Ducati MultiStrada 1200 - Page 101

baybueller · 03-30-2010, 06:21 PM

Gasgas I am a Buell/Harley guy that uses compression braking a lot. How does the slipper cluth feel?
Im guessing with the brake quality of the Duc its just a learning curve.
Thanks, Robert (impatient 1200 owner)

jtbraun · 03-30-2010, 08:18 PM

GO AZ Motorcycles in Scottsdale, AZ had a presentation on the new Ducati Multistrada 1200 last week. Linky to story with pics

robprzy · 03-30-2010, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by jtbraun

GO AZ Motorcycles in Scottsdale, AZ had a presentation on the new Ducati Multistrada 1200 last week. Linky to story with pics

Superbikeplanet has a nice writeup on on this bike too. Very interested to see one in person...

http://www.superbikeplanet.com/2010/...0330multi3.htm

go-GS · 03-31-2010, 02:04 AM

Well, MCN is the marketing department in Triump....

One new side panel - and the bike is presented on 4 pages in MCN :-)

NateLePain · 03-31-2010, 03:40 AM

gasgaseffinfast · 03-31-2010, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by NateLePain

pretty much how I felt (although I haven't ridden the newest model year GS).

side note: gotta say, that was probably the worst music I've ever heard in a bike video

Dr. Greg · 04-01-2010, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by gasgaseffinfast

...side note: gotta say, that was probably the worst music I've ever heard in a bike video

Glad somebody else said it first, but boy I sure agree.

--Doc

ganze · 04-01-2010, 01:05 PM

I am mostly a lurker here but I gotta say that the MS1200 has my attention. the beak was hideous when I first saw it, but is growing on me in the same way that all ducatis do. Also, the service interval was a deal breaker for all ducks before, I just ride too much.

I guess what may or may not win me all the way over is the overall reliability of the machine in a high mileage application. Any thoughts out there regarding the overall mileage eating ability of the ducati water cooled mill?

ganze

Yossarian™ · 04-01-2010, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by ganze

Any thoughts out there regarding the overall mileage eating ability of the ducati water cooled mill?

My opinion is that, bike comfort issues aside, the motor itself has no trouble whatsoever putting in a long day.

coast range rider · 04-01-2010, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by ganze

Any thoughts out there regarding the overall mileage eating ability of the ducati water cooled mill?

My local Ducati dealer quoted me it will eat up 9 labor hours and 2 pricey belts at every 15,000 mile service.

ganze · 04-02-2010, 05:36 AM

any idea if a the 11 degree version of the 1098 motor is capable of 75-100k or not? I do all my own service by the way.

I ride a suzuki sv1000s now. That means I am used to stone axe reliability for many, many miles.

996DL · 04-02-2010, 08:03 AM

The current 998/1098/1198 motor superceded the 916/996 motor used in the ST4/St4S sport tourers. Ranging from Gary Eagan to everyday users, examples of these have reported up to 100,000 miles in practise. Eagan's is showcased at the Barber Museum... Do a search for Ducati Reliability in Road Warriors.

This bike won't be purchased because of minimal service costs, but should hold up well for long distance riders. That said, I would hedge my bets, no differently than I would with BMW and Harley Davidson, and consider an extended warranty program upon purchase.

996DL

ganze · 04-02-2010, 09:48 AM

got it. basically on par with the best European bikes. good to know. it's just such a jump in expense from what I ride now to any euro. want to make the right decision as I like riding way more than wrenching. will search. thanks.

GB · 04-02-2010, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by coast range rider

My local Ducati dealer quoted me it will eat up 9 labor hours and 2 pricey belts at every 15,000 mile service.

The belts are $140 each, so $280 for the belts and close to a $1000 for the valve adjustment and other scheduled maintenance, shop rates are $90 or $95 an hour... So the local Ducati rider who was bemoaning the $1600 OTD (tax included price) for his SR4's service wasn't bullshitting me..

Larch · 04-02-2010, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by jpooch00

Whatever Dude. Just remember that you can block only my posts and still enjoy the thread without being exposed to what I have to say.

Stay safe, and try to just enjoy life,

John

Hark! A Troll!

03-30-2010, 06:21 PM	#1501
baybueller Adventurer Joined: Dec 2008 Location: Tracy Ca. west flatistan Oddometer: 87	slipper Gasgas I am a Buell/Harley guy that uses compression braking a lot. How does the slipper cluth feel? Im guessing with the brake quality of the Duc its just a learning curve. Thanks, Robert (impatient 1200 owner)

03-30-2010, 08:18 PM	#1502
jtbraun Adventurer Joined: Nov 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Oddometer: 37	2010 Ducati Multistrada 1200 GO AZ Motorcycles in Scottsdale, AZ had a presentation on the new Ducati Multistrada 1200 last week. Linky to story with pics __________________ Damn, that GS bug bite was hard. Sold the car, and and am enjoying life full time on a 2007 R1200GS. Fit Globetrotter Phoenix Wheels Examiner

03-31-2010, 03:40 AM	#1505
NateLePain Beastly Adventurer Joined: Dec 2006 Location: Central AR Oddometer: 3,972	__________________ '10 Triumph StRiple, '06 BMW F650GSA, '03 Honda XR80R, '03 Honda XR70R

04-01-2010, 01:05 PM	#1508
ganze apocalyptic defender Joined: Jan 2008 Location: texas Oddometer: 354	interested I am mostly a lurker here but I gotta say that the MS1200 has my attention. the beak was hideous when I first saw it, but is growing on me in the same way that all ducatis do. Also, the service interval was a deal breaker for all ducks before, I just ride too much. I guess what may or may not win me all the way over is the overall reliability of the machine in a high mileage application. Any thoughts out there regarding the overall mileage eating ability of the ducati water cooled mill? ganze

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03-31-2010, 02:04 AM	#1504
go-GS Adventurer Joined: Feb 2003 Location: Oslo, Norway Oddometer: 58	Well, MCN is the marketing department in Triump.... One new side panel - and the bike is presented on 4 pages in MCN :-)

04-02-2010, 05:36 AM	#1511
ganze apocalyptic defender Joined: Jan 2008 Location: texas Oddometer: 354	any idea if a the 11 degree version of the 1098 motor is capable of 75-100k or not? I do all my own service by the way. I ride a suzuki sv1000s now. That means I am used to stone axe reliability for many, many miles.

04-02-2010, 08:03 AM	#1512
996DL Buell me Joined: Aug 2006 Location: too far from the Rockies... Oddometer: 2,020	The current 998/1098/1198 motor superceded the 916/996 motor used in the ST4/St4S sport tourers. Ranging from Gary Eagan to everyday users, examples of these have reported up to 100,000 miles in practise. Eagan's is showcased at the Barber Museum... Do a search for Ducati Reliability in Road Warriors. This bike won't be purchased because of minimal service costs, but should hold up well for long distance riders. That said, I would hedge my bets, no differently than I would with BMW and Harley Davidson, and consider an extended warranty program upon purchase. 996DL

04-02-2010, 09:48 AM	#1513
ganze apocalyptic defender Joined: Jan 2008 Location: texas Oddometer: 354	got it. basically on par with the best European bikes. good to know. it's just such a jump in expense from what I ride now to any euro. want to make the right decision as I like riding way more than wrenching. will search. thanks.