Andy, I'm not entirely sure! . It's a mental thing I think. A multistrada doesn't look as sexy as a panigale, so will I feel less special/sexy ? I will have another test ride before I commit or not. It also depends on a PX price too. The 765 I have suits my size and general riding and I still like it . Most of the guys I go out with and euro tour with all have adventure style bikes , so.....
I’m a fair bit older than you but not as ancient as Andy. I simply cannot find any joy riding anything unless it’s a real sports bike. I do include good nakeds in this, like the 765 obvs. Also, for me, sports bikes are the most comfortable. You can stick your adventure bikes up yer arse!
Today i fitted a load of Ti bolts to replace the high tensile ones fitted to the engine mounts. I can save more weight blowing my nose but they do look nice.
As @Expat Jack was kind enough to point out, I was 72 last week, I haven’t ridden a Panigale for about 4 years now but does my V4 Pikes Peak make me feel any less of a rider ? That’ll be a no from me and nor does the Multistrada 1200 I ride on track nor my cheeky little Scrambler Icon that I scratch on when I want to be a hooligan Screw sexy, sod cool, just enjoy to the best of your ability whatever it is you choose to ride Andy
I'm 6' with 31" inside leg & I can flat-foot my 939. Yes - it'd be an issue if your dimensions are less. Shame to miss out on the Hyper fun tho'...
Removed a lot of dirty/manky bits to get to this and check the camchain (my mate said "hey, I reckon my engine's a bit noisy"). Bloody cam cover is Magnesium alloy so I'll have to prep & paint that too... That's the trouble when you take things apart that had a few years of hard (unloved) life
5ft 6in on a good day , hence why my 765 suits so well . Had the low seat on the MTS and it was fine .
