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Post by spooch63 on Nov 25, 2016 20:56:28 GMT 1
Hi all ,
Giving some serious thought to buying another bike next year, something that doesn't need restoring (forgive me !) and quite like the look of the Multistrada and the KTM 1190 Adventure, has anyone had one of these and if so did you have any reliability issues as I would be using it for jaunts across the continent.
Cheers
Spooch
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Post by spooch63 on Nov 25, 2016 21:02:34 GMT 1
Also open to other Adventure style tourers
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Post by billbott on Nov 26, 2016 14:27:43 GMT 1
Have you considered the BMW S1000XR?
Some fantastic offers on them at the moment.
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Post by spooch63 on Nov 26, 2016 18:36:07 GMT 1
Have you considered the BMW S1000XR? Some fantastic offers on them at the moment. Beautiful bike I have to admit, had a look at one at the bike show yesterday but unfortunately a little pricey for me at the moment, was looking to spend 8/10k which is what I should have available as long as I don't but any more restoration projects that is !! |
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Post by unrealedd on Nov 26, 2016 18:39:32 GMT 1
Don't know much about the bmw but my boss used to have bmw's then he bought the 1190 adventure and the ktm is a proper beast can bloody the nose of many a sports bike for sure. Its really quick if you want it to be but surprising nimble also seems pretty dam reliable which i have to say his previous bmw's weren't.
Hope that helps!
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Post by spooch63 on Nov 26, 2016 21:00:26 GMT 1
Don't know much about the bmw but my boss used to have bmw's then he bought the 1190 adventure and the ktm is a proper beast can bloody the nose of many a sports bike for sure. Its really quick if you want it to be but surprising nimble also seems pretty dam reliable which i have to say his previous bmw's weren't. Hope that helps! Had a ride out on the KTM 1190 at the bike show and loved it, as you say could easily be a bit of a beast if you want it to, felt really well planted on the road which inspired confidence, only asking as don't know anyone that has had one and not sure about any reliability issues they might have. Obviously the Ducati used to have horrendous electric issues, not sure if this affects the modern ones though. |
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Post by veg on Nov 27, 2016 0:13:24 GMT 1
Owned loads of dukes modern n old yes they had issues in times gone. I do know that the duke has issues if moisture gets in the harness shuts everything down n is v expensive but I believe that is older multistradas Kim's can't say the only one I had was a 1982 250 mx
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Post by majortom on Dec 18, 2016 9:09:56 GMT 1
My mate has a Triumph 1050XC and loves it, never had any problems and swears by the build quality compared to other bikes in its class,
He drags me round every stand at the bike show - every year to prove it!
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Post by tommo on Dec 18, 2016 10:38:41 GMT 1
i have a 2014 super duke its awesome i work closely to a ducati dealer and the repairs and services on the multi will scare you to death i would stay away from the multistrada
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Post by rsvr1000 on Dec 19, 2016 19:36:07 GMT 1
Recently bought a Multi , mine is first generation on 2010 plate, 1200 sport, really pleased so far, not really been on a long run yet, all differnt riding modes are differnt , sport rips your arms out, urban is a pussy cat. Love the look of the bike compared to the BMW and KTM. Mine has full history with all the recalls done, next service is at 15000, now at 9000, service costs are high this is the only down side, roll on next year, cannot wait, planing a trip to Spain testing for moto GP
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Post by spooch63 on Dec 20, 2016 0:24:38 GMT 1
Saw a BMW gs100 last week and said to my other half, that looks quite nice and price is right and even she said your not old enough for one of those yet. I'm 53 next Saturday, how old do you have to be to have one?!!
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