Yes ABS would be the deciding factor as I ride quite a bit in the rain. If the Multistrada would be a second bike for me then I wouldn't care if it has ABS or not, but unfortunatley I cannot afford to have both.

I agree with you that it doesn't seem to fit the minimalist style of the Multistrada ...

Anyone know if or when Ducati will offer the Multistrads with ABS brakes? I currently ride a BMW and love having ABS. I have always wanted a Ducati but don't have a Ducati style body, that all changed when I sat on the Multistrada!

If they came out with ABS tomorrow I would be the pround new owner ...