OK, I did it. I managed to get a road test. It wasn't easy. I had to sign my life away, but that was the easy part.

The bike was fun. All around mostly great, though my ride was brief and in some dense traffic.

One problem which really bothers me:
Bad turbulence to my head from the windscreen. I ...

Do the 2008s come in around september? As you may know, I am buying a new Multistrada (test rode the Guzzi, btw), and I'm thinking, maybe I should wait. But how long? And anybody seen spy shots of the new Multi? Is it water cooled? (I just threw that in, not making rumors.)

Sam,
Since I'm shopping too, I'm starting to think, hey, it's getting late in the season. Maybe consider an '08? When does Ducati make them available? (What is the '08 Multi gonna be like?) Or perhaps get a killer deal on a showroom straggler? Currently, I miss riding. So there are a lot of ...

Hi Jon,
Gold Coast in New Hyde Park,
Formula One Motorsports, Oakdale, NY.

Although I live in Manhattan, I have a low opinion of the one right here in Manhattan. 2 weeks ago I sat on a bike (MTS) in the showroom and had to argue with a little d-bag motobarrista about it. It's really a Starbucks ...

Thank you. I need the third set of numbers. Tomorrow I have the Guzzi test ride. But no Multi test ride. Wanted to do them back to back. Thanks for your advice. This is a real good board!

Getting sounds of reluctance from dealers when I ask about a road test. But I gotta ride it b4 I buy it. Did you? If you've road tested, how'd you make them say "yes" with minimal fuss?

any progress on the OTD? Would like to know what ur looking at pricewise.

Very interested in what replys u get.
I'm getting about 13 for the S and 11 for the standard, so far. Not incl. tax of course.

While I was typing my last post, Scrambles' post came in. Wow, that does sound real good. That would be ideal.
Thanks!

I'd like to thank everyone. After squeezing the clutch lever on stationary showroom Multis, I am sure I'd get some carpal tunnel flareups. In researching this right here on MTS.net I came to the conclusion that if I bought a MTS, I'd have the dealer install a Yoyodyne clutch slave master cylinder ...

hahahahaha, awesome!























But what about clutch pull?

Maybe me too. I mean by association. Thanks for your generous information. You see I am very serious because it's a big decision, haha. (Sorry, nervously trying to fend off future buyer's remorse.)

A few other things came to mind:
*The clutch pull seems real stiff on the new Multi. Does that ...

OK, thanks gentlemen. The Beemer is not under consideration at all. They may be fine, but are uninteresting to me. As for Starbucks...I hate what they've done to my city...haha. Really, though.

I've only sat on both bikes, and the legroom is close, but the Multi has a little more. The Griso is a ...

Hi. I am getting a new bike within the next few weeks and I have narrowed it down to a Multi or, get this, a Griso. I am aware I am posting on Multistrada.net, yes, but to me these bikes, though they look completely different, can be used for the type of upright riding I enjoy. I will do touring ...