Thinking About Jumping Ship

[twowheeladdict]

Originally Posted by markc9503

While I certainly do not own one I have never considered the Multistrada to be an Adv Touring bike. Certainly night in the class of the R1200GS or something like that. It's certainly more adapted for real-world roads than other Ducatis however.

That is what the industry is calling it. There are a group of bikes in the Adventure Touring genre that are for those who will probably never leave the pavement (80 percent of R1200GS owners fall into this category even though the bike is capable).

The Multistrada, Triumph Explorer, Honda Crosstour, Kawasaki Versys 1000 and others all come with cast wheels and are street oriented. They are upright sitting bikes with wide bars. They definitely don't fit into the "sport" touring category.

Recently Ducati introduced a Multistrada Enduro with wire wheels.
The triumph Explorer also has a version with wire wheels called the XC.
Kawasaki doesn't make an offroad version of its adventure bike but I have seen videos of brave men riding them offroad.

[hlknvlcn60]

I totally get that. I love my Vaquero the torque, roominess and comfort, but my other ride is my '04 ZZR1200C Ninja and it is what takes care of my frequent "need for speed" and gets the job done very nicely. Always nice if you can have an alternative ride for other days.

[Rasta]

I wouldn't call it jumping ship if you are just adding to your collection. ...you ate not dumping your other rides....not yet anyway!

[coacha]

The Connie and the FJR were on my radar when I replaced my LT. But I found a RT that had all the creature comforts that I wanted (cruise control, heated grips, heated seat and RDL seat). I would have had to add too much to a Connie or FJR but they are both still high on my list.

[schoeney]

The Connie is a sweet bike. Like most bikes you can mod it to be a more neutral riding position.

Smooth too.

Don't underestimate its handling ability. It may not be at the top of its class but most all Sport Touring bikes out handle the best of the cruisers/baggers in the twisties and sweepers.

The extra power is safer for passing and merging. It is addicting.

If MaKaw ever puts factory cruise on it I will be all over it.

Good luck in your hunt.



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[MAS Tequila]

Well, it looks like I bought another Meanie.

I placed a bid about 10 days ago for one on ebay.

I expected my bid to be eclipsed rather quickly.

So, I get an email last night from ebay, I won the auction.

If the auction is legit, I now own a 2004 1600 MeanStreak with 40000 on the clock.

It looks to have been sitting for some time.

The paint has seen better days and the seat is missing.

The winning bid was $667, shipping will be right at $600.

So for about $1300 I'll either have another MS project or a parts bike.

When I bought the 03 MS last year I was looking for a donor bike to take the front forks and wheel off to put on my Nomad.

Maybe I'll put the front end on the Nomad and throw a pair of 1500 MS cams in the engine and put it in the Nomad.

Or put it in good running order and flip it.

Or who knows, but the Connie will have to wait for a while, I'm out of room.

[canuckrider]

Originally Posted by Chuck A.

The Connie is like a bar room cutie. Good for a quickie and a fast time. Telling people how hot she is. The Nomad is more like the heavy set girl that needs your love. She will give you all that your heart desires and is in it for the long haul. Hours of pleasure. At the end of the ride you want to sit back on her and have a smoke while rubbing her tank gently.

Oooh, that was slightly arousing!

"The Nomad is more like the heavy set girl..." Damn right! If you drop her you better have some help nearby to get her back upright!

[mbarr10]

The winning bid was $667, shipping will be right at $600.

So for about $1300 I'll either have another MS project or a parts bike.

When I bought the 03 MS last year I was looking for a donor bike to take the front forks and wheel off to put on my Nomad.

Maybe I'll put the front end on the Nomad and throw a pair of 1500 MS cams in the engine and put it in the Nomad.

Or put it in good running order and flip it.

Or who knows, but the Connie will have to wait for a while, I'm out of room.

This sounds like some one is more excited, than a person with payments. Well done MAS. Nothing like a new bike to get some one going.