No drive lash on MTS. No drive lash on new Monster 1000 with the same engine for that matter.

Interesting approach at least to say and it makes sence.
http://www.mbpducati.com/2v/index.htm

I have an Aprilia Pegaso, Rotax engine. Engine design is such way that valve adjustment or head gasket replacement/re-torq, asks for removal of all cams. This alone adds 1-2 hrs of labor. And I'm suspicious that all Aprilia engines/heads are designed that way. With Pegaso if one needs to play with ...

It is very lovable bike. MTS is my 11th bike and my favorite. Just keep in mind that MTS is not touring bike. Europeans call it touring, but touring in Europe in not 1,000 miles trip. I find it as nimble in town as dual purpose bike, fairly comfy for 200-500 mile trips and just perfect for mixed ...

LOCK YOUR BIKE !!! Motorcycles are stolen every day everywhere. In Chicago land mostly in the city, suburbs are somewhat "safe". Any good cable and lock will do the job. I preffer cable & lock secured to something, post, poll, fence....even other car. At work, find a work buddy that has same hours ...

Yes Ducatis have more frequent maintenance, valve, adjustments than "rice-four".
MTS is on:
600 mile check up
6,000 mile adjustment (if needed)
12,000 mile ADJUSTMENT
18,000 mile adjustment
6,000mile/10,000km valve adjustment interval is not that bad considering valve design. Tipical valve ...