bmw r1150gs ora ducati multistrada 1000ds

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choices choices.

have sold my works / winter bike (honda dominator) and am trying to choose between two bikes.

the first is a 2000 bmw r1150gs with full history, luggage and grips 38000 miles for £3400

or 2003 ducati multistrada 1000ds with full history, termiongi exhausts, heated grips. ducati comfort seat, renthal bars, carbon fibre bits and ducati top box with 18000 miles for £3400

already got a ducati 999s as my summer bike and quite like the idea of a multi as well but really like the idea of a bullet proof bmw with cheaper insurance and running costs.

any one any experience of either?
 
well been to look at the gs and am now either more confused as to which bike to go for. think ive changed my mind several times already. lol
 
What do you intend to use the bike for?

There is an article in the ride mag about 2nd hand GS' and a '2up non touring bikes with the Multi in it. Good reads and would probably help you choose.
 
bike will be used for all year round commuting and long ride outs with mate on his gs and girlfriend on the back and 999s for shorter blasts out plus single seat so girlfriend cant come on the back.

i read the article it was on the 1200 gs but fundementaly the same

i think i could read all the info in the world and still be confused. lol the bmw is the best bike for reliability and servicing ect and with the shaft would be better all year round and with the full luggage better for lugging stuff about and pillion but the multistrada is more emotive and looks better and i think would be far more fun to ride plus the termiongi sound
 
Is it one of those types of bikes you really want?

Fazer thou' does an awesome job for what you want it for and you can put as much luggage on it as you want with absolutely no problems. It's got a nice engine too. :)
 
If it was me having to choose I would go for the GS based on the facts you have pointed out already. Costs and shaft drive for all year riding.

Looks wise i prefer the GS, you could always have it resprayed if you wanted to:D

If you buy a second hand GS can you still go on the BMW weekends as a member? Pricey but meant to be good for learning the ropes with the GS'.

Your shout at the end of the day.
 
the gs is deffinately the sensible and wisest choice but i dont like bikes becuae they are sensible. tend to buy what makes me smile. changed my mind at least 3 times today already.
 
psalliss said:
bike will be used for all year round commuting and long ride outs with mate on his gs and girlfriend on the back and 999s for shorter blasts out plus single seat so girlfriend cant come on the back.

i read the article it was on the 1200 gs but fundementaly the same

i think i could read all the info in the world and still be confused. lol the bmw is the best bike for reliability and servicing ect and with the shaft would be better all year round and with the full luggage better for lugging stuff about and pillion but the multistrada is more emotive and looks better and i think would be far more fun to ride plus the termiongi sound
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The 1200gs is VERY different to the 1150gs.
 
Not really mate. Yes the electrics are different, sightly different bodywork and lighter and a little more powerful it's still an evolution rather than a total start again bike. My friend has a 1200 and ridden both and don't feel that much different when riding
 
psalliss said:
Not really mate. Yes the electrics are different, sightly different bodywork and lighter and a little more powerful it's still an evolution rather than a total start again bike. My friend has a 1200 and ridden both and don't feel that much different when riding
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Tell me one part that is the same on both bikes? apart from tyres.
I have been spannering bm's for 14 years now,so have ridden a few gs over the years.
They are very different.
 
went for the gs in the end. only had a quick ride so far and engine is strong and torquey but need a good run out next week after i finish nights
 
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