Ducati MultiStrada 1200 - Page 25

Lion BR · 10-11-2009, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by sTE610vE

I wouldn't go that far, the Strom is fugly!
De-beak the duc and it will look 100% better, hold your hand over the pics on the previous page and you'll see what I mean.

Makes the current Multistrada beautiful by comparison.

JamesG · 10-11-2009, 09:40 PM

For the MSRP this thing is likely to be, I should not have to do any modifications to make it asthetically tolerable.

Were I the head of Ducati, when I saw the proposal for this bike from the styling contractor I'd hired, I would'a kicked them square in da nuts.

MookieBlaylock · 10-12-2009, 05:43 AM

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Originally Posted by JamesG

Makes a V-strom absolutely beautiful by comparison.

WTF were they thinking?

sounds like the duc will dwarf the strom in power and handling. All you girlymen caught up in looks, jeez. You don't see it when riding

996DL · 10-12-2009, 07:58 AM

There's a strong possibility, if this "beak" appears on the production bike, that it's role is to help with creating a downforce on the front end at speed, consider the the weight distribution with bags and the refrigerator sized tail trunk seen in the "spy shots." Beyond that, it's obviously got a role with directing air intake in regards to airbox, oil cooler and radiator requirements.

People quickly got used to BMW's GS series "unique styling"

, because the bikes real world performance flat out worked. The market in the long run, more than accepted the Hayabusa's appearance, because it was radar clocked at 194 mph out of the box in it's unrestricted state and proved to be a class leader in it's segment.

I'd sooner have a protruding beak and loaded high speed stability, then the mess Suzuki made of my DL1000's aerodynamics and weight distribution, inexpensively addressed with the speed restricted 5th and 6th gears mapping.

996DL

Lion BR · 10-12-2009, 08:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MookieBlaylock

sounds like the duc will dwarf the strom in power and handling. All you girlymen caught up in looks, jeez. You don't see it when riding

Well, I hope comparisons of Ducati and Strom never happen again. Two completely different bikes, for two completely different types of riders. An acceptable comparison is the current Multistrada with whatever they will call this new Ducati.

Yossarian™ · 10-12-2009, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Lion BR

Well, I hope comparisons of Ducati and Strom never happen again. Two completely different bikes, for two completely different types of riders. An acceptable comparison is the current Multistrada with whatever they will call this new Ducati.

Word is that it'll be christened the Multistrada.

Cortez · 10-12-2009, 09:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 996DL

I'd sooner have a protruding beak and loaded high speed stability, then the mess Suzuki made of my DL1000's aerodynamics and weight distribution, inexpensively addressed with the speed restricted 5th and 6th gears mapping.

996DL

+1

(Not to steal the thread with off topic.. but I was wondering how fast
the Strom will go when unrestricted. It's 130mph restricted, right? I figured
it should be good for 140mph, but who'd wanna go that fast on that bike?)

996DL · 10-12-2009, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Cortez

+1

(Not to steal the thread with off topic.. but I was wondering how fast
the Strom will go when unrestricted. It's 130mph restricted, right? I figured
it should be good for 140mph, but who'd wanna go that fast on that bike?)

The restrictive mapping in 5th an 6th gears on the DL1000 can hamper acceleration in high speed passing situations. The oem aerodynamics (as well as larger windshields and luggage combinations) and the highly optimistic speedo readings, in conjunction with the restrcted mapping mean it'll be nowhere near an honest 130 mph. Commonly altered gearing (16/41 or 17/43) on the DL1000 with a Speedohealer to dial in the speedometer and a TRE derestrictor in place, make a world of difference in the usefullness of the two top gears.

The Strada Aperta would appeal to road riding DL owners, that have been disappointed with the Strom's loaded handling woes, if they've got over the Koolaid syndrome and can justify the expense and far more elaborate maintenance schedule. So probably about the same ratio as KLR owners that'll purchase one.

996DL

Paulvt1 · 10-12-2009, 02:40 PM

I'm interested to see what the specs are. Daft as it seems, this could be a better sports touring platform than the new VFR.
I like the Tiger - but at rest it seems so top heavy, something the BMW GS doesn't. If this platform is similar to the outgoing MTS then it will be a good machine.

Oilhed · 10-13-2009, 03:45 AM

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Originally Posted by AKDuc

Me too. I'm sorta thinkin the same thing.

Mark H.

BINGO! or a leftover.

JamesG · 10-13-2009, 05:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joseph Maniaci

According to my dealer the inventory level on the Multi's is dropping fast at Ducati, which is unusual for a bike that everyone knows is in it's last year and due for replacement...

Its because they've now given up that Ducati is going to revise the MS's appearance (and in fact have made it worse!).

Maybe that was their plan all along...

[bad Italian accents]
Federico Minoli: "Salesa of Multistradas area abonable'a! They'rea piling'a up'a inda sale's floors. Wata we'a gonna do?"

Jason Chinnock:"I know! Lets build something even uglier and less practical. That will dry all those Multi's right up!"

Minoli: "Belesimo!"
[/bad Italian accents]

Cortez · 10-13-2009, 05:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 996DL

The restrictive mapping in 5th an 6th gears on the DL1000 can hamper acceleration in high speed passing situations. The oem aerodynamics (as well as larger windshields and luggage combinations) and the highly optimistic speedo readings, in conjunction with the restrcted mapping mean it'll be nowhere near an honest 130 mph. Commonly altered gearing (16/41 or 17/43) on the DL1000 with a Speedohealer to dial in the speedometer and a TRE derestrictor in place, make a world of difference in the usefullness of the two top gears.

996DL

Sheesh.. no wonder everyone wants the Wee.
I figured 4th gear should be tall enough for hi-speed overtaking.

Dranrab Luap · 10-13-2009, 05:56 AM

The nose on that bike is the most ridiculous design feature I have ever seen on a bike. It kills an otherwise spiffy looking bike.

CGameProgrammer · 10-13-2009, 09:41 AM

Remember that the 600- and 1500-mile services are now free for 2008-2009 Ducatis. That helps.

Paulvt1 · 10-13-2009, 10:33 AM

Crappy shot on the front of tomorrows MCN of the bike doing a bit of dirt...

10-13-2009, 10:33 AM	#375
Paulvt1 ^OP Beastly Adventurer Joined: Mar 2004 Location: Wolverhampton. England. Oddometer: 2,848	Crappy shot on the front of tomorrows MCN of the bike doing a bit of dirt... Paulvt1 screwed with this post 12-05-2010 at 10:42 PM

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10-11-2009, 09:40 PM	#362
JamesG Beastly Adventurer Joined: Dec 2006 Location: Columbus, GA Oddometer: 10,739	For the MSRP this thing is likely to be, I should not have to do any modifications to make it asthetically tolerable. Were I the head of Ducati, when I saw the proposal for this bike from the styling contractor I'd hired, I would'a kicked them square in da nuts.

10-12-2009, 07:58 AM	#364
996DL Buell me Joined: Aug 2006 Location: too far from the Rockies... Oddometer: 2,024	There's a strong possibility, if this "beak" appears on the production bike, that it's role is to help with creating a downforce on the front end at speed, consider the the weight distribution with bags and the refrigerator sized tail trunk seen in the "spy shots." Beyond that, it's obviously got a role with directing air intake in regards to airbox, oil cooler and radiator requirements. People quickly got used to BMW's GS series "unique styling" , because the bikes real world performance flat out worked. The market in the long run, more than accepted the Hayabusa's appearance, because it was radar clocked at 194 mph out of the box in it's unrestricted state and proved to be a class leader in it's segment. I'd sooner have a protruding beak and loaded high speed stability, then the mess Suzuki made of my DL1000's aerodynamics and weight distribution, inexpensively addressed with the speed restricted 5th and 6th gears mapping. 996DL

10-12-2009, 02:40 PM	#369
Paulvt1 ^OP Beastly Adventurer Joined: Mar 2004 Location: Wolverhampton. England. Oddometer: 2,848	I'm interested to see what the specs are. Daft as it seems, this could be a better sports touring platform than the new VFR. I like the Tiger - but at rest it seems so top heavy, something the BMW GS doesn't. If this platform is similar to the outgoing MTS then it will be a good machine.

10-13-2009, 05:56 AM	#373
Dranrab Luap E-Tarded Joined: Jun 2004 Location: Louisissippi Coast Oddometer: 26,193	The nose on that bike is the most ridiculous design feature I have ever seen on a bike. It kills an otherwise spiffy looking bike.

10-13-2009, 09:41 AM	#374
CGameProgrammer Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Feb 2008 Oddometer: 309	Remember that the 600- and 1500-mile services are now free for 2008-2009 Ducatis. That helps.