I returned from my San Diego - Portland, OR round trip about ten days ago. The trip length was about 2600 miles, my longest day on the bike was 12 1/2 hours (Medford, OR - San Diego, CA) and 800 plus miles, with the bonus of splitting lanes in Los Angles rush hour traffic towards the end.

I fitted ...

George, good luck with your decision, as long as it doesn't put a financial burden on you and you are not planning any dual sport rides with the MTS than I don't feel you'll be disappointed in the least.

I just purchased a set of Joe Rocket saddle bags and a rain suit for my trip to Portland, OR. I ...

When I purchased my MTS I traded my 99 Cagiva GC and a 2000 Triumph Tiger, and I have never looked back. The MTS handling alone makes those two feel like a Honda mini trail. I had to upgrade the exhaust on the Cagiva to get the Ducati sound, and I have done that also with the MTS. As far as the seat ...