Smaller Multistrada

[duke63]

Its that time of year for new bike teasers it seems.




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[kingfixer]

The seat looks a lot lower and a double sided swingarm !

[Kwacky]

That could be a useful commuter!

[Frankie]

Seems the world and their dog is producing mid sized adventure style bikes these days.

[D41]

I reckon the dog produced that one then.

But yes....as a commuter that would do the job. A Honda or a Yamaha would make more sense for that purpose though.

[Kwacky]

Ducati reliability seems to be pretty good these days and the service intervals aren't that close. Plus they're not as expensive to service now as they used to be.

[Blade]

You can see how Audi Management are shaping and broadening the Ducati motorcyxle range which imo can only be a good thing. I would imagine they is a pretty good market for a mI'd sized Multistrada.

You fancy one Kwacky to replace the SX ?

[Kwacky]

Yep, I would consider one. As much as I love Duke's multi and everything it seems to do so easily, it's too big for my needs.

Brum Kawasaki have got a Versys1000 in stock at £8k. It's a 2016 model with low miles. I was intending to take that out for a spin to see what it's like. Thing is I've not got a Saturday free for about 4 weeks so I may as well hold off to see what's on offer for 2017 at the NEC bike show.

[Blade]

Should be some good deals around this autumn as dealers shift old stock that isn't euro4 compliant.

[D41]

Ducati reliability seems to be pretty good these days and the service intervals aren't that close. Plus they're not as expensive to service now as they used to be.

Yes....all good points well made. The local dealer once told me "Everyone thinks they're expensive to own except those that actually own them"....or sommit like that.

[Blade]

Try insuring one

[duke63]

Lie about your age, Blade.

[Blade]

I would if it would help

[Kwacky]

Insurance is cheap ion the Multistrada





only old men have them

[duke63]

I resemble that remark.

[kiwikrasher]

Insurance is cheap ion the Multistrada





only old men have them

Pretty sure my number is less than yours for the next couple of months

[duke63]

Be interesting to see what my renewal is next year. It cost me £90 to change to the new Multi.

[kiwikrasher]

I was surprised how readonable the insurance was on mine, AU$500. And I didn't ring around as I was on the bike about to ride from the shop and realised I hadn't got any so just rang my current insurer on the spot.