Bus lanes have their uses, especially in somewhere like Bath where the traffic is horrendous. Our's locally, are spotless and regularly swept. Andy
There's better ways of "making progress" than sliding on your arse down one of Commandant Khan's diesel slicks.
I commuted into central London for 15 years. The ability to use bus lanes was (in my opinion) a huge improvement on both journey times and safety. Yes you had to share with buses and cyclists but it was easy to make progress. Compared with filtering down the outside (for from example Brixton to the Oval) with angry white van men coming the other way, cars pulling out of side roads and drivers turning right or just doing an unexpected U turn it was a joy. You still rode defensively but it was considerably safer.
As someone who was a London cyclist for years (and occasionally commuted in by motorcycle), I had zero problem sharing bus lanes between powered and pedal cycles. The real menace (as ever) was taxi drivers.
I've been looking at these again, seen a 2022 plate in a local dealer up for £23k with 4500 miles and a full akropovic exhaust system, are prices really that strong for a 4 year old Multistrada?
Thanks, it doesn't seem optimistic but then again all 2nd hand prices with lowish miles are in the low £20k bracket.
No. Try Autotrader. £20-22k is about right, although I guess the full Akra might put it up £500 or so. Still rather steep, but then again 4k miles is barely run in. Mine has 30k miles now - maybe consider a slightly higher mileage, like up to 10k - they seem to keep going OK!
Okay, 30,000 miles but that’s a trifle, https://www.ducatiforum.co.uk/threads/ducati-v4-multistrada-pikes-peak.106340/. Andy
Thanks, I've also seen a couple at dealers where they only offer a 3 month warranty, does anyone know if you could buy a Ducati warranty on a 4 year old bike?
If there is one (and I think there might be), probably only available on a Ducati Approved Used. Andy
Yeah it would make sense tbh, thanks Andy. Don't think I'd be comfortable buying a £20k Ducati with only a 3 month warranty.
A few aftermarket warranties on offer, this is just one provider taken at random, https://warrantysolutionsgroup.co.uk/motorcycle-warranty/. Andy
If you buy one less than 4 years old, you'll have the remainder of the original Ducati 4 year warranty to fall back on - assuming it's been serviced by Ducati of course. Maybe look at the 2023 one on Autotrader to get a few more months/year: https://www.autotrader.co.uk/bike-details/202606223521789
Yes, already had the video sent to me, I'm awaiting a part ex value on mine against this one. See what they say tomorrow. Also have a good deal offered on a stunning looking 2025 V4S Multi T&R in my back pocket, as well as another good deal on a (I know whats coming) 2024 BMW R1300GS TE as well (which is superbly specced), so I have options...
