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Old 06-04-2010, 02:46 AM   #11 (permalink)
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awesome dude.......big big congratulations to you.....
Nice log writen there.....not read the whole thread though
may i ask you how much you spend on this beauty.
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Old 06-04-2010, 03:39 AM   #12 (permalink)
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Nice write up Ken, surely it would have been a great experience riding the beast.
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Old 06-04-2010, 07:45 AM   #13 (permalink)
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It must have been a real awesome machine to ride. You lucky guy. Whats the top speed of the monster 1100?
Understatement!

I was not checking the top speed of that thing. I do not even want to!

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awesome dude.......big big congratulations to you.....
Nice log writen there.....not read the whole thread though
may i ask you how much you spend on this beauty.
Read it buddy. I did not buy them.

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Nice write up Ken, surely it would have been a great experience riding the beast.
You bet noor. Moments to cherish. Normally very stoïc, I could not help smiling.
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Old 06-04-2010, 08:56 AM   #14 (permalink)
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Nice write up Ken Da as always...
Superb Overall..

Wish i also have that privilege same as you
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Old 06-04-2010, 09:36 AM   #15 (permalink)
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I would not be comfortable on the Multistrada in India. But if there is a level playing surface, I am game. A bit too high for me... like the GS.
I have my share of biggies in the last couple of months and I know once you are astride any bike it the saddle height doesn't matter that much.
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Old 06-04-2010, 09:38 AM   #16 (permalink)
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I have my share of biggies in the last couple of months and I know once you are astride any bike it the saddle height doesn't matter that much.
Absolutely, saying that the Multistrada will not be comfy in India is surprising, but then to each to his own. Also the pics were well, quiet ordinary and they dont do justice to the text at all!
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Old 06-04-2010, 10:47 AM   #17 (permalink)
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Very well written riding experience Ken!!! Loved reading it.

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I had my apprehensions. This is an L-twin, air-cooled, single valve per cylinder, no forced air-induction engine. How can such a package impress someone who is sold on liquid cooled, multi-cylinder, multi-valve engines pushing out 150+ horses at the rear wheel? I had to see this.
Shouldn't it be a two valves per cylinder??
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Old 06-04-2010, 11:16 AM   #18 (permalink)
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Ok fine! Its official now, I hate you Ken da! I so very hate you!
Just last night I saw the 848 up close and then I just couldn’t sleep until early morning, and ended up reaching late at work! (Check my FB pics or my previous post in case you think I am bluffing)
And now you subject me to this another Demigod! Thank you for making my work a bit more miserable now!
Damn! *must resist the Italians* Bwaaah! I just love the Ducati’s and the MV’s
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I still remember the day when I test rode this monster beneath me....when I set on it, it felt so easy and comfortable that I did not think that it is a monster carrying so much of power within. However, as soon as it started one could feel the power, I was not sure how the power output will be. But I was amazed to see that it is so light and easy to handle. And it is actually a machine that give you power as per your wish, the amount of throttle you use the amount of power you get.....
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very well written, Ken sir.

Exactly my thoughts when I got to ride this Italian beauty. When I saw it for the first time, it just reaffirmed my belief that when Italians design a bike, they have beauty pageant winners in their mind.

and less we talk about its torque, the better we are. I still remember the moment when i opened its throttle, even in 4th gear, it seemed like the bike would race away leaving me far behind. My first ride on a naked big bike, I'd prefer it any day over the faired ones to ride in city. What a comfortable ride!
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