Ducati MultiStrada 1200 - Page 180

joef · 10-12-2011, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by sfarson

The 990ADVR is roomier than the MTS12, but the big diff is the ride quality depending on the surface. Functionally, the choice is straightforward... if frequent and serious off road journeys are on the horizon go 990ADVR, otherwise opt for the MTS12. On road, the KTM doesn't compare. Off road, the MTS12 doesn't compare.

Simple and well said. To many people expect a do all be all bike. Compare this to that,I have found that I choose a bike based on what I want it to do for the riding I will do not what the general population expect it to be. I ride 90% touring/sporting and 10% off road and when I say off road its a fire break or a dirt road that has been graded.

690rider · 10-13-2011, 07:29 AM

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Originally Posted by fixinbones

I just purcased a pikes peak seat for mine and I dont see a significant difference between it and the stock seat. All in all, the MS 1200 seat is the most comfortable stock seat I've ever ridden on.

My feet don't reach the ground on the stock seat. They both do with the PP seat.

fixinbones · 10-13-2011, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by 690rider

My feet don't reach the ground on the stock seat. They both do with the PP seat.

The comfort feels the same, maybe the PP is a bit better. Since I have a 35in inseam I really didnt check the reach to the ground. It does feel like my knees are a tad more bent so your observations are probably correct.

690rider · 10-15-2011, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by fixinbones

The comfort feels the same, maybe the PP is a bit better. Since I have a 35in inseam I really didnt check the reach to the ground. It does feel like my knees are a tad more bent so your observations are probably correct.

You are totally right about these seats being incredibly comfortable. I've done numerous trips featuring multiple 12+ hour days now. Not once has my seat, or my bike's seat, ever even crossed my mind during those trips. Best seat I've ever encountered.

Cheers!

fixinbones · 10-15-2011, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by 690rider

You are totally right about these seats being incredibly comfortable. I've done numerous trips featuring multiple 12+ hour days now. Not once has my seat, or my bike's seat, ever even crossed my mind during those trips. Best seat I've ever encountered.

Cheers!

Best stock seat I've ever encounter. I have no interest in sn aftermarket seat.

Sideout · 10-16-2011, 04:43 PM

The best stock seat I've ever had was on my Aprilia Futura. The stocker on the MTS1200 is easily the 2nd after that in my rankings.

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Originally Posted by fixinbones

Best stock seat I've ever encounter. I have no interest in sn aftermarket seat.

Easty · 10-16-2011, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by fixinbones

Best stock seat I've ever encounter. I have no interest in sn aftermarket seat.

i like it also.. I have the PP bike.. I did 11hrs on it first day bringing it home.. Its narrow at the front which is good for rolling round when your leaning off and wide at the back.. I also like the way I'm sat against the rear seat.. stops me sliding back when I use the power without holding on as I should be.

Dr. Greg · 10-19-2011, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by fixinbones

Best stock seat I've ever encounter. I have no interest in sn aftermarket seat.

The "best stock seat" title goes to my '06 Buell Ulysses. Hands down. However, the MTS12000 stock seat is a not-too-distant second. Definitely a good one.

--Doc

SayItAintSo · 10-19-2011, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Greg

The "best stock seat" title goes to my '06 Buell Ulysses. Hands down. However, the MTS12000 stock seat is a not-too-distant second. Definitely a good one.

--Doc

Agree 100%, the seat on my '06 Uly was just about perfect, not too firm, not too soft, not too wide, not too narrow....just right (I feel like Goldilocks saying that). Sometimes I wish I could slide my butt back a little more than I'm able to my Multistrada. I understand why they pillion seat is higher than the rider's seat and it gives some nice lower back support but it would be nice to have a little more wiggle room after several hours in the saddle.

RoteEddie · 10-19-2011, 02:03 PM

Looks like a good video by the funny guys at Moto Journal. I don't understand a word but still.....

Bryn1203 · 10-19-2011, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by SayItAintSo

Agree 100%, the seat on my '06 Uly was just about perfect, not too firm, not too soft, not too wide, not too narrow....just right (I feel like Goldilocks saying that). Sometimes I wish I could slide my butt back a little more than I'm able to my Multistrada. I understand why they pillion seat is higher than the rider's seat and it gives some nice lower back support but it would be nice to have a little more wiggle room after several hours in the saddle.

I ride a 08 Uly now & am looking to get a MS12 one of these days. Tried a MS out about a year ago and found the seat very restrictive after the Uly. I like to move around quite a bit, shift weight - according to corners and acceleration - and found the MS seat locked me down.

Is there a seat that fixes this yet - Hypermotard stylee ?

oalvarez · 10-19-2011, 02:44 PM

^ not that i know of, the Ducati models all have that pseudo bump stop behind the rider's rear. have you checked the aftermarket suppliers?

SpaceManSpiff · 10-19-2011, 02:50 PM

presumably the 2012 MS will have a re-designed rear seat to address the problem of being "locked in".

690rider · 10-19-2011, 09:40 PM

Nice ride to Seattle today. I stopped by AltRider for a visit. What a great group of people! They installed oil cooler and radiator guards on my MTS, while I waited. They look great! A couple of high quality really nice additions to the bike!

Thanks AltRider!

Moronic · 10-20-2011, 03:00 AM

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Originally Posted by SpaceManSpiff

presumably the 2012 MS will have a re-designed rear seat to address the problem of being "locked in".

That is the official line, apparently. From Ducati News Today (and obviously based on factory press info):

"The Multistrada 1200 S Touring will also be offered in a brand new “race titanium matte” color scheme with a “racing black” frame, arriving in dealerships December, 2011. All 2012 models will have a revised, comfort-enhanced rider’s seat with an increased front and rear length ..."

10-19-2011, 02:03 PM	#2695
RoteEddie Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jul 2007 Location: Fjords of Norway Oddometer: 467	Looks like a good video by the funny guys at Moto Journal. I don't understand a word but still..... __________________ 12' Triumph Speed Triple R 12' Aprilia Tuono V4R APRC 12' KTM 690 Enduro R Evo2

10-19-2011, 02:44 PM	#2697
oalvarez Resident Raggamuffin Joined: Dec 2007 Location: CA HWY 2 Oddometer: 1,696	^ not that i know of, the Ducati models all have that pseudo bump stop behind the rider's rear. have you checked the aftermarket suppliers? __________________ 2012 Ducati 1199 Panigale 2012 Ducati MTS1200St Ti 2003 Aprilia Tuono Racing 2012 Vespa 300 Super past: Ducatis, Aprilias, Moto Guzzis, a Husky, and some BMWs as well.

10-19-2011, 09:40 PM	#2699
690rider Adventurer Joined: Apr 2011 Oddometer: 25	AltRider Radiator and Oil Cooler Guards Nice ride to Seattle today. I stopped by AltRider for a visit. What a great group of people! They installed oil cooler and radiator guards on my MTS, while I waited. They look great! A couple of high quality really nice additions to the bike! Thanks AltRider!

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10-19-2011, 02:50 PM	#2698
SpaceManSpiff Man of Mystery Joined: Mar 2007 Location: Tucson, Arizona Oddometer: 984	presumably the 2012 MS will have a re-designed rear seat to address the problem of being "locked in".