Thanks everyone for your views & input. "Expert" reviews are nice, but real info from owners is what I need.

Steve B, I'm especially interested in what you had to say (mostly because I'm cheap :) & you have the non-S). Not to mention this would be an easier sell to my wife if I knocked the price ...

yeah I could add the little bits if I want, but I can't add the push button suspension. That's my biggest sticking point. Does anyone find they use the push button suspension adjustment often-I mean often enough to justify having it? Thanks again.

...and the center stand is not a big deal to me...I can take it or leave it...

OK, I'm getting a new Mukltistrada when I get back from Afghanistan! According to the Ducati website the only difference between the standard & the touring is the electronic suspension adjustment (and the ABS, panniers obviously). Am I missing something? Also, am I understanding this right? On the ...