Just returned home from the local Ducati dealer. All I can say is 'WOW'!!! Pictures/videos don't do this beautiful machine justice... You have to see one in person to truly appreciate its magnificence! I was blown away to be honest (no I don't work for Ducati... wish I did!). The BMW R1200 GS is now out of the equasion. The MTS GT is the bike for me. Bring on spring!!! ;)
GrandpaBambu I notced in the EICMA video, the clutch cover doesn't have the Testastretta 11° designation. Do the 2015's not have the Testastretta 11° engine. They may just call it the DVT...
Trying it is adopting it. It's an awesome touring machine that has the sport feel. Thanks for your support Patrick! Cheers and good luck on your purchase.
Great review .I love this bike. My neighbor bought a 1199 Panigale and rode it for 900 miles .He traded it in on a pikes peak Multistrada. Wow what a nice bike. He said i could ride it but i didn't want anything to happen .lol . My son and I are bike freaks he has a channel Smightification
Hey dude, I remember seeing your bike on display in the front window at GP. I ended up buying a grey GT at the end of April. What day did you buy yours?
I bought it in November last year. They stored it for me and brought it back in the Ducati display section in Mid April. :). Congrats on your purchase man!!
Amazing machine and it effortlessly doubles the speed limit and then some. That is one of the reasons why I traded my '13 Granturismo in on a Harley. Otherwise I wouldn't have my license today or would probably be dead by now. I couldn't imagine 16 hours in the stock seat, my ass was numb after an hour! I always left mine in sport cause it was such a rush and I liked the suspension on the softest setting for cruising, soaks up the bumps like riding on a cloud ... too bad the stock seat didn't feel the same, lol. I know exactly how hard it is to resist twisting it so stay safe and enjoy .... I miss mine, fastest bike I ever had.
+Brian Zaborowski Thanks for the comment Brian. I just can't seem to get enough of this bike. It's funny because I traded a Harley for it LOL. Cheers and stay safe!!
Hahaha, I did the same exact thing when I got my Duc. I got rid of a perfectly good '11 Road Glide Ultra for it ... then I traded the Duc for a '14 Ultra Limited less than a year later.
Yeah, if you want to slow down one of their chrome air compressors will do it for you!!!! I ride our Ducati with a shirt that reads "THE BEST THING IN THE HARLEY SHOP WINDOW IS THE REFLECTION OF MY DUCATI " 😀😀😀😁😁🏍🏍🏍🍺🍺🍺
Thanks for a great review, docman! I'm planning on buying an adventure touring bike next spring and the Ducati Multi is definitely a contender. Have you ridden it in the rain? What's the weather protection like? I'm also looking at the BMW R1200GSA and KTM 1190. Would also consider the Aprilia Caponord but there are no dealers near my home - I'm very close to GP Bikes and visit there often.
Hi David, thanks for stopping in. I just came back from a 2600 km trip with the Multi. I rode in torrential rain falls for hours last weekend and the bike was totally awesome and performed flawlessly. Traction control, abs and skyhook suspension kept me solid on the road. Rain protection is very good and the bags are all water tight. I highly recommend for you to try it out at Gp's and make your decision from there, they are all good bikes but for me the Ducati is a match made in heaven. Good luck on your quest!
Hi Docman1- really enjoyed your video. You say that in sports mode it will lift up in the 1st 3 gears. I don't have that impression with mine and want to make sure it has not lost any of its power due to a technical problem. Obviously I feel the fork go up, but not the front wheel. Do you accelerate all the way in each gear to feel that? Thx for helping me figure this out!
Hi Casey and thanks for your support. To answer your question, I don't think that your bike as lost any power over time. When in sports mode with the Ducati Traction Control turned off, your bike becomes a different beast and that's when the wheel takes flight. But you need to be very careful not to lose the bike. DTC is what is keeping your front end down. I hope this helps. Cheers
Nice review, crisp editing to chop out the unneeded stuff. Love your ride, beast in Italian clothing. .. Oh the sound is so classically beautiful, One of the best made bikes imo, love the fact that the Ducati Multistrada and the KTM 1190 Adventure are both so light. Sports bike in comfort ergos... Thats really my kind of bike. hoping to own a grandtourismo horse too someday ;) Cheers n thanks for the upload.
Thanks for the kind word Jimo. Yes I believe they will, all the manufacturers are headed that way with electronics. A little like the way cars a built now. Plug and play. :)
Hey doc... I read that you are in Kingston, ON... I will be making a few trips to Montreal to visit my brother when I get my '15 MTS GT. I'm in Mississauga, ON. Kingston is on the way to MTL. Maybe we could meet up one day next season and go for a quick ride. Just a thought... Cheers, John.
Good review… I live in Aus and have had two Multis ….. I know two guys who have done over 120 thousand ks on theirs and their bikes are as good as ever… Designed to be ridden not hidden…..
I like your comments about the lower seat. I'm 5'6" (also on a good day lol), and I've been using the standard seat the whole time because I heard that the lower seat is not as comfortable. Is there a noticeable difference between the two (besides the height)?
I would say not much difference at all. My buddy has the stock seat and gets up once in a while to relieve the pressure lol. I really like my lower seat. Hope that helps. ;)
GREAT REVIEW! I'm warming up to street riding again on a 650 vstrom. Now I know what my next bike will be. Still going to keep the vstrom its a really nice all around bike, but a little tough on long distance riding.
Hey Doc... long time no talk. Sorry that I didn't get the chance to stop by on the way to Montreal at the end of May... How's the Multistrada GT running? Mine has had a few issues. One ongoing. Just starting to get really comfortable on the bike. Crazy weather we are having huh? I'm still riding!!! I can pick-and-choose the days to ride. Retirement has it's perks! ;)
+GrandpaBambu Hey Grandpa no worries my friend. No my bike runs great, i'm sure they will iron out all the small issues. Totally normal for a new engine, all the makes have the same little problems in the first year of production. I wish you Happy Holiday's to you and your family.. :)
***** Awesome! Was asking in regards to making the trip to Montreal (6 hours) and possibly trips just south of the border from MTL... So looking forward to it.
She's here Doc... Went to the dlr tonight and took a few pics... still in the crate though. Going to make an 'Unboxing' vid tomorrow... Will post on YT.
Still have mine, great bike. Put a Sargent Seat on mine and the butt pain is totally gone now. 500 mile days are now easy. The bike will actually carry more stuff than my BMW RT. Plus when it’s carrying that touring stuff it carries it better than the RT. I put on a throttle lock cruise control on the bar end and it is good for long droning rides now. I’m going to add electronic cruise this year. Build quality is ok but the BMW is better. The RT fairing is better but this bike is way good on dirt rocky roads. Not GS good but good enough.
I think I payed about $800 with all the works installed. It's a dealer option and not remotely operated. Waterproof, glove friendly, lifetime updates, bluetooth etc.. Really like it
***** Going to have one installed on the '15. Yeah, didn't think it was remotely controlled. Wanted to be sure though... Thanks much for answering 'all' of my questions. Much appreciated!
docmanrides1, would you comment on the display? How is it lit at night? Are there issues with angle of view or using polarized eyewear? Many thanks, Wm
The Display is excellent at night, it has 3 settings of backlight: Low, Med and High. I keep mine on low and the illumination is perfect even with a tinted shield. During the day even with massive sunlight hitting the Display I had no problems seeing it at all. Polarized eyewear are no problem at all. Hope this helps. :)
Thanks Fellipe! I love both the Ducati and the BMW. I believe that the GS has more edge off road and the Ducati shines in cornering at higher speeds on road. It truly depends on what you want to do. So if you are looking for more off road adventure type rides I would buy the BMW. But if you like sport touring in the mountains and love great acceleration like me, you will not regret the Multistrada. Hope this helps. Ride hard, Ride safe :)
Thanks for asking this question Fellipe. I too am torn between the Multistrada and R1200 GS. I ruled out the 2014 Duc as there is no cruise control. CC is a 'must have' for me. So I decided on a 2015 BMW R1200 GS (still haven't plunked down any coin yet tho). Wait... stop the presses! 2015 Multistrada has cruise control. Very seriously considering the 2015 Multistrada... Going to visit a Ducati shop this week. Hopefully will get a demo ride...
Ducati recommends 10kg per bag at 180 km/h. But I had a little more on my last trip with all my camera gear. I went to speeds up to 225 km/h with no disruptions at all. 👍
+Napas Meehan Maintenance cost are not that bad, considering that you change the oils every 12000kms. Your looking at about $250 to $300 dollars depending on where you live. The big one is at 24000Kms for the valve check at about $900. It's a Ducati. Cheers
I totally agree. A cruise control should be part of the bike. I spoke with my dealer and they said that Ducati was working on that. Usually they listen to their clients. We should have a cruise control update in the very near future. Thanks for watching. :)
***** You are right doc... I'm seriously considering the 2015 MTS GT... Have you seen the 2015 BMW S1200 XR. A total copy of the Multistada. Some are dubbing it the BMW Multistrada... ;)
Been super busy restructuring my life in pretty much all aspects. All in good ways for my wife and I in the long run. I'm looking forward to getting back on the bike very shortly, just waiting for my arm to heal from an injury sustained last month. Hope all is well with you and your loved ones. Thx for stopping in ;)
Good review, Cheers for that! One minor thing it's testastretta 2 (II) not 11. just nitpicking, not hating, keep up the great work! ps ...looks like someone has beat beaten me to it. I'm looking to buy a ms 1200 soon. Looks like epic fun! cant wait.
The short answer is "it depends" on a few things to consider. Was the maintenance done as prescribed by Ducati, these things have a desmo service to be done every 12000 miles at about $800. What kind of riding did the previous owner do? Street or Adventure riding is another consideration to look at. This will determine how much money you will need to drop on it in the near future. These things are very expensive to maintain and if it was me and with what I know now, I would pass at that milage. But that is just my opinion. I hope this helps you make a sound decision. Thank you for the question and have a wonderful day. 👍
I was wondering about that. That's to bad because I really enjoy the options on the GT trim. Perhaps you can add to the s model if you want to tour with a pillion. Hmmm thanks for sharing.
***** Yes, we now have to choose the 1200 S, and then add the accessories individually. Silly way of going about it IMO! Yeah, I thought that the GT trim level was a great 'simple' way of getting an all decked-out touring bike. BMW does the same with the GS. You have to 'individually' select the accessories that you want. I thought Ducati was 'thinking' a bit when I saw the Granturismo trim level on the 2014 model year.
Actually, there are accessory 'bundles', but if you don't want 'all' the items in a particular bundle you would probably want to order what you want individually.
Ya it looks like a number 2. But it is in fact 11 for the degrees on inclination of the cylinders. Check it out here. m.ducati.com/bikes/multistrada/1200/tech_spec.do
It's 11. If you look closely you will see a little degree symbol°. this referees to the 11° valve overlap in this version of the 1198 engine. the superbike version of the engine has 30° more overlap. While that makes more power at top RPM it isn't very rideable on the street, lacking any kind of midrange torque.
Actually, one thing I couldn't find in the manual that I hope you have the answer. For each settings (Sport and Touring) you can have the 100 or 150hp..that no problem. But then, you can switch between High or Low...do you know what's that for?
Yes. The 150hp low gives you a very tame power band. The 150hp high gives you all of the engines power and is very aggressive. I usually stay in 150 low. Hope this helps.
Lol... When you talked about the guy in Australia... I was not impressed... Is not to brag, but I drove with my Pikes Peak with my nephew in the back, and the 3 panniers, from Portugal to Italy, straight in 23 hours... ahahahaha... we are talking about 2200 KM ( 1400 miles)... we just stoped to put gas, eat something, to pee... In pure December... ahahaha... -2 Degrees ( 28 Fahrenheit). We had crazy fun because it was a rush... I have part of that ride on my youtube... ahahhaha...
Very cool, you definitely have the 16 hours ride beat my friend!! You and your nephew are very solid riders, well done. Thank you for sharing your insight. Blessings
eehehheheh,,, thanks my friend. I don't lie to you, I thought that what we did was nothing in that time. ahhahaha... I thought that someone did it more than us. th-cam.com/video/4KVJLwNEGDg/w-d-xo.html
I have a love hate relationship with mine! Multi gt 2013 Just done 2500 miles around Spain and France , great bike let down by .....still poor electrics! Not the suspension as that's German ! The dash needs replacing after going mad! New heated grips after they failed and new starter button as that stuck as well, I am anal when it comes to cleaning and maintenance so I know it's not due to care!
I'm sorry to hear that Sally. It's the first time that this issue is brought to my attention. I will definitely keep an eye open on mine. Thanks for sharing this information.
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Great review - comes across that you love your bike
Just returned home from the local Ducati dealer. All I can say is 'WOW'!!! Pictures/videos don't do this beautiful machine justice... You have to see one in person to truly appreciate its magnificence! I was blown away to be honest (no I don't work for Ducati... wish I did!). The BMW R1200 GS is now out of the equasion. The MTS GT is the bike for me. Bring on spring!!! ;)
Congratulations on your choice!! Welcome to the Ducatisti world. ;)
***** Thanks doc...
***** Not too thrilled about the red frame on the '15s. Guess I'll just have to 'deal'...
It should grow on you in time. All of that will be forgotten when you take your first ride LOL
GrandpaBambu I notced in the EICMA video, the clutch cover doesn't have the Testastretta 11° designation. Do the 2015's not have the Testastretta 11° engine. They may just call it the DVT...
Fine review thanks. I got a Multi 1000 SDS. Rare and from the first generation Multistrada. Best wishes from Norway.
Great review, I've been leaning towards a FJR 1300 but your review makes me want take a closer look at the Multistrada!
Trying it is adopting it. It's an awesome touring machine that has the sport feel. Thanks for your support Patrick! Cheers and good luck on your purchase.
Great review .I love this bike. My neighbor bought a 1199 Panigale and rode it for 900 miles .He traded it in on a pikes peak Multistrada. Wow what a nice bike. He said i could ride it but i didn't want anything to happen .lol . My son and I are bike freaks he has a channel
Smightification
Awesome.Thanks
I probably own this bike now I have the exact same model has 30k miles on it now still running strong
Hey dude, I remember seeing your bike on display in the front window at GP. I ended up buying a grey GT at the end of April. What day did you buy yours?
I bought it in November last year. They stored it for me and brought it back in the Ducati display section in Mid April. :). Congrats on your purchase man!!
Amazing machine and it effortlessly doubles the speed limit and then some. That is one of the reasons why I traded my '13 Granturismo in on a Harley. Otherwise I wouldn't have my license today or would probably be dead by now. I couldn't imagine 16 hours in the stock seat, my ass was numb after an hour! I always left mine in sport cause it was such a rush and I liked the suspension on the softest setting for cruising, soaks up the bumps like riding on a cloud ... too bad the stock seat didn't feel the same, lol. I know exactly how hard it is to resist twisting it so stay safe and enjoy .... I miss mine, fastest bike I ever had.
+Brian Zaborowski Thanks for the comment Brian. I just can't seem to get enough of this bike. It's funny because I traded a Harley for it LOL. Cheers and stay safe!!
Hahaha, I did the same exact thing when I got my Duc. I got rid of a perfectly good '11 Road Glide Ultra for it ... then I traded the Duc for a '14 Ultra Limited less than a year later.
LOL Enjoy!! Ride safe
Yeah, if you want to slow down one of their chrome air compressors will do it for you!!!! I ride our Ducati with a shirt that reads "THE BEST THING IN THE HARLEY SHOP WINDOW IS THE REFLECTION OF MY DUCATI " 😀😀😀😁😁🏍🏍🏍🍺🍺🍺
Thanks for a great review, docman! I'm planning on buying an adventure touring bike next spring and the Ducati Multi is definitely a contender. Have you ridden it in the rain? What's the weather protection like? I'm also looking at the BMW R1200GSA and KTM 1190. Would also consider the Aprilia Caponord but there are no dealers near my home - I'm very close to GP Bikes and visit there often.
Hi David, thanks for stopping in. I just came back from a 2600 km trip with the Multi. I rode in torrential rain falls for hours last weekend and the bike was totally awesome and performed flawlessly. Traction control, abs and skyhook suspension kept me solid on the road. Rain protection is very good and the bags are all water tight. I highly recommend for you to try it out at Gp's and make your decision from there, they are all good bikes but for me the Ducati is a match made in heaven. Good luck on your quest!
Hi Docman1- really enjoyed your video. You say that in sports mode it will lift up in the 1st 3 gears. I don't have that impression with mine and want to make sure it has not lost any of its power due to a technical problem. Obviously I feel the fork go up, but not the front wheel. Do you accelerate all the way in each gear to feel that? Thx for helping me figure this out!
Hi Casey and thanks for your support. To answer your question, I don't think that your bike as lost any power over time. When in sports mode with the Ducati Traction Control turned off, your bike becomes a different beast and that's when the wheel takes flight. But you need to be very careful not to lose the bike. DTC is what is keeping your front end down. I hope this helps. Cheers
+docmanrides1 thanks for your help, that must be it :)
+Casey Khashayar Bayandor ;)
A fantastic review, sir. That Duke is a beauty.
Thank you kindly Triumf Ant! I produced this review signing " I think we're alone now" by Tiffany ( in reference to your last video) LOL!! ;)
He he. Sorry about that :)
Nice review, crisp editing to chop out the unneeded stuff. Love your ride, beast in Italian clothing. .. Oh the sound is so classically beautiful, One of the best made bikes imo, love the fact that the Ducati Multistrada and the KTM 1190 Adventure are both so light.
Sports bike in comfort ergos... Thats really my kind of bike. hoping to own a grandtourismo horse too someday ;)
Cheers n thanks for the upload.
Thanks for the kind words Vykier!! The best bike I ever owned so far indeed. Cheers!!
Very good review of an incredible machine, I just wonder if anybody will be able to fix the electronics ten years from now.
Thanks for the kind word Jimo. Yes I believe they will, all the manufacturers are headed that way with electronics. A little like the way cars a built now. Plug and play. :)
Keep up the vids coming buddy.
From Montreal, Canada.
Merci Chad!! It's gonna be a great summer buddy. Thanks for your support !! ;)
Wow that dash is just Stunning, well the whole bike is Amazing
Great review, enjoy the ride Doc
Thumbs up
Thanks Sam!! It lights up nice at night as well ;)
I love features so this was very interesting to me. Thanks.
Glad you liked it Andy, I tried to keep it half technical with a touch of personal opinions. Thanks my friend ;)
Hey doc... I read that you are in Kingston, ON... I will be making a few trips to Montreal to visit my brother when I get my '15 MTS GT. I'm in Mississauga, ON. Kingston is on the way to MTL. Maybe we could meet up one day next season and go for a quick ride. Just a thought... Cheers, John.
That would be great!! Give me a heads up a few days in advance and we'll ride for sure :) Cheers
+docmanrides1 Awesome... and yes, I'll let you know when I'm heading out your way.
Excellent!!
Good review… I live in Aus and have had two Multis ….. I know two guys who have done over 120 thousand ks on theirs and their bikes are as good as ever…
Designed to be ridden not hidden…..
I like your comments about the lower seat. I'm 5'6" (also on a good day lol), and I've been using the standard seat the whole time because I heard that the lower seat is not as comfortable. Is there a noticeable difference between the two (besides the height)?
I would say not much difference at all. My buddy has the stock seat and gets up once in a while to relieve the pressure lol. I really like my lower seat. Hope that helps. ;)
Great review, look forward to more!
Thanks you for the kind words. You also have great sailing videos. Very interesting and beautiful boat. Cheers
Great video!!! As a former R1200GS owner, Im planning to get a Multistrada to enjoy this gorgeous machine :)
Great choice Nicolas!! It's a great machine even after 3 years of ownership. Also really good people at Ducati. ;)
Thank you ! :)
Great bike collection you have there man!
Thank you sir!
Amazing bike... truly impressive.
Thanks for stopping in Jim!! ;)
GREAT REVIEW! I'm warming up to street riding again on a 650 vstrom. Now I know what my next bike will be. Still going to keep the vstrom its a really nice all around bike, but a little tough on long distance riding.
All the best. Thanks for watching ;)
Hey Doc... long time no talk. Sorry that I didn't get the chance to stop by on the way to Montreal at the end of May... How's the Multistrada GT running? Mine has had a few issues. One ongoing. Just starting to get really comfortable on the bike. Crazy weather we are having huh? I'm still riding!!! I can pick-and-choose the days to ride. Retirement has it's perks! ;)
+GrandpaBambu Hey Grandpa no worries my friend. No my bike runs great, i'm sure they will iron out all the small issues. Totally normal for a new engine, all the makes have the same little problems in the first year of production. I wish you Happy Holiday's to you and your family.. :)
+docmanrides1... Same to you my friend, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Hey Doc... is your GPS lockable? Also which model is it? Zumo 350LM?
Yes it's the Zumo 350. I never tried to lock it but it must be lockable for sure.
Hey Doc... what is the longest you've ridden your MTS for? Just trying to get an idea of how she does on long hauls...
***** Awesome! Was asking in regards to making the trip to Montreal (6 hours) and possibly trips just south of the border from MTL... So looking forward to it.
GrandpaBambu That will be a great ride for you!! :)
She's here Doc... Went to the dlr tonight and took a few pics... still in the crate though. Going to make an 'Unboxing' vid tomorrow... Will post on YT.
GrandpaBambu Awesome Congrats!!! don't forget to send me the link to your vid ;)
***** Thanks... and will do!
Still have mine, great bike. Put a Sargent Seat on mine and the butt pain is totally gone now. 500 mile days are now easy. The bike will actually carry more stuff than my BMW RT. Plus when it’s carrying that touring stuff it carries it better than the RT. I put on a throttle lock cruise control on the bar end and it is good for long droning rides now. I’m going to add electronic cruise this year. Build quality is ok but the BMW is better. The RT fairing is better but this bike is way good on dirt rocky roads. Not GS good but good enough.
Michael Dobson I’m glad you are still happy with this great machine. I sold mine last year. They are definitely a versatile bike. Cheers.
Is the Ducati GPS a factory option, or is it a dealer accessory? Is it remotely operated like BMW's Navigator 5? What is the price tag? Thanks Doc...
I think I payed about $800 with all the works installed. It's a dealer option and not remotely operated. Waterproof, glove friendly, lifetime updates, bluetooth etc.. Really like it
***** Going to have one installed on the '15. Yeah, didn't think it was remotely controlled. Wanted to be sure though... Thanks much for answering 'all' of my questions. Much appreciated!
Great review awesome bike definitely my next take care.
Thank you. Take care Danny :)
Thanks much for posting your video... it helped immensely in the decision making....
docmanrides1, would you comment on the display?
How is it lit at night?
Are there issues with angle of view or using polarized eyewear?
Many thanks,
Wm
The Display is excellent at night, it has 3 settings of backlight: Low, Med and High. I keep mine on low and the illumination is perfect even with a tinted shield. During the day even with massive sunlight hitting the Display I had no problems seeing it at all. Polarized eyewear are no problem at all. Hope this helps. :)
Hi docmanrides1, I'm thinking about buying one of these what are your thought comparing this bike to the BMW R 1200 GS?
Thanks Fellipe! I love both the Ducati and the BMW. I believe that the GS has more edge off road and the Ducati shines in cornering at higher speeds on road. It truly depends on what you want to do. So if you are looking for more off road adventure type rides I would buy the BMW. But if you like sport touring in the mountains and love great acceleration like me, you will not regret the Multistrada. Hope this helps. Ride hard, Ride safe :)
Thanks man, that was a good answer.
Thanks for asking this question Fellipe. I too am torn between the Multistrada and R1200 GS. I ruled out the 2014 Duc as there is no cruise control. CC is a 'must have' for me. So I decided on a 2015 BMW R1200 GS (still haven't plunked down any coin yet tho). Wait... stop the presses! 2015 Multistrada has cruise control. Very seriously considering the 2015 Multistrada... Going to visit a Ducati shop this week. Hopefully will get a demo ride...
How much weight can you put in the sitecases ? #And how fast can you drive without getting disrupted by them ?
Ducati recommends 10kg per bag at 180 km/h. But I had a little more on my last trip with all my camera gear. I went to speeds up to 225 km/h with no disruptions at all. 👍
Your welcome. Thanks for watching. Cheers
***** 225 clicks... Yikes!
Stunning machine mate
Thank you my friend!! ;)
how are the maintenance and service costs?
+Napas Meehan Maintenance cost are not that bad, considering that you change the oils every 12000kms. Your looking at about $250 to $300 dollars depending on where you live. The big one is at 24000Kms for the valve check at about $900. It's a Ducati. Cheers
Great review....where's the cruise control? Every bike in this class seems to have it. They have ABS, throttle by wire, should be an easy add on.
I totally agree. A cruise control should be part of the bike. I spoke with my dealer and they said that Ducati was working on that. Usually they listen to their clients. We should have a cruise control update in the very near future. Thanks for watching. :)
***** 2015 Multistrada has cruise control...
GrandpaBambu
Can't wait to try it. Looks like they really stepped up the game with 2015.
I think the 2015 Mutli will be worth your wait gentlemen!!! All you asked for and more it seems. :)
***** You are right doc... I'm seriously considering the 2015 MTS GT... Have you seen the 2015 BMW S1200 XR. A total copy of the Multistada. Some are dubbing it the BMW Multistrada... ;)
Fantastic review good sir.
Hey Doc... long time no chat. How's life treating you? Been out on the Multistrada yet this year?
Been super busy restructuring my life in pretty much all aspects. All in good ways for my wife and I in the long run. I'm looking forward to getting back on the bike very shortly, just waiting for my arm to heal from an injury sustained last month. Hope all is well with you and your loved ones. Thx for stopping in ;)
Sorry to hear of your injury... 😞 Hope you heal up quick and are riding soon...
I'll try to ride today and see how long I can last without being to painful. Thanks for the kick in the can, I needed that today :)
LOL YW my friend... 👍☺
I recently purchased the Extended Warranty (IWS) for my MTS through the dealer... 1200$ 4 years no deductible. ✔
Hi what is your inseam if I may ask, I'm 5'6" and I'm considering this bike.
Hi Pwtil. My inseam is about 29 inches. I use the lower seat and have no problem at all. I almost flat foot on one side.
***** Thanks!
No cruise control?
Hey Doc... some guy has your vid on his chanel. You want the name?
I found the channel. Thanks for heads up Granpa. 👍
do those larger read paneer bags buffet in the wind at all?
No, they don't buffet at all. I've done quite long trips with them at sometimes higher speeds and had no issues. ;)
Is this bike big enough for a 6.5" rider?
Yes, my friend had the same bike and was very comfortable at 6.2". 😊
everybody should have one
does this bike have cruise control? heated grips?
toastopia1 heated grips but that year did not have cruise. I believe they do now.
Nice. Looks really comfortable. I don't think I'm smart enough to ride that bike. Sounds super space age
LOL. Once you get to know your way around the buttons it's a piece of cake!! :)
I want a panigale but 1199 but this bike looks fun I like the idea of just riding for hours and not being cramped and sore haha
It's an awesome alternative. Panegale was also my first choice but I do not regret this purchase at all. Very happy!!
silly question: can the back trunk accomodate two full face helmets in it?
Francesco Galli Hi, no sadly it will only accommodate one. Cheers
The front looks like a angry bird. Sweet bike. Stay safe
Haha yes!! Thanks :)
A great review, cheers
Thank you very much Craig :)
Good review, Cheers for that! One minor thing it's testastretta 2 (II) not 11.
just nitpicking, not hating, keep up the great work!
ps
...looks like someone has beat beaten me to it.
I'm looking to buy a ms 1200 soon.
Looks like epic fun! cant wait.
Actually it is 11, for 11 degrees
Beautiful bike man! I
Thanks Flooded Carb!! :)
Is 26,000 miles a lot for this?
The short answer is "it depends" on a few things to consider. Was the maintenance done as prescribed by Ducati, these things have a desmo service to be done every 12000 miles at about $800. What kind of riding did the previous owner do? Street or Adventure riding is another consideration to look at. This will determine how much money you will need to drop on it in the near future. These things are very expensive to maintain and if it was me and with what I know now, I would pass at that milage. But that is just my opinion. I hope this helps you make a sound decision. Thank you for the question and have a wonderful day. 👍
Do you know of any good dedicated Multistrada forums doc?
Yes, I use this one. www.ducati.ms/forums/#/forumsite/3254/forums/44?page=1
***** Thanks doc...
You bet ;)
Nine more weeks! I should set my alarm clock for mid April... ;)
Thxs a lot, great stuff!
nice video
Thank you very much.
BTW... its Testastretta TWO engine... TWO, not 11
+Альберт Энштейн Actually it is Testastretta 11 degrees, look it up on google and check
Yo! It's Everything I Hoped For! foregoing empty What's your opinion about that, guys !!!
Ducati has dropped the 'Granturismo' designation for 2015... We have a choice of the MTS 1200, or the MTS 1200 S.
I was wondering about that. That's to bad because I really enjoy the options on the GT trim. Perhaps you can add to the s model if you want to tour with a pillion. Hmmm thanks for sharing.
***** Yes, we now have to choose the 1200 S, and then add the accessories individually. Silly way of going about it IMO! Yeah, I thought that the GT trim level was a great 'simple' way of getting an all decked-out touring bike. BMW does the same with the GS. You have to 'individually' select the accessories that you want. I thought Ducati was 'thinking' a bit when I saw the Granturismo trim level on the 2014 model year.
Actually, there are accessory 'bundles', but if you don't want 'all' the items in a particular bundle you would probably want to order what you want individually.
Best bike
You said Testastreta eleven?Lool mine is the 13" model and is the testastreta 2.. They progress pretty fast that engine in Ducati..hahaha
Ya it looks like a number 2. But it is in fact 11 for the degrees on inclination of the cylinders. Check it out here. m.ducati.com/bikes/multistrada/1200/tech_spec.do
It's 11. If you look closely you will see a little degree symbol°. this referees to the 11° valve overlap in this version of the 1198 engine. the superbike version of the engine has 30° more overlap. While that makes more power at top RPM it isn't very rideable on the street, lacking any kind of midrange torque.
What is the '13" model'?
***** Yeah it's a 90° Twin doc...
GrandpaBambu year
Highway 2?
Actually pretty close. It was filmed on parts of CR 33 when they shut it down for repair. The rest was a few other county roads near Napanee. :)
Thanks for the review...now I want to trade-in my Panigale..lol
Lol. You would definitely really enjoy the Multi. Lots of cargo capacity with a sport bike feel and awesome handling. ;)
***** Finally got one today!!...bought it at GPBikes as well. All the stuff you mentioned in your video was bang on! I am going to love this bike...
Congratulations!!! Enjoy that awesome machine. Don't be shy to get in touch with me if you need. Cheers.
Actually, one thing I couldn't find in the manual that I hope you have the answer. For each settings (Sport and Touring) you can have the 100 or 150hp..that no problem. But then, you can switch between High or Low...do you know what's that for?
Yes. The 150hp low gives you a very tame power band. The 150hp high gives you all of the engines power and is very aggressive. I usually stay in 150 low. Hope this helps.
are you on ducati.ms?
Yes :)
iw84u on the board.
Lol... When you talked about the guy in Australia... I was not impressed... Is not to brag, but I drove with my Pikes Peak with my nephew in the back, and the 3 panniers, from Portugal to Italy, straight in 23 hours... ahahahaha... we are talking about 2200 KM ( 1400 miles)... we just stoped to put gas, eat something, to pee... In pure December... ahahaha... -2 Degrees ( 28 Fahrenheit). We had crazy fun because it was a rush... I have part of that ride on my youtube... ahahhaha...
Very cool, you definitely have the 16 hours ride beat my friend!! You and your nephew are very solid riders, well done.
Thank you for sharing your insight. Blessings
eehehheheh,,, thanks my friend. I don't lie to you, I thought that what we did was nothing in that time. ahhahaha... I thought that someone did it more than us. th-cam.com/video/4KVJLwNEGDg/w-d-xo.html
Haah, I thought the "Farscape" was on :D
:)
Doc... Pls send another email, I lost my inbox msgs. Now I can't send email to you... Tnx much!
Not long now Doc... ;)
You bet ;)
I have a love hate relationship with mine! Multi gt 2013
Just done 2500 miles around Spain and France , great bike let down by .....still poor electrics! Not the suspension as that's German !
The dash needs replacing after going mad! New heated grips after they failed and new starter button as that stuck as well, I am anal when it comes to cleaning and maintenance so I know it's not due to care!
I'm sorry to hear that Sally. It's the first time that this issue is brought to my attention. I will definitely keep an eye open on mine. Thanks for sharing this information.
16 hours..That's a hell of a gas tank
Not sure I'll drink the kool-aid
Dificil de creer que no se cruce ningun estupido en el camino. Esta maquina nunca podria circular aqui
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