Can't make up my mind!....

jules1150gs · Feb 7, 2018

Thank you for the welcome to a great forum. As usual I am in a dither, Monster 821 at the moment and like it. But, still missing the sit up and beg style which I have been used to for 30 years. Last one was a 1200gs Adv but I do not want to go heavy again and now that I am in Ducati land looking at the Hyperstrada. My riding mate has a Hypermotard which I like. We both travel very light so no need for panniers although the Strada ones look good. 25ltrs of waterproof bag for 12 days works well. I love the 821 motor, perfect for the Alps and not too thirsty. I think I am convincing myself.
Cheers,
Jules

dragoontwo · Feb 7, 2018

You may notice a slight performance gap between the two. Although they share the same motor and transmission, the rear sprockets differ by 1 tooth. The Monster has a 46, with the Motard/Strada being a 45.

gatdammit · Feb 7, 2018

I use more luggage space to go to work!!! Though, I prefer not to wear a backpack.

MotoMike25 · Feb 7, 2018

I like using my Givi 37 litre top case over the panniers on a daily basis...

appliance821 · Feb 7, 2018

It's a great bike - get it and love it. The bags are surprisingly useful, and my guess is that you'll end up using them more than you thought.

HiroTokyo · Feb 7, 2018

I prefer HS to Monster even for a short trip.
Once you would set seat bag(bag on a pinion seat) it would be all right.
If you would have tandem rider, tank bag would support you.
Top case is convenient as I use, but it is not fashionable/smart.

Good luck

gatdammit · Feb 8, 2018

Panniers hold a full-face helmet. I prefer this to mounting on a seat or mirror stock. When I occasionally see a helmet on the ground because it fell off the bike, I cringe. I wouldn't put it past someone stealing a top of the line lid. Many riders are too trusting, leaving gear flaked all over their bikes in open lots.

Can't make up my mind!....

jules1150gs

dragoontwo

gatdammit

MotoMike25

appliance821

HiroTokyo

gatdammit

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