Wanna buy » Multistrada Lugage and passenger question

[Flying Dutchman]

Hi,

I am considering buying a Multistrada 1100 the non S version.
I have my second varadero at the moment but i am thinking of something better ...

I do ride aprox. 25000 km each year, als a lot with the wife and luggage. Is the Ducati also interesting for long trips with passenger ans a lot of luggage.
Our holiday trips are useally about 8000km and last two or tree weaks.

With a Varadero that is no problem but I miss the passion.

Also as I ride during wintertime as well is it a bike thet will always start also after a cold day in a freezing temperature ?

Thanks

[jackpot1 2007 1100 (Red)]

My wife and I have taken several trips of 2 to 3 days on our Multi. For touring, I would consider a larger bike of some sort. I cannot carry much luggage when I take my wife without upsetting the bikes handling. It is also fairly tight quarters for two. We have a good time for a day or two, but that's about it. We rented a Harley dresser before and I did not like such a large bike, but with two up, I think a bike like a Concous, FJ1300 or ST1300 or even a Gold Wing would be better. A wing could probably go faster in the twisties two up than I can on the Multi. Best bet, money no object, is one touring bike for two, and one for yourself to ride.

[Wolfie1]

I think the size of your wife is a factor. My wife has a slender build and is tall at 5'9". She finds the Multistrada to be her favorite bike of everything we've owned - Concours years ago, Ducati ST2/4, Aprilia Futura. I can do decent mileage on the MTS (I've got a BBG1500 under my belt) and my wife and I can easily do 500-600mile days. We have a Corbin seat, which helps.

If you and your wife are bigger, it may be a bit cramped front to rear, especially if you have a top case.

Best,

-Wolfie

[Flying Dutchman]

Thanks for the info we have tested the Strada and riding together is no problem. But if the Strada is equiped with the DP cases on the side and a topcase ? That I don't now.
And the dealer doesn't have a strada fully equiped to see if ther stil is enough space left. especially the foodpegs for the passenger worry me a bit, aren't they to close fitted next to the sidecase ?

Thanks for the info guys.

[Wolfie1]

Yep, she'll have to adjust her feet from where she put them prior to having the side bags installed, but it's not a significant difference.

From what you're saying, it sounds like she'll find it to her liking, even with bags installed.

-Mike

[dmk 2007 1100S (Red)]

According to my wife, there are no issues with the panniers & pegs once she is on the bike. But mounting & dismounting can be a little tricky because the front of the pannier overhangs the peg.

We've only taken one long trip of 9 days since I got the Multi, and it was fine for a trip of that duration. I did change the seat and windscreen. I would think about getting bigger luggage for a 2-3 week trip.

My 1100 was slow starting in any weather/temperature unless I cracked the throttle open a bit. But then I put on the Termi kit with the DP ECU and it no longer hesitates to start.

Dave