Just took the Multistrada out for a ride

[Major Softie]

Did it break down? Did the clutch fall out?

Nah, but they're rattly as all get out up to just over 3K rpm.

Not anymore! I'm hearing excellent reports on reliability and reduced maintenance requirements. Still nothings cheap about owning a Duck.

True. The maintenance intervals have become much longer, and the reliability is far superior to the Ducs of the past, and really quite good by any standard. Still, valve adjustments are a $1000 at the dealer, or a weekend project that needs a $400 shim set if you don't have a dealer nearby to get shims from. Cam belt changes were up to (I think) 15k miles the last time I looked, and that will probably cost you $500 at a dealer - maybe $200 at home.

Oh, and most Duc owners are still terrified at the prospect of riding their bikes in the rain, so they still have a ways to go in the "bulletproof" department.

[Zombie Master]

Oh, and most Duc owners are still terrified at the prospect of riding their bikes in the rain, so they still have a ways to go in the "bulletproof" department.

I was reading that Ducati is considering producing a spring valve actuation engine. I hope they do. The 1200 Multistrada is a fantastic bike. I was able to red line it through the gears, but really, I don't need that much power. I'd gladly give of some power for a more owner friendly maintenance regime.