Philski - why did you expect the Multi engine to be a rip snorter?
Its the latest in a long line of 2 valve air cooled Ducati motors. They have always been about a nice spread of torque, punchy delivery and bags of character.
If you want rip snorter buy a 999 or an RSV.
120bhp as opposed to 85bhp ...

I agree with Tee Dubs comments.
I came from an Aprilia Mille, but I can honestly say that the Multi is miles more fun for most of the time.
Yes, occasionally you will miss blasting past cars at 130mph - but how often do you really do that anyway?
It definately is the most fun to be had at under ...

My wife says that she is a bit cramped - partly beacause on my previous bike, a Mille, I was leant away from her and partly because the grab rail is very close to the back of the seat, making it a bit tight to get your gloved hands in. On the plus side, she says the seat is fine and there is much ...