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- #Motovlog #Review of the 2018 #Ducati #Multistrada 1260S after two years, 8,000 miles and many adventures. Types of riding include: street, touring, enduro, commuting, motocamping, two up. How will it compare to the #MultistradaV4 ?
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“What’d you get us?” Whoops gotta go riding again! On another note, the incredible versatility of loading up all the panniers and adjusting the suspension with a press of a button for a week long trip down the coast, to then being able to quickly strip them off is a huge plus for this one bike quiver. It can be a commuting / tour utility rig - to urban assault motard machine in minutes. Hands down one of the best, and most dynamic production motos made in the last decade. I might be a bit biased though! 😎
Being able to adjust the ride height of the bike with the push of a button is pretty incredible.
In two years and 18,000 miles on my 1260S.
I had the fuel sender fail at 14000 miles leaving me to complete a circuit of Ireland without a fuel gauge.
I had the battery fail at 18000 miles stranding me in a gas station, the battery fault first manifested itself a few thousand miles before as suspension faults and various suspension warning lights.
The 18000 mile service cost £1000.
My local Ducati dealer i wouldn’t trust to change a lightbulb, luckily there’s a trustworthy one a180 miles round trip away.
Other than that a great bike and I love it.
As a previous simultaneous owner of a 1200GT multi and a BMW R1200Rt. Two bikes that people compare to see which one the want to chose. I can point out a few differences.
1. The RT has a better ride and the front suspension has amazing ride and response to road stuff. The Ducati has a more precise steering feel and quicker front response. A more accurate feel. Ride quality is very good but the BMW Telelever design is the worlds best for ride quality. The Ducatis front end has more dynamic change capability.
2. Power goes to the Ducati but they are about the same until 5 thousand rpm, then the Ducati starts to roll.
3. Comfort goes to the BMW. More space, room and passenger space. The Ducati is smaller and tighter. More sport then tourer. Both bike benefit from a seat change. Heated seats go to the BMW. The new Multi finally has a heated seat.
4. Drive shaft verses chain and sprockets. BMW has had serious problems with their driveshaft failures. Thousands to repair. A chain and sprocket swap is about $400. No cheap alternative. My first chain and sprocket went out at 13K miles. I expected more miles from the original chain.
5. Saddlebags go to the BMW, they are a quality set. The trunk is nice too. Bigger than the Ducati trunk. I want to say that my Ducati was a GT model and had those huge bags and I could carry more than on my BMW. It is important to note that the saddlebag location on the Ducati mounts the bags further forward on the bike and the passenger sits further forward on the Ducati. This allows better weight distribution when packing and with a passenger, making the bike handle so much better than the BMW. Fully loaded on both bikes with the same camping gear, riding felt much better on the Ducati than the BMW on twisty roads. It didn’t matter much on the highway, the Ducati was not as stable riding on the highway as the BMW but it was ok for a short wheelbase bike with gear.
6. SOUL FACTOR. Ducati wins hands down. No contest. Every time you swing a leg over the Ducati you can’t wait to get going. The sound, the power, the handling, the looks. Oh yeah. Liked my RT, loved my Ducati!
I live on Brazil where everything is more expensive, but i have the money. This is my dream bike, i currently own a g 650 gs 2016 and thinking about this as damn great upgrade.
It is an amazing bike.
I really can't wait to get my hands on One of these! I've been after a 1200s for a long time, but now the V4 is in showrooms, the 1260s has dropped in used value, so I think that's the direction I'm heading in.
Had a 2013 I put on 10k miles in a year, no problems what so ever, do the Desmo service myself. Now I just got a 2016 1200S DVT to play with.
Sweet review, appreciate hearing opinions after mileage! Nice outro too hah
Thanks man!
Great review and riding footage! I'm a little biased because I picked up a 950S last month and am loving it! Looking forward to more vids! Pretty slick "forgetting" dinner. Gives you an excuse to ride more!
The Multi 950S is an amazing bike, I am not surprised you are loving it!
I had a 2010 Multi that I put 45,000 miles on. Agreed; it’s a masterpiece. I only had one mechanical issue that Ducati fixed under warranty that was a rare quirk with that first new generation; radiator fluid leaked into crank case. That aside not one single issue ever. I rode that bike hard and it never let me down in all sorts of circumstances. And I believe it may have saved me from severe injury when the traction control kicked in when I hit sand on a tight turn. I’m seriously thinking of selling my R1250GS and going back to do the Duc…I really miss it.
Yes Thank God I will buy one for myself
Great review brother. Traded the 2015 multi you sold me and now in the process of looking for a 2019/20
Great video - that image you had of the bike with the reflection was amazing !!
Thanks!
Hi Jason
Yep..I fully agree..the 1260 S is a super fun bike..I get an enourmous amount of pleasure riding it and it is probabl;y the best bike for satisfaction I have ever owned. Mine is a 2019 and I fitted a full Termi system. It does move the torgue band, app 1500 rpm up but the sound is intoxicating. ..so im not sure if sacrifycing torgue for additional power is correct. I have done 13,000km , mainly long trips and the only problem I recently experienced is a vibration from 3500 rpm. but seems to ease off after 6000. It is very noticable. Everything has been checked out. The dealer adjusted the timing belt which was out of spec and whilts it helped, still there. Im curious if anyone else has experienced this problem. Apart from that..its an awesome bike and I find it difficult to justify a bag of cash for the new V4
Really nice review bro!! Appreciate it!!
I am pulling the trigger this winter on one. So is this more like the V2s or the V4s. I’m looking for a fun sports tourer. And can’t decide between the two. Nice video man, thanks!
The most pretty Ducati ever made, i don´t like the new 2021 V4.. very ugly
The 1260 definitely wins in the looks department.
Love mine as well
I wish you had covered what it's like maintaining / servicing it on your own or if you bring into a shop. Maintenance is a huge aspect of ownership, needing a computer to reset service lights is a PIA.
My experience with maintenance on this bike has been extremely simple and low cost. Honestly so far it has just been oil changes and cleaning and adjusting the chain, all of which I have done myself. I brought it to the shop once for a recall and once to turn the service light off.
I was going to buy the V4 but I’m getting a 1260S instead. V4 has moved away from many things I like about the multistrada
I agree that the two bikes are dramatically different.
v4 also drinks up petrol too quick for a "touring" bike
🤣 did get some food 🤣🤣 mcdonald's here you go honey 🤣 awesome. Love the video. Keep them coming
Thanks man!
Nice pleasant review. Do you think they will make a smaller lighter version with their V2 engine in the near future?
I hope they make a smaller displacement V4 engine and use that in a Multi.
Very nice bike !! I do like it even more at enduro version (sand color) only if I could afford it :) , you enjoy be safe !
Thanks!
How come its not raining in Seattle its at similar latitude to Ireland? Great review best I’ve seen but the bike stole the show 👍🤭
It is always raining in Seattle.
Hey man nice video. I’m in seattle as well.
Thanks man!
V2 in the MS 950 perhaps on the next update
@@lpete531 May have to do that!
Great review, thank you! I do have one question: with all that power and size, is it really ok for city/commuter riding? Most of my use will be in and out to work but I’d like to have access to the power for touring. Worried that it might be clunky for day-to-day driving
Its super smooth at low speeds, for having a big twin engine. Then when you want it, the low end torque is amazing. So, I think it's a great bike for commuting.
Hey man- you mentioned you got a passenger back rest, right? What was that? Can you throw up a link? Preciate it.
Its from this website: dynamicmotorcycleaccessories.com
@@TysonMoto thanks man! I saw that in the midst of my research. Any issues/complaints or anything?
@@brewbreadandbikes I have the top plate and backrest. I really like both of them.
@@TysonMoto thanks so much. Really appreciate it!
Is it too big for daily commute?
I think it’s a great commuter bike, especially if you will be on the freeway.