This is more an adventure film than a motorcycle review, so here is my summary of the new Multi V4 Rally. Pros: Amazing technology, incredible engine power, very comfortable, great wind protection, great suspension performance on and off road, high build quality, long maintenance intervals (and no desmo). Cons: Expensive (30k USD +), tall and a little top heavy, crash bars should have been standard. Overall, I'd say it's one of the best performing motorcycles in the world currently. It's off road ability is surprising, although for true off road, a smaller, lighter, less expensive bike would be better. Thanks for watching, and thanks to Ducati for inviting me. PS: This is not a paid promo, it costs me money and time to go film these reviews. Making this film is actually a business loss for me, contrary to a few comments suggesting a paid review. OEMs do not, and cannot, pay journalists. 🏍TODAY’S GEAR: ⚡ Klim Krios Pro Helmet: bit.ly/34ekJLL ⚡ Klim Carlsbad Jacket/Pant: imp.i104546.net/BXGB5L ⚡ Forma Adventure Boots: imp.i104546.net/vnXJ6e ⚡Sedici Marco 2 Glove: imp.i104546.net/nLnyz7 ⚡ Mosko Moto Wildcat 8L Backpack: bit.ly/3OiE5Ss 🏍BEHIND THE SCENES / DISCORD SERVER / CHAT WITH ME! ⚡ Patreon: www.patreon.com/bigrockmedia 🏍 SUPPORT BIG ROCK MOTO BY USING MY AFFILIATE LINKS! ⚡ Rocky Mountain ATV/MC: bit.ly/33kgRIz ⚡ Revzilla: imp.i104546.net/6bxxXN ⚡ Mosko Moto: moskomoto.com/bigrockmoto ⚡ Amazon: amzn.to/3viGZ0A ⚡ Merchandise: big-rock-moto.myspreadshop.com/
What was the location of the waterfall? This was a beautiful video. This may be my replacement for my 1290 SA. It's definitely at the top of the list. Going to be on CO. Rt.550 in 7/24. Great insight on the Rt and excellent job. This gets me charged for the ride out from Pa.
BRM we really enjoy your work (looks like Play) and thanks for the efforts you go to present real world input and review. It was an awesome Epic work. What could be more fitting than Big Rocky Mountains for BRM! Hahahaha
After seeing the unveiling of the new BMW GS 1300 and following Ian the last few years. ,his review on this Ducati V4 Rally has me leaving BMW after 14 years and putting together options for a new V4 Rally.Well done Ian...you call a spade a spade.
Ian I want to give you props for your courage on numerous levels with this video. 1) Making the investment to attend and be a part of this group 2)Riding that heavy beast over Cinnamon Pass and 3)Trying a new video style. I really enjoyed it. The cinematic along with the "regular Ian" was cool. You could have easily edited out the stopping and difficulty starting but you left it in - this gave absolute realism of what your watchers actually experience on a ride like this. Strong work my friend!
Wow Ian! You have taken it to a new level. I see now why it took a while for you to upload this. Great job. This is documentary level stuff here. Just wonderful! 👍🏼👍🏼
A LOT of moto journalists talk adv bikes. Not Ian. Ian lives that adv bike lifestyle. I ride the 23 RP, and would be hard pressed to take it on this ride. It’s so tippy. Challenging and beautiful ride. Big respect bro.
What a ride!!!!! WOW! I’m in….. this is my next bike!! I’m from Phoenix… I really appreciated the comments on the heat the bike makes and how they have made efforts to manage it, riding with a motor that radiates too much heat really reduces the days you can ride here. We had 54 days over 110 this year, the heat has to be considered here.
Credit to Ian for taking an unfamiliar bike through that terrain! Wet rocks, mud, cliffs, snow, with road biased tires on a big unfamiliar bike. Add in the stress of the event and being watched/ video'd. Nice job!
Um…. Let’s be real.. my clapped out 1996 Honda Accord could make those roads….Let’s get Ian on this bike and a trek through the Gobi desert, Amazon jungle or how about the Russian Tundra… yeah baby ! And in the end Ian will ponder : “ why didn’t I take my 660?”…
I felt every switch back with you, you handled it great! Normally one does not ride with such a heavy bike on the second day already over the Cinnamon Pass. Great shots and great honest editing of your report. Thanks a lot for that! 👏🏼 👏🏼 👏🏼
Ian, really commend you on this video - despite a free (and really impressive) bike, wonderful location, free lodgings and food, this is a 100% work situation. Very professionally executed by you. Adventure, with a large unsoliceted group, and with so many strings attached is near impossible but you concentrated on the points that would be important for you viewers. Appreciated and thank you.
WOW what a video! The Rally is a BEAST! Also, that's a huge endorsement from you and Dusty that the Rally is better than the GS offroad! Thank you for the killer review!
Ian, I enjoy your honest take in all the reviews you do, this one takes it up a level. To hear the panic in your voice on a couple of "sticky" sections brings home the effort needed to ride these beasts of a bike off road (and at 12 000+ feet). Kudos! I'm from the UK and I've been fortunate to Ski in Colorado - Breckenridge, Steamboat and Winterpark to name a few - and I've got to agree with you the scenery is epic and, the altitude literally takes your breath away. Thank's Ian
This was an amazing video. I have owned several bikes over the years including the original multistrada 1100s. This is my dream machine and hopefully one day I will be able to acquire one. This video solidifies everything I want in a motorcycle. I am 6' 225lbs so I think this the perfect setup for me. Excellent film/review.
Your reviews are so encompassing, particularly with this adventure. It actually makes me want to entertain a motorcycle that I always thought was out of my league. Enjoy, and keep up the great adventurous reviews 👍
So cool that you were asked to be on that test ride Ian! Love seeing my stomping grounds in your video. I ride a KLX 300 around the Lake City area and can't imagine doing what you all did and made it look easy. Congrats!
This was so awesome Ian - loved every minute of the review and your narration. It is so rare to see this type of review without all the bravado and macho crap other reviews tend towards. A real world reflection, from a real world rider - in an honest format - is what we all appreciate. Go well, Sir!
You’ve nailed it here, if you want “the best”, just get this. Yrs of upgrading cams, tunes on HD baggers while having KTM 790 ADV as 2nd, went for all-in-one V4S. On street, no bike I can’t hang w/, power at 10/10 I’d blistering fast for its size, then flip back to touring for casual ride. Purchased V4S Sport as ultimate sports tourer, would highly recommend Rally if you go off-road, otherwise V4S Sport Full has all features needed for street, w/ exception of Rally having larger tank. Seeing 180 mile range on V4S in real world conditions
Man, what an adventure and what a great video! Huge kudos to the photo/video and drone crew too. That was an epic amount of work. I like the footage at the end of your video, showing the chassis stability as the suspension was working. Jason Chinnock is not your average CEO, for sure. He’s truly a fellow enthusiast, and it’s always fun to speak with him. It’s hard to imagine most CEOs putting themselves out there (way out there) in such challenging situations, on both the V4 Rally and the Desert X (as seen in the three part series on Moto Geo). I owned the 1260 Enduro and put a lot of miles on it, although not in conditions as shown here. It’s clear the engineers worked hard to beef up the bike overall, such as changing the mounting system for the brake and clutch reservoirs, and moving the front turn signals off of the front mirrors. It’s also great that they took steps to make the tall, heavy bike more approachable with the preload release system as well as the seat redesign. This video shows conclusively that the Rally is the real deal, not a boulevard cruiser that simply looks like an adventure bike. I currently have the Pikes Peak, which is equally impressive, though configured for a completely different mission of course. Congratulations on your ride as well as on producing such an engrossing and informative video.
it's awesome, i get to watch somebody else thrash somebody else's 30k ducati through the hills of Colorado, absolutely perfect scenery and video, big thanks to Big Rock Moto
Just like an Indiana Jones suspense movie! Great landscape & music. Why the f… didn’t Ducati equip those bikes with proper tires for this type of terrain…sometimes life has its mysteries! Good work Ian! Marc, Quebec, Canada 🇨🇦😉🏍
After watching all of your videos on the Multistrada V4S, this video on the Rally, and then the video on the Grand Tour. I went and looked at what everyone else was saying. I just purchased a 2023 V4 Rally that I will probably use more like the Grand Tour or the V4S but with the benefits of the extra fuel capacity. Honestly, I have an Aprilia Tuareg 660 that I've been riding for offroad. Two days in, I love this Ducati, and I can't keep it at legal speeds, lol!!!! Biggest full size adv crowd here in the midwest is definitely BMW GS and GSA, the local guys all tried to convince me BMW. but I have an outstanding Aprilia dealer that is also the local Ducati dealer and I like the sales and service there so I decided to buy a second motorcycle in less than a year with them. I agree with you that if money isn't an issue there probably isn't a better adv touring bike. This is the most powerful bike that I have ever owned, but the rider aids have made it very user friendly and easy for someone transitioning from smaller, less powerful bikes. I've been commuting in the KC metro area and this isn't a hard bike to ride around town!!!
I have done Cinnamon pass, Black bear pass, Imogene pass, with a Toyota 4 Runner lifted 3". I handed to you guys; this is not for the faint of heart. it always looks much easier on film, inclinations & Decents do not really show on camera. I'm riding motorcycles for almost 60 years, looking back I'm amazed I made it that far. Congratulations on this great video, I like your footage, that's why I subscribed. Good luck and may the bike Gods keep you safe.
Epic adventure my friend. Jaw dropping scenery, with amazing mining history. Wonderful cinematography. Respect to First Nation Indians. What's not to like??
After 11K kilometer with the Rally in Central Europe, I so far never had an issue with the bike. It is the touring machine with the highest price in Europe but you get what you pay for. Top notch parts where ever you look. In very thight corners on alpine passes, the bike has excellent low speed manuverability. High speed on German Autobahn also is no problem at all. Same applies for gravel roads. I am not doing the rough stuff with it. Good job Ducati.
Thanks for sharing Ian and even though you had said this is more of an adventure film and not a review, I disagree. Taking us on this journey you showed us what this bike is capable of on and off road and sharing your thoughts along the way as well tells all. Thanks again Ian and keep more great content coming.
Your riding skills and the bike are amazing, this work is a masterpiece. In my opinion if you have friends around you, no need to worry going off road with a heavy bike. Greetings from Türkiye
Excellent Long video so good I did not notice the time went by. Awesome, I have a 2017 Multi Tour S and that trip you took would be challenging in the slippery rocks for me but would lo e to do it. I absolutely agree 100% and I have asked Ducati why do I need a heavier bike off road. Give me the 8 gal tank on road where I can utilize the weight and range for a smoother ride. Plastic side bags like I have. The big aluminum cans grab the wind and just not that attractive in MY EYE. Can't wait to try this one. Great video.
What an honor and a privilege for you to be among this group ride. You've earned every mile of it and it validates the effort you've expended in your other reviews. Your channel growth shows how much the manufacturers appreciate your honest approach and the humility it demands to give feedback to how they can improve their offerings. The music: George Winston on piano?
one of your best riding, great bike, gorgeous scenery, cinematography and music added a lot in this episode, would never buy this model because I am not long distance and specially absolutely not highway guy but for sure if I am without any doubts would go with this model! Btw I am getting Desert X next year, decided also on your X review, thank you for excellent riding, cheers V!
Hi Ian.. excellent video! I own the new Tiger 1200 Rally Explorer. I chose it over the Multistrada because it has the 21" front and shaft drive. My question is this: I know the MS is a great machine, but is it worth $8K more than my Tiger?
What a great review! It's a first and only relevant review for this bike, this is the type of ride it is designed for. I take out a new one in a week time and hope for some nicer weather into the easter holiday. Today it's snowing though
This was a great review on many levels. In some cases, we just get opinions from the podcasters mixed in with the technology..... In this video, I got to see you and the others ride this bike, like I do with my buddies, on our off-road trips in some pretty narly trails. It was important for me to how you managed the terrain and worked through different scenarios (stopping on the incline, rain/sleet, mud, and etc... Thanks, one of your best IMHO
Mine "like" was 1000th, and by all mean you deserve it (100x more;) for your good work and material that you made for us. Wish you all the best, regards from Serbia!
IAN! Incredible video man! I loved it! Thank you for putting your time into this for us. I have to add, if there is ONE thing I learned from this video before I start the CO BDR in September... it's that I'm placing an order for a pinlock for my visor right NOW hahaha. I was thinking about going without it, but not anymore lol.
Having ridden all those passes and experiencing the thin air, I was sitting here feeling like I was running out of breath when you were fighting that beast up Cinnamon Pass. Years ago I did Engineer on an 1150 GS and the weight just took so much out of me compared to when I rode it later on a KTM 530 EXC! But that GS sure was sweet on the easier dirt and twisty paved stuff! Great content, keep up the good work!
Fully agree! I got mine end of April 23. When I, for the first time, revd it up big time I stopped 1 second later to not loose my licence. Top notch everywhere may be except Ducati Connect. How about Sport Mode (did not see it in the onboard video). Touring Mode would be riding with reduced power.
Really loved this video. Incredible scenery and such insight into this amazing bike. I was surprised to hear that you don’t have seat time in the KTM 1290 SAR. I know it’s no longer the freshest big bore ADV bike around but I love my ‘22 and I for one would *love* to hear a comparison to the new Multistrada V4 Rally - a bike which I’m definitely considering when it’s time for me to get a new bike.
Exceptional quality video. It's extremely important to stress that the level of expertise required to ride a giant ADV in those very challenging off-road environments (with a passenger!) is very high indeed... but then I guess anybody watching this will already know that. My overall thoughts are that if you're not using the bike in all the ways depicted in this quite superb video, you're not really getting your money's worth out of your (lavishly expensive) machine.
I was going to carp about overuse of the term "Epic" but after watching the entire video, I'll give you that--it was quite possibly your most impressive video to date. The scenery and terrain were quite impressive and the bike wasn't half-bad either. Speaking of terrain, I was with you all the way--until you started the really crazy off road stuff. I like the twisties (on pavement) but switchbacks on slippery rocks with mud, cliffs and hundred foot drops is not my cup of tea! Of course on someone else's bike, with a dozen other folks riding just ahead and a chase vehicle within radio distance--I'd be willing to give it a shot. As to the bike, I'm with you: a drive shaft would be definite plus (on-road). Nice as the suspension sounded, I'm not ready to give up the anti-dive, telelever front end on my R 1250 GSA--or the boxer engine's torque, or the dual cam performance. I'm a 99.9% on-road guy, so off-road performance/handling on either bike, is of no concern to me (however good it might be). Again, my compliments on the video, the endurance (and courage) you displayed in the "testty" parts, and the great pre-review of a bike we're all interested in.
You deliver the goods Ian! Great real-time feedback and in such a beautiful setting. I was seriously impressed by this bikes capabilities and you definitely put in some genuinely challenging seat time going over Cinnamon Pass. It'll be interesting to see how the new 1300 GSA compares with the MS.
Great video 👍 I'm picking mine up Friday, I really wanted spokes and in uk when you price up the different spokes on the v4s it was slightly more expensive than the standard rally radar so I kind of felt I was getting a bigger fuel tank free, absolutely lovely editing and content and happy travels, btw come to UK if you want some crazy Island's 😵💫
Great video and opportunity to attend this ride with Ducati staff. Kuddos for taking a big bike on those passes! Now that you own the new 1300GS, how would you compare the GS to the V4 Rally? I realize that a more direct comparison will be to the future 1300GSA, but I'm considering these two bikes for my next purchase soon. Thanks Ian! Jeff
Excellent review and props to the Ducati videographers for the epic scenery shots. A German-language youtube channel also recently reviewed this bike and took it (with the correct tires) to the Bosnia Rally in which the conditions were arguably even tougher than those you rode in. The bike performed flawlessly and even ended up having to tow a stranded Pan America. The reviewers were all equally impressed and surprised by its off-road capability. Btw, was that Rennie Scaysbrook to the rescue @ 31:15 ? Pretty quick company you kept on that ride!
Rode Million $ hwy in early July, found it insane there was no barriers along those cliffs with the amount of traffic on that rode... Definitely a must do road...
Great video. One of your best ever. Definitely a follow up video would be nice on the bike. That look like some terrifying writing on what appeared to be street bias tires. I hope the guys that got hurt weren’t too bad off.
Ian Awesome video Sir!! Great riding on some ugly terrain for a big bike. My Mannequin got scared when you almost got stuck on that steep uphill start. Way to go! 👍👍 Look forward to seeing you again on another ride. Well done with the epic scenery shots. Great job Sir. I'm still keeping my 2023 Triumph Tiger GT Explorer though... Ride SAFE and BE safe! Cheers
Ian, what a fantastic trip. Camera work outstanding. Braver than me to ride over that pass, more so with road baised tyres. Ducati were very bold to do this route. Brilliant bike, but i will stick to my GSA1250. Ducati ownership cost is high and limited dealer network in South Africa. Chain drive is a hassle and rear cyclinder engine heat would be an issue in our climate. I was holding onto my phone when u rode near those cliffs. Fantastic scenery.
In the 80s I owned a Kawasaki 2 stroke 750 triple and that thing scared the crap out of me. It had 76 hp. Fifty years later 130 hp and basically a robot on wheels. I wish that thing was around when I was young.
So after riding the V4 you commented that the BMW 1250 was more relaxing at high speeds, and better fuel mileage. Do you think the V4 rally is better at highway speeds since Ducati has not changed the gearing from the V4s to the rally. Also I have a v4 and was thinking about switching to the Rally but the higher rpm’s at 80 mph seams to use more fuel. What is a realistic per tank total miles on the rally. As of now my V4S only gets 35 mpg or if under 5,000 rpm,s it will do 37.2. Looking forward to your feedback.
Fun video. Love that part of the country. Had my Africa Twin over Cinnamon, Ophir and Engineer a few years ago. Your hard breathing brings back memories. There’s no air up there😂. That is a crazy cool bike. Thanks for sharing
Oh no!!! If Ian has given the green light on this bike , then I’ll need to at least test ride it. I currently ride a Diavel. I was eyeing the GS 1250 but I love the Ducati ownership experience. I would never consider this due to the price but , if it’s realistically better to ride on the go … then I’d might consider it
Thank you for enjoying my beautiful state. You saw some of the most beautiful part of Colorado. BTW your videographer did some beautiful "B roll" work. High value almost cinematic product by the video guy. He deserves a shout out.
Ok enjoyed the entire video, completely stressed me out, but completely epic. Shopping multistrada, but now I feel completely unworthy after this video. Awesome work.
Awesome scenery Ian, I just did Glacier National Park and Lolo pass on my Desert X. Was going to ride Bear-tooth highway but temps hit 96 degrees so I tucked tail and headed back to Michigan. I agree on the weight and height issue even on the DX when you get tired it shows it’s ugly head. David
That was the best video I have seen testing the abilities of bike and rider, great effort. Such amazing landscape, what time of year was this? In the UK we have wannabe testers who have not got a clue about the bikes they are reviewing, the machines abilities and its technical qualities. BTW, I am a huge fan of your reviews, all the way from across the pond.
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This is more an adventure film than a motorcycle review, so here is my summary of the new Multi V4 Rally. Pros: Amazing technology, incredible engine power, very comfortable, great wind protection, great suspension performance on and off road, high build quality, long maintenance intervals (and no desmo). Cons: Expensive (30k USD +), tall and a little top heavy, crash bars should have been standard. Overall, I'd say it's one of the best performing motorcycles in the world currently. It's off road ability is surprising, although for true off road, a smaller, lighter, less expensive bike would be better. Thanks for watching, and thanks to Ducati for inviting me. PS: This is not a paid promo, it costs me money and time to go film these reviews. Making this film is actually a business loss for me, contrary to a few comments suggesting a paid review. OEMs do not, and cannot, pay journalists.
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It was definitely more filmy and artistic than a review. Great job!!
What was the location of the waterfall? This was a beautiful video. This may be my replacement for my 1290 SA. It's definitely at the top of the list. Going to be on CO. Rt.550 in 7/24. Great insight on the Rt and excellent job. This gets me charged for the ride out from Pa.
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After seeing the unveiling of the new BMW GS 1300 and following Ian the last few years.
,his review on this Ducati V4 Rally has me leaving BMW after 14 years and putting together options for a new V4 Rally.Well done Ian...you call a spade a spade.
Ian I want to give you props for your courage on numerous levels with this video. 1) Making the investment to attend and be a part of this group 2)Riding that heavy beast over Cinnamon Pass and 3)Trying a new video style. I really enjoyed it. The cinematic along with the "regular Ian" was cool. You could have easily edited out the stopping and difficulty starting but you left it in - this gave absolute realism of what your watchers actually experience on a ride like this. Strong work my friend!
I appreciate that!
Absolutely!
Ian, could you have done this trip on the Suzuki 1050 DE with similar ease?
Wow Ian! You have taken it to a new level. I see now why it took a while for you to upload this. Great job. This is documentary level stuff here. Just wonderful! 👍🏼👍🏼
Glad you enjoyed it!
A LOT of moto journalists talk adv bikes. Not Ian. Ian lives that adv bike lifestyle. I ride the 23 RP, and would be hard pressed to take it on this ride. It’s so tippy.
Challenging and beautiful ride. Big respect bro.
I've seen other videos of the Multistrada v4 rally reviews and I must say that this video is my favorite of all. Great job 👏 👍
Wow, thanks!
What a ride!!!!! WOW! I’m in….. this is my next bike!! I’m from Phoenix… I really appreciated the comments on the heat the bike makes and how they have made efforts to manage it, riding with a motor that radiates too much heat really reduces the days you can ride here. We had 54 days over 110 this year, the heat has to be considered here.
Credit to Ian for taking an unfamiliar bike through that terrain! Wet rocks, mud, cliffs, snow, with road biased tires on a big unfamiliar bike. Add in the stress of the event and being watched/ video'd. Nice job!
Yeah what tires was he riding on?
Um…. Let’s be real.. my clapped out 1996 Honda Accord could make those roads….Let’s get Ian on this bike and a trek through the Gobi desert, Amazon jungle or how about the Russian Tundra… yeah baby !
And in the end Ian will ponder : “ why didn’t I take my 660?”…
@@ryanmalone2681 looks like Pirelli STRs. He would have been fine if the guys in front weren't so slow. One of the reasons I hate group rides too.
I felt every switch back with you, you handled it great! Normally one does not ride with such a heavy bike on the second day already over the Cinnamon Pass. Great shots and great honest editing of your report. Thanks a lot for that! 👏🏼 👏🏼 👏🏼
Great stuff. Awesome to see the production quality improving, this is next level!
Much appreciated!
Seriously, your vids are just first rate. well done! They get better and better...
This is by far the best Multistrada Rally video I’ve seen. Your review sealed it for me. I was debating the Rally and the new GS1300. Amazing video!
One of the best videos you have made. Fantastic scenery!!! Complements from Portugal
Ian, really commend you on this video - despite a free (and really impressive) bike, wonderful location, free lodgings and food, this is a 100% work situation. Very professionally executed by you. Adventure, with a large unsoliceted group, and with so many strings attached is near impossible but you concentrated on the points that would be important for you viewers. Appreciated and thank you.
WOW what a video! The Rally is a BEAST! Also, that's a huge endorsement from you and Dusty that the Rally is better than the GS offroad! Thank you for the killer review!
Ian, I enjoy your honest take in all the reviews you do, this one takes it up a level. To hear the panic in your voice on a couple of "sticky" sections brings home the effort needed to ride these beasts of a bike off road (and at 12 000+ feet). Kudos! I'm from the UK and I've been fortunate to Ski in Colorado - Breckenridge, Steamboat and Winterpark to name a few - and I've got to agree with you the scenery is epic and, the altitude literally takes your breath away. Thank's Ian
This was an amazing video. I have owned several bikes over the years including the original multistrada 1100s. This is my dream machine and hopefully one day I will be able to acquire one. This video solidifies everything I want in a motorcycle. I am 6' 225lbs so I think this the perfect setup for me. Excellent film/review.
Your reviews are so encompassing, particularly with this adventure. It actually makes me want to entertain a motorcycle that I always thought was out of my league.
Enjoy, and keep up the great adventurous reviews 👍
I think this video wins in a few categories, including best press release video, So thanks Ian and Ducati for putting the time and energy into it,
Glad you enjoyed it
Awesome work Ian i really liked it and the music for the scenery + Ducati V4 Rally what a combo. Keep it up
Absolutely awesome video Ian. Really enjoyable. Thank you.
So cool that you were asked to be on that test ride Ian! Love seeing my stomping grounds in your video. I ride a KLX 300 around the Lake City area and can't imagine doing what you all did and made it look easy. Congrats!
Dang! You have the ADV riding skills for any terrain! Very impressive.
This was so awesome Ian - loved every minute of the review and your narration.
It is so rare to see this type of review without all the bravado and macho crap other reviews tend towards.
A real world reflection, from a real world rider - in an honest format - is what we all appreciate.
Go well, Sir!
You’ve nailed it here, if you want “the best”, just get this. Yrs of upgrading cams, tunes on HD baggers while having KTM 790 ADV as 2nd, went for all-in-one V4S. On street, no bike I can’t hang w/, power at 10/10 I’d blistering fast for its size, then flip back to touring for casual ride. Purchased V4S Sport as ultimate sports tourer, would highly recommend Rally if you go off-road, otherwise V4S Sport Full has all features needed for street, w/ exception of Rally having larger tank. Seeing 180 mile range on V4S in real world conditions
Man, what an adventure and what a great video! Huge kudos to the photo/video and drone crew too. That was an epic amount of work. I like the footage at the end of your video, showing the chassis stability as the suspension was working. Jason Chinnock is not your average CEO, for sure. He’s truly a fellow enthusiast, and it’s always fun to speak with him. It’s hard to imagine most CEOs putting themselves out there (way out there) in such challenging situations, on both the V4 Rally and the Desert X (as seen in the three part series on Moto Geo). I owned the 1260 Enduro and put a lot of miles on it, although not in conditions as shown here. It’s clear the engineers worked hard to beef up the bike overall, such as changing the mounting system for the brake and clutch reservoirs, and moving the front turn signals off of the front mirrors. It’s also great that they took steps to make the tall, heavy bike more approachable with the preload release system as well as the seat redesign. This video shows conclusively that the Rally is the real deal, not a boulevard cruiser that simply looks like an adventure bike. I currently have the Pikes Peak, which is equally impressive, though configured for a completely different mission of course. Congratulations on your ride as well as on producing such an engrossing and informative video.
it's awesome, i get to watch somebody else thrash somebody else's 30k ducati through the hills of Colorado, absolutely perfect scenery and video, big thanks to Big Rock Moto
16:36 You got me boy. This song and this scenary was simply Fantastic. Thanks for the video.
Really inspiring on so many levels! Excellent content Ian!! Keep up the great work!
Very impressive test ! Congratulations ! This bike is awesome !
Sending this wonderful piece of work to anyone that asks me why I want a Multistrada V4 Rally.
Just like an Indiana Jones suspense movie! Great landscape & music. Why the f… didn’t Ducati equip those bikes with proper tires for this type of terrain…sometimes life has its mysteries! Good work Ian! Marc, Quebec, Canada 🇨🇦😉🏍
Incredible video Ian. Editing was top notch!
Thanks a ton!
After watching all of your videos on the Multistrada V4S, this video on the Rally, and then the video on the Grand Tour. I went and looked at what everyone else was saying. I just purchased a 2023 V4 Rally that I will probably use more like the Grand Tour or the V4S but with the benefits of the extra fuel capacity. Honestly, I have an Aprilia Tuareg 660 that I've been riding for offroad. Two days in, I love this Ducati, and I can't keep it at legal speeds, lol!!!! Biggest full size adv crowd here in the midwest is definitely BMW GS and GSA, the local guys all tried to convince me BMW. but I have an outstanding Aprilia dealer that is also the local Ducati dealer and I like the sales and service there so I decided to buy a second motorcycle in less than a year with them. I agree with you that if money isn't an issue there probably isn't a better adv touring bike. This is the most powerful bike that I have ever owned, but the rider aids have made it very user friendly and easy for someone transitioning from smaller, less powerful bikes. I've been commuting in the KC metro area and this isn't a hard bike to ride around town!!!
I have done Cinnamon pass, Black bear pass, Imogene pass, with a Toyota 4 Runner lifted 3". I handed to you guys; this is not for the faint of heart. it always looks much easier on film, inclinations & Decents do not really show on camera. I'm riding motorcycles for almost 60 years, looking back I'm amazed I made it that far. Congratulations on this great video, I like your footage, that's why I subscribed. Good luck and may the bike Gods keep you safe.
Epic adventure my friend. Jaw dropping scenery, with amazing mining history. Wonderful cinematography. Respect to First Nation Indians. What's not to like??
Fantastic review/ film Ian great job! Its some machine and you rode it very well, kudos!
After 11K kilometer with the Rally in Central Europe, I so far never had an issue with the bike. It is the touring machine with the highest price in Europe but you get what you pay for. Top notch parts where ever you look. In very thight corners on alpine passes, the bike has excellent low speed manuverability. High speed on German Autobahn also is no problem at all. Same applies for gravel roads. I am not doing the rough stuff with it. Good job Ducati.
Thanks for sharing Ian and even though you had said this is more of an adventure film and not a review, I disagree. Taking us on this journey you showed us what this bike is capable of on and off road and sharing your thoughts along the way as well tells all. Thanks again Ian and keep more great content coming.
Glad you enjoyed it
Your riding skills and the bike are amazing, this work is a masterpiece. In my opinion if you have friends around you, no need to worry going off road with a heavy bike. Greetings from Türkiye
Awesome episode. I liked how you reminded yourself to look in the direction, keep breathing etc. It was training for me, and I really liked it.
Excellent Long video so good I did not notice the time went by. Awesome, I have a 2017 Multi Tour S and that trip you took would be challenging in the slippery rocks for me but would lo e to do it. I absolutely agree 100% and I have asked Ducati why do I need a heavier bike off road. Give me the 8 gal tank on road where I can utilize the weight and range for a smoother ride. Plastic side bags like I have. The big aluminum cans grab the wind and just not that attractive in MY EYE. Can't wait to try this one. Great video.
What an honor and a privilege for you to be among this group ride. You've earned every mile of it and it validates the effort you've expended in your other reviews. Your channel growth shows how much the manufacturers appreciate your honest approach and the humility it demands to give feedback to how they can improve their offerings. The music: George Winston on piano?
U Rock! I was on my 1250 GSA today… Jeez, I was just up in British Columbia on some mountain roads, nothing like your adventure. Thanks for sharing.
one of your best riding, great bike, gorgeous scenery, cinematography and music added a lot in this episode, would never buy this model because I am not long distance and specially absolutely not highway guy but for sure if I am without any doubts would go with this model! Btw I am getting Desert X next year, decided also on your X review, thank you for excellent riding, cheers V!
Hi Ian.. excellent video! I own the new Tiger 1200 Rally Explorer. I chose it over the Multistrada because it has the 21" front and shaft drive.
My question is this: I know the MS is a great machine, but is it worth $8K more than my Tiger?
What a great review! It's a first and only relevant review for this bike, this is the type of ride it is designed for. I take out a new one in a week time and hope for some nicer weather into the easter holiday. Today it's snowing though
This was a great review on many levels. In some cases, we just get opinions from the podcasters mixed in with the technology..... In this video, I got to see you and the others ride this bike, like I do with my buddies, on our off-road trips in some pretty narly trails. It was important for me to how you managed the terrain and worked through different scenarios (stopping on the incline, rain/sleet, mud, and etc... Thanks, one of your best IMHO
Thanks for that!
Great Video Ian!! Congratulations!!
Mine "like" was 1000th, and by all mean you deserve it (100x more;) for your good work and material that you made for us. Wish you all the best, regards from Serbia!
IAN! Incredible video man! I loved it! Thank you for putting your time into this for us.
I have to add, if there is ONE thing I learned from this video before I start the CO BDR in September... it's that I'm placing an order for a pinlock for my visor right NOW hahaha. I was thinking about going without it, but not anymore lol.
You rock Dork! Loved the BDR series and thanks for the mod review. Great information
Umm. Wrong video?
Having ridden all those passes and experiencing the thin air, I was sitting here feeling like I was running out of breath when you were fighting that beast up Cinnamon Pass. Years ago I did Engineer on an 1150 GS and the weight just took so much out of me compared to when I rode it later on a KTM 530 EXC! But that GS sure was sweet on the easier dirt and twisty paved stuff! Great content, keep up the good work!
Thanks Ian.Wonderful review/ almost a movie! Thumbs up for your honesty and ‘straight up,no chaser’ opinion.
Fully agree! I got mine end of April 23. When I, for the first time, revd it up big time I stopped 1 second later to not loose my licence. Top notch everywhere may be except Ducati Connect. How about Sport Mode (did not see it in the onboard video). Touring Mode would be riding with reduced power.
touring has full power. off road mode reduces the power.
I was just riding that highway two weeks ago on my 890 Adventure.
Really loved this video. Incredible scenery and such insight into this amazing bike. I was surprised to hear that you don’t have seat time in the KTM 1290 SAR. I know it’s no longer the freshest big bore ADV bike around but I love my ‘22 and I for one would *love* to hear a comparison to the new Multistrada V4 Rally - a bike which I’m definitely considering when it’s time for me to get a new bike.
Excellent video. Beautiful scenery.
Exceptional quality video. It's extremely important to stress that the level of expertise required to ride a giant ADV in those very challenging off-road environments (with a passenger!) is very high indeed... but then I guess anybody watching this will already know that. My overall thoughts are that if you're not using the bike in all the ways depicted in this quite superb video, you're not really getting your money's worth out of your (lavishly expensive) machine.
I was going to carp about overuse of the term "Epic" but after watching the entire video, I'll give you that--it was quite possibly your most impressive video to date. The scenery and terrain were quite impressive and the bike wasn't half-bad either. Speaking of terrain, I was with you all the way--until you started the really crazy off road stuff. I like the twisties (on pavement) but switchbacks on slippery rocks with mud, cliffs and hundred foot drops is not my cup of tea! Of course on someone else's bike, with a dozen other folks riding just ahead and a chase vehicle within radio distance--I'd be willing to give it a shot. As to the bike, I'm with you: a drive shaft would be definite plus (on-road). Nice as the suspension sounded, I'm not ready to give up the anti-dive, telelever front end on my R 1250 GSA--or the boxer engine's torque, or the dual cam performance. I'm a 99.9% on-road guy, so off-road performance/handling on either bike, is of no concern to me (however good it might be). Again, my compliments on the video, the endurance (and courage) you displayed in the "testty" parts, and the great pre-review of a bike we're all interested in.
A fantastic video i must say and very interesting well done a great review of this bike
You deliver the goods Ian! Great real-time feedback and in such a beautiful setting. I was seriously impressed by this bikes capabilities and you definitely put in some genuinely challenging seat time going over Cinnamon Pass. It'll be interesting to see how the new 1300 GSA compares with the MS.
I like seeing that traction control light. It tells me the bike is doing its thing.
High altitude on a big bike..Great job Ian. The production quality of this review is amazing!
Much appreciated!
Great video 👍 I'm picking mine up Friday, I really wanted spokes and in uk when you price up the different spokes on the v4s it was slightly more expensive than the standard rally radar so I kind of felt I was getting a bigger fuel tank free, absolutely lovely editing and content and happy travels, btw come to UK if you want some crazy Island's 😵💫
Great video and opportunity to attend this ride with Ducati staff. Kuddos for taking a big bike on those passes! Now that you own the new 1300GS, how would you compare the GS to the V4 Rally? I realize that a more direct comparison will be to the future 1300GSA, but I'm considering these two bikes for my next purchase soon. Thanks Ian! Jeff
What a great video 😮. In your opinion; did you notice the same vibrations on the rally vs the v4s?
Great video! My son and I were out that way last May, beautiful state!
Ian you are amazing I’m debating buying the Ducati Rally or the BMW GSA, how is the Rally low end torque compared to the gsa? You’re amazing 😊
Great job to you and Ducati for not being scared, unlike KTM. I’ve done it on a KLR and side by sides it’s no joke.
Excellent review and props to the Ducati videographers for the epic scenery shots. A German-language youtube channel also recently reviewed this bike and took it (with the correct tires) to the Bosnia Rally in which the conditions were arguably even tougher than those you rode in. The bike performed flawlessly and even ended up having to tow a stranded Pan America. The reviewers were all equally impressed and surprised by its off-road capability. Btw, was that Rennie Scaysbrook to the rescue @ 31:15 ? Pretty quick company you kept on that ride!
Yep, Rennie!
Since there were a couple Desert X in the convoy, how did they do on/off road compared to the Multistrada?
Rode Million $ hwy in early July, found it insane there was no barriers along those cliffs with the amount of traffic on that rode... Definitely a must do road...
Great video. One of your best ever. Definitely a follow up video would be nice on the bike. That look like some terrifying writing on what appeared to be street bias tires. I hope the guys that got hurt weren’t too bad off.
Superb informative video, thank you
Ian
Awesome video Sir!! Great riding on some ugly terrain for a big bike. My Mannequin got scared when you almost got stuck on that steep uphill start. Way to go! 👍👍 Look forward to seeing you again on another ride. Well done with the epic scenery shots. Great job Sir.
I'm still keeping my 2023 Triumph Tiger GT Explorer though...
Ride SAFE and BE safe!
Cheers
Ian, what a fantastic trip. Camera work outstanding. Braver than me to ride over that pass, more so with road baised tyres. Ducati were very bold to do this route. Brilliant bike, but i will stick to my GSA1250. Ducati ownership cost is high and limited dealer network in South Africa. Chain drive is a hassle and rear cyclinder engine heat would be an issue in our climate.
I was holding onto my phone when u rode near those cliffs. Fantastic scenery.
Epic video.
That looked more like torture than fun though 😊😂😅😂😢😂😂
Great review and film was fantastic. Thank you for sharing your lunch adventure, truly jealous of the opportunity.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Very well done sir! Had to be a handful on those tires.
This looks like an awesome ride.
In the 80s I owned a Kawasaki 2 stroke 750 triple and that thing scared the crap out of me. It had 76 hp. Fifty years later 130 hp and basically a robot on wheels. I wish that thing was around when I was young.
So after riding the V4 you commented that the BMW 1250 was more relaxing at high speeds, and better fuel mileage. Do you think the V4 rally is better at highway speeds since Ducati has not changed the gearing from the V4s to the rally. Also I have a v4 and was thinking about switching to the Rally but the higher rpm’s at 80 mph seams to use more fuel. What is a realistic per tank total miles on the rally. As of now my V4S only gets 35 mpg or if under 5,000 rpm,s it will do 37.2. Looking forward to your feedback.
Crazy riding skills. Thanks…. Again.
Great job. We've all had that stuck in mud hole struggle!
You got that right!
An amazing video Ian, excellent review!!!
Glad you think so!
Hello 👋, best adventure footage ever, wicked bike. And cudos to the videographer for all the drone footage and trail video. Thats living Ian good job.
Great video Ian, it would be great to see a link with some of the routes that you travel, especially this one
Fun video. Love that part of the country. Had my Africa Twin over Cinnamon, Ophir and Engineer a few years ago. Your hard breathing brings back memories. There’s no air up there😂. That is a crazy cool bike. Thanks for sharing
Well done, i felt your struggle on some of the offroad stuff. You did really well, i expect you slept well that night!
Oh no!!! If Ian has given the green light on this bike , then I’ll need to at least test ride it. I currently ride a Diavel.
I was eyeing the GS 1250 but I love the Ducati ownership experience. I would never consider this due to the price but , if it’s realistically better to ride on the go … then I’d might consider it
Outstanding video Ian.
I do really enjoy this. This is cinematic!
How would you compare engine heat between the Rally and the GSA?
Thank you for enjoying my beautiful state. You saw some of the most beautiful part of Colorado. BTW your videographer did some beautiful "B roll" work. High value almost cinematic product by the video guy. He deserves a shout out.
The folks Ducati hired for this were amazing!
I almost pulled trigger on one of these but ended spending too much and got a Desert X and a Pikes Peak. Love em both!
awesome
Ok enjoyed the entire video, completely stressed me out, but completely epic. Shopping multistrada, but now I feel completely unworthy after this video. Awesome work.
Would love to see a pick up test of this bike. I bet it’s very hard, especially comparing to a GSA. I can pick up mine all day.
Awesome scenery Ian, I just did Glacier National Park and Lolo pass on my Desert X.
Was going to ride Bear-tooth highway but temps hit 96 degrees so I tucked tail and headed back to Michigan.
I agree on the weight and height issue even on the DX when you get tired it shows it’s ugly head.
David
That was the best video I have seen testing the abilities of bike and rider, great effort. Such amazing landscape, what time of year was this? In the UK we have wannabe testers who have not got a clue about the bikes they are reviewing, the machines abilities and its technical qualities. BTW, I am a huge fan of your reviews, all the way from across the pond.
Thanks a lot!
We rode most of the area you were in last week with our Jeep club. Nice review.