MTS1200 - How do you like it now?
Diablo Rojo:
Good to hear everyone still likes the bike after the new bike glow wears off. I am trying to decide between the Duc and the R1200GS. I will be replacing the FJR and R1 and it seems like the MTS would be a good replacement for both. Thanks for the replies. :thumbsup:
falcofred:
Quote from: Diablo Rojo on October 30, 2010, 03:12:06 AM
Good to hear everyone still likes the bike after the new bike glow wears off. I am trying to decide between the Duc and the R1200GS. I will be replacing the FJR and R1 and it seems like the MTS would be a good replacement for both. Thanks for the replies. :thumbsup:
R1200GS or Multistrada 1200, both good bikes, you'll probably be happy with either, but if you've never owned a Ducati, now is the time. Damn this thing is fast, comfortable, good looking, good sounding, and it's new. The GS is an evolution in progress, great bike, but it ain't pretty, doesn't sound good, and is not as fast.
evilted:
I've only put 200 miles on mine since I got it yesterday, but I have to say that the stock seat is pretty good. It may be the first touring bike I've owned that doesn't get a Corbin/Sargent/DP/Mustang, etc.
This is my "fix" for the centerstand. After 60 miles today, this seemed to resolve the foot-centerstand contact issue, though I might shave off another 1/2" before I weld the foot tang back on. Right now I can just feel it when I stand up on the pegs with my feet neutral/relaxed.
SalsaShark:
Quote from: falcofred on October 29, 2010, 07:58:28 PM
Love my MTS 1200 S Touring. No regrets, no problems, Ducati is planning some fix for the saddle bag gap, and I'm going to modify the centerstand to shorten the arm that contacts my heel when I'm riding on the balls of my feet. I've already adjusted my riding style to keep from contacting it, but I am still going to modify it this winter.
With the cooler weather, the heated grips have really come in handy, really nice. :)
I'm going out tomorrow, will be using my heated vest and heated grips, expect to be really warm and cozy.
I couldn't have said it better myself. Having mine for just shy of 2 months and 2K miles later, this bike keeps getting better and better. I love riding it and consistently find new reasons to take the long way home. It's got amazing twisties capabilities and comfortable highway riding abilities as well.
My beefs are simple:
1. The bags suck. But like it's been said, Ducati's planning fixes.
2. I experience some low rpm lagging, but again, 2011 will bring remaps for the bike
3. The center stand needs help. You shouldn't have to remove a center stand to change the oil on a bike. My solution, take it off. I have a pit bull already so it won't be missed.
Now that we've had a decent amount of snow and ski season has officially started, the amount of mountain riding will be seriously curtailed until next year... but that's a year that I'm looking forward to!
I don't regret buying this bike for a second.
Dex:
This bike exceeds my expectations in so many ways :bigok:
As has been said, saddlebags and fuel mapping issues should be addressed by the company, the centerstand was easy to modify and is really simple to remove and reinstall if you should so desire.
The seat for me is very uncomfortable (airhawk helps) YMMV
Biggest gripe is that the aftermarket is slow in developing products, hopefully they will catch up for the winter farkling season.
Absolutely love the bike more with every ride :inlove:
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