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Moto Board => General Monster Forum => Topic started by: ducatiz on August 06, 2008, 09:22:47 AM

Title: Rumor: Multistrada to be replaced in 2010
Post by: ducatiz on August 06, 2008, 09:22:47 AM
WebBikeWorld reports:
QuoteThe Multistrada replacement will be called the "Strada Aperta" (Open Road) and will have the 1100DS engine from the Hypermotard, according to rumors
Title: Re: Rumor: Multistrada to be replaced in 2010
Post by: krolik on August 06, 2008, 09:25:28 AM
The Multi already has the 1100ds engine. 8)
Title: Re: Rumor: Multistrada to be replaced in 2010
Post by: ducatiz on August 06, 2008, 09:27:19 AM
Quote from: krolik on August 06, 2008, 09:25:28 AM
The Multi already has the 1100ds engine. 8)


i thought the HMT's engine was a little different -- like using the lighter magnesium parts?
Title: Re: Rumor: Multistrada to be replaced in 2010
Post by: herm on August 06, 2008, 10:06:28 AM
i would love a Multi-type bike, but i hate the looks

maybe they will make it less fugly at the same time...
Title: Re: Rumor: Multistrada to be replaced in 2010
Post by: Scottish on August 06, 2008, 10:09:38 AM
Quote from: herm on August 06, 2008, 10:06:28 AM
i would love a Multi-type bike, but i hate the looks

maybe they will make it less fugly at the same time...

+1
Title: Re: Rumor: Multistrada to be replaced in 2010
Post by: mitt on August 06, 2008, 11:02:31 AM
Quote from: ducatizzzz on August 06, 2008, 09:22:47 AM
WebBikeWorld reports:

Article link?

Does that mean more off-road orientated?

mitt
Title: Re: Rumor: Multistrada to be replaced in 2010
Post by: ducatiz on August 06, 2008, 11:57:05 AM
Quote from: mitt on August 06, 2008, 11:02:31 AM
Article link?

Does that mean more off-road orientated?

mitt

http://www.webbikeworld.com/ducati-motorcycles/ducati.htm

no article, just a blurb.  WBW does seem to get scoops though\

"strada aperta" suggests a touring bike to me, but who knows what that implies in Bolognese
Title: Re: Rumor: Multistrada to be replaced in 2010
Post by: Munch on August 06, 2008, 01:58:45 PM
Quote from: herm on August 06, 2008, 10:06:28 AM
i would love a Multi-type bike, but i hate the looks

maybe they will make it less fugly at the same time...


I used to think the same thing about the S4R radiator....

Try riding one on a long trip, you might be surprised...
Title: Re: Rumor: Multistrada to be replaced in 2010
Post by: ducducgooseme on August 06, 2008, 02:01:23 PM
very comfy for a long ride, but still ugly.

Much like yo momma!  [popcorn]
Title: Re: Rumor: Multistrada to be replaced in 2010
Post by: herm on August 06, 2008, 07:59:09 PM
Quote from: Munch on August 06, 2008, 01:58:45 PM
I used to think the same thing about the S4R radiator....

Try riding one on a long trip, you might be surprised...

is that 'cause you forget how ugly it is the longer the trip is?

like i said, i like everything about it but the way it looks.
Title: Re: Rumor: Multistrada to be replaced in 2010
Post by: CougarSlayer on August 06, 2008, 09:23:50 PM
Quote from: herm on August 06, 2008, 07:59:09 PM
is that 'cause you forget how ugly it is the longer the trip is?

like i said, i like everything about it but the way it looks.

agreed 10,000 percent just need to change its looks thing is just colon ugly.

-panthro

PS Everything else is pretty cool about it though
Title: Re: Rumor: Multistrada to be replaced in 2010
Post by: Big Troubled Bear on August 07, 2008, 01:16:22 AM
By 2010 it will need double the horsepower though ;D