ST4s vs. 1000 DS
 

I took my ST4s to the dealers today for a couple of things to be checked so I'm riding the Multistrada demonstrator for a couple of days. I've fancied one of these since they came out so I'm pleased to have ridden it, however I'm a bit dissapointed. :(

The turn in is very sharp but I can't get to grips with the cornering technique. I want to hang off it but it looks a bit silly and I think I should stick my leg out motocross stylie instead. :alien:

I'm not so happy about the top end though. It seems to run out of puff around 95 (although it gets there plenty quick!). I also feel like a wind sock when it wound up on the dual carriageway. ;)

I think I'll wait untill they put a 996 engine in it and a taller screen. :roll::cool::roll::biaggi:

110/120 mph comes up quick enough, but then you've got to work really hard to get it upto near 140mph.

Considerably slower than ST4S.

Defo needs a higher screen, handling is good when you get used to treating it like a big supermoto.

996 now that sounds like a great idea.

Now I've tried it down some country lanes and used a bit of counter steering. That's more like it!:sing: