Test rides complete. Went with the Multistrada.
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MarcFJ60
Adventurer
Wow, those might be the best looking riding pants I've seen. Definitely out of my riding budget, but very sharp. I had some BMW summer pants that were a bit similar, but those seem to pull it off better.
Did I read right that this is your first bike? Take plenty of time to get to know it - that thing is pretty much a race bike in DS clothing.
Did I read right that this is your first bike? Take plenty of time to get to know it - that thing is pretty much a race bike in DS clothing.
Thanks! The Aether gear vents really well, feels and articulates very well, and is very comfortable. The D3O armor is great for comfort/fit. I like it. Most of my riding is around town and on the road, and I feel like the Aether gear doesn't scream 'riding gear'. I can ride into town and have breakfast/lunch/coffee with the Mrs or friends and look 'normal'. And at the same time the materials and stitching they use are adventure/tour ready. I had been watching the Aether gear, and last week they ran a 20% off sale that sealed the deal for me.
It is my first bike and I'm taking it easy. I've used urban mode(limits to 100hp) mostly although touring on the highway is nice. I feel some skills from my car instruction(240+ hrs on track) carry over to keep safe(vision management, reactionary gaps etc), but the bike is a different animal, and I plan on doing a couple advanced rider/safety courses on track. Guys I ride with are all pretty mellow/responsible too, and we take it easy....and I very much recognize my novice status. I certainly don't use the engine or lean angle to its fullest by a long shot. I honestly wish bikes like this we're ordered more like cars...where larger engines were options. Had the mts come with the 848 or a 899 engine, and the 1200 was an option, I don't think I would have ticked the box. I got the mts for its feature set/completeness....if that makes sense.
I'll be doing a full suspension adjustment/tune after the break service. The mts is extremely adjustable. You can change the dampening profile (front/rear) and rear preload for each ride mode and each ride profile within that ride mode electronically from the dash, and then save it to that mode. Only front preload is 'set and forget'.
It really is an amazing machine.
It is my first bike and I'm taking it easy. I've used urban mode(limits to 100hp) mostly although touring on the highway is nice. I feel some skills from my car instruction(240+ hrs on track) carry over to keep safe(vision management, reactionary gaps etc), but the bike is a different animal, and I plan on doing a couple advanced rider/safety courses on track. Guys I ride with are all pretty mellow/responsible too, and we take it easy....and I very much recognize my novice status. I certainly don't use the engine or lean angle to its fullest by a long shot. I honestly wish bikes like this we're ordered more like cars...where larger engines were options. Had the mts come with the 848 or a 899 engine, and the 1200 was an option, I don't think I would have ticked the box. I got the mts for its feature set/completeness....if that makes sense.
I'll be doing a full suspension adjustment/tune after the break service. The mts is extremely adjustable. You can change the dampening profile (front/rear) and rear preload for each ride mode and each ride profile within that ride mode electronically from the dash, and then save it to that mode. Only front preload is 'set and forget'.
It really is an amazing machine.
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jerdog53
Explorer
I am glad you are taking it easy and using your head and getting proper skill sets developed without getting in too deep. The motorcycle insurance industry statistics report something like 80% of all motorcycle accidents involve a single vehicle. Meaning operator error or riding outside your ability. Congratulations for stepping outside the box and not being apart to that statistics!
I have always thought that Ducati needed a mid sized Multistrada or better yet Elefant! Put that 821 power plant into a proper adventure bike with a 19" front, longer suspension travel and 5 gallons of gas….. Maybe one day. Part of the reason I purchased the Hyperstrada.
Have you seen Ugly Bro's riding gear? I have a pair of the Motorpool stained olive that I will wear around town in hooligan mode or when riding with the wife…..
They do a lot of other stuff not really looking like riding gear but protecting you proper like. ATGATT…
ugly bro's
I have always thought that Ducati needed a mid sized Multistrada or better yet Elefant! Put that 821 power plant into a proper adventure bike with a 19" front, longer suspension travel and 5 gallons of gas….. Maybe one day. Part of the reason I purchased the Hyperstrada.
Have you seen Ugly Bro's riding gear? I have a pair of the Motorpool stained olive that I will wear around town in hooligan mode or when riding with the wife…..
They do a lot of other stuff not really looking like riding gear but protecting you proper like. ATGATT…
ugly bro's
havent ridden in a little while because of being away for work.
Did do quite a bit of riding before hand, though, and it is a fantastic bike. heading to a track day in october to get the suspension tuned/set. I'll keep you guys posted!!
Might not happen until later in the winter, but Im going to throw a set of TKC 80's on it (or at least something a little more trail biased) and hit the Mojave Road with it.
Did do quite a bit of riding before hand, though, and it is a fantastic bike. heading to a track day in october to get the suspension tuned/set. I'll keep you guys posted!!
Might not happen until later in the winter, but Im going to throw a set of TKC 80's on it (or at least something a little more trail biased) and hit the Mojave Road with it.
Beamer pilot
Explorer
Interesting choice...
I went from this:
To this:
And never looked back...
I went from this:
To this:
And never looked back...