2010 Multistrada 1200 vs Hypermotard - Ducati.ms

Darsey · Nov 9th, 2009, 3:41 am

Just seen new photos of new multistada and i think that this may be a threat to the hyper, what do you guys think

acesanugal · Nov 9th, 2009, 7:53 am

I think I dig it. At first I thought the "snout" thing would be an issue, but, that thing looks right on!(but I'm still keepin' my Hyper)

"Eating shellfish is an abomination." Lev. 11:10

acesanugal · Nov 9th, 2009, 8:00 am

Dang it, I gotta chime in again. I thought the Multi was the obvious replacement/answer to the old Cagiva Gran Canyon, but this thing is a complete departure. I hope the BMW GS guys don't start yelling "Foul".

"No one whose testicles are crushed or whose male organ is cut off shall enter the assembly of the Lord." Deuteronomy 23:1

CodeRed · Nov 9th, 2009, 9:23 am

It will definitely take sales away from the Hyper if it isnt too heavy.

bromike666 · Nov 9th, 2009, 10:51 am

I'm waiting to test ride it and then I'll make a decision. I test rode my first Multi in 04, got off the bike and wrote the check. Maybe I can replace my Hyper and Multi with one bike

AZ_Scott · Nov 9th, 2009, 11:01 am

I don't think it will have anything to do with Hyper sales at all. It's a completely different bike altogether. Even the old Multistrada, which essentially shared a motor and frame with the Hyper, was very different to ride than the Hyper. I don't see how you can make any comparison at all with the new one...

BTW, I dig the new Multistrada, and I'd love to take one for a spin. If it's even close to the BMW GS in performance, comfort, and utility, it would make my short list of desired bikes...

**cassos** · Nov 9th, 2009, 11:37 am

It's no threat to the hypermotard, totally different riding style and purpose, but I also admit I like it as a touring bike, the BMW GS and KTM 990 adventure guys will find it serious competition to their market with serious power!
new photos here

hyperdookie · Nov 9th, 2009, 11:44 am

I think I'm in love!

AZ_Scott · Nov 9th, 2009, 12:02 pm

The Multistrada page is up at Ducati.com, so we don't have to speculate any more...

**cassos** · Nov 9th, 2009, 12:14 pm

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Originally Posted by AZ_Scott

The Multistrada page is up at Ducati.com, so we don't have to speculate any more...

Yep at http://www.multistrada.ducati.com/
and it is nicer than many people thought !
In my old days in Europe, I use to ride a liquid cooled v-twin known as the Africa Twin first released as a 650 running the marathon category in the Dakar with only 65hp. Ok the Multistrada does not have the off road capabilities but 150hp !