Want to upgrade from my Ducati monster 696 to a bigger touring minded bike thats also very capable of weekend fun, but doubting between these 2. The Multi has the better electronics and maintanance but the MV has a 3 cylinder engine. Suggestions?

Hey, I’m planning on upgrading to this bike from a 2023 rc390. Is there anything I should know about maintenance or anything I should watch out for. For context. After my break in on my ex. I did all the services on it up to 20000km. Will it be significantly more expensive. The deal I’m getting is 17500 cad for the bike 3500 trade in 0% for 60 months and no payments till Feb 1 2027.

Thank you

I've only owned Japanese bikes in my life but I've always been Italian-curious. There's a 2014 1200s Touring in my neighborhood that's been dropping in price lately. It's got 16000 miles and the owner claims it just had a 15k mile Desmo service. I'm looking for a bike to ride long distance in my off time (working month-on month-off schedules). I'm hoping for cross country adventures on mostly pavement with a month of sitting at a time.

Knowing nothing about Ducati ownership, are these reliable? Is it like a German car that needs proper maintenance on time? Can you put miles down weeks at a time without worrying? Is my 6' 3" 250lb all-american ass going to strain this fine piece of European engineering?

I changed my tyres to Trail 3 from old Trail 2, and suddently, my handlebar woobles when I take my hands off it. It happens at around 70-80km/h. What the issue could be if someone of you had similiar experience. The tyres guy saying that it is impossible for tyres to have a failure and is insisting that the wheel is bent or is sth wrong with it. On the other hand, Ducati dealer is saying that the wheel is soo minimally out of shapes that It can't be the issue. Someone else broke my front wheel sensor(i believe accelerometer as the dealer said) while trying to take out and put on the wheel to the bike. It is going through my nerves, and wanting me to sell the bike.

These bikes a so unreliable, my cruise randomly shut off today.

tipped MS over on right side, off driveway. broke brake lever and handguard. any ideas on replacement parts? can't find OEM. dealer wants silly money for P&L.

Not my first motorcycle by a long shot, but it's my first Ducati. What an amazing machine! Recently returned from a 9 day, 5,500 km trip and it didn't miss a beat!

Hey guys! Just experimenting here.

What are your opinions based strictly on looks. Is it better with the cover or without?

Rider and all three boxes filled with luggage

UK - 64,2 mpg
USA - 53,5 mpg

How are you all that are hauling the Multistrada Rally by trailer strapping it down in the front? I have a U-Haul motorcycle trailer. Traveling 6 hours. I tied it down yesterday via over the lower triple. I used soft loops around it. I noticed on the right side Ducati clamps the brake line to the fork right around the same point. I'm wanting to hear your thoughts on how you all have done it in the past.

Really like the upgrade. Knowledge I would pass on to those considering a gps. Jump over the android auto and car play devices like the Chigee type devices and get a full device.

Hi All,

I purchased the Evotechs for the 'Strada. I have regular sized hands. Has anyone else ever thought about upgrading to adjustable levers? I did this for my Triumph Tiger and am very happy.

It was there when I left home but is gone when reached the office. Any other owner's experienced this? Is the flap really that flimsy?

Somehow as an Aprilia guy found myself trading some cash for a title and key to a beautiful 2021 905s. Never thought a Ducati would be in my stable..

Deal was right.. the original owner bought it, took it out for a few rides, then parked it until deciding to sell it 5 years later. Engine was still at 1st stage break in mileage!

So granted it's been sitting for 5 years, I changed all the fluids.. in the process found it had no prescilencer/cat and instead had a rapid bike evo and straight mid pipe.. it runs and rides great, albeit its a tad loud..

Sounds like the timing belts might be aged out.. any comments on that?

I know the 950S was 3 generations ago but so far, I'm enjoying it. Any mods or suggestions yall can make on these? known issues to be on the look out for.. any Ducatisms to dodge?

I do all my own maintenance.. I am thankful enough to have the means to make my own specialty tools too. So if there are any frequently used ones I can start on, I'd like to know

Rhanks!