Sorry for the weird non-monster-specific thread but I'm seriously thinking about it.

I Can't get the 1098 out of my head.  I want it for times when "I feel the need, the need for speed!"  , but I doubt I could use it as an everyday rider. 

So I'm wondering what would a good do-everything second bike (everything but satisfy my Ducati/speed craving) would be?  It needs to carry my wife comfortably and be a hop-on-and-ride bike, no fussing.  [moto]

And of course, this is my fantasy: I'd love to hear what the rest of yours are!

You need to get you but in a Multistrada I love the multi and miss it allot.

It is the best twistie carver and 2 up machine arround.She 's a little hard to look at but we all know the ugly ones perform the best 

1098 and a Multistrada what a stable best of both worlds

Can't argue with that, haven't riden one but I know how fondly Dock speaks of his Multi days.

I agree.  1098 and a Multistrada would probably cover any and all of your motocycling needs.

Now, if you weren't into touring, or riding two up I would say get a Monster as well. A 620/695/696 would make a nice commuter in addition to an SBK.

Being this is a monster board, I'm surprised I seem to be amount the minority when I think the monster would be my first bike.

I've ridden and owned all kinds of bikes, and the monster is my favorite, I wouldn't replace it with anything else.

Not saying I wouldn't like to add the SBK to the stable.

If you have to take your wife? A KTM 990 SM Touring special.  It's a new model with greater power and set up to tour two up. Handles VERY well and comfy.

LA

Thats easy i got the 1098  , if i was so inclined for a second bike i would get a BMW GS1200 or the GS800, i would love an adventure bike!

+1 on the MTS, what a great "do it all" bike

Since it is a Monster board, I will admit. I have two monster a 620 and a 1000, but also have a Multistrada 1000. Believe you would not go wrong with one as well.

"I feel the need, the need for speed!"  ...and what is the S4RS, dog food?

When I feel the "Need for Speed" I jump on my S4R and when I feel like cruising around town, I jump on my S2R1000. Coming from a 996 and an R1 the S4RS is plenty of machine for me. I have no troubles keeping up or pulling away from the jap bike in the Twisties on my S4R.

I have been asked, would I trade my S4R for a 1098. I always say, "Never." If I wanted a 1098, I would have bought one. Personally, I would not trade my S4R for a Streetfighter either. Two different bikes in my opinion.

Good luck on your quest sir. 

Yeah, I must be shallow, because one of the reasons I love the 1098 is its sexy body...

And I've ridden the S4Rs...it really doesn't compare to the 1098, power-wise.  Plan B is, however, to get rid of my S4R and get an S4Rs with genuine Termi setup...

For all you sceptics Multi all the way  [moto]

Multistrada 1000 vs ktm 950sm vs GS1200

http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=kl14Vmsw0-w

Oh God!!  It's been over a year and a half since I left Europe.  I almost forgot roads like that existed.   

That looks like the more open sections of Hwy 215 where I'm from - a pretty good road.  What's that video suppose to be showing how to ride over the center line and drag a knee when there's no reason to?  Big deal.

Yea, I've ridden behind a very well ridden Militstrada.  So?

And I can tell you a well ridden 950 SM handles as well as anything out there.  Ass me how I know.

LA

Quote from: LA on November 07, 2008, 05:58:10 PM
That looks like the more open sections of Hwy 215 where I'm from - a pretty good road. 

Take a look at the plates on the bikes, and the road signs; not to mention the cars on the side of the road and the village itself.  Looks like Europe to me.