Great review. I was at a decision point in when I sold my 2012 Tiger 800 XC. I had time on my buddy's 2013 Multi, 2016 BMW S1000XR and his new 2018 Multi 1260. They are all incredible bikes.Preferred his 2013 1200 Multi to the newer model...less vibes and seemed to be a bit more comfortable. Ended up with the 2018 Tiger 1200 XCA for all of the reasons you describe. Is it as inspiring as the Multi? No. Is it crazy fun above 6000 RPM as the BMW? No. But does it do a lot of things well? Yes. Comfort...love riding it in the dirt...the riding modes are dialed in tight...and it is very comfortable for a pillion.
Thank you for your impressions. I bought it already! Why? Real Ducati feeling, great V2 sound, vivid vibrations, good looking, gives me all I need for a sunday morning ride everywhere I want to go.
If only I could have all three! All will do what you want them to do, and with comfort and style. Great review, and cannot wait to have it confirmed that Ducati will indeed bring out a V4 Multistrada. Starting to save my pennies already!! Thanks guys, love your work, all the best from Oz.
I enjoy your reviews. While this particular review did not include a 2up portion, I especially appreciate that aspect of you reviews as I frequently ride 2up with my wife and so getting feedback on pillion comfort is important to me. Thanks for taking on this often ignored segment of the Moto community
Nice to see reviews of Ducati ADV bikes; they get comparatively little airplay. Love the quick reference to Your Lady's Kwak 400. I rode a Gixxer 400 back in the early '90s for a few months. It was like being in an arcade game; probably the most exciting few months of my motorcycling career!
You didnt enjoy the Multistrada the way it is designed for. Rev it up, go to the mountains and then review it again. Btw heated standard.on any touring model from 2010, you have to close the throttle for downshifting with the QS.
Fares Akl My ‘13 GranTurismo came with LARGER side cases, top box, crash bars, and taller touring screen; as well as the fog lights, heated grips, and center stand that this one has. This “GT” is a huge disappointment compared to mine, as far as standard equipment. I keep waiting for a Multistrada worthy of trading in my 2013 for, but it hasn’t happened yet. Can’t even get the large panniers anymore. The ONLY things mine lacks is cruise control and a little more grunt from the motor. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Nice bike and real world review. I guess being a Ducati gives it the smile on your face feeling when you own one. In the uk ( maybe worldwide) all the Ducati’s come with 4 years warranty which definitely makes it a great long term bike if you’re pockets are deep enough.
That colour scheme makes the Multi look so much better. Had first gen Multi and also first gen Tiger 1200. Preferred the Multi for feeling like a motorcycle but the comfort of the Tiger was second to none. I am at the stage of deciding between the two in 2020 and like you believe they are very close. Think the Tigers equipment and value for money may swing it though
The 1260 Multistrada Pikes Peak is my dream bike. I was prepared to buy one in a couple of months; then, I found out Ducati will be introducing the V4 motor into the Multistrada lineup. I don't know if I will like the V4 more than the V2; but I don't want find out after I've spent $30k.
I'm looking forward to the new-generation 2020 S 1000 XR. I took a then new XR through the Alps in 2018 and had the most fun ever. It was such a great bike. The new one promises to make many improvements. I'm doing the Pyrenees in June with buddies and hope that the 2020 is available. I like the slightly more sport-riding position for both the Multi and the XR relative to, say, a GS on mountain roads. I like the extra leverage and getting the boots a bit tucked for bigger leans. I've never ridden the Tiger 1200.
@@CaliMotoTV Do you have any advice for my buddies on the Pyrenees rental? We have the choice of the R1250GS, S1000XR, Multistrada 1260 S, and Tiger Explorer. Again, nine days, about 200 miles/day of mostly highly-technical mountain sport riding. Experienced riders that often like to get seriously after it. A couple of them are short - around 5'7".
Save up and buy it cash! My fear was after purchasing/lease my first bike. If I cashed it on the way home. I'd still be paying for something I couldn't use.
@@cedricksamaniego9146 well my fear has come true. Some idiot at my college back into my 2009 Yamaha fz6r and left it with $2000 worth of repairs from my insurance. However I still owe them $500 and to make things worse I still owe $2,500 to the loan. I'm never buying a motorcycle on finance again it's too much on insurance...
@@MJT-DA Yikes! I feel your pain. You'll get through this easy with a little commitment. It's as easy as committing on a sharp turn. I watch a lot of motorcycle crash videos before and after purchasing my bike. It helps my mind think of what ifs. Reasons why I gear up head to toe. If you love riding as much as I do, you'll be out there again!
@@cedricksamaniego9146 Yeah will sure be on my feet after this covid 19 goes away. I'm planning on buying a gt250r and swapping it's engine with a v4 Honda vfr750 engine. This way I can have cheap insurance also won't be mad if it gets damaged since its already used from a wrecked bike.
Nice review , I’m looking at buying the 2019 Multistrada 950s with the touring pack , here in Australia with comes with heated grip centre stand and panniers .
love the bike , an riding a Triumph sprint 1050 at present. would love the grand tourer. I live in new Zealand and you are on the wrong side of road to us.
I had a 2015 1200S. The Sky Hook suspension was crap - wanted to do tank slappies all the time. The throttle maps were dangerous - no power in 1st or 2nd gear until 16mph then dribs and drabs. Any old lady in a Prius could out drag you at the lights. Repairs were expensive and the parts made out of cocoa tin. I did an oil change at 5,000 miles. The magnetic plug had metal shards on it, the longest 1/4 inch. Back to the Japanese for me.
I am in doubt what to get the multistrada gt or the superduke gt. I drove the superduke and i loved it, i only didn’t like the quickshifter it was not very smood
There was a little vibration but thats normal on all 2 cillinders. I like the position was relax and upright. Price the duc is more expensive but you get lugage case so i don’t know if maintenance is expensive on one of the 2
I just test rode this motorcycle and loved it but felt a lot of vibration through the seat when I was giving it the beans. Did you find the same thing on your test ride? Is it just a characteristic of the big Ducati twin?
Great reviews! I’m curious what you thought about the vibration through the handle bars......I was comparing to the r1250 which seemed much smoother and less vibration in the hands.
@@CaliMotoTV Thanks for the follow up and keep up the good work. I had the same sense - very fine (high frequency) levels of handlebar vibration (numbing hands). Surprising, as Ducati's are normally smoother. Cheers.
My 2013 GranTurismo came STANDARD with: LARGER side cases, top box, crash bars, and taller touring screen; as well as the fog lights, heated grips, and center stand that this one has. This “GT” is a huge disappointment compared to mine, as far as standard equipment. I keep waiting for a Multistrada worthy of trading in my 2013 for, but it hasn’t happened yet. Can’t even get the large panniers anymore. The ONLY things mine lacks is cruise control and a little more grunt from the motor. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
hi, thanx for test of 1260 gt , i already owner of Multi 1200 enduro, style of bwm 1250 and ducati totaly different , all the great bikes , if your soul like to have always in high speed or older sport bike user - rigth choice is Multi , or if you like to riding sometimes slowly , sometimes in high speed the rigth choice is BMW r 1250 , because ducati will push you to get high speed but bmw never ... thats the main difference, rest of electronical equipment so far the same ...
You are driving like my grandmother...Multi's are for revving and mountain roads. Worst impression for a new bike ever. By the way, i own 2016 model and from what is see here this is just decals, a new tft-screen and a 1260 engine what is "new". Heated grips? Standard on most of the models from 2014 already. Next time: better do your homework.
Did you watch the video. Maybe watch it and do "your research" before criticizing. Most people are going to ride this bike slow since it's made for comfort leave him alone..
Nice bike and real world review. I guess being a Ducati gives it the smile on your face feeling when you own one. In the uk ( maybe worldwide) all the Ducati’s come with 4 years warranty which definitely makes it a great long term bike if you’re pockets are deep enough.
Great review. I was at a decision point in when I sold my 2012 Tiger 800 XC. I had time on my buddy's 2013 Multi, 2016 BMW S1000XR and his new 2018 Multi 1260. They are all incredible bikes.Preferred his 2013 1200 Multi to the newer model...less vibes and seemed to be a bit more comfortable. Ended up with the 2018 Tiger 1200 XCA for all of the reasons you describe. Is it as inspiring as the Multi? No. Is it crazy fun above 6000 RPM as the BMW? No. But does it do a lot of things well? Yes. Comfort...love riding it in the dirt...the riding modes are dialed in tight...and it is very comfortable for a pillion.
Thank you for your impressions. I bought it already! Why? Real Ducati feeling, great V2 sound, vivid vibrations, good looking, gives me all I need for a sunday morning ride everywhere I want to go.
As you say, the Ducati is the better looking. I love it!
If only I could have all three! All will do what you want them to do, and with comfort and style. Great review, and cannot wait to have it confirmed that Ducati will indeed bring out a V4 Multistrada. Starting to save my pennies already!! Thanks guys, love your work, all the best from Oz.
I enjoy your reviews. While this particular review did not include a 2up portion, I especially appreciate that aspect of you reviews as I frequently ride 2up with my wife and so getting feedback on pillion comfort is important to me. Thanks for taking on this often ignored segment of the Moto community
I love Ducati Multiestrada ♥️
Coming off the Concourse 14, the only miss on the Multistrada was no glovebox.
Nice to see reviews of Ducati ADV bikes; they get comparatively little airplay.
Love the quick reference to Your Lady's Kwak 400. I rode a Gixxer 400 back in the early '90s for a few months. It was like being in an arcade game; probably the most exciting few months of my motorcycling career!
@@CaliMotoTV Handling, handling and handling... lightning quick!
You didnt enjoy the Multistrada the way it is designed for. Rev it up, go to the mountains and then review it again. Btw heated standard.on any touring model from 2010, you have to close the throttle for downshifting with the QS.
Multistrada gt 2014 had heated grips, heated grips are not a new option for the gt
my 2011 Multistrada touring has heated grips
@@yigityur My 2010 Multi had heated grips.
@@Dan-oj4iq My 2019 Multistrada has also heated grips.. came from the touring pack
Fares Akl My ‘13 GranTurismo came with LARGER side cases, top box, crash bars, and taller touring screen; as well as the fog lights, heated grips, and center stand that this one has. This “GT” is a huge disappointment compared to mine, as far as standard equipment. I keep waiting for a Multistrada worthy of trading in my 2013 for, but it hasn’t happened yet. Can’t even get the large panniers anymore. The ONLY things mine lacks is cruise control and a little more grunt from the motor. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
This video is towards the noobs that don't know better, it's a sale gimmick!
Nice bike and real world review. I guess being a Ducati gives it the smile on your face feeling when you own one. In the uk ( maybe worldwide) all the Ducati’s come with 4 years warranty which definitely makes it a great long term bike if you’re pockets are deep enough.
Tracer 1 Europe only 👎🏼
That colour scheme makes the Multi look so much better. Had first gen Multi and also first gen Tiger 1200. Preferred the Multi for feeling like a motorcycle but the comfort of the Tiger was second to none. I am at the stage of deciding between the two in 2020 and like you believe they are very close. Think the Tigers equipment and value for money may swing it though
The 1260 Multistrada Pikes Peak is my dream bike. I was prepared to buy one in a couple of months; then, I found out Ducati will be introducing the V4 motor into the Multistrada lineup. I don't know if I will like the V4 more than the V2; but I don't want find out after I've spent $30k.
@@CaliMotoTV , LOL!
I'm looking forward to the new-generation 2020 S 1000 XR. I took a then new XR through the Alps in 2018 and had the most fun ever. It was such a great bike. The new one promises to make many improvements. I'm doing the Pyrenees in June with buddies and hope that the 2020 is available.
I like the slightly more sport-riding position for both the Multi and the XR relative to, say, a GS on mountain roads. I like the extra leverage and getting the boots a bit tucked for bigger leans. I've never ridden the Tiger 1200.
@@CaliMotoTV Do you have any advice for my buddies on the Pyrenees rental? We have the choice of the R1250GS, S1000XR, Multistrada 1260 S, and Tiger Explorer. Again, nine days, about 200 miles/day of mostly highly-technical mountain sport riding. Experienced riders that often like to get seriously after it. A couple of them are short - around 5'7".
The Multistrada is the best Looking bike in this Segment
would be nice to have a kit to take the mirrors out like the Tmax
My neighbor has a Ducati multistrada and everytime I look at it even though I like my Yamaha I'm just like "maybe debt isn't so bad"
Save up and buy it cash!
My fear was after purchasing/lease my first bike.
If I cashed it on the way home. I'd still be paying for something I couldn't use.
@@cedricksamaniego9146 well my fear has come true. Some idiot at my college back into my 2009 Yamaha fz6r and left it with $2000 worth of repairs from my insurance. However I still owe them $500 and to make things worse I still owe $2,500 to the loan. I'm never buying a motorcycle on finance again it's too much on insurance...
@@MJT-DA
Yikes!
I feel your pain. You'll get through this easy with a little commitment. It's as easy as committing on a sharp turn.
I watch a lot of motorcycle crash videos before and after purchasing my bike. It helps my mind think of what ifs. Reasons why I gear up head to toe.
If you love riding as much as I do, you'll be out there again!
@@cedricksamaniego9146 Yeah will sure be on my feet after this covid 19 goes away. I'm planning on buying a gt250r and swapping it's engine with a v4 Honda vfr750 engine. This way I can have cheap insurance also won't be mad if it gets damaged since its already used from a wrecked bike.
Nice review , I’m looking at buying the 2019 Multistrada 950s with the touring pack , here in Australia with comes with heated grip centre stand and panniers .
Thank you for all the great reviews
great to have front pegs like a touring bike ! Need to be upright positon for comfort.
good notes taken; mirrors not out front for viewing etc.
love the bike , an riding a Triumph sprint 1050 at present. would love the grand tourer. I live in new Zealand and you are on the wrong side of road to us.
I had a 2015 1200S. The Sky Hook suspension was crap - wanted to do tank slappies all the time. The throttle maps were dangerous - no power in 1st or 2nd gear until 16mph then dribs and drabs. Any old lady in a Prius could out drag you at the lights. Repairs were expensive and the parts made out of cocoa tin. I did an oil change at 5,000 miles. The magnetic plug had metal shards on it, the longest 1/4 inch. Back to the Japanese for me.
Nothing better than Italian design!
I am in doubt what to get the multistrada gt or the superduke gt. I drove the superduke and i loved it, i only didn’t like the quickshifter it was not very smood
There was a little vibration but thats normal on all 2 cillinders. I like the position was relax and upright. Price the duc is more expensive but you get lugage case so i don’t know if maintenance is expensive on one of the 2
why not feedback from the passenger on comfort ?
I just test rode this motorcycle and loved it but felt a lot of vibration through the seat when I was giving it the beans. Did you find the same thing on your test ride? Is it just a characteristic of the big Ducati twin?
Cali Moto TV thanks!
What do u like more 1260 vs 1200 Tiger ?
My 2016 Multistrada 1200 came with heated grips. Not new.
Great reviews! I’m curious what you thought about the vibration through the handle bars......I was comparing to the r1250 which seemed much smoother and less vibration in the hands.
@@CaliMotoTV Thanks for the follow up and keep up the good work. I had the same sense - very fine (high frequency) levels of handlebar vibration (numbing hands). Surprising, as Ducati's are normally smoother. Cheers.
How tall are you? Great review.
You are meant to rev them I've the enduro an it doesn't go properly unless you rev em and agree they all come with heated grips
My 2013 GranTurismo came STANDARD with: LARGER side cases, top box, crash bars, and taller touring screen; as well as the fog lights, heated grips, and center stand that this one has. This “GT” is a huge disappointment compared to mine, as far as standard equipment. I keep waiting for a Multistrada worthy of trading in my 2013 for, but it hasn’t happened yet. Can’t even get the large panniers anymore. The ONLY things mine lacks is cruise control and a little more grunt from the motor. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
sure nice to have the mirrors extended out front ! ??
Is that speed in MPH or KM ?
Can you tell me the seat height of this,,,
Anyway good review
Personally I’d have gone for S&A Motorcycles when naming my dealership
@@CaliMotoTV say A&S real quick
My next bike. Now tell me why there are zip-ties around the fork reflectors, WTF?
As delivered out the box. They're supposed to cut it off during pre-delivery inspection.
We can't always be the best salesman!
I just realized, I purchased my first bike that was also a duc all based on customer service skills.
does it have rear camera to view in the LED window ?
This is the only model that saddle bags (side bags) look good on.
all is well all be well
hi,
thanx for test of 1260 gt , i already owner of Multi 1200 enduro, style of bwm 1250 and ducati totaly different , all the great bikes , if your soul like to have always in high speed or older sport bike user - rigth choice is Multi , or if you like to riding sometimes slowly , sometimes in high speed the rigth choice is BMW r 1250 , because ducati will push you to get high speed but bmw never ... thats the main difference, rest of electronical equipment so far the same ...
for highway take a ktm 1290 adventure s
need hi windshield !
Pike's peak for the win. ..
There is something wrong here. I didn’t hear KTM 1290 SAS even once !!!!!!!!!
too expensive:(
heated hand grips; /sure important in Asia. NOT. how about cooled !
It’s a Ducati not a Honda! Ducati does not and will never make a lazy boy on wheels!
You are driving like my grandmother...Multi's are for revving and mountain roads. Worst impression for a new bike ever.
By the way, i own 2016 model and from what is see here this is just decals, a new tft-screen and a 1260 engine what is "new".
Heated grips? Standard on most of the models from 2014 already.
Next time: better do your homework.
@@CaliMotoTV Good response guys! Good seeing you here Bill.
Did you watch the video. Maybe watch it and do "your research" before criticizing. Most people are going to ride this bike slow since it's made for comfort leave him alone..
Videos for noobs that don't know any better!
hi
For being a touring motorcycle it would have been nice to see some highway time...
Nice bike and real world review. I guess being a Ducati gives it the smile on your face feeling when you own one. In the uk ( maybe worldwide) all the Ducati’s come with 4 years warranty which definitely makes it a great long term bike if you’re pockets are deep enough.