End of the Season + 2008 Predictions

The Monster is back in the stable all warm and cozy. Other than some cold, blue fingers the ride wasn’t bad. Which reminds me I really need to get some Fall riding gloves or heated hand grips. It was fun to balance the added power due to the cold air with the cold tires, not to mention the leaves were beautiful on the ride back. Recapping the season I realized I didn’t put that many miles on the Monster as I had expected, but that was due to the Thesis this summer. Though the addition of the 2700 miles from SD to Athens on the Goose makes this the most miles in a season yet.

Moving on to some quick 2008 predictions for Ducati before they’re released tomorrow according to their website. Everybody thinks there is going to be a new Monster. I’m saying maybe next year, but not this year. Reason? Well they already have the Tri Color Championship ‘08 edition out. So… do the math. The spy photos online might very well be a new monster, but I think it will be a scrambler *still hoping*. There might stick the 1100cc air cooled in a Monster, but I don’t expect many more changes for now. The Multistrada is the one I think will be updated. Huge market out there, and Ducati has the ugliest bike in this category. Calm down Duffie, I know the Multistrada isn’t an R1200GS. Even if you include the Buell, Multistrada, VStrom and the Tiger the Multistrada is still the ugliest. Much like the 999 it has grown on me, but that headlight… there is no saving it. Anyhow, concerning the Superbike, I have no idea. I don’t know if there are rumors of a bigger engine in SBK or if they plan to return to AMA or what. So possibly a bigger engine, but I don’t expect that or an ‘R’ version quite yet. Honestly I’m more excited about the Guzzi Stelvio and the BMW probable massive release of new models.

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Published:: November 5, 2007 / 9:53 am

Category:: BMW, Ducati, Ducati: General Discussion, Moto Guzzi, The Monster

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My name is Joel. I’m currently a graduate student at Ohio University trying to survive. One way I survive is by two passions which my blog is primarily focused: motorcycles and coffee. Which though separate passions, ironically linked in my love of cafe racers. Feel free to drop me an email at jv218100@ohio.edu or IM ’savedgeek’.

bd 11.5.07 / 6pm

never said the Multistrada was a GS. Though it does look like it could ride on paved roads littered with gravel better than the other bikes in Ducati’s line.

Joel M. Vaughn 11.5.07 / 9pm

I know you didn’t. My point was that you would say they aren’t in the same category. I agree the multistrada isn’t an offroad machine. There, however, have been people who have used them as such, and some have modified them for such. Anyhow, you’re also correct, much better than the rest of the sportbikes Ducati has. I think it was mainly made for mountain passes.

Also… I was wrong on all of my predictions. I couldn’t have been more wrong. :]

agustusnugroho 12.25.07 / 10am

Hi..
I agree that Multistrada is totally a different kind of bike and unlike any other types of Ducati. It is also not as good as GS for real off road ride. GS is also somehow more comfort bike to ride. However Multistrada is however more responsive, lighter, and slimer and GS. Although some people disagree, I love the look of Multistrada as is.. :)

Joel M. Vaughn 12.25.07 / 4pm

Agustus, thanks for dropping by! I agree with your comment, I tried expressing that in the post, but may have fallen short of my desire to do so. The Multistrada has just taken a long time to grow on me. I’m still not crazy about the headlight, but don’t hate it like I used to. The bike looks like an absolute blast, especially on mountain passes! If you find yourself in the States, particularly Ohio, we’ll show you some great roads. :]

agustusnugroho 12.26.07 / 11am

Thanks Joel. Hm.. I can imagine that grat road already..
Let me know also if you if your self in Indonesia. We may also see some exotic tropical roads.

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