Where does this post belong? I dunno for sure, but I would like opinions from 6th G owners. I have a 2004 6th G. I have spent some time and $$$ exploiting the sporting potential of this bike, BUT I just fell into a bunch of money. I have always lusted after the Ducati MTS DS1100S. I have ridden one and it's fun, but anyone here in a position to give me a long-aterm comparo?
6th G Vs Ducati Mts?
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I know next to nothing about the Duc you're looking at (but if I were in your neck of the woods, it would an R1200GS all the way.)
I heard to day, down at the Duc Shop, that the Multistrada is bout to get a revision. I commented on how ugly I think the MS is and the guy said a new one is about to be unveiled in a few weeks. It is supposed to shift to something closer to the GS line.
Our Local Ducati Dealer is the largest in the USA, or so they say. I hope he is right, cuz nobody should have to ride bike so ugly.
Our Local Ducati Dealer is the largest in the USA, or so they say. I hope he is right, cuz nobody should have to ride bike so ugly.
I have ridden the 1000 and the 1100. The 1100 can easily hang with a VFR. Lots of fun to ride. Lots of maintenace ...like valves at 7.5k etc. Check out Multistrada.net
I was comparing it to a Uly.
I really enjoyed both MTS bikes but they are a rough road bike only....................and the least dirty of the adventure bikes. That pretty plastic would look weird in the mud in Alaska.
I was comparing it to a Uly.
I really enjoyed both MTS bikes but they are a rough road bike only....................and the least dirty of the adventure bikes. That pretty plastic would look weird in the mud in Alaska.
[image: View Post]TommyHoffman, on Oct 21 2009, 07:09 PM, said:
I heard to day, down at the Duc Shop, that the Multistrada is bout to get a revision. I commented on how ugly I think the MS is and the guy said a new one is about to be unveiled in a few weeks. It is supposed to shift to something closer to the GS line.Our Local Ducati Dealer is the largest in the USA, or so they say. I hope he is right, cuz nobody should have to ride bike so ugly.
I have been to that shop across the Fremont Bridge. Nice folks! Sell Aprilias, too. I hadn't heard about the MTS re-design. That's worth looking into, as the the MTS is FUGLY. But looks are over=rated . . . .
[image: View Post]Alaskan, on Oct 21 2009, 09:20 PM, said:
[image: View Post]TommyHoffman, on Oct 21 2009, 07:09 PM, said:
I heard to day, down at the Duc Shop, that the Multistrada is bout to get a revision. I commented on how ugly I think the MS is and the guy said a new one is about to be unveiled in a few weeks. It is supposed to shift to something closer to the GS line.Our Local Ducati Dealer is the largest in the USA, or so they say. I hope he is right, cuz nobody should have to ride bike so ugly.
I have been to that shop across the Fremont Bridge. Nice folks! Sell Aprilias, too. I hadn't heard about the MTS re-design. That's worth looking into, as the the MTS is FUGLY. But looks are over=rated . . . .
That is the one. Great shop. Someday I'll pick up a ride from them, really like that sport classic'
i can't comment on the chassis, although i have heard they can really hustle...
the ds engine is bitchin. i got a ss1000ds, and the power delivery is amazing! it doesn't put out great numbers, but in real world conditions, it makes for a very, very fast bike.
if you can relate to an air cooled duc, then i say go for it!
maintenance is simple, and parts aren't that expensive if you look around. if you do your own stuff, it is cheap! it is just some of the dealers you gotta watch out for.
spark plugs in vancouver are 23 bucks per. 3.99 out of cacycleworks. seriously.
the ds engine is bitchin. i got a ss1000ds, and the power delivery is amazing! it doesn't put out great numbers, but in real world conditions, it makes for a very, very fast bike.
if you can relate to an air cooled duc, then i say go for it!
maintenance is simple, and parts aren't that expensive if you look around. if you do your own stuff, it is cheap! it is just some of the dealers you gotta watch out for.
spark plugs in vancouver are 23 bucks per. 3.99 out of cacycleworks. seriously.
I was lucky enough to visit the ducati factory in bologna this january, and they said they were working on the replacement for the multistrada at that time. They also said that most people that complain about the styling usually stop complaining as soon as they ride one :dry:
Anyway, I've been watching for the multistrada replacement and so far it has been labeled the strada aperta(translated: open road). I've heard it rumors that it may use a derivative of the water cooled testastretta 1098 engine, but not sure yet. The fact that they seem to be shooting for the bmw GS's kind of makes it a little lackluster for me...I would pretty much just want a multistrada 1100s, or better yet a multistrada 1098 :biggrin:
Anyway, I've been watching for the multistrada replacement and so far it has been labeled the strada aperta(translated: open road). I've heard it rumors that it may use a derivative of the water cooled testastretta 1098 engine, but not sure yet. The fact that they seem to be shooting for the bmw GS's kind of makes it a little lackluster for me...I would pretty much just want a multistrada 1100s, or better yet a multistrada 1098 :biggrin:
Its my favorite ducati and one I am shopping for. I am way too tall for a VFR and these kind of upright bikes just fit me better with most of my riding being on very tall KTM dirtbikes. Some call it ugly, I think its fine/futuristic, it does have that same ugly single sided swingarm like a Honda, j/k. You can get a nice used one for about $6k so its a deal imo. Lots of info on this bike as well as pics/info on the new designed version are on ADVrider forum. I will wait for the new one to come out and get a better deal on the old model. I would love a black S version with the gold ohlins is awesome.
http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q138/DougFromIndy/multijokisch_030.jpg
http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q138/DougFromIndy/1.jpg
If you are planning a lot of off road riding, I would do some reseach on the dry clutch and belts to see how capable they are offroad, I dunno.
A ktm 950 superenduro SE or 990 adventure would be a great bike in alaska.
http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q138/DougFromIndy/multijokisch_030.jpg
http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q138/DougFromIndy/1.jpg
If you are planning a lot of off road riding, I would do some reseach on the dry clutch and belts to see how capable they are offroad, I dunno.
A ktm 950 superenduro SE or 990 adventure would be a great bike in alaska.
[image: View Post]TommyHoffman, on Oct 22 2009, 05:09 AM, said:
I heard to day, down at the Duc Shop, that the Multistrada is bout to get a revision. I commented on how ugly I think the MS is and the guy said a new one is about to be unveiled in a few weeks. It is supposed to shift to something closer to the GS line.Looks like this might be the replacement: Stradaperta
I don't know how Ducati do it. With all the fine styling houses available in Italy such that the rest of the world go there when looking for that "One Beautiful Design" they come up with this thing that looks for all the world like it just came off the screen from a "B" Sci Fi movie. Sheesh! http://www.stradaperta.info/wp-content/images/stradaperta_frontale.jpg
If I had the $$ for an ADV bike, I'd be looking hard at the Triumph Tiger.
I have a Multistrada 620 and it has been my favorite bike of any that I've owned. I wish I had gotten the 1000 but money was an issue at the time (this was before the 1100). I was able to ride the Multi through tight canyons faster than on my Ducati SS800 or my current VFR and it was a dream for commuting with the exception of the under powered motor as I do a lot of super slab.
I purchased my VFR a few months ago and the Multi is for sale and here's why. The valve adjustements come all too often. I found myself not riding as I approached the dreaded 6K mile interval just to save up for the maintenance. I know some folks say you can do it yourself, and I agree when it comes to most service tasks, but the desmo adjustement was too much for me to take on. I also needed more power but that's not something to be concerned with if you are looking at 1000 plus cc's in that air cooled platform.
The Multi is honestly a real pleasure of a bike. It's kind of like riding a mountain bike. It is the only bike I've ever riden that made running errands fun. Seriously, parking lot navigation was a real hoot on that thing. Everything about the bike is quality. The brakes are fantastic low effort stoppers and all the equipment is nicely finished.
You may not know it, but the entire seat is actually the fuel tank and it has its issues but that can be said of many things on many bikes. It also has some electrical bugs with regard to the information display but if you can live with a 6th gen it will seem like childs play. For the record, I never had any electrical or fuel tank issues with my own.
Now is certainly a good time to be in the market for one since the new version is soon to debut and used ones are super cheap. The new one will not be air cooled so you may want to take that into consideration if you are on the fence between the two versions.
Take a look at Multistrada.net. They are a very friendly and helpful bunch.
Now if I could just sell mine......
I purchased my VFR a few months ago and the Multi is for sale and here's why. The valve adjustements come all too often. I found myself not riding as I approached the dreaded 6K mile interval just to save up for the maintenance. I know some folks say you can do it yourself, and I agree when it comes to most service tasks, but the desmo adjustement was too much for me to take on. I also needed more power but that's not something to be concerned with if you are looking at 1000 plus cc's in that air cooled platform.
The Multi is honestly a real pleasure of a bike. It's kind of like riding a mountain bike. It is the only bike I've ever riden that made running errands fun. Seriously, parking lot navigation was a real hoot on that thing. Everything about the bike is quality. The brakes are fantastic low effort stoppers and all the equipment is nicely finished.
You may not know it, but the entire seat is actually the fuel tank and it has its issues but that can be said of many things on many bikes. It also has some electrical bugs with regard to the information display but if you can live with a 6th gen it will seem like childs play. For the record, I never had any electrical or fuel tank issues with my own.
Now is certainly a good time to be in the market for one since the new version is soon to debut and used ones are super cheap. The new one will not be air cooled so you may want to take that into consideration if you are on the fence between the two versions.
Take a look at Multistrada.net. They are a very friendly and helpful bunch.
Now if I could just sell mine......
I've ridden the MTS in both 1000 and 1100 guise. Loved 'em both. Ugly as sin, but a real ass kicker. Read enough about 'em to understand the maintenance issues, yet I'm still lusting for one. Bought the VFR hoping to kill the desire, but it's still there. My problem is I like 'em all! There is something undefinable about the Duc that elicits this desire, something I don't feel about Beemers, Suzuki, or Hondas that I own.
The MTS styling suits me just fine. Hey, I think the BMW 1200GS is good looking! But guess what! I just bought the last set of CZ forged wheels for my VFR, so I guess I am not in the market for another sport-tourer.
I just did a demo ride on a Multi 1100S today, with Ohlins R&T forks, Ohlins shock, and other goodies.
I certainly wouldn't trade my VFR for it. It has a very comfortable upright riding position, but I was very underwhelmed by the engine and transmission. Get your forks resprung/revalved, a good shock, and the VFR will easily outpace the Multi on anything but very poor pavement or a dirt road.
I certainly wouldn't trade my VFR for it. It has a very comfortable upright riding position, but I was very underwhelmed by the engine and transmission. Get your forks resprung/revalved, a good shock, and the VFR will easily outpace the Multi on anything but very poor pavement or a dirt road.
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