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Yessir, that is the truth. Nice pics, Wally. Hope next time we get to hook up again.

Thanks, Tim. I'll look into it a bit...even if it does say "Yamaha" on it :D. I know the Japanese bikes are good stuff. I know. But...

Pricy item, this one...pretty, though I'm not taken with the color :). http://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/mcy/4356268180.html

I've noticed that the Brits seem a bit off-put by the styling of the Duc...I think they look pretty nice :). Buzz probably would rather see me back on that '73 Norton Commando :D.

Gotcha, Wally. Same as you posted, right...I should have thought of that :|:.

Not at all. I am in your camp, and for me personally, the risk/reward equation pencils out in favor of riding. Not the point, really. If it hurts her, in ways that don't make sense to me...it still hurts her. That, I want to avoid as much as I can, even when I sacrifice something that...

One question more...maybe just one:). Above, you note that the Ducati Multi 1000 is a semi-pro race bike with a fairing. Are you sure we're talking about the same model? The one's I've been looking at have not got fairings, at least my definition of a fairing. Not really a race bike, also by...

Thanks very much, Wally. Good, concise summary. I'm aware of the seat comfort issue with the Ducs, though I hear that post 2003 models got a bit of an upgrade. One 1000 on offer here in Portland has a Corbin aftermarket seat, looks much more cush. Blue (Tim) mentioned the Suzuki as well. I...

Good stuff all, Wally. If you had to rate them, with the idea that I'd ride a mix of back roads, definitely some agg surface, but likely more asphalt, with the possibility of a secondary highway pretty frequently, but not often freeway type highways...how would you stack them? I know a bit...

So Wally...what would be your impressions of the Ducati Multistrada 620 vs. the Dakar...and the Duc Multistrada 620 vs. the Duc Multistrada 1000. And the Duc Multistrada 1000 vs. the Dakar? Dare I ask to have you throw the BMW GS650 into the mix? Looking at a 2007 model.

Willys, Stephen...not "Z". Ask me how I know :D. I wouldn't buy a Ural on a dare...I've owned a 1970's Fiat :lol:.

The Dakar does speak to me :).

Oh, yeah! Thanks, Stig. Brings back some memories :). Been expanding my possibles list a bit, found a pretty 2006 BMW Dakar 650 up Seattle way...but that might be a little too offroad oriented for me, dunno. Fun to explore the possibilities, for sure. My best friend M is not so...

He was funny about never, and I mean just about completely never, wanting to put his head out of the window of the car. Only dog I've ever heard of that was like that. No nose smudges on the windows in 10 years. So I kinda doubt he'd have liked a ride in a sidecar, or whatever. Except then...

Might buy one straight away if I did that :lol:.

850. Commando Roadster, 1973 iirc.

:thumbup: I'd go at it same way as you did, Stig. Low and slow. I think I could handle the Duc.

The Multistrada 1000 doesn't make 150hp, more like 95, I believe. Still, a good ways ahead of the 65 or so my old Norton Commando turned out, so your point is valid Tim. Worth considering, 'cause I have no wish to paint a tree. I'll have a look at the bike you suggest. I also could look for...

It's been a a long time now, but yes...I did some time in the late '70s with British thunder between my legs :).

Right you are, Jay. One man's wild is another man's boring, I reckon :/:. :P