Multistrada 1200 The new 1200 has been out for a while now any one had any problems or faults? I am still on 1000DS and an thinking of a change for the new one. I test rode one last year at Moto Rapido but the sales man had no interest in selling me one. May book a test ride at Snells. Any comments! |
None that haven't or won't be sorted, you've ridden one so I'm sure you know they are a mile away from the 1000DS (not that there's anything wrong with the 1000DS, had one myself for a couple of years). :) |
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Faults-not really-fuelling is a little bit fluffy(at about 3000rpm) on some-but there is a new map coming soon, rear brake is a bit of a pig to bleed-but goes soft if you don't bleed it. My battery went flat in the very cold weather-twice-but it started fine yesterday after a charge. Some people have reported the ABS as being a bit 'keen' but I haven't had a problem with mine-switch it off for track riding but otherwise it works well-again I believe the reflash that is coming will update the ABS mapping as well. Mine was the first Uk customer bike but others have done more miles-brilliant piece of kit-best road bike I have ever owned. John |
What Monty said. For those looking to buy the touring version, Some report the stand arm being too long and rubbing on their heel. No big deal, and to be modified on the 2011 models. Also the panniers are not overly watertight, but again is an easy fix and there are reported to be a new design (or factory fix) on the way. The jury is out on the screen. Some cut it down and like low screens, others are going for bigger ones. I ride with it allthe way up most of the time and have no problems with it at all. All in all it is a cracking bike, and the minor funnies don't come close to putting most off buying one. Oh, don't beleive the 200+mile pers tank quote. You'll not see this unless you ride very gently. I usually see a refill between 150 and 170 miles, and this comes down to 130 to 150 if I ride hard. When it says it is empty it means it too (7 miles past zero and mine is bone dry). Hope that helps, John. |
What Monty and John said. |
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Suits all 3 of us then Shaun...................a bit mental! Off to Mugello in 2 weeks-now that will be COMPLETELY mental. John |
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Have a great time John. I've just had the best of both worlds, rode the Multi down to French/Spainish border, then swop to the dirt bike for a week (which went down in a van) then back home on the Multi. |
Thanks BDG I read about some of the little niggels some were having, but just could not seem to get a deal with any Ducati dealers they were offering silly money for my DS1000 in P/X In fact the salesman at Moto Rapido didn't have time to even look at it while I went on a test ride. So went for the new Kawasaki SX1000 as my main bike. (Still have one Duke in the garage). R.R. Quote:
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