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22 Pikes Peak Multistrada riding review

budman

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This will be an ongoing thread as I get to ride the bike. So far all the way from the shop to my office and then home. :teeth

First thanks to Jose, Dalton and Brad at the Motorcafe for the pleasurable buying experience. Took videos of Jose showing me the electronic ropes with the buttons and such. I imagine it will take a while to get those down.
I like the new location and digs. Very open and clean. What you see from the street changes dramatically when you go inside. (I should have taken pics).

3rd bike from the Motorcafe in 10 years. All Multistrada's.

Jose got it paired with my phone and the onboard GPS systems. It was a bit funny... "Want to receive calls?" No. "Want to listen to music?" No. "Want to upload your contacts?" No.... I just want to ride! :ride

Thanks much for treating my wife and I so well. She enjoyed the experience and hung the whole time!

So... 600 miles to break it in. Since it was a short ride very simple observations.

1. Handlebars are a bit different and seem to invite you to lean into the bike in a more sporting way.
2. Seat allows a bit more movement than the '15 = Good.
3. It is damn quiet.
4. It feels lighter in general (no twisties so to be confirmed).
5. The front brake felt easier to pull and I am not sure about that, but one finger was enough. I used two and typically I use 3 when really hauling the mail. More to come for sure.
6. The motor felt smoother. No big chugging of the twin. Need some miles before I can comment further.
7. Footpegs are good. They adjusted the position up and back and to my happiness I found them good for my titanium knee! :banana

In September I am doing a 2000m trip so I figure that will be the final chapter of this story.

Stay tuned if you are interested.

A few pics.

Bike in the store.
Jose and I before launch
A couple pics at my office.
 

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I've been waiting for this thread.
I'm happy for you, Dennis.
Enjoy your miles of smiles on your new bike. :ride
 
Woohoo! New bike day! The V4 Multi looks the business. Just needs the BARF decals that add 10hp.
 
Sweet dude! New bike smell is the best and those break in miles are the longest
 
"Due to foreseen circumstances, K2 Inc. will be closed the rest of the week. Beeeep."
 
budman said:
In September I am doing a 2000m trip so I figure that will be the final chapter of this story.
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Lets not forget August!

Great looking bike Bud!
 
Subscribed. I need to follow and see if Ducati has made the rear brake last longer. Remember don't hurt yourself by smiling too hard.
 
Congratulations!!

What a nice bike! Looking forward to reading your long distance ride impression.
 
Prolog to ride report

I figured a little background would be good so I give you my
Prolog to the ride background report

Bio:
Been riding since I was 9. Dirt bike kid.
Teen Street hooligan and dirt rider young dude.
20’s - 31 MotoX Racer / RoadRacer dude.
30- 50 Cruiser / dirt bike once in a while / let’s explore the track again to
TrackDay Junkie / Rally rider all with a little hooligan dude :laughing
50 and....,Street rider / sport touring traveler w/ a little hooligan dude
I like to have fun and there is nothing better than riding a bike when it is something for me, myself and I.

Now I am 64 and on to a new V4 adventure. :afm199 :ride

Related machines:
Ducati 2012 1200s
Ducati 2015 1200s (current until today)
Husky 510 SMR?

When I bought the 12 Multi I almost stopped riding my K1300s. It is a great sports tourer but as a dirt bike/X-racer w/ a splash of BAD I liked the ability of the Duc to rail on silly roads and still perform the same on big high speed sweepers and throttle twisting open road glory. Yeah it was lacking 30 mph but I can live with that. The BMW with low miles just went to a good new home. :ride

The 12 had Ohlins and was pretty damn good. Why I referenced the Husky was it also started to have me pick the Duc over the awesome little 510. I could get to 85% plus of the pace on the goaty shit and be comfortable on the freeway to get there so I chose the Multi more and more. :teeth

The foot out, elbows up in the tight bumpy stuff and tucked in sweeping through the awesome fast stuff with a smile made it hard to beat. :ride

The 15 seemed great and looked cooler to me. It had lot of electronic upgrades and the style had me on the wait list. I love the white with red frame. :sex
Be sad to see it go.

Anyway....The enduro mode was not quite as dirt bike oriented as the 12 but the power and feel overall made it a big fat Supermoto / twisty navigating and great distance riding tool.

While I lusted for Ducati to drop the V4 in the Multi I upgraded the bike.
Full Termi / mapped
BST CF Wheels *bling*
Titanium bits
And of course removed the center stand to save a calculated 30 plus lbs.

Bottom line is this is the 15 is the most capable and fun and comfortable and versatile big fat super moto, touring and canyon strafing machine that I love dearly bike ever and this new bike.....has a lot to live up to.

I have a feeling it may be up to the challenge.
 
Bravo multo!

The Getting part is always gratifying and...
It's particularly good when your dealer does everything just right.

Happy "Many Roads" to you!

Just one thing, is that a little snarl hiding under the seat, or is it a big one?
Just thinking back to my 916, a bike that had a wild animal living under the seat.
 
(subscribed for potential sloppy seconds)

:Popcorn
 
Do you have the suspension set to "Auto leveling"? It works!

Still loving my 21 V4S Sport. Congrats!!!!
 
Congrats Budman, great bike.
I like the new location of Motor Cafe, stopped by today to order some parts.....yeah I think they are a really good dealer and good people :)
 
Thanks Boys.

Auto leveling huh??

First ride two days away. Woot! :banana
 
budman said:
First ride two days away. Woot! :banana
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so awesome, enjoy the first ride! :thumbup

Cary is in the market for a new bike, with the demise of her '15 FJ-09, an mentioned being interested in a Multistrada--will point her this way for the riding review ... :gsxrgrl
 
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