I've ridden the 1100s, the EVO Hypermoto, 1200 MultistradaS, and I own an S4, which has an honest 95hp and 67 lbs ft of torque at the wheel.    I thought the Hyper, and the 1100S were pretty fun bikes.   I like my S4, it's pretty light, it gets it on when you want to, and although its down about 20hp compared to those dyno charts printed above, it's a blast.   But the Multistrada is just plain bad a$$.   It pulls wheelies like a 500cc 2 stroke dirt bike.   It sits you well above traffic.   It flat boogies when you want to.  And I think that it might be my next bike.   But I've ridden a Streetfighter too, and that was great fun, too.   I like all of them, but the Multi is the one I'd pick. 

I would like to ride the multi but for us vertically challenged (5'6") folk , it's too tall !
:-(

Rode the 1100 evo, and it really has a weird riding position. Power delivery is modern, fueling good, clutch easy, and overall it's just a very easy bike to ride slowly or quickly. Too easy. And a bit forgettable.

Rode the S4RS, and immediately from start up you can tell she is a bit 'special'.  She has a traditional riding position which is something I am more comfortable with. Her 999 motor is recalcitrant at low revs, her 999R Brembos grabby, and she feels like a chained pitbull below 3500rpm.  Then you let her loose....

If you want a daily commuter to ride in all weathers, lockup and walk away, then get the 1100.

If you want a Ducati mistress, that begs you to ride her hard, and then woos you with her classic and lusty lines, then get the S4RS.  Ducati don't make Monsters like her anymore, and probably never will.

Quote from: spareparts on December 12, 2011, 01:42:05 PM
Rode the 1100 evo, and it really has a weird riding position. Power delivery is modern, fueling good, clutch easy, and overall it's just a very easy bike to ride slowly or quickly. Too easy. And a bit forgettable.

Rode the S4RS, and immediately from start up you can tell she is a bit 'special'.  She has a traditional riding position which is something I am more comfortable with. Her 999 motor is recalcitrant at low revs, her 999R Brembos grabby, and she feels like a chained pitbull below 3500rpm.  Then you let her loose....

If you want a daily commuter to ride in all weathers, lockup and walk away, then get the 1100.

If you want a Ducati mistress, that begs you to ride her hard, and then woos you with her classic and lusty lines, then get the S4RS.  Ducati don't make Monsters like her anymore, and probably never will.

This just about sums it up. Put clip ons and raise the rear an inch and the S4Rs becomes a naked superbike. Love mine, it's a bike I'll own forever. It's beautiful beyond belief and it's the swan song for the original-Monsters. They'll never be the same; motorcycles in general will never be the same.

 If I'm putting clipons, I'll just get a sportbike ;-)
If I could financially I buy a s4rs also, but I had to choose, and I like my choice. In the twisties I dont see the s4rs keeping up

Quote from: $Lindz$ on December 12, 2011, 02:57:13 PM
This just about sums it up. Put clip ons and raise the rear an inch and the S4Rs becomes a naked superbike. Love mine, it's a bike I'll own forever. It's beautiful beyond belief and it's the swan song for the original-Monsters. They'll never be the same; motorcycles in general will never be the same.

I raised the rear on my S2R and my S4RS to help with handling, the EVO doesn't need it.

It's absolutely a personal decision, I still think about how amazing my S4RS sounded when playing in the upper rev range but the EVO handles better and that's more important to me.

Thanks for all the input guys. I confirmed with all that has been said from the shop I take by bike to. They specialize in Ducatis and the guys there said that the S4RS is most reliable of the 3. As a side note they said that hands down they felt that the SC 2007 and up is the best bike that Ducati builds with the Multistrada as a close second. I may have to check out the SC...

Um, pics are in order. 

Quote from: muskrat on December 20, 2011, 06:03:05 PM
Um, pics are in order. 

absolutely! 

My mistress 

Nice choice 
Ride her hard. 

Quote from: Rigez on December 20, 2011, 02:49:06 PM
Thanks for all the input guys. I confirmed with all that has been said from the shop I take by bike to. They specialize in Ducatis and the guys there said that the S4RS is most reliable of the 3. As a side note they said that hands down they felt that the SC 2007 and up is the best bike that Ducati builds with the Multistrada as a close second. I may have to check out the SC...

they said the S4RS is more reliable than the 1100?? reliable for what, higher repair costs?

Quote from: Raux on December 22, 2011, 09:52:37 PM
they said the S4RS is more reliable than the 1100?? reliable for what, higher repair costs?

It's a more reliable source of income for them.   

Quote from: Raux on December 22, 2011, 09:52:37 PM
they said the S4RS is more reliable than the 1100?? reliable for what, higher repair costs?

Raux,

My mechanic didn't go into too much detail. The only thing I did recall was that he said it was a stronger motor and more reliable. This comes from a guy that hates Monsters and from his years of race and mechanical experience with Ducatis. He's not looking to get any more $$ for service. He actually told me that I'm better off with a Japanese bike because of overall ownership cost related to Ducatis.

Regardless I'm happy to own a Ducati Monster just want a little more oomph from my monster and I'm not really sure if I want to put effort into building up a 696 for that reason.

Warren

whatever bike that thye want to sell, that isnt selling is the best buy.

out of those bikes, i think the 1100EVO is probably the best bet in terms of reliability. because its the one that hasnt been sitting around at all.

Not knockin your purchase its a cool bike
but i think reliability and cost of ownership based on what that guy said was flawed
the 4v bike will cost more to own