Thinking of doing the un-thinkable

Ok, quick update.

Tomorrow is a test ride of a demo Multi 1200S touring. I am going down on the 1098S and they will give me a trade in value when I come back from the test ride.

I am hoping to walk away with a smile on my face after the demo ride, and if it goes well, walk away with a new bike!

Just hope they give me a decent offer for the 1098S, if not, will have to sell it privately.
 
Wowwww! Loved it! so much fun. I got lost in Winchester, awful one way system, 20 mins trying to leave hell! However, stuck the bike in urban mode, smooth as butter and bloody fun. It knocks down the fuel mapping and reduces hp from 150 to 100, so you can thrash it between lights and chuck it all over the place.

Did 2 junctions on the m3 in touring mode, bloody fantastic, smooth throttle response, easy in the gears.

Then did a couple A and B roads in sport mode, bike stiffened up, throttle response sharp and aggressive, front pops up without breaking a sweat and handles superbly for the size of the bike! Grinning from ear to ear.

Did a little farm road off a A road, endurance mode, dry mud, bike increased in height, soft suspension, TCS off, easy as pie and confidence inspiring through the feel of the bike.

So yes, I am getting one. Can't wait!
 
Does this mean after the next meet, when you get hoe, you won't feel like you've been buggered by an extremely well hung horse? :D
 
Hahaha, hopefully. Sadly won't e the nut job t the next meet though. Sensible... To an extent.
 
get these colours:


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Please
 
Aha! Glad it went well, the gadget front interests me for sure! I look forward to seeing this in the flesh.
 
Do it Dave!!! Has to be done :D

I have to either look at refinancing or simply selling the 1098S privately and use the cash from that to purchase a Multi... Bit naughty though as I would still have the finance on the 1098S running.
 
Call me crazy but shouldn't all long distance bikes like this be belt/shaft drive so I can be lazy and never go near that part of the bike? :D
 
Man they look ace, just buy it :)

I'd love a garage so I could get something like this, current bike costs £400 a year, a tiger 800 would be £450, tiger 1050 £1k~, MULTISTRADA 1200 S £4700~ :o or £1200 with a garage.
 
I take it you didn't get a great trade in price for the 1098? I see they are coming down in price a bit.

Didn't get there today going to have a look in Alton at bikes tomorrow then off for a brew at loomies if its open.

You tried any insurance quotes yet? I may have to wait till September so i have a years no claims.
 
I concur, yep it is quick , 160bhp with the race ecu and a full termi system fitted :D

Not to mention losing a load of weight from the original exhaust system !!
 
I love how you watch that vid & you see some Dude storming about over taking people on sports bikes on the outside & then the vid finishes with him sitting bolt upright grinning on a Multistrada. :p
 
As for finance, unsure, need to see what the settlement figure is. I think I can sell privately and buy privately, will be much cheaper for me. Maybe 500 quid extra from my self?
 
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I went to Alton today and sat on one of these, my god its comfy, so much leg room, will see after holiday how my funds are doing, not sure i want to fork out 15 on a new one i think i will get 4.5k for mine. so a nice second hand one at 11-12k would suit. Im looking at the touring version.

You any further forward with yours?
 
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