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Just got a 2014 1200s pp, coming from a BMW f700gs. Holy hell what a bike the ducati is. Can't explain how much of a grin I have on my face each time I ride it. The power, exhaust, ride comfort, seating position all match me as rider almost perfectly.
Looking forward to many more rides and maybe a Colorado to Oregon ride this fall.
Have the black touratech top case on order. The Ducati cases are too round and "touring" looking IMHO. Plus the touratech can be used on my next bike without rebuying the entire case system.
Want to put the driving lights, heated grips (come in handy early mornings in Colorado), and center stand (modified so that giant piece isn't hitting my heel all the time).
Couple of things. The gear box. Crap is that thing crap. Almost impossible to get into neutral after just starting off and the engine/transmission are cold. BMW was smooth as butter in all cases. The front shocks. A lot of feedback/shake riding in all modes. Not violent or anything, just noticeably worse than the BMW. This is only my 2nd road bike so I don't have a lot of experience to pull from, but this seems normal on the multistrada.
Still love the bike.
Looking forward to many more rides and maybe a Colorado to Oregon ride this fall.
Have the black touratech top case on order. The Ducati cases are too round and "touring" looking IMHO. Plus the touratech can be used on my next bike without rebuying the entire case system.
Want to put the driving lights, heated grips (come in handy early mornings in Colorado), and center stand (modified so that giant piece isn't hitting my heel all the time).
Couple of things. The gear box. Crap is that thing crap. Almost impossible to get into neutral after just starting off and the engine/transmission are cold. BMW was smooth as butter in all cases. The front shocks. A lot of feedback/shake riding in all modes. Not violent or anything, just noticeably worse than the BMW. This is only my 2nd road bike so I don't have a lot of experience to pull from, but this seems normal on the multistrada.
Still love the bike.
