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[Monty]

Originally Posted by John W

Bradders, I agree.
Although having spoken with a number of current and former BMW owners the quality of them seems to be a long way down from where it used to be.
The number of things they are having repaired under warranty has put me off owning one (K1300GT looks like a good buy, albeit a bit pricey when fully loaded, but has some fundamental issues like clutch and electric problems).

Many of the owners in our club (WVAM) have had far more problems than I've had with any of my Ducatis...

I'm hoping whatever it is that arrives has enough grunt for 2 up sports touring, and a decent tank range. I found the multistrada underpowered for what I want, and not comfy enough for my wife.

About the title, thanks for letting me know. All I got was a blank white page, no error or anything. I also couldn't see anything about max length. Maybe this is a tweak the admin guys can sort out.

Gordon, hopefully Monty can let me have some details then

Cheers,
John.

Hi John, yes there will be a new Multistrada type thingy, I have been told that it will be a 1098-but equally it could be 1198. It will have a full electronics package, traction control, and possibly ABS. Definately hard luggage, and will do exactly what you want-which is the same as me I expect, which is go a long way fast 2 up with luggage and then be fun in the mountains when you get there. According to John Hackett + several others who I have chatted to who have seen it (including people from DUK) it is a fantastic looking bike. I ordered mine immediately after the dealer meeting before the Milan show last year. Ducati intend this bike to be a replacement for both the Multistrada and the ST series-mine will replace my ST4S.
By the way the bike in the pictures is not massive-the rider is about 5ft 2in..................

John