Well after looking everywhere in Kuwait (very very small country). I have decided to purchase the BMW FS800S. I could not find a used bike that is safe on the road, most have been dropped a lot. And in Kuwait you dont want a dropped bike, unless you know the rider personally. A lot of those bikers ...

Well it seems there were more votes for a Multistrada than not, what did you do?!

That is true, however I read all the other "1st Bike" posts, and also factored in their responses. One of the things I have to consider is, that I might decide within a year that biking is just not for me. So with ...

I woke up this morning read all the responses, and sent an sms to the dealer informing him of my decision not to buy the mts.

Thank you all for your time and advice, I have decided to go for the beater for the following reasons:

1.) If I wreck drop it, I wont worry about it
2.) It will allow me to ...

Rider Stats (me):
6'2 (188cm)
187lbs (85kg)
Age: 25
Experience: Local 2 Week Riding Course (Bajaj Pulsar)

The situation:
The local Ducati Dealer is offering me the 2007 MTS 1100 for: USD 12,150.25
(The mts 620 is going for USD 10,414.86)
The condition: I have to make up my mind within 12 hours ...