Since loosing Hansen’s Ducati in Southern Oregon in 2017, I am the first to admit I had lost track of the exotic features that Ducatis are known for. Getting familiar with this 2014 Ducati Multistrada 1200GT, which rolled into the shop, has been almost the equivalent of a culture shock. Holy smokes, feeling a bit Caveman like.

The 2014 GT was the second year of a completely redesigned Multistrada which touted it’s “Skyhook” Electronic suspension control as the end all to adaptive motorcycle suspension. Ducati presented the bike as capable of mild fire road riding, but it is doubtful that one of these models ever followed the Baja 1000 race course successfully without needing serious cosmetic attention.

What the bike was wildly successful at was Sport Touring, demolishing secondary roads on cross country adventures that occasionally required a dirt road to get to a secluded, over the top get away along the path. The GT version of the bike could be summed up in one word, “Flexibility”.

The S version of the bike included Ride Modes, Power Modes, Ducati Safety Pack (ABS & DTC), Heated Grips, a Center Stand which the Granturismo (GT) version added even more icing to the cake in the form of larger Luggage, a rear Top Box (which included padding for the passenger’s back), a larger Wind Screen, LED Fog Lights, Taller Handle Bars, and Crash Protectors.

• Bosch-Brembo ABS 9ME braking system
• Riding Modes
• Ride-by-Wire
• Ducati Traction Control
• Sachs electronic suspension front and rear
• Ducati Skyhook Suspension system
• Heated grips
• Large screen
• Side luggage (73l) with internal soft-bags
• Top-case (48l) with internal soft-bag
• Centre stand
• Rider Comfort Seat
• LED spot-lights
• Engine protection bars

And Ducati took the big “elephant in the closet” factor away by recommending services at 15,000 miles instead of the 7500 of previous models. Deal maker!

Our customer than starting adding parts to his bike. He ordered the factory smaller Luggage covers (still in their box) which will narrow the bike down by almost a foot. He than installed an oversize windscreen, adding a custom mount which holds a BMV Navigator 5 GPS unit. Nothing was done that cannot be undone, but it is great having the GPS located right in sight on almost factory appearing mounting system. Another situation where medical issues arose and the bike managed to have only 1,390 miles added from new. A relatively new bike for half the cost on the showroom floor.

The selling price is $12,495. VIN# ZDM17BSWIEB009740 and miles showing are 1,390. For other interesting bikes and collectable vehicles, visit our web site http://www.automaniagp.com , 541 479 8888 or come by and see us at 895 SE Gladiola Drive, Grants Pass, Oregon, 97526. Oregon Dealer DA1287

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