R, and Street Triple. I literally had to sit on them and decide. A great deal and finances ended up leading me in the right direction. But fundamentally, its bad for business.

I wish it was like the UK where you can basically ride everything as long as you have the right license level and full insurance.

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dubbs Multistrada Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Manorville, NY Posts: 652	Ducati Multistrada S Touring Was thinking of picking one of these up. I like the look even though it is a bit funky. 150hp in a detuned 1198 engine, with a bike that's supposedly 4 bikes in 1 seems like a really good deal. I've seen quite a few reviews and how it stacks up against the super tenere and the bmw 1200gs. Any real world reviews from people here? I got a 10% raise at work and couldn't think of a better way to spend it to get back into motorcycling. Interested in your opinions. __________________ Sportbike - 2013 Ducati Multistrada S Touring - Red Luxury Car - 2013 Cadillac ATS 2.0 Turbo - Black Weekend Car - 2003 Honda S2000 - Black Daily Driver - 2011 Toyota Prius - Black Beater - 2005 Honda Civic Hybrid - Dust Colored

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Porkchop 125GP Champion Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Worthington, OH Moto: Empty Garage Posts: 3,418	Fucking YES!!! Would love to own that bike. From members in my D.O.C I've heard it doesn't stack up too well against the Super Tenere and KTM Dakar 990 in the "adventure" category due to a few things. Smaller front wheel, slick tires, high center of gravity, tons of plastic. Or even the Beemer for that matter. But it does make a monster touring bike with a superbike mill strapped to it, with some very light adventure on the side. And yes, before anybody says it... I definitely the Ducati koolaid. __________________ *Coming soon? 2010 Ducati Monster 696 - Sold 1984 Honda VF500F - Sold 1999 Yamaha R6 - Sold

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dubbs Multistrada Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Manorville, NY Posts: 652	I'm not looking to do too much adventure riding with it. Only to cut through some dirt trails to get to other roads maybe. Mostly just for going through the twisties in comfort and commuting to work which is 150 miles round trip. Especially since out here in long island - it's illegal for me to go anywhere off-road except on someones private property that I have explicit permission before hand. __________________ Sportbike - 2013 Ducati Multistrada S Touring - Red Luxury Car - 2013 Cadillac ATS 2.0 Turbo - Black Weekend Car - 2003 Honda S2000 - Black Daily Driver - 2011 Toyota Prius - Black Beater - 2005 Honda Civic Hybrid - Dust Colored Last edited by dubbs; 04-14-2013 at 04:30 PM..

04-14-2013, 01:13 AM	#3
No Worries Keyboard Racer Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mile High City Moto: Old Superbikes Posts: 1,016	Here's a shoot-out between the Multistrada and the Triumph Explorer: http://www.motorcycle.com/shoot-outs...ampaign=weekly

04-14-2013, 11:41 PM	#7
azoomm moderator chick Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Hill Country TX Moto: Pasta Rockets Posts: 8,917	I have the 2012. Worth.every.penny. It's great on pavement, and ok on dirt roads. Go talk to your local dealer. DucatiNA has a pretty good demo program to their dealers right now. Ride on, decide for yourself.