MilesB
23-04-2005, 09:43 PM
In my ongoing search for the perfect bike ;) Susan and myself went up to Ducati South London today and took a couple of test rides.
The situation is that although we both love the Monster, we are pragmatic enough to realise that it is not a great 2up bike, especially if you want to tour. In my experience there is enough room for either a pillion or a decent amount of luggage - but NOT both at the same time :(
So we want a bike that can do 2up touring, with secure (ie hard/lockable luggage), that we can both handle - especially that Susan can handle with me on as well :eek: .
It also has to be specifically comfortable for Susan, who has a problem back.
Anyway we like Ducati V-twins, so off we went to try out both an ST3 and a Multistrada 1000.
The ST3 runs on the same frame as my M900ie, but the bars seem to be more extreme, and the reach/lean forward was uncomfortable for me - and painfull for Susan :(
Fortunately, the Multistrada was :D :D :bunny: :burnout:
WE LIKE ;) - big trailie with the soul of a Monster
Thanks to Claire at Ducati South London for arranging things at short notice (PS She rides a Monster too!)
The situation is that although we both love the Monster, we are pragmatic enough to realise that it is not a great 2up bike, especially if you want to tour. In my experience there is enough room for either a pillion or a decent amount of luggage - but NOT both at the same time :(
So we want a bike that can do 2up touring, with secure (ie hard/lockable luggage), that we can both handle - especially that Susan can handle with me on as well :eek: .
It also has to be specifically comfortable for Susan, who has a problem back.
Anyway we like Ducati V-twins, so off we went to try out both an ST3 and a Multistrada 1000.
The ST3 runs on the same frame as my M900ie, but the bars seem to be more extreme, and the reach/lean forward was uncomfortable for me - and painfull for Susan :(
Fortunately, the Multistrada was :D :D :bunny: :burnout:
WE LIKE ;) - big trailie with the soul of a Monster
Thanks to Claire at Ducati South London for arranging things at short notice (PS She rides a Monster too!)