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Went for a ride today and finally decided the 999 is not right for my riding and my young pillion.
The roads I ride on are mainly b roads and the 999 doesn't really work at these speeds.
I'm fed up of a strained neck, aching wrists and sore hands.(plus a 4 stone kid on my back everytime I brake.
SO, I tried a KTM superduke and thought it was a great bike.
Super engine, flat bars and at the moment a good price.
Dont really want to go away from ducatiship so tried the top multistrada. I thought it was blast but it was to wide at the back for the boy.
Tried an S2r(800). We both liked apart from the lack of power, so guess if I went the monster route I'd go for an s4r or s4rs.
Decisions descisions.
PS anybody want a nice 999?
yes
You can get an sr2 which is the 800 or an s2r1000
Gaz 748
17-Aug-2006, 19:09
Like the look of those S4Rs, you had better consult your pillion.
carefull with that last bit "anyone want a 999"
Caught between the s2r1000 monster or the 1000Multistrada.
Took the wife to the dealer and she thought the MS was too ugly but liked the monster.
Trouble is, is the monster to 'poncy'? Vs the ugliness of the MS
Might P/ex with Italian Stallion on here with his MS and think about the Motard for 2007
The Multi is a far better two-up bike than the Monster and an absolute hoot to ride solo.The Monster seat may suit your lad now but this time next year he will have grown out of it.My 9 year old daughter loves it on the back of my Multi.
The Multi is a far better two-up bike than the Monster and an absolute hoot to ride solo.The Monster seat may suit your lad now but this time next year he will have grown out of it.My 9 year old daughter loves it on the back of my Multi.
Agreed, give yer missus ride on the back of a multi and monster and she'll not be bothered about its looks, its a great bike 2 up or solo. Freak rode Martin H's yesterday and couldn't believe how good it was.
A deal is nearly in place for an 'S' multistrada.
It's a black 06 bike with 1500 miles that my local ducati dealer is selling for £6995 and giving me £5250 for my 999. He will also give me super deal on any bits I want for it,i.e Termis.
Before I go for it can any of you offer your 2 cents.
1 I'd heard the riding postion can put a fair bit of strain through your lower back(not good as I've always suffered down there, actually having physio at the moment)
2 Could also look at a standard MS from Ducati Aylesbury for £6495, but then I've got to sell my bike and not support my local dealer who's been giving me the test rides
3 Is the 's' worth the extra?
4 Hold on for 2007 MS
Hellllllllllllpp
1. comfort seat is a great item, has a gel layer that is luxury.
2 / 3 - IMO the extra £500 for the S is well worth it, (far better at holding their values too) the standard ones at D.Aylesbury are a bargain but you'll always wish you'd got the S model. plus if you've been offered a fair deal on px and extras then i'd go for it. Plus supporting your local dealer means they'll be there when you need them, buy your bike from them and they'll look after you when you need service/parts/accessoris/coffee etc.!!
4. 2007 MS ??? who knows. but one things for sure, there won't be any deals on them.
good luck.
Paul James
23-Aug-2006, 11:39
Have you considered an ST3 if you plan to do serious travelling ? It's a great bike with plenty of performance solo or with passenger and luggage. Very comfortable ride from our experience, did 9 European countries on a 2 week tour on ours last year. Sensible fairing and good riding position if you find the sports bikes a bit of a stretch to the bars.
Just a thought.
Thanks, but not looking to do big miles so the MS seems the right option
PS Good thoughts wilf
I had a DS wrote it off then bought an ex demo S for about the same £500 more than a new DS. wanted Ohlins but TBH am not that impressed with them. the Showa stuff worked just as good. However, the lower number of S's help make it easier to sell so its worth it, there's a lot of DS around going cheaply whereas the S does seem to hold its value a bit better. one thing to look for was a promotion on DS up to 31 August where you could get 2 years servicing for £99, Ducati Leeds had that running last time I was in.
Comfort wise I find it quite a small bike ( and I'm only 5'8"), the S does have flatter bars but they are raised so don't actually change your riding position, fit a gel seat and you can move around more but are limited by the raised up pillion area so can't stretch out. I can do 500 mile plus days easily and like you suffer from lower back problems but the multi doesn't seem any worse than other bikes for it.
The new 1100 will be full retail price when it lands in a few weeks, can't see anyone offering deals if they still have 06 DS to clear.
I've now seen pics of the new sportclassic biposta.
Now that looks nice.(with the riser clip-ons)
Looks like I need to be patient and see it in the flesh
http://ducatisambreville.be/php/images/news//DSCN0423a.JPG
"It's a black 06 bike with 1500 miles that my local ducati dealer is ... giving me £5250 for my 999."
Can I ask what year and mileage your 999 bip was? I have a Dec '03 with just over 7,000 miles on it (red of course) that I am trying to gauge what i might get for it.
Sounds to me like the bike which will really suit you is an S4R, in red with about 2800 miles on the clock, 05 reg, mint condition.
Bit like mine actually....ime considering selling it in the next week or 2. Mite try a 999 or 749.
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