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Started by ducatiz, August 06, 2008, 09:22:47 AM

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ducatiz

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
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krolik

#1
August 06, 2008, 09:25:28 AM
The Multi already has the 1100ds engine. 8)
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ducatiz

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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?
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herm

#3
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...
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Scottish

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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

mitt

#5
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

ducatiz

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August 06, 2008, 11:57:05 AM Last Edit: August 06, 2008, 12:15:14 PM by ducatizzzz
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
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Munch

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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...

ducducgooseme

#8
August 06, 2008, 02:01:23 PM
very comfy for a long ride, but still ugly.

Much like yo momma!  [popcorn]
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herm

#9
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.
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CougarSlayer

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August 06, 2008, 09:23:50 PM Last Edit: August 06, 2008, 10:21:43 PM by panthro
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
cc's are still 992

Big Troubled Bear

#11
August 07, 2008, 01:16:22 AM
By 2010 it will need double the horsepower though ;D
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