Must say, it's a pretty sexy bike and the new engine and all the new technology and electronics. It's kind of appetizing.
Anyone considering upgrading to the new Multistrada 1200 S?
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Ive just upgraded to Multistrada standard model. Ive heard they have tonnes of problem with the eletronic suspension of the S.
Joined Mar 2013
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Naples, IT
It looks like a great touring bike, but: 1. It would be just a tad too big for me (and I will never buy a "low" version of anything), 2. Kinda ugly. I've only seen one heavily modified one that I thought actually looked good.
A new one is honestly out of my price range. So I'm commenting on something that I never considered. Hyperstrada is hard to beat if you have a mix of city/hwy in your ride. Still consider it best bang for the buck.
A new one is honestly out of my price range. So I'm commenting on something that I never considered. Hyperstrada is hard to beat if you have a mix of city/hwy in your ride. Still consider it best bang for the buck.
I'm with you on this. The new xrx Triumphs look interesting though, but every time I sit on a Tiger it seems strangely huge.
For me, too big, I like the Hypers size, perfect for jumping on and going to the store or wherever and big and fast enough for the freeway.
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if i was 6-foot tall and we had wider city streets... maybe
getting the mid-size monster as a second bike. keeping the hyper
getting the mid-size monster as a second bike. keeping the hyper
Joined Nov 2013
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Inland SoCal
For some reason the new Scrambler looks good to me...wow, spoked wheels! First time for Ducati since the 70's?
I sat on one at the bike show though, and it was sprung for a flyweight. Used up half the travel just sitting on it. And I only weigh 160 in street clothes!
I sat on one at the bike show though, and it was sprung for a flyweight. Used up half the travel just sitting on it. And I only weigh 160 in street clothes!
... and their ad videos show several scramblers with girls riding pillion going to the beach
Joined Nov 2013
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Inland SoCal
Yes, I have considering upgrading to the new Multistrada 1200 S for a while now and i actually put down a order for a Red Multistrada S..
Cant wait for the snow to settle and it to arrive.
Cant wait for the snow to settle and it to arrive.
I just test rode the new 1200S, and man am I conflicted. If buying it wasn't quite such a big bite, I think I might have done the trade on the spot.
Joined Aug 2013
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Canada, Ottawa
I think she's an absolute beauty. But out of my budget.
In the best world I would also keep my Hyperstrada for the daily commute and the for the long trip use the Multi. Though if I was to buy it I would wait for the second year to be on the market, to let the model to gain some maturity.
In the best world I would also keep my Hyperstrada for the daily commute and the for the long trip use the Multi. Though if I was to buy it I would wait for the second year to be on the market, to let the model to gain some maturity.
I've actually been considering going the other way lately. I have a '13 S Touring and it's a fantastic bike, but I don't get to really travel as much as I'd like and think the Hyperstrada might be a good compromise for all the short rides and commuting I get to do. I've tested one last fall and liked it, but haven't take the plunge yet.
Had my Hyperstrada for a year now. Had my share of problems with it (including noisy brakes and stuck throtle) however in time it grew on me and I find riding it daily very enjoyable. My dealer offered a test ride on the new multi 1200S DVT so i took it for a spin. I strated in the city then headed over to the mountains and back on the highway. Overall the new multi is all a new top brand moto should be. It is comfortable, fast yet torquey, precise and easy to handle. I did miss the "Ducati" feeling of my old vibrating and noisy multi 1100s. In the city the multi is sluggish around traffic compared with the nimble hyperstrada. baggage wise the multi adds nothing in the city. The multi has way superior everything (suspension, brakes, motor compliance, throttle control, computer assistance etc) However, i can not find these upgrades relevant in daily city riding. On the curved mountain road the new multi is almost a sports machine (owing to all the above goodie's) Non the less, the backward sitting position is less fun compared with the strada's. The fun factor is in the middle as the multi can take you VERY fast around the curves with extreme confidence. On the highway the Multi is king compared with the Hyper.The strada feels breathless around 140km/hr. Although it is not really (It is a fast bike), changing cog size improves the feeling. Riding position is less the optimal for long journeys and I found the foot pegs annoying. The multi is comfortable, though I find the GS to be more comfortable. The added cruise control on the multi is the single best example of how car technology should be integrated in motorcycles it works superfluously. This makes long distance travel easier. The next would be to introduce it to the strada the the GPS.
To sum it up
If you live in the city or doing short commutes my take is to stick with the strada.
If you travel long distances (50-100 km/d) or tour a lot I would recommend testing the multi.
To sum it up
If you live in the city or doing short commutes my take is to stick with the strada.
If you travel long distances (50-100 km/d) or tour a lot I would recommend testing the multi.
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Joined Jan 2015
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London
I don't see it as an upgrade - just another bike. If you want pork there's a lot of choices out there - if you want agile, light and powerful - only a few.
