1200 Cheerio!

Discussion in 'Multistrada' started by Kirky, Apr 10, 2022.

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    So it’s farewell to my Multistrada 1200 (purchased May 2010) and to this Forum.

    The best bike I have owned, never let me down (expired battery excepted) and always looked after me with a chassis that was way beyond my riding skill. It has a raw, immediate power delivery and lighter weight than later versions, that I loved and always made me smile.

    Instead of an expected change to the V4, I have bought my 1st BMW (@rotaxracer you started this transition!), an S1000 XR TE M Sport. It has had the pipe changed, centre stand, GPS mount, rear grabrail/rack mount removed saving 13 kgs approx. The M Sport has the 5kgs lighter wheels and it makes a noticeable difference compared to the demonstrator I test rode. This really suited my aims of good power with lower weight and it is just so light and easy to ride with all the latest tech and a fabulous quickshifter. I do miss the massive engine braking and immediate delivery of torque for an overtake that could lift the front wheel in 3rd. Even after the Multi has covered over 41k miles, it still went like a Tasmanian Devil.

    I’m really pleased that a friend has rehomed her and I will probably regret the sale but can’t justify running 3 bikes.

    After many wonderful trips all over Europe, great rides over the years with other Multistadas (EMM & UK group rides) I am leaving the Ducati clan after a long spell, so goodbye for now, I am off on an extended test ride…..I may be back!
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    #1 Kirky, Apr 10, 2022
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  2. Sad to see you leave us Kirky but you can still tag along at the back if we go for ride outs as long as you park next to Peter G!
     
    #2 Twin4me, Apr 10, 2022
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  3. We’ll still let you join in the fun in here despite the fact you now have a tractor :)
     
    #3 El Toro, Apr 10, 2022
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  4. No need to leave the forum, plenty on here have other makes of bike.
     
    #4 Multirider75, Apr 10, 2022
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  5. Just don’t harp on about it if it’s better ;):joy:
     
    #5 Ackers, Apr 10, 2022
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  6. Enjoy the BMW, it does look good to be fair
    I’m sure you will be back to the red side before to long
     
    #6 Boomer, Apr 10, 2022
  7. It won’t be! :laughing:
     
    #7 Multirider75, Apr 10, 2022
  8. Kirky, it would still be great to ride with you, no matter what you own/ride.
    I blame Rotax-Racer indeed, as he's frequently trying to extoll the virtues of the BMW you've now decided to ride, even with the now trembling hands you will have, as a direct result of the vibration in the grips that remains 'built-in' as I understand it......
    As T4M has said, you can ride at the back with him (RTR) in future :laughing:. he needs the company!:astonished:
     
    #8 TonyMNo1, Apr 10, 2022

  9. I don’t even own a bike anymore :joy:
     
    #9 Advikaz, Apr 10, 2022
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  10. The Suzuki has gone?
     
    #10 Jez900ie, Apr 10, 2022
  11. certainly has :upyeah:
     
    #11 Advikaz, Apr 10, 2022
  12. But you still have the 125 though surely?
     
    #12 Jez900ie, Apr 10, 2022
  13. i keep forgetting about that :joy:

    Yes, it’s at a friends somewhere I believe
     
    #13 Advikaz, Apr 10, 2022
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  14. Take care, you can still announce rideouts on here!
     
    #14 GunZenBomZ, Apr 11, 2022
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  15. Enjoy your new steed, do still stay on here, I parted with my MTS recently, but have no intentions of leaving this site(after many years). It’s all about the people on here, not what we ride.

    Best

    M
     
    #15 michel couque, Apr 11, 2022
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  16. Yes make sure you stay here there is no need to leave us :)
     
    #16 Ducbird, Apr 11, 2022
  17. Wow! Didn’t see that coming Kirky! I knew I’d get the blame though! :). Enjoy bud! We will have to compare notes next time I see you! 20210701_174154.jpg
     
    #17 rotaxracer, Apr 11, 2022
  18. Too kind! Cheers
     
    #18 Kirky, Apr 11, 2022
  19. You could be right, I'm considering this an extended test ride!
     
    #19 Kirky, Apr 11, 2022
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  20. OK if there is another Multi rideout invite me along to sweep up at the back ;)
     
    #20 Kirky, Apr 11, 2022
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