I’m on a 10’000km Trip with the Rally. The Average fuel consumption after 6500km is at 5.2L/100km with about 50 kg luggage and 60/40 tires ( Mitas e07+) This bike is absolutely fantastic and worth every cent!
@@cloudytuesdays I don’t recommend a bike with such a power for an absolute beginner! Start with a light bike,e.g. with a 125ccm and make your driving experience for about 1-2 years. Make a drive training if you have a chance. It’s for your own safety! Motorbiking is really a great fun if you start slowly.
Update: The total average consumption of my Rally after 9'616km was finally 5.1L/100km. My trip was from Switzerland to the North Cape an back in 4 weeks. I had absolutley no issues or problems with the bike and a lot of fun on the gravel roads in the North of Europe. The average speed on the entire trip was around 75km/h. This for better understanding of the fuel consumption. Save Drive to everyone!
@@cloudytuesdays If you start with this bike turn the power down as low as possible in Urban mode, and jack up all the assists. Ease into it slowly, and be prepared to pick it up (opt for crash protection out of the gate.)
Don’t like to spend $30k on a bike? Fine.. Just don’t say its not a good bike because of the price of the bike. This bike is absolute perfection in every way. Has the power, has the looks, build quality and attention to detail is way above any other bike in the same class. You wanna ride in style, you gotta spend the money. Thats the way it is.
As a BMW fan, with 3 BMW cars over 23 years ( sport wagons to put my surfboard, and bicycle in the back), and love the beauty, and precision they afford. So when it was time to get another bike after not riding all that time I went for the BMW F750 GS. I do love the Ducati lineup a lot since I'm Italian and their precision build and beauty, just like BMW. The Ducati Multistrata V2S I really love it since it's not so big with spoke wheels. However, the Multistrada Rally is absolutely one of my favorites for the street/off-road. You presented it here in all its glory beautifully. I love your channel. Thank you I'm now subscribed.
@@LifeofSmokey Jokes aside it's a mini 12V electric socket. BMW is obsessed with them too, had one on my XR, never bothered to get an adapter for it...
Thx for another great video.... After I sold my 1250 GS, I was so much in doubt as what to get next... Himalayan? CB?, Tenere, another Harley..... well all of your vids helped me finally get to what I now perceive is the best, most comfortable bike I have ever owned, and we are talking 45 years of biking, and ended up on a Honda Goldwing GL 1800.... Cheers man... life is so freaking awesome... TC....
I am not really sure where a bike like this would live in the U.S.A. adventure bike market. Too many coins, way too heavy, and way too many bells and whistles to go wrong on a BDR trip. I the pricing and brand is more suited for the Milan crowd . Don't change anything about your video format, full of tung and cheek humor, those wonderful wheelies, pink spray foam bike washes, and occasional trip to the burger window. Your unique delivery and wonderful video production has made a lot of us big fans. Cheers.
Haha thank you m8! I'm just being my silly self. I can't do things normal. I hate watching reviews where people are just standing next to a bike in one single shot and talk about numbers 😅🙈
In NL, this bike costs 40k€ with comparable options to a tiger 1200 rally adventure, which is a 10k difference. The only thing you really gain is ACC, but you lose the low maintenance shaft drive. The pricing of the V4 is quite horrendous if you ask me. Basically all the options should come as standard (crash protection, heated grips, keyless fuel cap)
I agree! I own the new Tiger Rally Explorer, and I take mine off road as often as I can.. something absolutely nobody will be doing with the MS. It should have a 21” front wheel like the Tiger, and as you say, all the protective equipment. There’s absolutely no reason the Ducati doesn’t have shaft drive. What little power is lost vs the chain drive is minimal, and the Duck will still outrun most motorcycles..
I am at the eve of buying new moto. My options are triump 1200 rally explorer or MS. I will drive 80 % on roads 20% on dirt. My concern is 21’ front wheel really impacting on corening performance or not, The shaft drive is fantastic but MS features allures me a lot to be frank I am in the middle do you have any adivices?
Your reviews are awesome! Please don't forget that a lot of us are in the USA so Kilagram means nothing to me and I personally didn't do good in math. ☹😤
I love your reviews! I think the Ktm and Bmw wins in some areas compared to the ducati. This big adventure motorcycles will be dropeed in some point of its life and this one with all the plastic bits in the sides will be mich more expensive to repair than the ktm and Bmw. If the concept was to take down the GS, this rally version, had to come standard with crash bars and less plastic things on the sides.
I can answer this. NO IT ISN'T. Ducati should be ashamed selling a bike at this price point when it is neutered straight out the factory to the point that not only does it prevent people from reaching the ADVERTISED top speed, but also impacts the bike's ability to comfortably ride between 4-6k RPM. And to solve all of that you MUST purchase a $3000 performance kit and spend another $500 for the dealer to install and tune the bike. And on top of all of that the bike doesn't come with tire pressure sensors ON A $30k BIKE!!!
Just had a test ride on the Rally. Thinking of having a change from my trusted Beemer 1250 GSA TE. In some ways it lived up to expectations but in others it just didn't. It sounded like a sewing machine (euro 5 I know), the seat was uncomfortable, the engine braking did not make for enjoyable flowing rides, the switches were just pony, especially the turn indicators. Plus the top end bike was over £27K but you had to pay extra for tyre pressure monitoring, keyless fuel cap and engine bars - really!!!! Am I missing something after all the rave reviews or is it just me
In the USA Ducati screwed the buyers in that we are required to get the factory panniers. This is a deal breaker for me since I want soft panniers. I'll be looking elsewhere for my next ride.
@@LifeofSmokeyThere are, however, the Ducati comes at a very premium price. One way to lower that price would be to offer the bike without panniers and let me use that money to purchase soft panniers. For me, the hard panniers will rarely get used.
Dat "gat" is nen 12V din socket. Dat stond op de GS van enkele maanden geleden ook😅 werkt trouwens in 2 richtingen. Druppellader naar de batterij, en via adapter 12V naar eender wat...
Great video, the Ducati looks amazing, but 170HP, 27k price tag, do we really need that? I have just ordered a Husqvarna Norden Expedition, sold my R1250 GS Adventure Rallye TE, to ‘downgrade’ to a lighter, less techy bike for a change. Another part of the logic is rather than spend all the money on the bike, save half the ticket price to spend it n adventures. Just my current thoughts, maybe next year it will be back to something like the Ducati. I would hate to drop it in the rough and break off one of those fancy mirrors though. Keep up the great videos 🙌🏻🙏🏻
The Expedition is awesome!! It's "light" and really good offroad for a "big bike". I really enjoy riding the Norden offroad. Had to bring it back to KTM on Monday but I asked to bring it back later so I can make some more videos with it 😁👌
Salut Smoley ,j’adore ton humour et tes vidéos,pour moi ma KTM 1290 ADV R 2023 je préfère,moins chère plus de couple super véloce elle est parfaite,pourquoi payer plus chère,et avec des avec des options 😢il en faut pour tous les goûts et toutes les bourses😅avec 40000€ tu pourrais te payer 2 KTM ,une 1290 ADVR et une 500 EXC ,et avec beaucoup d’options! moi c est tout réfléchi 😅
I own a 2023 1200 Tiger Rally Explorer, and a Ducati Fasthouse Desert Sled, so I understand people liking Ducati motorcycles. What I don’t understand is why the MS Rally’s price is $8k more than the Tiger. I just don’t see it..
I was also going to mention that when you first revved the MS, it sounded like somebody going ‘vroom, vroom, vroom’! My Audi (RS5) actually has an engine roar that comes through the car’s sound system! Many Audi’s do!
@@LifeofSmokey Yeah so expensive. I wrote radar enabled as in radar would trigger the light in those. The mirror juts out more than the handebar so it is likely that you will lose an expensive mirror with a fall.
This motorcycle, as matter of fact all the european motorcycles, definitely do not worth that much money. The chinese and japanese motorcycles are a lot better than europeans ones and cost significantly less money.
No no I'm not getting personal , I watched motorcycle reviews for many years and it's always the same old guys thinking they are making content for a magazine or website. I just mean that doesn't work anymore on TH-cam and in 2023. 😁 I know you are not insulting me 😉❤️.
Can't complain about 4-700.000 viewers each month with 45.000 subscribers 😅👌. Thank bud but I know Put on your Lid didn't ment it that bad. I have to adapt my way of working to my viewers anyway. From all comments last couple of weeks he is the 2nd one saying it's a bit to much...I always take that serious , as a youtuber for over 10 years I would never have gotten over 6 million subscribers and 3 billion views if I did not listen to my audience. We have to listen to our audience like a modern slave 😅🙈 TH-camrs have it harder then you think 🤣
Stay tuned for the Multistrada VS Ktm 1290 SAR video AND the Ducati Desert X review 😁👌
I just lost my 2021 MTS V4s in an accident, and I am getting ready to pay the $30k for this bike without a doubt, worthy every penny 👏👏👏👏
I’m on a 10’000km Trip with the Rally. The Average fuel consumption after 6500km is at 5.2L/100km with about 50 kg luggage and 60/40 tires ( Mitas e07+) This bike is absolutely fantastic and worth every cent!
Would it be irresponsible to buy at as my first bike? Total beginner
@@cloudytuesdays I don’t recommend a bike with such a power for an absolute beginner! Start with a light bike,e.g. with a 125ccm and make your driving experience for about 1-2 years. Make a drive training if you have a chance. It’s for your own safety! Motorbiking is really a great fun if you start slowly.
Update: The total average consumption of my Rally after 9'616km was finally 5.1L/100km. My trip was from Switzerland to the North Cape an back in 4 weeks. I had absolutley no issues or problems with the bike and a lot of fun on the gravel roads in the North of Europe. The average speed on the entire trip was around 75km/h. This for better understanding of the fuel consumption. Save Drive to everyone!
@@cloudytuesdays If you start with this bike turn the power down as low as possible in Urban mode, and jack up all the assists. Ease into it slowly, and be prepared to pick it up (opt for crash protection out of the gate.)
What can I say, I love your videos. Such great entertainment.
Thx champ! Appreciate the feedback 😎
500 different settings... while 95% of people only use 2 settings in their life 😂
Touring , sport and never off-road? 😁
@@LifeofSmokey Exactemundo my friend 🤟
Don’t like to spend $30k on a bike? Fine.. Just don’t say its not a good bike because of the price of the bike. This bike is absolute perfection in every way. Has the power, has the looks, build quality and attention to detail is way above any other bike in the same class. You wanna ride in style, you gotta spend the money. Thats the way it is.
As a BMW fan, with 3 BMW cars over 23 years ( sport wagons to put my surfboard, and bicycle in the back), and love the beauty, and precision they afford. So when it was time to get another bike after not riding all that time I went for the BMW F750 GS. I do love the Ducati lineup a lot since I'm Italian and their precision build and beauty, just like BMW. The Ducati Multistrata V2S I really love it since it's not so big with spoke wheels. However, the Multistrada Rally is absolutely one of my favorites for the street/off-road. You presented it here in all its glory beautifully. I love your channel. Thank you I'm now subscribed.
Very good video Smokey! They get better everytime! Like the V4S Rally a lot! But only if you have very deep pockets.
That hole will be the only hole you will interract with once your wife hears that you spent 28k on a bike.
😂😂😂
@@LifeofSmokey Jokes aside it's a mini 12V electric socket. BMW is obsessed with them too, had one on my XR, never bothered to get an adapter for it...
Yeah called the Ducati boss and asked him what the hell it was....never ever seen something like it and I studied electricity 😂
Not a fan I would keep my KTM.
Smokey gonna spitting facts in this one as always 🔥🔥
I sat down on the toilet as i clicked on your video.... Touché
Told ya haha
When you buy a ducati you dont buy it because it is worth it economically you buy it because you WANT it . IF you can afford it .
Thx for another great video.... After I sold my 1250 GS, I was so much in doubt as what to get next... Himalayan? CB?, Tenere, another Harley..... well all of your vids helped me finally get to what I now perceive is the best, most comfortable bike I have ever owned, and we are talking 45 years of biking, and ended up on a Honda Goldwing GL 1800.... Cheers man... life is so freaking awesome... TC....
That is one epic touring machine for sure 😁👌
If I was rich I would have one, crazy bike. Thanks smokey
I always laugh so hard with your unique bike-story-telling, thanks🤣🤣🤣
I am not really sure where a bike like this would live in the U.S.A. adventure bike market. Too many coins, way too heavy, and way too many bells and whistles to go wrong on a BDR trip. I the pricing and brand is more suited for the Milan crowd .
Don't change anything about your video format, full of tung and cheek humor, those wonderful wheelies, pink spray foam bike washes, and occasional trip to the burger window. Your unique delivery and wonderful video production has made a lot of us big fans. Cheers.
Haha thank you m8! I'm just being my silly self. I can't do things normal. I hate watching reviews where people are just standing next to a bike in one single shot and talk about numbers 😅🙈
AMurrrica perfect for Harleys, not sophisticated classy European works of art, like Ducati.
the only thing missing is the shaft drive.
In NL, this bike costs 40k€ with comparable options to a tiger 1200 rally adventure, which is a 10k difference. The only thing you really gain is ACC, but you lose the low maintenance shaft drive. The pricing of the V4 is quite horrendous if you ask me. Basically all the options should come as standard (crash protection, heated grips, keyless fuel cap)
I would agree some of the basics could be included in that price....but Audi is the boss now 😅
I agree! I own the new Tiger Rally Explorer, and I take mine off road as often as I can.. something absolutely nobody will be doing with the MS. It should have a 21” front wheel like the Tiger, and as you say, all the protective equipment. There’s absolutely no reason the Ducati doesn’t have shaft drive. What little power is lost vs the chain drive is minimal, and the Duck will still outrun most motorcycles..
2:30 Slap the full Akra race exhaust and you wont hear that intake ever again and it sounds 10x better then just the slip-on.
I am at the eve of buying new moto. My options are triump 1200 rally explorer or MS. I will drive 80 % on roads 20% on dirt. My concern is 21’ front wheel really impacting on corening performance or not, The shaft drive is fantastic but MS features allures me a lot to be frank I am in the middle do you have any adivices?
Looks like ducati have made a fast GS
That's about right 😁👌
Put the Phone in the box with the plug facing down.....looks more professional....and allows to close the lid 😊
Aha good tip thank you 😁👌
Your reviews are awesome! Please don't forget that a lot of us are in the USA so Kilagram means nothing to me and I personally didn't do good in math. ☹😤
Will do pounds and feet in the future to 😁
Watching from the toilet. Had to like the video midway 😅
😂😂😂😂 great video ..... bro u r an artist !!!😁😂
That windshield looks like it should do a much better job directing wind around the side compared to the 1200/1260 Enduro
Very nice bike... I like that....😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊
Very expensive but walk into a Harley-Davidson showroom 💲💲😬😳. They're just tractors.
I love your reviews! I think the Ktm and Bmw wins in some areas compared to the ducati. This big adventure motorcycles will be dropeed in some point of its life and this one with all the plastic bits in the sides will be mich more expensive to repair than the ktm and Bmw. If the concept was to take down the GS, this rally version, had to come standard with crash bars and less plastic things on the sides.
Only in a heavy off road!!! But for that we will go with the Desert X or the KTM 1290 🤷🤷
So am I the only one who saw that the windshield brackets look like a Egyptian cat lol? 2:40
Damn haha never noticed that but that's 100% correct lol
How'd you know I was sitting on the toilet 😮
I can answer this. NO IT ISN'T. Ducati should be ashamed selling a bike at this price point when it is neutered straight out the factory to the point that not only does it prevent people from reaching the ADVERTISED top speed, but also impacts the bike's ability to comfortably ride between 4-6k RPM. And to solve all of that you MUST purchase a $3000 performance kit and spend another $500 for the dealer to install and tune the bike.
And on top of all of that the bike doesn't come with tire pressure sensors ON A $30k BIKE!!!
Just had a test ride on the Rally. Thinking of having a change from my trusted Beemer 1250 GSA TE. In some ways it lived up to expectations but in others it just didn't. It sounded like a sewing machine (euro 5 I know), the seat was uncomfortable, the engine braking did not make for enjoyable flowing rides, the switches were just pony, especially the turn indicators. Plus the top end bike was over £27K but you had to pay extra for tyre pressure monitoring, keyless fuel cap and engine bars - really!!!! Am I missing something after all the rave reviews or is it just me
Servus eine frage zum Klang des Auspuffs ist er dumpfer als der Akrapovic ?
, was mir gut gefehlt ist das der dp Killer geschraubt ist .
In the USA Ducati screwed the buyers in that we are required to get the factory panniers. This is a deal breaker for me since I want soft panniers. I'll be looking elsewhere for my next ride.
There must be aftermarket no? 😅🙈
@@LifeofSmokeyThere are, however, the Ducati comes at a very premium price. One way to lower that price would be to offer the bike without panniers and let me use that money to purchase soft panniers. For me, the hard panniers will rarely get used.
Waiting for this video
nice ad
Dat "gat" is nen 12V din socket. Dat stond op de GS van enkele maanden geleden ook😅 werkt trouwens in 2 richtingen. Druppellader naar de batterij, en via adapter 12V naar eender wat...
Damn didn't know that , interesting to know thanks 😁👌
Noemt dat geen canbus aansluiting? - zijn aparte optimate opladers voor gemaakt speciaal voor de BMW.
Wow I like this bike pag naging millionaire na ako bibihin ko ganyan mutor🙏🙏
Great video, the Ducati looks amazing, but 170HP, 27k price tag, do we really need that? I have just ordered a Husqvarna Norden Expedition, sold my R1250 GS Adventure Rallye TE, to ‘downgrade’ to a lighter, less techy bike for a change. Another part of the logic is rather than spend all the money on the bike, save half the ticket price to spend it n adventures. Just my current thoughts, maybe next year it will be back to something like the Ducati. I would hate to drop it in the rough and break off one of those fancy mirrors though. Keep up the great videos 🙌🏻🙏🏻
The Expedition is awesome!! It's "light" and really good offroad for a "big bike". I really enjoy riding the Norden offroad. Had to bring it back to KTM on Monday but I asked to bring it back later so I can make some more videos with it 😁👌
Keep downgrading right down to a 701 enduro! Under 400lbs
@@jonasbaine3538 I’ve not tried one of those yet but I can bet it’s a blast 🙌🏻
@@LifeofSmokey awesome 🙌🏻
Salut Smoley ,j’adore ton humour et tes vidéos,pour moi ma KTM 1290 ADV R 2023 je préfère,moins chère plus de couple super véloce elle est parfaite,pourquoi payer plus chère,et avec des avec des options 😢il en faut pour tous les goûts et toutes les bourses😅avec 40000€ tu pourrais te payer 2 KTM ,une 1290 ADVR et une 500 EXC ,et avec beaucoup d’options! moi c est tout réfléchi 😅
😂👌❤️
i honestly wouldnt buy it even if i had the cash well i just bought a r1250gs ultimate edition no haters please😂
I own a 2023 1200 Tiger Rally Explorer, and a Ducati Fasthouse Desert Sled, so I understand people liking Ducati motorcycles.
What I don’t understand is why the MS Rally’s price is $8k more than the Tiger. I just don’t see it..
I should go and inspect that Tiger Rally from very close I guess :-)
I was also going to mention that when you first revved the MS, it sounded like somebody going ‘vroom, vroom, vroom’!
My Audi (RS5) actually has an engine roar that comes through the car’s sound system! Many Audi’s do!
Compare with v2 engines the sound is very poor !
My dream bike but way too expensive. Almost 11K euro more in Sweden compared to what I paid for my 2021 KTM 1290 SAR.
I mean…. When you plug your phone in, just turn it right side up and it will fit….
Does it power wheelie?
Ow yes no problem 😁
Liked your video and commenting for extra boosting.
Only because i am indeed in the toilet watching this video. Salaam
Such a poser bike, but I like it😁
I don’t think the bike is worth the money. Last year I had to decide between multistrada v4s and ktm 1290sar and I picked the KTM for 19k€.
Does the KTM wobble or high speed headshake?
That hole is a Merritt plug or cigarette lighter plug.
Never seen it before on a motorcycle 😅
Which mount do you use for the GoPro?
Chinmounts on my helmet :-)
I mean in the handlebar
That's from Go Pro itself but like 5-6 years old 😌
@LifeofSmokey why doesn't anyone talk about what happens when the bike tips over and those radar enabled mirrors break. Isn't it a major design flaw?
The radars are in the front and back of the motorcycle. Only the light is in the mirror 😉
@@LifeofSmokey Yeah so expensive. I wrote radar enabled as in radar would trigger the light in those. The mirror juts out more than the handebar so it is likely that you will lose an expensive mirror with a fall.
Yeah some parts are expensive , the clutch lever is 240€ on a Multistrada , I broke about 50 over the years dropping my enduro motorcycle 😂🙈
Zou je ook een workshop willen maken over hoe ik mijn vrouw kan overtuigen dat het belangrijk is dat we deze motor kopen?
Hahaha it's easier to just become gay to be honest :-)
@@LifeofSmokey 😂 Nou, ik zie de workshop ‘how to become gay’ binnenkort dan wel verschijnen op je kanaal. 🤪
😂😂😂
Pikes Peak better cause got single swingarm
Why are single sided swingarms better?
@@bjarkik128
[ ] Sexy
[ ] Easier wheel removal
[ ] Easier Chain maintenance
[ ] Easier alignment
How tall are you supposed to be I’m 18 not the tallest and not that heavy 130 pounds and 5,6 is that good height
To ride a motorcycle
Some bikes might be a bit to high , but there are multiple options no worries 😉
Yup, watched this while in the toilet.
Well,a lot of blablabla at the end,most of us will end up on a GS anyway,which one,that is still open for discussion
The number one. Gs shit.
6,5l/100 ? No way. At least 7,5l/8l the v4 is known to be thirsty. But it is a real beast 😈
Yeah what the books say compared to reality is always a wild guess haha
Not every compartment is made for iphones!
Ok. You’re up against the wall, the firing squad is in front of you, which bike do you pick …… Ducati rally or GS1300 ?
Multistrada Rally as BMW didn't let me ride the new GS1300 yet 😂
BMW bye-bye😂
this is beautiful motorcycle 🎉
Ducati is not worth of this money ..... never ! Verifeid 100% !
They are good bikes...but,this is a loot of money! Biznis is biznis 😂😅
Is ducati actually using a VW Golf 4 key??
That could be 100% accurate as the Lamborghini Huracan uses a VW Passat key 😁
❤❤❤❤👍👍👍
Toilet precision
This motorcycle, as matter of fact all the european motorcycles, definitely do not worth that much money. The chinese and japanese motorcycles are a lot better than europeans ones and cost significantly less money.
Nope
Simply NO.
Hmmm, an extra £2k over the V4S for an extra 8 litres of fuel. Nah, I'll have a few more rest stops thanks.
A little bit more Authentic without the Show Talk would be nice Bud!
Not gonna happen , I'm not a 60 year old reviewer that stands next to a motorcycle that's talking about numbers 😁. Can't change myself 😅🙈
@@LifeofSmokey No Need to Get Personal mate! I'm not insulting you!
@@PutOnYourLid you’re only taking it as personal bud, Smokey is Smokey! His personality is what makes him popular 👍 dull and boring doesn’t get views
No no I'm not getting personal , I watched motorcycle reviews for many years and it's always the same old guys thinking they are making content for a magazine or website. I just mean that doesn't work anymore on TH-cam and in 2023. 😁 I know you are not insulting me 😉❤️.
Can't complain about 4-700.000 viewers each month with 45.000 subscribers 😅👌. Thank bud but I know Put on your Lid didn't ment it that bad. I have to adapt my way of working to my viewers anyway. From all comments last couple of weeks he is the 2nd one saying it's a bit to much...I always take that serious , as a youtuber for over 10 years I would never have gotten over 6 million subscribers and 3 billion views if I did not listen to my audience. We have to listen to our audience like a modern slave 😅🙈 TH-camrs have it harder then you think 🤣
Amazing content ! im waiting for my MS v4 rally to arrive in the next 10 days !! Greetings from Mexico !!
hello smokey, what microphone so you use to record while riding?
thank you
Go pro 9 + Media mod + Rode lavalier microphone :-)
@@LifeofSmokey cheers
Hahaha I was washing this video from the toilet 😂
Great video! Multistrada vs s 1000 xr pls!
Smokey, I have a question, I saw a BMW 1150 gs the other week with 218,000 MILES on it. Do you think a Ducati can do that high mileage ?
I'm gonna be honest....I have no idea 😁. If every motorcycle would do those miles without anything breaking down they would go broke 😅