Alternative Ducatis

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

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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

: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!)

MotoNik · 10-05-2005, 04:05 PM

I know it's not a Ducati, but.....

....I test rode a BMW 1200 GS last week and it is a really cracking bike. I personally preferred it to the 'strada. More roomy riding position, more comfy (ok, where's me pipe?!), and unbelievably it's got a more grunty engine.

Strongly recommended - really top fun, and right at the top of my list for the virtual garage at the moment.

cheers,

Nik

23-04-2005, 09:43 PM	#1
MilesB Guest Posts: n/a	Alternative Ducatis 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 . 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 :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!)

10-05-2005, 04:05 PM	#2
MotoNik Bronze Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Sherbourne Bike: M600 Posts: 401	I know it's not a Ducati, but..... ....I test rode a BMW 1200 GS last week and it is a really cracking bike. I personally preferred it to the 'strada. More roomy riding position, more comfy (ok, where's me pipe?!), and unbelievably it's got a more grunty engine. Strongly recommended - really top fun, and right at the top of my list for the virtual garage at the moment. cheers, Nik