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[CK]

Originally Posted by JPM

Charlotte look at the HM it doesn't half look like it's pretty much a MS with different bodywork maybe I'm wrong but can you get on a multi?

I have taken a multi on test JPM, and had to 'wriggle' to touch down on one side
If I 'had' to ride one again, it would only be to help a mate out, as I would not feel happy in having to do a 'shuffle forwards, wiggle to the left' each time I had to come to a complete halt - and making sure that there wasnt too much of a camber at the side too!
I did try & ride when doing slow speeds like I was on a crosser but it was a tad too heavy to bounce at traffic lights etc.

The 07 Multi is a tad taller (I understand ) than previous models - can someone confirm that?

Have also 'stolen' a 999 back when they 1st came out, and again ride height was an issue for the 'stop-start' bits

C, going off to buy a strengthned mini-moto

[KeefyB]

Originally Posted by CK

The 07 Multi is a tad taller (I understand ) than previous models - can someone confirm that?

'07 bike has the same seat height as the '06.(850mm,according to the brochure).
The early Multi's had a differant,harder seat and a claimed seat height of 820mm.

[bolds]

Originally Posted by CK

Have also 'stolen' a 999 back when they 1st came out, and again ride height was an issue for the 'stop-start' bits



C, going off to buy a strengthned mini-moto

According to specs on Ducati.com 1098 seat height is 3" higher than 999

[996]

On the Ducati website it says,seat height=820mm. My 999 handbook says,seat height=780mm. Therefore difference = 40mm or 1.6 inches in old money!

[moto748]

Originally Posted by 996

On the Ducati website it says,seat height=820mm. My 999 handbook says,seat height=780mm. Therefore difference = 40mm or 1.6 inches in old money!

That's ridiculous for a sportsbike!

Considering I find the seat height on my ST2 too high...
and I'm no short-arse. But I like to be able to get both feet flat on the floor.

Are there really no plans for a 749-sized variant? Surely this is going to cost Ducati sales?

[Stones]

Originally Posted by moto748

That's ridiculous for a sportsbike!

Considering I find the seat height on my ST2 too high...
and I'm no short-arse. But I like to be able to get both feet flat on the floor.

Are there really no plans for a 749-sized variant? Surely this is going to cost Ducati sales?

they are going to do a 850 version, probably 848 next year to replace the 749... so Ive been told

[KeefyB]

Originally Posted by Stones

they are going to do a 850 version, probably 848 next year to replace the 749... so Ive been told

It would be nice if they called it an 851.

I had an S on order, but after seeing the RR in the flesh this weekind, I have cancelled my order and ordered the RR instead (the joys of been single!). This bike is SICK! Total bike porn!

Life is to short and what the hell, its only money and I've studied and worked my balls off to earn it!