Good thoughts all! I've long loved both the styling and powerband of these - still very happy with my R1200GSA but would love to add one of these to my riding harem - thanks so much for the review - very nicely done!

Great information 👍 I'm thinking very seriously purchasing the 950s. Thanks for sharing 👍🏽

Awesome video, thanks. We got some 2020 Multis coming to South Africa in March. The price is a sting, but you getting one of the best "many roads" bikes in the world. The thoughts help with a good night's sleep and dream

@leeridefar

4 жыл бұрын

Sounds like a great trip!!! Have a safe ride and a fun one. With the big engine you’ll out run any Lions chasing you.

Nice option selections. I ride an 2014 1200GT with bags and trunk. I would have optioned the Ducati accessory lights because they fit up inside the crash bars and are better protected. Add the bar risers to bring up the bars a few inches. The Sargeant Seat option (through RevZilla) is a less expensive seat than the Corbin and better quality. Change out the foot pegs for the 1200S Adventure Pegs, much wider and better for standing up. also add the adjustable brake pedal and bendable shift lever off the adventure bike for different style foot wear. Definitely add the Ducati radiator guard for those rocks getting kicked up by your front wheel, the Ducati version can come in Black and its not even noticeable, Ducati's front fender is a joke. Add a dual USB charging port on the bars from China, its about $15. I cant say enough about the Sky-hook Suspension, it is simply awesome. As far as a comparison between the BMW R1200GS and the Multistrada 1200S goes the GS is a better adventure bike, hands down, but the Ducati is a better road bike hands down. If you compare the BMW RT to the Multistrada 1200S, the BMW is a better road touring bike than the Multi but the Multi can go down dirt and gravel roads plus a few dry trails on a regular basis. The RT doesn't really like doing that. I don't like the battery size on the Multistrada, its too small and has no extra reserve power. The BMW build quality on both bikes is better as well. As for fun factor, the Ducati has it by the bucket full, you will feel it every time you ride it from the moment you hit the starter and it fires up. Pull in the clutch, accelerate away, shift and turn it into the first turn and it steals away your heart and soul. The BMW just cant compare in that way. Emotion and soul is the Ducati way. Efficiency and practicality is BMWs. My advice to those who are considering one of these bikes is to have one of each, as I do. It eliminates the decision of which is best! Check out the great MotoGeo video on the the Multistrada GT to Mexico City.

@leeridefar

5 жыл бұрын

Couldn’t have said it better myself. Thanks for taking the time to write that Michael. The fun factor between the two bikes is huge. I personally wouldn’t want to take the Ducati into the middle of nowhere. That’s the BMWs job.

Good video! After 206.000 miles on my st2 , we were looking for a bit more room for us on our Ducati. So I went used. 2011 1200s touring , white with 2 grand in upgraded stuff, lights, crash bars,Sargent seat,carbon rear fender ect. I think the 40k miles on it scared people away, but not me.got it will the service records for SIX GRAND!😎😎🏍

@leeridefar

5 жыл бұрын

Great deal. If it's taken care of, then you can bank all those savings. Make sure you get a radiator guard of it is not already on there. $100 part for protecting your radiator. That part is expensive to replace.

@arthurmchugh5184

4 жыл бұрын

@@leeridefar here is the unit !@ kzread.info/dash/bejne/pGakm8-rYZyTgbQ.html 😁😁😁🏍🍺

The GTs used to come with the trunk and extra large side cases, aux lights, luggage liners, bar risers and tall smoked wind screen. Plus all the “S” Model featuresA totally awesome bike for sure. Those 2013 and 2014 models have the skyhook suspension, ABS and riding modes but not the corning ABS or wheelie control. However they hava two distinct special features none of the new bikes have, not even the V4S. A 59 inch wheelbase and a much faster revving raspier engine. The new DVT engines are slower revving and deliver power in a more sedate manner. That means two things: Better in mountain corners, quicker steering. Superbike engine response, like bang its at 10,000 rpm. The new DVT 1200s and 1260s are better cruisers and highway bikes. Smoother down low but the 1200 DVT engine has a midrange flaw and it looses ground right where you want it to run away. Thats why they built the 1260, to regain that punch lost in the 1200 DVT engine. Your right every year the quality gets better. The new saddlebags are much better design and more rugged.

@leeridefar

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for taking the time to write this up. Great stuff!!! I’d love to get a pikes peak multi. 2018-2020. They’re tough to find.

Ready to Race:)

@leeridefar

5 жыл бұрын

Indeed it is!

Good review. I have one and love it. Only gripe is the stock seat has me sliding forward more than comfortable long distance. I under stand the Corbin seat may be softer than stock but does it level out the angle any? In other words does it make the seating position more level, or does it still have you leaning slightly forward like the stock seat?

@leeridefar

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you. The Corbin seat has more texture to it so you do not slide easily and I did not notice a forward tilt. If you want to spend the money on it, you won't regret it. They have a great resale value too, so if it doesn't work out. Easy sell.

@bradm179

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks! (No way am I selling it anytime soon.)@@leeridefar

@filosophyonliestore

5 жыл бұрын

I do agree on the slide forward. I always end up against the tank and it does not let me relax while touring as much as would like I need to try something else.@@leeridefar

@Ducati_Dude

4 жыл бұрын

I have a 2015 MTS/S... I had the slow slide towards the tank also. Not good for the Nads. Not long after purchasing the Multistrada (May 2015), I was searching for a saddle upgrade. Looked at Sargent and Corbin... but were rather pricey. I then came across the Airhawk seat pad. That too, was a tad pricey (200$ CAD) for what it was... an inflatable rubber cushion. Was a tad skeptical to say the least... Meh WTH, I'll try anything once... and So Glad that I did.... With the Airhawk, you can ride for a good 4-5 hours without getting numb-butt... One could always remove the Airhawk and ride on the factory foam for a bit. A change is as good as a rest. The best part about the Airhawk is that it eliminates the 'slide'... no more sore nads... 😀👍

Hi Lee, where did you get the handlebar guards from? Cheers

@BobCooper62

5 жыл бұрын

Forget that Lee, just seen the other message! Doh!

Nive video, where did you get the handguard protectors?

@leeridefar

5 жыл бұрын

Bark busters. A google search will bring them right up.

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.

Beautiful 😮👍🏼

Hi Lee ! nice vlog about this Ducat'. Looking for your crashbar to protect the handlebars (7'24) Any link to buy it please ?

@leeridefar

5 жыл бұрын

Those are Barkbusters. A google search will bring them up easily

@SBSLKiro

5 жыл бұрын

@@leeridefar thx dude 👍

There´s a couch on that Multistrada! o0

Loved the all the details in the video. Does a helmet fit in the panniers?

@leeridefar

5 жыл бұрын

No. Not quite big enough.

@agisler87

5 жыл бұрын

@@leeridefar Thanks!

@moreseun

4 жыл бұрын

yes they will fit in the top case. But not in the side cases.

@TheSouper07

4 жыл бұрын

Yes, you can fit a full face extra large helmet in the left pannier. Right side is smaller due to being up against the exhaust. To get the helmet in you need to rotate it 90 degrees so the bottom of the helmet is perpendicular to the ground and point the visor towards the front of the bike. Fits well with a little room to spare.

pretty certain you can reach above the dash, squeeze the latch and raise that windscreen up a few inches. i think they call it "pinch and pull"?... something like that.

@leeridefar

5 жыл бұрын

That’s for the Supersport for sure. I sent quite remember how it’s done on the multi

@Ducati_Dude

4 жыл бұрын

@@leeridefar ---> Yes... the MTS has the adjustable windscreen.

Fuel gage is handy🖒, what my duc doesn't have but I do carry a couple cans of fuel when I decide to ride somewhere with least gas stations.

@leeridefar

4 жыл бұрын

Buy rotopacks! Handy attachments for gas.

@cedricksamaniego9146

4 жыл бұрын

@@leeridefar they are a bit big to store on my monster 796

Hi guys, planning to get upgraded for 2019. My brain says KTM 1290 Super Adventure S, my heart and soul say Ducati Multistrada 1260 S... What do you think?

@leeridefar

5 жыл бұрын

Check the maintenance schedules for both. If you're going to put a lot of kilometres on it probably the Ducati. I believe the KTM has more maintenance intervals. Personally I like the looks of the KTM better... so it's a tough choice but a good one. Either one you choose, it's a win. Since it's riding go for what your soul wants.

@rinat2481

5 жыл бұрын

@@leeridefar from 2019 they both have 15000km service interval. however we do change oil sooner here in Central Asia. And yes, we put a lot of kilometres, only getting out of country would be 2-3K kms. Thanks for advise.

@1972eyad1972

4 жыл бұрын

@@rinat2481 Ducati

I want to tour Europe and North Africa. The ducati, I've heard can be fragile. Bmw gs1250, definately a contender. What should I be considering?

@leeridefar

5 жыл бұрын

The BMW. You'll have the most support for it riding anywhere in the world. The ducati will do the job but it would be harder to locate parts quickly.

@exothermal.sprocket

5 жыл бұрын

The 1290 Super Adventure S. :)

@shaminmanoharan

5 жыл бұрын

Gs

@jackchristodoulou197

4 жыл бұрын

Save heaps of money and buy a Suzuki Vstrom

How do you compare it with the BMW s1000xr the 2019 model still remains the same with no improvement and any major update like the Multistrada !

@leeridefar

5 жыл бұрын

I don't have much time on the S1000XR but what I noticed immediately is the smoothness of the S1000XR engine. The Multistrada is very smooth but lets you know it is a Ducati as well. If you love the rawness of Ducati Engines than you'll want the Multi.

@f2f.photography

5 жыл бұрын

This is a bit of a holy war question. Mac or PC? Android or iPhone? Both are exceptional, both perform, both are quality, but are very different.

@exothermal.sprocket

5 жыл бұрын

Funny, many reviews complain of the intolerable vibration from the S1000XR. Yeah they added isolators and other stuff for the bars, but it didn't solve the problem. People say the S1000RR is smooth, but the XR is nasty. Some say it's smooth, others say it vibrates so intolerably their hands go completely numb in an hour.

@f2f.photography

5 жыл бұрын

@@exothermal.sprocket The irony here is that BMW's are supposed to be smooth and refined. The Ducati's are supposed to have "character" and be a little untamed. But the 2017's and beyond are the opposite. I have the 950S on order. :)

@exothermal.sprocket

5 жыл бұрын

@@f2f.photography I would love to take a 1260 and 950 on demo to see what all the hubub is.

hi, mr. Lee.. i have stock exhaust for ducati multistrada may be you want it for spare one? thank you :)

@leeridefar

5 жыл бұрын

It wasn't my bike. My buddy let me ride it for a trip. He has the stock exhaust already. Every ducati owner takes off the stock exhaust! Haha

@cyberwayn

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for reply mr. Lee, oh okay about it Hehehe thank you very much

@Ducati_Dude

4 жыл бұрын

@@leeridefar ---> Not all... 😉👍

You hit the major service yet?

@leeridefar

4 жыл бұрын

Not yet. But a commenter below has our major mileage on his 1260s. Message him.

Hi from where do you have the seat?!

@leeridefar

4 жыл бұрын

That’s a Corbin Seat

@serverch

4 жыл бұрын

@@leeridefar thanks saw it in the video now i was too flashed from the seat haha

Your seats is custom? Is look comfortable

@andibintoro7947

4 жыл бұрын

My fault... Corbin seats

Is the seat custom ?

@leeridefar

4 жыл бұрын

Yes. It’s a Corbin.

How is the reliability?

@leeridefar

4 жыл бұрын

Time will tell but since Audi took over ownership of Ducati the quality has greatly improved. Everything is made by machines and computers. Maintenance intervals are longer. It’ll always cost more in parts and labour but it should be good to go for a long time.

DVT , is Ducati's version of Honda's V-tech or Toyota's VVTI. Just FYI

@leeridefar

6 ай бұрын

Thank you for this explanation. This makes so much sense!

9:20 The MTS can carry just under 1k lbs...

"Donald Trump size hands" - LOL! Very very nice review. What do you think about this vs the new 2019 950S? Trying to save a buck and not sure if there is a giant difference for regular riding.

@leeridefar

5 жыл бұрын

I prefer the 950 slightly and I would be happy with that. The extra power of the 1260 is great but you'll have to be more disciplined. The 950 ain't no slouch either! Save the buck and get the 950.

@f2f.photography

5 жыл бұрын

@@leeridefar Thats the direction I'm going in. The 950S. Really great and complete video you'd posted here. Thank you!

My BMW dealer said he wouldn't even take this bike on a trade when I mentioned I thought it was a cool bike. He said they had one on the floor that took forever to sell. Is the heat an issue with this bike, and how reliable has it been? The bike still intrigues me, but I really need information from someone like yourself to get an idea of what it is or isn't that goes beyond biased speculation. Thanks!

@leeridefar

5 жыл бұрын

They’ve been making the Multistrada for years now. Even when it came out it was pretty solid. As far as heat goes, I didn’t notice anything. Reliability. It’s good. Ducati is not the fragile bike it was in the early 2000s. If you’re considering buying this bike, be more concerned with the type of riding you’re going to do. Another commenter on here wrote a long comment and it’s very well written on why you would buy this bike over a bmw and vice versa.

@northerniltree

5 жыл бұрын

My intent on an ADV bike is all day comfort for the road miles, and reliability of course. The BMW seemed good for the road, and the ability it has to get me to 4WD territory camping sites. I would not plan on a serious dirt bike application. The Ducati seems awe inspiring on the road, and capable on dirt as much, or possibly better than the BMW. But, would I wheelie into a guard rail? With loaded back panniers, a wheelie comes too easily. It's a sexier bike for sure, but it's like a Lamborghini with a camper attached? I couldn't find that article in the contents of this post...

@leeridefar

5 жыл бұрын

It’s nothing crazy like that. You can crack the throttle and be just fine. You also have the ability to use rain mode which would never allow that to happen either. If your trips include local off-road than the Multistrada is good for you. If you want foreign country backroads, then bmw for you.

@samsara3694

5 жыл бұрын

I test road one of these 18 mths ago at the height of UK Summer (so around 27 deg C, 80 deg F) - I found the heat from the engine when at standstill (e.g. at traffic lights) almost unbearable. Other downsides were the seating position (sit and beg yet still very much over the tank) and the snatch throttle. Pluses were the handling, the torque, the noise and the quickshifter.

@Ducati_Dude

5 жыл бұрын

@@samsara3694 ---> Agree with you there about the heat. As you mentioned, 27°c or more in gridlock traffic, and you'll be cooking your legs... as you say, 'almost unbearable'. The MS is Not a good hot weather commuter machine... Sliding forwards on the factory seat is a problem... Also, as with most factory saddles, they get hard very quickly... I solved both issues with an 'AirHawk' seat pad. You can ride for hours with the AirHawk... also, there is no forward slide while using the AirHawk... I never ride without it. At 200$, it's a much cheaper alternative to a custom seat.

Why do they ruin the look of the frame with all those stickers on it? Really really dumb.

what's the biggest trip you've ever done with this machine?and on this trip you added oil??because the multistrada 2015 burn to match oil!! Anyway except the stupid problems from Ducati it's a brilliant bike!!

@leeridefar

5 жыл бұрын

The six day trip I did last year. Just added a little oil, not much. I’d only worry about this bike with maintenance after 30,000kms or 20,000miles. It’s Italian, of course it’ll cost more!

S 22 for sport

I purchased mine new and the engine had to be rebuilt after 12 months 25,000 miles.... that took 3 months because ducati didn’t want honor the warranty .. finally did coast $8,000 to fix it two week later at different dealer for 3 weeks getting other repairs done. I ran into 3 other people with the same issue. I would not recommend buying a Ducati with out a manufacturers warranty and forget about ducati red extended warranty it’s a joke and originally refused my engine rebuild because of a dirty chain. I rode 960 miles in one day to the dealer for service and that was there reason for denying the warranty.

@Ducati_Dude

4 жыл бұрын

Woooowwwww.... this is difficult to believe... I have read a few favorable reports of Ducati and warranty claims. I've had a few warranty claims on my '15 MTS/S... Ducati stepped up and made the repairs without fuss...

@mxg709

4 жыл бұрын

Ducati Dude I had to contact the ceo to get my bike fixed. Since August my bike went into the shop for 3 months then 2 weeks after picking it up and now it’s going back in so out of the last 6 months I’ve been able to ride for a few weeks and guess I’m touring North America . So it destroyed my trip. I was supposed to ride to the Arctic Ocean and Alaska then Hawaii. That would have finished my 1 year tour of Canada and the USA. But now I’m at a year and half and Arctic,Alaska,Hawaii didn’t happen. And since I’m not rich it means picking a Ducati over a bmw ruined my ride of a lifetime.. every bmw/ducati dealer I visited told me I should have gone with the bmw. Every single one from coast to coast. It says something when your own dealers recommend a different brand.

@Ducati_Dude

4 жыл бұрын

@@mxg709 ---> Sorry to hear... ☹ I read many horror storries about BMW/Failures/Warranty. One of the reasons why I went with Ducati.... Go figure eh... 🤷‍♂️ What was the reason for the engine rebuild? 25,000 miles in one year.... that's a lot of riding my friend...

@mxg709

4 жыл бұрын

Ducati Dude I spent most of the time hiking and meeting people . It’s been a great ride. I do prefer the Ducati over the bmw myself ... seating position and the engines response. If it wasn’t for the quality issues it would have been an amazing bike

@Ducati_Dude

4 жыл бұрын

@@mxg709 ---> Once Ducati exorcised the demons in my MTS... she has been Awesome ever since...

6:24 50K... ??? Try just a tad under 30K...

@cpuuk

4 жыл бұрын

Have you done or paid for the major service, was wondering what your experience was?

@Ducati_Dude

4 жыл бұрын

@@cpuuk ---> Desmo service is at 30K.... My MTS has 18K on the clock. So no Desmo service just yet. I hear it will run just under 2G's though....

@cpuuk

4 жыл бұрын

@@Ducati_Dude cheers bud, that's what I'm hearing as well.

@Ducati_Dude

4 жыл бұрын

@@cpuuk You have a Multistrada?

@cpuuk

4 жыл бұрын

@@Ducati_Dude Tried the 950s last week, will be trying the 1260s next week. As I do high miles touring I wanted to see what the long term costs were.

Corbin seats a bit gay on this bike,. Its not a Goldwing Mr America,. Maybe do a foxtail on the Strada;-P

@leeridefar

5 жыл бұрын

Haha! All day comfort of a motorcycle is pretty rare...

Its a nice bike but if your buying it for an around the world adventure bike your an idiot..Its expensive,hard to work on and has to many complicated electronics.This thing is built for the hwy and light off road..

NOT ANOTHER Review on a Duke 👎😤😝 When are motoring journalists going to realise that we mere mortals can't afford these bikes ?

@leeridefar

5 жыл бұрын

Wait two years... let someone else take big depreciation hit.

Bmw s1000xr...

@JpOcDenver

5 жыл бұрын

Jonathan Kumar Never. I’ll never own another inline 4, UNLESS I happen to get a crossplane R1 track bike.

@bernhtp

5 жыл бұрын

The XR is phenomenal. I road the XR through Europe/Alps with a friend on the Multi. Both are great bikes. I liked the XR, but it's a matter of taste. I also prefer the quality and ownership experience of BMW. I am looking forward to the 2020 XR. It will get the new RR updates, including the shift-cam for both more torque and power, along with other modern features such as the TFT console.

@jupitersamjk

5 жыл бұрын

Here one for you, yamaha tracer. I know it's a 900cc, but maintenance and general usability seem to be effortless

@jupitersamjk

5 жыл бұрын

Will the quick shifter and down blipper be standard

@bernhtp

5 жыл бұрын

I think all XR's have had the quick shifter and down blipper standard.

Trump size hands !!!🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣