Ducati Multistrada?

[Davel]

Anyone care to comment on whether, or not, this would be a good replacement for my BMW F650GS with ABS?

Love the BMW but just fancy a change really.

Only been riding for about 5 months so don't want anything too mad just yet.

Or what about an ST3?

Any thoughts please?

[cazzo]

Not ridden one yet but I understand the Multistrada is a corker even if the frontal view is a bit iffy but otherwise I reckon it's a damned good bike and certainly in a different league to the BMW.

As for the ST3, again not tried it but the ST2 is good (I'm told the ST4 is better!) and I believe the ST3 is a similar, but improved, beast falling between the ST2 and ST4 powerwise.

You won't find a dog (handling wise) in the Ducati stable.

Personally of the 2 I'd probably go for the Multistrada, subject to it living up to expectations on a test ride, and probably not too daunting for a newbie as it's not got the power of the DesmoQuattro but with a healthy wallop of midrange and top handling it should be fun


You know it makes sense.




Edited to say: I'm not in the market for a new bike just yet, but I would certainly consider a Multistrada when I am, and if (when) they bring out a 4-valve (998cc) version then I will really need to take a closer look.


>> Edited by cazzo on Monday 10th November 22:35

[Davel]

Agree but it does look a little wierd and the front is also a little disappointing snout wise too.

Methinks a test drive is in the offing!