[Fredoonk]

Does anyone know why some new multistadas have an ignition switch on the tank while others don't?
The following pics are of two bikes, both are the S version in white.

Sorry for the pic quality, took them off my laptop.

 

[mikele]

I think one is UK / Europe - cover over pin start button, & 1 USA - no cover

I as always may be wrong

 

[Grandpa_Bambu]

Both have the 'key on' switch... One is covered, the other is not... as mikele mentioned.

 

[jcctx]

I think it's because it's not really needed. I was reading the manual and you don't really need access to it. The lock button can power the bike down and up.

 

[Grandpa_Bambu]

I think it's because it's not really needed.

If you misplace/loose your keyless ignition device, you need access to the switch to activate the electrics to enter your PIN to start the bike...

 

[Dave_K]

I like the covered switch... that plastic ignition fake key thing is fugly.

 

[Grandpa_Bambu]

that plastic ignition fake key thing is fugly.

It's not 'Fake'... It is a 'backup' electrics switch if you loose or misplace your 'Switchblade'...

 

[Dave_K]

It's not 'Fake'... It is a 'backup' electrics switch if you loose or misplace your 'Switchblade'...

I meant 'fake' in that it's not actually a key... I didn't mind the look when it was a button but for some reason they had to go with something that 'kindof' looks like a key, and rotates like a key. Not sure exactly why... but something about it bugs me, maybe because the whole thing strikes me as redundant, why not just use the button on the bars for both switchblade and non-switchblade powerup?

 

[Grandpa_Bambu]

I meant 'fake' in that it's not actually a key...

Highly doubt Ducati intended it to resemble a key...

 

[Dave_K]

Highly doubt Ducati intended it to resemble a key...

Why design it that way at all then... the actuation appears to have been changed to mimic a key (unless you have another viable reason). The button on the older bikes worked fine.

 

[Grandpa_Bambu]

Because my friend... people change things just for the sake of change... More often than not, they FUCK IT UP! :cussing: :rant: :cussing: