More 2012 Ducs

[DkKnight]

Like the look of the Titanuim Matte Multi

http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/577/11244/Motorcycle-Article/Ducati-Reveals-12-Multistrada---Hypermotard.aspx

DK

[Aero]

The new 1199 Panigale looks like being a game-changer. 195hp should do the trick....

           http://www.ducatinewstoday.com/2011/10/ducati-details-superquadro-powerhouse-in-1199-panigale/?ref=nf

[Orson]

The new 1199 Panigale looks like being a game-changer. 195hp should do the trick....

You do realize that the Guzzi Section monitors this area to see if any of the flock is straying  

[Aero]

You do realize that the Guzzi Section monitors this area to see if any of the flock is straying  

Hey, I didn't say I was going to buy one! What would I do with 195hp??

Just keeping an eye on those guys down the road in Bologna....

[Rincewind]

Like the look of the Titanuim Matte Multi

http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/577/11244/Motorcycle-Article/Ducati-Reveals-12-Multistrada---Hypermotard.aspx

DK

Looks like the new Multi colors are copying the few-years old Triumph Tiger SE colors to me.  

[falconati]

Oh my god, did you read about the new superquadro engine?  Valve intervals are now 15k on the new 195hp superbikes!!!!

[DogBoy]

I have to quit looking at pictures of the Hypermotard.  

[staedtler]

tasty....

[jfusaro]

Would have prefered yellow, like it anyway.

[atadaskew]

Oh my god, did you read about the new superquadro engine?  Valve intervals are now 15k on the new 195hp superbikes!!!!

They are that on the 1198, no?

[atadaskew]

The new 1199 Panigale looks like being a game-changer. 195hp should do the trick....

           http://www.ducatinewstoday.com/2011/10/ducati-details-superquadro-powerhouse-in-1199-panigale/?ref=nf

No more cam drive belts.
Now actuated by a hybrid chain/gear system.  Like on my old 1997 Suzi Tl1000s...

[falconati]

^^^^^yeah, but it's a big change for Ducati.  That should bring down maintenance costs, yes?

PS I thought that the 1198 still had 7500 mile valve intervals

[atadaskew]

PS I thought that the 1198 still had 7500 mile valve intervals

Mebbe you're right.  I think it was the MS1200 that brought the 15K intervals.

[falconati]

Yes, the new Multi has 15k intervals.  So does the Diavel, new 848 Streetfighter, and the new 1199.  It seems that they're moving at least their new liquid-cooled engine models to 15k intervals.  I wish they would do it for the Hypermotard.  I would buy one, making my pocketbook sad and garage happy.

[Espada]

You do realize that the Guzzi Section monitors this area to see if any of the flock is straying  

Just so we are clear here:

Ducks > Geese  

That is all.

Also, I have never cared for silver vehicles of any shade.... riiight up until now.  I actually considered selling my 2010 Red Multi 1200S for a 2012 Titanium Multi 1200S.  A whore I am.

[falconati]

Ewww, really?  I think that paint scheme is so boring.  The Pike's Peak scheme is GREAT.

[Orson]

Just so we are clear here:

Ducks > Geese  

The besotted milieu that Ducatisti inhabit wuz torn asunder when Guzzi dusted off their MGS-1 at Daytona then proceeded to kick ass and take names.

then they returned to tending their tomato garden on the shores of Lake Como  

Like Yoda in Star Wars...be careful who you pick a fight with. Kick your ass, they will  

[Rincewind]

Pics from EICMA of the matte finish MTS

http://www.motoblog.it/post/32963/multistrada-1200-s-touring-2012-salone-eicma-milano-2011

[axelwik]

I actually like the looks of my V-Strom more than that silver 1200 Multi.  

[Aero]

I actually like the looks of my V-Strom more than that silver 1200 Multi.  

Where's the man-with-white-stick smiley when I need it?  

[axelwik]

Where's the man-with-white-stick smiley when I need it?  

Don't get me wrong... I like Ducs (have one), but don't like the looks of that Multi, but I'm sure it's a great bike. At least it looks better than the old Multi. The old Multi was really UGLY.