Ducati Multistradas / Kawasaki Versyseseses

[garth]

Anyone on here owned a Multi? I'm looking at that kind of bike, decent for doing some distance, mountain passes, luggage, possibly pillion etc.

Had a Versys in the past, but Multi's have caught my eye, and they're cheap.

Rapidly lost interest in road riding, especially IL4's!

Ps, anyone want a Hornet?

[chris-red]

[Tomzo47]

my mate has a 620 multi, and his dad has a 1200! Bloody expensive to keep going, and things keep going wrong on the 1200. They both love the bikes but they aren't the most reliable things in the world
____________________
Ybr 125 > Bandit 650SA > GSXR 600 > Triumph Sprint St1050 > CB1300 > Z1000SX + FJ1200 (written off) > VFR750 >FJ1200

[hornetmike]

how cheap are they ? are you talking about the new one?
____________________
87 Honda CG 125 - 97 ER5 - SR 50 -81 Z250- 96 CBR 600 F- 94 GPX600R 88- GPX 400R- 87 GS 125 - 2006 Honda CB600F- 2003 ER5 - Honda CBF 1000 2009 - Honda CBR 600 RR 2011
Current BMW R1200GS 2010

[rac3r]

Which Multi are you looking at? Previous gen? If so they are basically a Monster in Touring form. Go for the 1000/1100DS (or S if you want Ohlins and stuff), same engine from the S2R1000. Dual Spark air cooled lump so relatively cheap to run

The 1100 is the same engine as the Hypertard and new Monster
____________________
Bikes : 2006 CBR125R - 2004 Monster 620ie - 2004 ZX-6R B1H - 2005 Monster S2R 800 - 2011 Street Triple - 2009 Streetfighter 1098 - 2014 ZX-6R 636

[Clanger]

My mate has an Aprilia Pegasus...?? Similar...ish...
____________________
Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter won't mind - Dr. Seuss

[hornetmike]

Ridden the new one a lot its really good.
____________________
87 Honda CG 125 - 97 ER5 - SR 50 -81 Z250- 96 CBR 600 F- 94 GPX600R 88- GPX 400R- 87 GS 125 - 2006 Honda CB600F- 2003 ER5 - Honda CBF 1000 2009 - Honda CBR 600 RR 2011
Current BMW R1200GS 2010

[Tomzo47]

warning about the new Multi, my mates dads has been back to the dealer about 7 times in 2 years, the rear brake and steering lock keep failing, its ok if its under warranty but you cant really rely on it. Might only be his bike but just a heads up
____________________
Ybr 125 > Bandit 650SA > GSXR 600 > Triumph Sprint St1050 > CB1300 > Z1000SX + FJ1200 (written off) > VFR750 >FJ1200

[mattress]

The Multistrada is a fantastic bike but damn expensive. I've been looking at the Pikes Peak but I can't see her indoors going for it.
A guy at work has a Honda NC700X. Granted, it's a much less capable bike but it looks great, is cheap, bombproof and would be an excellent tourer. Maybe I need to take one for a spin.
____________________
Current bike: Ducati Diavel Carbon Red

[garth]

I'm looking at the 1000DS.

Although I change my mind every five minutes, really enjoyed the hornet this morning, was ready to put it on ebay on the way home last night.

[Clanger]

[garth]