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taylorduc
MTS: Not specified
Joined: 22 Jan 2005
Posts: 14
Location: Taylor, MI
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Had a client drop off a Multi today. The first Multi that's I've ever ridden. I can't believe this thing is so tall. I only have a 30" inseam and was on my toes. It's already bad enough to be on my toes on the 900SS, but this thing is huge... I was scared of tippng it over. had to have on my taller guys pull it into the garage.
All you Multi guys must be giants.... 5'7"
Ken
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md11m900
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Joined: 05 Jan 2005
Posts: 6
Location: Taipei Taiwan
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| Posted: Sat Jan 29, 2005 11:17 pm |
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When I put a ohlins suspension in rear, I adjusted the height about 1 inch higher.
But I'm only 5'10"  |
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xlcafe
MTS: Not specified
Joined: 20 Oct 2004
Posts: 218
Location: SoCal
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| Posted: Sun Jan 30, 2005 12:30 am |
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| Quote: | |  | All you Multi guys must be giants.... 5'7" | | | |
I'm 5'7"...but I feel big and strong
You get used to the height.
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Rocker
MTS: Not specified
Joined: 27 Nov 2003
Posts: 1153
Location: Ashford Kent UK
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| Posted: Sun Jan 30, 2005 2:38 am |
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| I manage with only a 28" inside seam |
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GREATLAKESRIDER
MTS: Not specified
Joined: 10 Jan 2005
Posts: 93
Location: MICHIGAN-USA
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| Posted: Sun Jan 30, 2005 2:53 am |
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 Bike that fits me like no other-BMW1150GS Adventure 35.4"seat height, but it's just too heavy
Bike that I must buy-Multistrada-fits almost as well and more maneuverable
 6'4" 220LBS 36" inseam-Hung like Horse  Strong like Bull |
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sal
MTS: Not specified
Joined: 11 Jan 2005
Posts: 13
Location: UK
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| Posted: Mon Jan 31, 2005 8:39 am |
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| With being just a little under 5'4" I can still just about manage so stop complaining!!!! |
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steveberde
MTS: 2004 1000 DS (Red)
Joined: 23 Aug 2003
Posts: 414
Location: Spokane, WA
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| Posted: Fri Mar 18, 2005 7:02 pm |
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5'7" and a 30" inseam and it's fine - yes, I'd prefer an inch lower - but never had an issue with it - you'll get used to it and once it's moving and your feet are on the pegs you'll forget it's "too tall" for you -
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Emerson
MTS: 2004 1000 DS (Black)
Joined: 02 Dec 2004
Posts: 574
Location: Mid Atlantic, USA
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| Posted: Fri Mar 18, 2005 7:37 pm |
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6'-4" 230#... Not huge, but big enough that there are few bikes that are actually comfortable. The MTS was, hands down, the most comfortable unless I were willing to pose aboard a Hardley... I'll have to look into that Ohlins rear, another inch would be nice. 
It's cute watching my little 5'-7" wife try to climb aboard.  |
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fmechini
MTS: 2005 1000S DS (Red)
Joined: 08 Dec 2004
Posts: 1016
Location: Skillman NJ, USA
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| Posted: Fri Mar 18, 2005 8:50 pm |
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 YES SIR!!! ALL MTS Owneras are enormous! They can all jump rivers, hop valleys and did I mention that we are all MODELS?
No seriously, the MTS is a little bit high, but once you start moving you realize how perfect the weight distribution is and how nimble in traffic she can be.
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Old Fart
MTS: 2005 1000S DS (Black)
Joined: 26 May 2005
Posts: 523
Location: PERTH - WESTERN AUSTRALIA
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| Posted: Tue May 31, 2005 9:26 am |
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I am 5'-8" and I could only get my tootsies on the ground when I got my Multi, set at lowest possible ride height. No trouble riding it solo but I couldn't get my heels down to hold it steady while a pillion was getting on.
Solved the problem by buying a pair of Johnny Reb boots with about 2" heels.
Now all is sweet.
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somchoi
MTS: Not specified
Joined: 05 Mar 2005
Posts: 148
Location: Virginia, USA
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| Posted: Tue May 31, 2005 12:39 pm |
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| Funny, I always forget about the height of the bike the instant I'm rolling. The trick is not to get stuck at stop lights. Who wants to stop anyway, right? |
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KTM 950
MTS: Not specified
Joined: 03 Jan 2006
Posts: 13
Location: NC mountains
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| Posted: Tue Jan 03, 2006 11:47 pm |
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Thats funny this post was about the height of the MTS. I have thought about going to the Ducati so I can finally put both feet on the ground. The KTM is tall you need to be over 6ft to touch flat footed.
At 5'10" the MTS-S fits like a glove. |
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Habanero
MTS: 2004 1000 DS (Gray)
Joined: 06 Jun 2005
Posts: 2634
Location: Seattle
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| Posted: Tue Jan 03, 2006 11:59 pm |
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| KTM 950 wrote: | | | | Thats funny this post was about the height of the MTS. I have thought about going to the Ducati so I can finally put both feet on the ground. The KTM is tall you need to be over 6ft to touch flat footed.
At 5'10" the MTS-S fits like a glove. | | | |
I had a hard time deciding between the 950 Adventure & the Multi, I bought the Multi and it was the absolute right choice. But I'm fairly sure I am also going to get a KTM when I see the right deal. I'd love to start heading up over the mountains on one of those..
Do you have the "S" 950? That thing is gigantic....really fun. |
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tweake
MTS: 2006 1000S DS (Red)
Joined: 25 Oct 2005
Posts: 630
Location: n.y usa
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| Posted: Wed Jan 04, 2006 1:39 am |
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1 of the reasons i love my multi is i am 6'3 300lbs get called a big dude all the time and on 95% of all bikes i rode i feel like i am to big for the bike  that always made me feel if i want to feel like i fit i would have to stick to full dressed touring bikes but then come the multistrada and my life was saved  ok maybe not my life but u get the point |
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Wizid
MTS: Not specified
Joined: 05 Nov 2005
Posts: 69
Location: East Coast USA
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| Posted: Wed Jan 04, 2006 3:32 am |
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| haha, when we went to the BMW/Moto Guzzi/Ducati dealer, the Multistrada was the only bike in the room I fit on. I'm 6'5" and sitting on the bike or stadleing the bike, my feet are Flat on the ground, knee's bent slightly. Riding I have my tailbone up against the passenger seat, and its even more comfortable if I remove that seat so I can sit an inch back father. |
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