The Aardvark

[MendoDave]

Yea looks about like a Gort bike.

I'm just glad the Ardvark looks alot better now. At least now I can stand to look at it.

[Drunken Monkey]

Hmmm. A handsfree start when you say "Klaatu Barrada Nicto"?

[johnc]

Hmmm. A handsfree start when you say "Klaatu Barrada Nicto"?

is that italiano for "it don't work"? 

[gojira]

I gotta say, it does look a bit better than the spy photos, and the specs are   

But I think I'll wait on passing judgment until I see it in person...

+1

[johnc]

DUCATI ANNOUNCES PRICING FOR 2010 MULTISTRADA 1200

Cupertino, Calif. (17 November 2009) â€" Ducati North America announced today pricing for the new 2010 Multistrada 1200, which will begin at $14,995.

Recently unveiled at the EICMA Milan Motorcycle Show, the Ducati Multistrada 1200 is already being hailed as a “game changer.”The internet is buzzing with the first official photos and specifications for this exciting new model, and four days after the launch it was officially voted “Most Beautiful Bike in Show” by more than 20,000 show attendees.

The Multistrada 1200 will be priced at $14,995, an extremely aggressive figure for the bike’s unprecedented technology and class-leading features. The Multistrada 1200 has 150hp, 87.5lb/ft of torque, a phenomenally light weight of 417lbs, ride by wire throttle control, keyless ignition, on and off road capability, 50mm Marzocchi forks and much more. In addition, there will be three option packages available to suit the rider’s taste.

The revolutionary Bosch-Brembo ABS system will be available for the Multistrada 1200; a first for Ducati which will reinforce the brand’s reputation for world-class stopping power. The ABS system is one of the three available option packages for the bike, and will carry an MSRP of $16,495.

The second option package for the Multistrada 1200 is the “S Sport” package. This package will include the Bosch-Brembo ABS system; as well as Ducati Traction Control, and the Ducati-Ohlins Electronic Suspension system. The “Sport” version of the “S” moniker comes from the inclusion of carbon fiber air intakes, cam belt covers, rear hugger and lateral air extractors. MSRP for the bike with the “S Sport” package is $19,995.

For the touring fan, the Multistrada is also available with the “S Touring” package. The “S Touring” model is identical to the “S Sport” package, except instead of the additional carbon fiber accessories this model includes side luggage, a center stand and heated grips. The “S Touring” package also carries an MSRP of $19,995.

Delivery of the Multistrada 1200 will begin in spring 2010. For more information on this new model, and the rest of the 2010 Ducati range, please visit www.ducatiusa.com.

[duckwrench13]

Spec, schmeck.... the white one looks like a fat, bloated pigeon. Blech!