Thanks for a really good review. The 950S is on my maybe list for the future. It’s a beautiful bike and I loved the engine accel you demonstrated. I ride a 2015 Versys 650 LT, it’s been a great bike for me, it I see the Ducati as my next possible step up in power and grace. Thanks man.

Thank you for your review, very informative. I'm seriously considering purchasing the 950s, zero percent that ends July 31st. Thanks again, be safe 🙏🏽

Hey man that's my dream bike right there. Thanks for putting together this review

I started watching this video out of casual interest, until I saw a GSP sign, and realized you were in NJ...from there on out I paid rapt attention. I lived in NJ for my first 40 years...I'm in Australia now, which is lovely, but I still miss Jersey.

@gonzo221

3 жыл бұрын

And here I am wishing I was in Australia right now being able to ride all year long!

I'm on my second, great motor, handling and gadgets! buy it you wont be disappointed.

dude, that was one helluva review.....stay safe!

Thanks so much, great review

Hey mate :D I loved the description of the camera and audio struggle, I am trying to start a channel too and I get the same problems all the time! You compared it briefly to the Tracer 900, which I have, and just to give you feedback I think the Tracer does better on road than the 950s. I did a pretty long test of the 950s last year and I stayed on my Tracer at the time. However, recently I am starting to reconsider, mainly 'cause I want to do more fire roads. My opinion: * Tracer engine is even better (really!) * Tracer ergonomics are better on road use. Especially handlebar and foot controls (I find the rear brake on the Multi harder to control because of the engine case protruding over it). * Tracer rides more like a motard, you are more "on top" of the bike, it's both more agile (17 front!) and more stable * Tracer is a hell of a lot lot cheaper On the other hand * The multistrada 950s should have moderate offroad capability which the Tracer completely lacks (again: Tracer has the 17 front! and is very low to the ground) * Suspension on the Tracer are not as good as the multi * 2 up riding (which I do a lot) is better on the Multi because of the better suspension Everything else is comparable or pretty much in the same ballpark. Good job with your review!

Thanks for the honest review, I have to say I am tossing up between a new one of these or a lightly used 1260 and I am torn on which to go for. Like most people I love the idea of having all that power but do you really need it on normal roads. Also just a bit of feedback, I would have really enjoyed your video more if the screen was in the lower position just to see the road ahead purely as it is not see through.

@gonzo221

3 жыл бұрын

One thing to factor in between the two bikes since I was in this very same position. The service costs on the 1260 is crazy high. In my opinion the extra power isn't needed on this kind of bike. All you end up doing is spending more money on tires. And my advice on a used multi is to stay away unless it has a warranty left on it. Not saying that they are unreliable. Just that if something does go wrong these bikes are really expensive to fix. Either way though you're going to love the bike!

well, bro, this is the best review that I have seen. informative, stick to details and tech stuff. Not like the rest... kinda..... whow, this feels great, puts smile on my face... who cares about that, good job , bro

Does that cylinder under the seat heats up the seat to much on a hot days to make you uncomfortable?

Have you done any 2 up riding? If so, how does it perform?

Are the vibrations as bad as touted by reviewers esp on the mirrors given the type of engine configuration it has?

Nice review. you know model 950s with full Electronic suspension has just come to Brazil , most of consumers still prefer to buy 1260 s because of the engine power anyway many people has been discovering the positive points and advantages of 950s like better handle, much easier on traffic and also incredibly fast on the corners, so in these comparison less is more in my opinion. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

Hi great review, just a couple of questions Does this bike generate a lot of heat to roast your legs. Does it need timing belt replacement in two years

Hi, Thanks for the video! Excellent review! I sold my Guzzi Griso 1200 earlier this year. Looking for a practical do-it-all machine and already rode the vstrom 1050, guzzi v85 and tiger900. Still I think my future lies on the 950. In my case I am looking for the ride, the pleasure of riding and I wonder if I’ll need all the electronics. I wonder if the 950 isn’t more reliable than the 950s...

Great video and thanks for sharing. I have a few questions. How good is the wind protection and fuel consumption. would you recommend this bike over the Triumph tiger 900 GT pro. I took one for a test ride today. It has heated seats/grips, the best quick shifter I've ever experienced, the triple engine, cheaper accessories, & lower cost of ownership. I think the Ducati looks way better and has a better gage cluster.

@gonzo221

4 жыл бұрын

Hey, that's a hard choice. I haven't ridden the tiger 900 yet. I know it's getting great reviews. From what I've read I think the tiger would be better off road while the multistrada is better for on road and touring. I do like the updates that triumph have made to the tiger. It's extremely competitive and I'd say you can't go wrong with that choice. The wind protection on the multi is good. With the stock windscreen in the raised position I get no buffeting on the highway. My. Lifetime fuel average right now it 43mpg. And tamhats with me revving the absolute piss out of it. Just cruising on the highway I get mid to high 50s. A tank of gas will get me easily over 200 miles regardless of how hard I ride it.

I bought one of these and love it Main issue I have is the wind buffeting at speed, yours doesn't look like the stock screen and I didn't notice much noise, have you changed it? I love the brakes, I have mine set to safe and secure, for the inexperienced you can just grab the front brake as hard as you like and let the ABS sort out the front and back ratio and stop the back end lifting. I see comments about vibration but I think it feels nice and the engine sounds great, I think the mirrors are really good and don't shake much Good review

Hello Gonzo! I m reading a lot of owner's complaints about faulty fuel gauge. Have you had this problem or read about it? Do you know if this has been solved in 2020 models? Thank you in advance!

@gonzo221

3 жыл бұрын

Nikos Papathanasiou I’ve heard about that as well. I’ve yet to have any issues. I’m currently at 6k miles.

Hey gonzo, knowing both bikes well. Which one would you prefer G850GS or MTS 950s?

@gonzo221

4 жыл бұрын

I personally prefer the Multistrada because it's sportier on the road than the BMW 850GS. Now if I was doing any sort of dirt riding or off roading the BMW 850gs destroys the multistrada in that regard. It's just more suited for that role. The multistrada can handle gravel and hard packed dirt roads fine. Even sand if you change the tires, but the BMW is more suited to peg standing and larger obstacles. I would watch Steve Kamrads BMW 850gs review where he actually raced it. It's highly capable off road.

Looking at the new V2S, asked the dealer how much the 30000km maintenance was, and its around 1500$+tx here in Canada. Not to bad if you ride 10000km a year, but I can ride 30000km in a year sometimes and the maintenance cost is certainly something I'm considering. Also did you try an Africa Twin, my 2nd biggest concern is that the bike doesn't have the low end torque of the Africa. I like bikes to give me the power off the line, so that way I'm not tempted to go twice the speed limit all the time to enjoy it. Does it power wheelie in 1st and 2nd gear? Also, looks like Ducati is using Apple's business model, you can't repair it yourself and anything you want do to your device needs to go through Apple.

@gonzo221

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, the bike does power wheelie in first. In second you have to bounce it a little but it does lift. The torque on the bike is great, I can't see you ever feeling the bike is underpowered. As for the repair, the service light is non reset able. So if you do services yourself you have to go to dealer in order for them to reset the light. I have a good relationship with my dealer here so they don't charge me for the reset. But it does suck that more bike brands are doing this.

Any change in your opinion about this motorcycle now? Did you ever find out how to reset the maintenance reminder light? This is my dream bike thanks thank you for the review 👍

@gonzo221

3 жыл бұрын

Hey, no change at all. I just put on a new set of tires and it's running great! We took a trip up to Vermont at the end of summer and the bike performed incredibly. Sadly there's no way to reset the service light yourself. I'm actually going to pay, for the extended warranty since it seems like we're keeping this one for longer then usual.

Where did you get the 950 graphic on the side?

@gonzo221

3 жыл бұрын

Hey Darold, I got them from here. vulturbike.com/en/

hey Gonzo where did you buy the bike?

@gonzo221

3 жыл бұрын

Jeff Muniz hey, I bought this one from Rockwell cycles in fort Montgomery NY. My go to Ducati dealer. They’re a great shop.

Hi Gonzo! I m considering buying the bike and I read in forums that threre seems to be an endless problem going on with the fuel sensor. Which indicates false fuel levels causing a lot of disturbing warning light blinking on the dash. Have you had or heard this problem from other owners? How is the general reliability of the bike so far? Thank you in advance for your feedback!

@gonzo221

2 жыл бұрын

Hi, yeah I've heard of the issues. But from what I've read this hits mostly the larger multis. I'm not sure if the 950s has an unreliable gas gauge. I can tell you that I have 9500 miles on mine now with now issues at all.

@nickpapas6496

2 жыл бұрын

@@gonzo221 thank you very much for your reply!

Ducati 950 is it worth can i buy africa twin.. from india

Was the Ducati more expensive to get insurance coverage for over the BMW or was the cost for insurance about the same?

@gonzo221

2 жыл бұрын

The Ducati is a little more expensive for the same amount of coverage here in New Jersey.

Clutch it till 3rd on the upshift and all the way down... bit old school but better mechanically and smoother.

I don’t like the service light thing either. It’s your bike after all so you should be able to reset the light.

Thanks for the review Gonzo. Just wondering how tall are you and is the seat height an issue. Also if you rode one that didn't have spoked wheels and if it was different. Bike looks brilliant. All the best.

@gonzo221

4 жыл бұрын

Hey, I didn't get to ride one without the spoked wheels. Here in the US the only version of the 950S is the one with spoked wheels. I'm 5'7. I can't flat foot the bike. Not too much of an issue for me though. Hope this helps

can i take it to track as ive seen 1260 owners taking their bikes to track .....not expecting much but can we have fun in twisties and do ocassional track fun not even one percent racing just can i have fun on the track

@gonzo221

3 жыл бұрын

You could easily take this to the track. I’ve recently changed the tires to Michelin road 5 and plan on doing some track days next season with it. It’s gonna be a blast I think.

How did you go about getting that much off from MSRP on a new one?

@gonzo221

2 жыл бұрын

It was a leftover model.

@chamade166

2 жыл бұрын

@@gonzo221 I am currently looking at a 2020 950 S. They have it listed at 17,795$. Emailed and asked best price, got a reply saying 14,995$ + tax and lic. Can’t help but think I could do better. Did you have to haggle a lot for the 4000$+ off? This is in LA, summer, so maybe I can’t do much better…

@gonzo221

2 жыл бұрын

@@chamade166 that's not a bad discount during covid at all. Plus Cali prices for bikes are always the highest in the states. I'd say if you go in person throw out you best offer they will most likely meet you on that price or get close. Either way let me know what happens!! You're gonna love the bike if you do end up getting it.

Can it be recommended as a starter bike from your experience

@gonzo221

3 жыл бұрын

Technically any bike can be used as a beginner bike in my experience. It all depends on your self control. The only aspect that you'll have to ask yourself is are you willing to damage this bike and pay to repair it. I only say that because every person who starts riding will drop their bike. It may be a crash or it might be a top over at 0 speed. If spending money to fix this bike is no issue for you and if you have a high amount of self control then go for it. Ideally though I'd say the best "starter" bike to learn on right now is the KTM Duke 390. That bike is so much fun, and surprisingly capable. I recommend that bike to everyone getting into biking. You can find them pretty cheap used as well.

@Me-br9er

3 жыл бұрын

@@gonzo221 Thank you. I thought if bypassing the 390 but it seems to be the way out.

No center stand? Wtf. They have one in the catalog though right?

@gonzo221

3 жыл бұрын

Greezy_Chef yup, in typical Ducati fashion. 😂

Great video !! are you going to ride it off road at all ?

@gonzo221

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I might do some light trail riding to get to the occasional camp, sight but nothing terribly challenging.

@ducatiadventures7230

4 жыл бұрын

@@gonzo221 I was wondering if the linked brakes may change a rear brake behavior when switched to a Enduro mode ?

@AzTurboMini

3 жыл бұрын

@gonzo221 Ask and ye shall receive. HP & Torque graph. 👍 www.ducati.com/ww/en/bikes/multistrada/multistrada-950

Congrats on the bike, it's a beaut. But I have to say that your gripe with the rear brake isn't very relevant since you hardly ever use the rear brake on its own without engaging the front brake, unless you need to adjust for coming in too fast in a corner, in which case you don't want it to grip too hard anyway ... - or you want to slide through corners on gravel.

@gonzo221

4 жыл бұрын

Hey thanks, actually I'm going to update the rear brake comments in a future video. I added a Gilles brake lever and adjusted it for a much faster actuation point and now I can lock up the rear brake at will. And as you said I use the rear brake for corner entry a lot when I'm riding the twistys.day to day not so much. But I felt I had to mention it to be fair. But now that I've adjusted it in quite happy with the results.

Fake neutral is usual between last high gears. Ducati gearbox :) Just downshift little harder.

hey bro just want to know engine heat at slow speed and traffic.your video awesome...

@gonzo221

2 жыл бұрын

Hi, there's no real heat issue in the 950s for me. I've ridden in extremely hot days and while the bike gets hot it's definitely not as bad as the V4 multi or my Aprilia tuono.

Not sure I understand how the conclusion came about from the rear brake. If your rear brake is garbage and doesn’t slow you down much it’s working perfectly.

@werner861

4 жыл бұрын

he was saying that using the rear brake on its own its not very good, but he was also saying that when the front is applied the rear comes on also automatically, so when you apply the front and then the rear there is even more power being actuated through the rear and thats when its becomes really good.

@werner861

4 жыл бұрын

The front and rear brakes are linked

@viasevenvai

4 жыл бұрын

@@werner861 i am aware of the linked brakes. I assume you can use the rear by itself though. There's many tests online that demonstrate how the rear does about 5% of braking. I've never heard anyone point out the ineffectiveness of the rear brake, as it's already not really used for braking, especially by itself, so, does that clear up why it makes no sense to point it out? Your point that they are linked and that system works great is not really related to a point of the rear not working well....unless those are somehow linked as in the rear doesn't work well but when the system applies both somehow the booster or electronic system engages it "for real" instead of a half pressure from the foot pedal......that's my point I guess, as to how it's related.

@garrycox1282

3 жыл бұрын

Rear brakes are 'poor' by design. This is to avoid riders locking up the rear wheel too easily. They're best used for steadying a bike during braking (in combination with the front brake), for slow maneuvering or in emergency stop situations.

I've never met a motorcyclist or car owner that said they paid MSRP, LOL!

@gonzo221

2 жыл бұрын

In America (before covid) this was always the case. There are just too many options for discounts. In this new Era though it's getting harder and harder.

$4,000??????

@gonzo221

4 жыл бұрын

Yup, I'm calling it the covid special. Lol it was a 2019 demo bike so they were more willing to move on it.

@daroldcooper3058

3 жыл бұрын

Boaz Dabush I just bought a brand new 2019 s for $12K :-)