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ace70 MTS: 2009 1100 (Red)
Joined: 15 Sep 2006 Posts: 20 Location: Sydney Aust.
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Posted: Wed Sep 27, 2006 4:35 am |
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Considering a choice between a 2005 model S with Ohlins and a standard DS.
Is the difference really noticeable?
Do you really have to be pushing it to feel the difference or does it really transform the bike?
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martins MTS: Not specified
Joined: 24 Jul 2004 Posts: 898 Location: Northants, England
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Posted: Wed Sep 27, 2006 4:37 am |
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For me yes, the S is worth it, My first Multi was a DS the second a S DS, I know it personal but I find the S DS just more setlled on the road, it looks better, and they tend to sell on easier in the used market |
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_________________ Yamaha XT1200Z Super Ténéré
previous, 1100 S Hypermotard, 1098, Tiger 1050i
Multistrada 1000 S DS, S4R |
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UK'S'Owner MTS: 2006 1000S DS (Black)
Joined: 30 Aug 2006 Posts: 68 Location: Essex, UK
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Posted: Wed Sep 27, 2006 5:25 am |
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put it this way, I wouldn't have a non 's' model |
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wim1000 MTS: Not specified
Joined: 12 Aug 2005 Posts: 181 Location: Nieuwstadt / Netherlands
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Posted: Wed Sep 27, 2006 5:57 am |
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yep, its worh it |
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_________________ Wim
06 Multistrada S
Black and Beautiful |
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JohnB MTS: 2005 1000S DS (Red)
Joined: 23 Nov 2004 Posts: 1666 Location: Long Island, NY USA
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Posted: Wed Sep 27, 2006 1:00 pm |
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If you can afford it, buy the "S". You couldn't buy the components for anywhere near what Ducati's charging for them. If you can't afford it, I'm sure the Showa components are competant. |
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kneepuck Moderator MTS: 2004 1000 DS (Red)
Joined: 10 Mar 2005 Posts: 703 Location: Portland, OR
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Posted: Wed Sep 27, 2006 1:31 pm |
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Yes. I did the practical thing and got a hold over non-S model. I figured the money I saved could upgrade the bike. Wellllll.....I now have a bike that is arguably better than an S model - but I spent way more than an S model would have cost me. Great deal. |
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_________________ "There are only three sports: bullfighting, motor racing, and mountaineering; all the rest are merely games." - Ernest Hemingway |
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overipe+keen MTS: Not specified
Joined: 03 Jan 2004 Posts: 172 Location: York U.K.
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Posted: Wed Sep 27, 2006 1:43 pm |
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I know there're some folks out there who find they just can;t get the S model's suspension set up properly for them and wonder if the standard model could have been better for them. I'm sure there are some posts on the matter here somewhere. |
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_________________ It's never too late! |
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Curveguy MTS: 2007 1100S (Black)
Joined: 16 Jun 2006 Posts: 70 Location: Belgium
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Posted: Thu Sep 28, 2006 5:51 am |
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Have that 2007 1100S for three weeks now.
Man, that Öhlins suspension is really awesome!!!!!!
If I were you, i wouldn't hesitate. The extra price is a fraction
off what you should pay for aftermarket stuff. And yes, it's really, really worth it! |
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RoderickGI MTS: 2005 1000S DS (Red)
Joined: 04 Aug 2006 Posts: 429 Location: Melbourne, Australia
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Posted: Thu Sep 28, 2006 8:28 am |
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Ace, can you still get an S model in Australia?
I bought a Red 1000S DS August 26th, and was told at the time it was the last one available in Australia, and that there was only one black one left. NP, the importers didn't have any more. I suppose there could be stock at the various dealers though, that I wasn't told about.
Anyway, I can't tell you if the Öhlins are better, 'cos that's all I've had, but I bought the S just for them, and improved resale value, you I ever want to do that. The Öhlins do stick to the ground pretty well.
Regardless, if there are none available, your decision is made, unless you wait for NF Importers to get the 1100S into Australia. I wouldn't hold my breath on that.
Rod
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ace70 MTS: 2009 1100 (Red)
Joined: 15 Sep 2006 Posts: 20 Location: Sydney Aust.
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Posted: Thu Sep 28, 2006 8:48 am |
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Rod,
What was the deal you got, the base price of the bike.
Did you get the deal with the panniers, or rego and on roads etc.
Yeah, NF Importers can be difficult.
One thing i can say though, i had a 93 900SS that i bought second hand a few years ago. The rear swingarm developed a crack under the chain guard. Well well out of warranty, by about 10 years, but, they gave me a new swingarm, just paid for labour to put new one in. Go figure.
Although it was the day after Ducati got onto the podium for the first time in motoGP so i think Ducati Italy was feeling very happy with itself.
Cheers
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RoderickGI MTS: 2005 1000S DS (Red)
Joined: 04 Aug 2006 Posts: 429 Location: Melbourne, Australia
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Posted: Thu Sep 28, 2006 11:48 pm |
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G'Day Richie,
I didn't really get a base price, I just started with RRP (plus promotion stuff), gave them a list of accessories to go with it then negotiated from there. What I got is explained in this thread: http://www.multistrada.net/forum/viewtop...ighlight=#53530
I see from that thread that my memory isn't the best, as there were no black 1000S's back then either. Are you buying one off a shop floor?
I got the free one year WQBE insurance, Rego, CTP and Stamp Duty deal that was offered to the end of August. Panniers only came with the 1000DS model. Theoretically paid the dealer Pre-Delivery of around $350, but as I wanted a 2006 model, and wasn't told they were not available, I got another $1000 plus a $150 gift voucher off the price before signing anything. Total $25,000, as per the thread above.
I like the panniers, and use the top box all the time, like a bike boot.
PS: I also like the handle bars of the S DS, and the carbon belt covers look much better. |
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