Hypermotard is not a bad comlement to a 1098, it's a whole different ride.  Big monster is more "sport" oriented, so when I ride one I tend to ride it the same way I ride my 1098, but when I get on a Hyper it's like a whole differnet world. 

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.  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

So why dont you show us one of your video's to show us how its done   

I'd take a 1098 and a....1098R!!!

Quote from: LA on November 07, 2008, 05:58:10 PM
Ass me how I know.

Not a chance, pal! 

got all the sport i could handle in the 1098... and i am an adventure guy too. I know i am not going to get much love here for this choice... but i am going to go with an F800 GS. Got to take something camping.

probably an aircooled monster.

'00-01 900, or a S2R1K.

Quote from: Dareduc on November 07, 2008, 11:28:37 PM
got all the sport i could handle in the 1098... and i am an adventure guy too. I know i am not going to get much love here for this choice... but i am going to go with an F800 GS. Got to take something camping.

Thank you!  That's more the kind of answer I was looking for...no apology needed

The Multistrada is an awesome bike for exploring backroads and touring, 300 mile days are fairly pleasant as long as you ditch the stock seat. I disagree as it being a great 2-up machine and would prefer a cruiser for that job. A Corbin saddle may be the ticket for 2-up on the Multi do to it's shape and integral backrest, but I have not used one so I am only speculating.

Quote from: Dockstrada on November 07, 2008, 02:15:29 PM
For all you sceptics Multi all the way  [moto]

Multistrada 1000 vs ktm 950sm vs GS1200

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

I would have enjoyed the vid and the sound of the pipes but there was this noise in the background !  Dolph

Quote from: msuxplant on November 07, 2008, 07:17:12 PM
I'd take a 1098 and a....1098R!!!

Once you ride a 1098 " R " you won't get back on a 1098/S .  Coming from one who knows. Dolph

Quote from: Dockstrada on November 07, 2008, 07:14:22 PM
So why dont you show us one of your video's to show us how its done   

You supply the camera and instructions on how to make it work.   Dolph

The 1098S and a Vincent Black Shadow.

Quote from: Dockstrada on November 07, 2008, 07:14:22 PM
So why don't you show us one of your video's to show us how its done   

Putting a camera on a motorcycle is sooooo far down the list of things to do it probably will never get done.

And if you were to see me on camera it won't be scrubbing a knee like that.  The guy in the video is obviously fast, but some of us old juys just do more of the Hailwood approach.  Some may tell you differently, but the knee down big handing way off is not essential to go fast around turns.

And the peeps I know best will not stray over the center line even occasionally.    Just don't do it, just say no.

Of course as always YRMV.

LA

Quote from: Dockstrada on November 07, 2008, 02:15:29 PM
For all you sceptics Multi all the way  [moto]

Multistrada 1000 vs ktm 950sm vs GS1200

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

OMG! Sweet road!

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.  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

Well good morning grumpy pants!

1098 and BMW 800 or 1200 GS