Habanero

That makes at least 3 of you guys that are getting really good mileage out of your chains, so it appears that Ducati is using a much higher quality chain nowdays than they did when I bought my last Duc. Of course, it doesn't make maintaining them any less of a hassle, which is my primary ...

ewebster1

Thanks for the clarification--clearly, I misunderstood what you were telling me. What you state confirms my notion that the cost of belt replacement is only a little greater than that of chains and sprokets over a similar distance traveled. I really like the concept of belt drive, but it ...

ewebster1

I've never gotten anywhere close to 30K miles out of a chain and sprockets, and I rarely go more than 500 miles before wiping down and re-lubing the chain. Perhaps the 620 doesn't stress a chain nearly as much as larger displacement machines, or maybe you ride far more conservatively than ...

Wow!! Great feedback, everyone.

Just in case I didn't make it clear, my preference is definitely the MTS 1100S. I love Ducati's air cooled V-Twin, and the Ohlins suspension is tops. I do wish that the Duc had a lower seat, and my intention in my original post was first to find a way to lower the ...

Thanks to all of you who responded. Great to see an active community.

SpeedwayRN, thank you for your insights on lowering the bike. Maybe I lied about having a 30" inseam, because the one I rode I could barely touch the ground. The bike had a comfort seat on it, however, and I'm wondering if it is ...

I'm seriously considering purchasing either a new Multistrada 1100S or a BMW F800ST with the intention of sports touring, but have some reservations regarding the MTS as follows:

1. I'm vertically challenged with a 30" inseam, so reaching the ground is mostly a ball of foot to tiptoe affair. Can ...