Thankyou for someone finally reviewing this bike. All the major vloggers have ignored it since first hit rd 2016 and just Harped on about BMW BMW BMW or the ktms. I've had mine 18month stuck 11000 Miles on her and shes never missed a beat plus I've only ever seen another 3 on my travels but thousands of GS. Please do yourselves a favour test it before you go the Gsa route. 👍👍👍
So, quick update on the test ride thing. I rode 136 miles to Crawley this afternoon where Will at P&H Motorcycles looked after me brilliantly. I took the Sand coloured Enduro 1260 out for nearly an hour and loved it. There is some heat coming off the V twin but the engine overall, and stability at motorway speeds, swung it for me. Now I just have to try and locate a new one in that colour scheme...
My goodness but that is a lovely bit of powerful, mechanical art you can ride - I really must get one of these before I retire from riding! Thanks so much for all you do!
Great review TMF. I test rode this in Bangkok back to back with the BMW 850GS and S1000XR. As a tall chap I really appreciated the size and comfort of the Ducati and was very close to buying it. The quick shifter is easily the best on the market and made my Tracer GT's quick shift feel agricultural. The acceleration was also breath taking, but in the end I decided to go with the Tracer GT because in Thailand it was less than half the price of the Ducati! I haven't regretted the decision, the Tracer is a cracking bike and that triple is so damn good. That said, if only they had Tracer MT 10. I love that engine!
Great ride. I bought my Triumph Explorer 1200XC new in 2013 and I've been loving it ever since. The bikes keep getting better and better but haven't improved enough to make me consider upgrading yet. It would be a more difficult choice to make now but in 2013 it was easy. Very few of the bikes had cruise control back then and the BMW GS was under-powered. I live in Central Nevada, USA (3 hours from the nearest traffic signal) with lots of long straight roads so no cruise control is a deal breaker for me.
Hi Farrell! Just got my new Tiger 1200 xrt! What a beauty!!! A heavy beauty thougth 😅😂🤣 wouldn't change it for any MS, GS, Duke... Cause it's so much more exclusive, preety, powerfull with a shaft drive! More tech! Ride safe! Greetings from Portugal 😀
I got my new Multistrada 1260 Enduro, in the Sand colour of course, this morning from the fantastic team at Laguna Performance in Maidstone. Many thanks to Andy D for all his hard work. 250 miles later and I think this is a brilliant bike!!
Thank you for posting. Any person planning to do any kind of off-road trips would have to be very concerned about the integrated signal lights in the hand guards. Not only an extra challenge in the event a person wants to install after market guards, but I would also worry about their repair. Bike, as is typical of Ducati, is great looking. Love the aggressive bird of prey look it has in the front.
I also like the color, this sand-like color is fine on an enduro bike. Come on, not all sort of things coming out from Italy have to be painted in red!
I bought one of these 2018 1200 model. Brilliant very light once moving and easy to ride. In sports mode it's freeking ridiculously fast. I work nights and commute from Medway towns to central London and back, 86 miles and it does it seamlessly. The only problem is remembering where all the speed cameras are🤔.
I'm a big sucker for spoke wheels, love the the looks of it. Anyway...Ducati has done a good job on this, it will give BMW and KTM a run for their money. 👍👍👍.
Wire spoked, right? There are not a lot of non-spoked (solid or rim driven) wheels about! ;) I think KTM have a new big adventure range being announced at the autumn shows. That said, I see nothing on this Multi to make me want to move. Does it have heated seats? ;)
Nevermind BMW or KTM, it will give YOU a run for your money... that is, ALL of your money and savings. And you'll still have to sell a kidney to be able to afford it. lol I could probably buy 2 new Versys 1000s with all the gizmos for the price of this Multi, which is ridiculous. Screw that, I'll stick to Kawasaki, works like a champ and doesn't cost an arm and a leg. I refuse to pay for status symbols, that's not what riding is about for me.
I graduated from my 2017 v Strom 650XT to 2020 1260s Grand Tour...OMG what an amazing bike, it’s just everything you need in a sports tourer...you’ll not be disappointed
I had a first Gen Multistrada GT and I know what you mean about being top heavy it was a nightmare particularly as I'm a singular hight to you. I went to test the last Enduro and didn't even take it out as I just didn't feel safe it was so tall and top heavy. I ended up with a low suspension GSA which even with a full tank felt like a 250 compared to my old Multi.
Thanks for the great review, TMF. As previous commenters have mentioned, one of the things that I notice is rarely mentioned in reviews of this type, where a bike is being compared to a GS/GSA is chain vs. shaft drive. For me, personally, the competitor to the BMW would have to have a feature set head and shoulders above to make me want to put up with the drudgery of cleaning and lubricating a chain every 600 miles.
Great review TMF, there are so many fab bikes in this segment and everyone's taste is catered for! I would have happily owned any of them but came down on the Tiger 1200 side, I'm just glad that bikes are so different unlike cars. Great time to be a motorcyclist!
Just recently picked up a 2020 1260 Enduro with only 6k miles on her. Saved 10k off the original price and it is already fitted with the Ducati/Garmin Nav and a top case! At 6' 3" she fits me perfect and I can't wait for the snow to melt! Thanks for another great video...
One of my best friends has one of those as his main bike, it's quite a machine. That specific color on your tester was not to my taste (at all!) but it's quite a good looking adventure bike IMHO.
It's a big one; size, cc, bhp, height etc. I think, the one size smaller might be more suitable for me; I don't need that amount of power. I'm mostly a touring guy. Most magazine think that is the better bike of the two. If interested, I did a tour through Belgian Limburg. Fast forward to 1h 58 m and you'll see the smallest road Belgium has to offer.
The weight difference isn't that big. The 950s with spokes has a curb weight of 235kg. Now add a skid plate, center stand and 10 additional litres of fuel.
Something this big , can never really be classed as off road, on wet mud or snow or nipping between tight bushes ain’t gonna happen , your gonna end up on your arse , endurance and lots of miles as far as I’m concerned is all these are good for, guess that’s why the Enfield Himalayan is so popular amongst people who really do go round the world , but as usual great review Mr Flyer Shane uk 🇬🇧
Thanks TMF good review, the new 1260 Enduro looks to be much less top heavy than the previous 1200 Enduro which I have in Australia which when the 30 litre fuel tank if full quite twitchy when riding in slow moving town traffic. It’s expensive but less than the BMW GSA plus I prefer the engine in the Ducati would make a fantastic long distance tourer but not that practical for daily commuting, prefer the KTM Super Duke GT as it’s much more practical but admittedly not as comfortable.
Um, I have to disagree with the older Multi’s being ‘top heavy’, and the new ones have a similar feel to the previous generation in that regard, unless it was the previous Enduro model.The older engines are also much livelier, I suspect the new ones suffer from emissions control restrictions. The newer bikes have better fueling, especially at lower revs, and a better rear brake (believe it or not) I would take the GS Adv over the Enduro, but would choose the standard Multi S over the GS. Finally, Ducati’s should be Red. Thanks for the video TMF, very enjoyable.
What makes the biggest difference during a test ride? As I have discovered today it’s not just the bike but the attitude of the sales staff. This morning I test rode an Africa Twin DCT ES for 90+ minutes. I was free to roam the motorways, A roads and B roads at will and could therefore explore, on my terms, what the bike could do and was mightily impressed. The sales chap, Grant at Thunder Road in Gloucester was great too and recognised that a 50 something like me is a serious customer and so I was treated with courtesy and respect. This afternoon I rode my KTM 1290 for over an hour to test ride a Ducati 1260 Enduro, to compare all three. However, as the bike was already registered (so what??) I was allowed a 25 min test ride, 5 mins on the motorway in heavy traffic and the remainder doing 30mph in 25+ degrees, following a Riders of Bridgewater member of staff through busy town traffic. When I got off the Ducati, best engine of the three, better brakes than the KTM, better seat, not intimidating for a 5’ 10 chap like me, but roasting hot from the V twin engine, I was made to wait 10 mins while the salesman sorted other customers. When he finally asked me what I thought I told him frankly I was disappointed and felt my time had been wasted. I refused the offer of following him onto the motorway on a second test ride as they had already lost me as a customer. I have asked the Ducati chaps at Abingdon for a test ride this Saturday; it can only be better. I had not wanted to believe the very critical things I have been reading on the Internet about the treatment you get at Harley Davison garages; today I was not treated as serious customer who wants a proper test ride before he parts with the best part of £20K. I wouldn’t buy a baseball cap from Riders of Bridgewater based on my experience today.
Yes that is a very good point and I agree - it's all about the staff you deal with - and the quality of those is not necessarily related to the manufacturer of bike they sell....
TMF a good video. These big adventure type bikes all comes down to personal preference, taking into account running and service costs. This is a very good bike.
I have put 6000 miles on a 2018 1260 Pikes Peak. Operatong/riding these bikes (Ducatis) are an experience. They can be a pain to live with for parts and installs but mine contrary to implied reputation has been extremely reliable. I have experience with BMWs and they r special in their own way. Check it out.
Thanks for the review TMF! Been waiting for this one for months. I don’t mind the sand paint scheme and it looks amazing with the big aluminum cases. Peace!
I recently rode it on a adventure test ride and altough 8 miles is really small walk i was amazed by how this bike behaved..with karoo tyres on i liked how bike gaved a sense of confindence (my first ever time on multi) and how it looses completly its weight on squizing throtle.i guess old school off roaders will hate how its techs takes over really everything and really poor information comes on the rider.i needed a full day to have on this great bike to have a better opinion and to get know her better but my few klm on her were absolutely fun!!!GREAT MACHINE!!!!
"as soon as you get rolling, all the weight just disappears". i own one and its fun as hell when you get "rolling". it's taken me a while to get used to the heft. now i don't think i'd go back to a light bike. the ducati technology is unsurpassed. the power is intoxicating.
Would love you to do a long term test, and also more on the TFT.. what’s the warranty ? Service intervals 9000 miles.. 👍😁 what about cost of service? Lights believe they have cornering lights...? Come on Mr M. Flyer more information required please.. 👍😁 but not bad..
I don’t know why. I have had 3 Gs and 2 other boxers with shaft drive. I have a 1290SA with almost 80,000 km on it and I’m still running original chain and sprockets. I use a Dutch Pro Oiler that has a little pump to deliver a drop of oil according to distance travelled via gps signal. I haven’t even cleaned the chain once. I can increase the frequency of drops when I’m on dirt roads(about 35% of my kilometres), or when it’s raining. Great technology is available.
If there any buzzing on handle bar and foot pegs around 5,000 rpm? I just got my 1260 Enduro upgraded with full Termignoni pipe and UP MAP. Unfortunately the buzzing (high frequency vibration) after UP MAP is simply unbearable after 20 minutes of riding above 5,000 rpm.
How would you compare and contrast it with the 950? Since the 950S came out there seems to be a general trend towards favouring the smaller capacity bike.
Hi TMF from Cyprus. Now that’s a touring bike and as you know I’ve been looking for a while. I await any long term review that you may have in that substantial pipeline of yours. Thanks as always. Yours aye, Alan
Business and a little pleasure! Going up into the Trudos Mountains on Thursday for a couple of days and will look at what the roads are like for a bit of riding into the future. Weather’s awful here just 32 deg today! Stay safe. Yours aye, Alan
Lovely looking bike, owned one of the first 1200 Multistradas in the country way back in 2011. You would pick red though wouldn't you? Not a fan of sand, or indeed any matt paints. No doubt a great touring tool but too expensive for me with too many gadgets I don't need. As for keyless...... I hate it on all bikes.
Great review! I've been thinking about buying an additional bike (second hand) for my commute as I'm changing jobs and its a little bit further away than what I'm used to. The Multi 1200+ (I'm not even considering the 950!) has been on the radar for several of the reasons you mentioned, but the main one is PRICE! They aren't that much more expensive than a new/used V-Strom 1100 or a used R-GS (or even a baby BMW GS like the 750), and I love my current Monster 1100 engine and the grunt it gives. I think I'll stick with Ducati! Also, I think I'd go for the red as well, LOL!
My local dealer ha them for 5k off with 2 yr warranty ... very hard to ignore. I really like the 950 2019 but it more expensive then. Left over 1200s...
I’ve had an earlier Multistrada with Ohlins suspension, and I’m sure this will be an improvement, but I really can’t see this being anywhere near as good as my 1290SA which has been faultless for almost 80k km through 27 countries, doing 35% offroad. I do like the spoked rims on this, the low seat height, and 30L tank which I also have. Screen is a joke.
TheMissendenFlyer Good, im glad to hear it. I look forward to your review of how it performs off the tarmac. It is, after all, their Enduro model, is it not?
Testrode the Multi 950s last week, just for fun, to compare it to my 1250 GSA. 🙂 A lot of bike for the buck, but i am afraid it will not replace the beemer. Of course, the 950 has got a smaller engine, not comparable to the GS really. Also, there is a lot more vibrations going on. Some may like it, personally i prefer the smoothness of the GS. And as you mention, the suspension is on the stiffer side, but not too bad. The KTM 1290 SA is even stiffer. Every time i ride another bike, it reminds me how much i really enjoy the comfort / smoothness of the GS' suspension and engine. Not to mention the ergonomics... To turn on the heated grips on the GS, you just tap the switch with your finger, without loosening or changing the grip of your hand. The heated grips switch on the Multi has a similar location, except it's further away from your fingers. The distance forces you to loosen your grip in order to reach it. Small things, yes, but still something that caught my attention. Same thing with the ride modes, the GS has a separate switch to change them, on the Multi you have to enter a menu, scroll and confirm. Not as easy as on the BMW, and the switch is placed very close to the cruise control, which makes it easy to hit the wrong button. And as you mention, the TFT on the GS is just in another league. 😍 Riding the GS makes me think: They've been making this bike for 40 years, and yeah, it feels like it. I can't say that about the Multi (or the KTM).
You're talking to a GS fan here so I'm not going to argue! That said this version of the Multistrada is by far the best I've ridden so far and is a serious contender for me now the top heaviness has been addressed...
how did you manage to seat on it on a red light and not fall to the side? It has a quite high seat, definitely not for shorties. It is also equipped with quickshifter up and down, use it, it works pretty well.
Smashing video TMF. I quite like the sand to be fair and the two tone seat (although not sure how long it’d stay that colour). It does have a big nose though 🥴
Loved everything about the Multistrada 1260 when I rode it last week, except the engine! Turns out I'm not a fan of V-twins at all. Rode 6 different Ducatis that day and the only one I enjoyed the engine on was the V4 Panigale. Looking forward to the new Multistrada V4 that's coming in a year or two, that will be my dream bike!
Looks like it has a centre stand which is important for a chain drive bike. Also for fixing punctures. Tubeless tyres? Hate to drop it off road in mud alone and then have to pick it up. Did that once with an R100GS with its weight down a lot lower.
The big plus with that particular TFT screen was that it didn't seem to get any dazzle. I could read it quite clearly - as a viewer, anyway. Also, I don't remember you telling us if it had cruise control.
So, I’ve been offered a new, 2020 Enduro 1260 in the Sand colour, with the panniers and heated grips (the Touring pack), for £19K. I think that’s an awesome deal and after weeks of research and 2 test rides I’m of the opinion it’s better than my KTM on road for really big miles, it’s much more exciting than the AT DCT ES (an incredible bike with superb tech) and, though I’ve had 3 BMWs in the past (RT1200, RT1250, K1200 LT), just prefer the thrill and glamour the Ducati 1260 Enduro has alongside its road presence and engineering to rival its peers. Update 28 Sep 2020: price on my new Ducati Enduro 1260, with Touring pack (panniers and heated grips), is now £17.7K! 😎
Even better news! I’ve just put a deposit on the bike following the dealer’s price reduction to £17.7K. I am chuffed, picking it up mid Oct and can’t wait.
Have they fixed the exhaust valve issue? I had two new multi’ in 2017 and both had valve get stuck every 2k or so. When it worked - best bike I have ever owned - broke down a lot though if used all year - so much I had two bikes refunded.
Thanks for the review, brilliant as always. The MS looks very nice, but is it state of the art ? Besides the instrument display and the "rubbish" two-pot back brake I don't like the front indicators integrated into the hand guards. Typical crash parts even with a little drop on the parking and I'm sure they're not only quite expensive but you'll wait ages to get them replaced (standard mail from Borgo Panigale😉).
The tank size on the adventure ranges are good if you are riding on your own. Unless your ridinging in a group with similar bikes, your fuel range is limited by the range of others. As usual sir, great work.
Not my sort of bike, or at least not yet maybe, but it looks fantastic. Apologies to all GS owners, including you too of course TMF but I think it's looks miles better than the BMW (& other manufacturers) equivalents. Seems to go pretty well too. Very nice.
The Italians sure knows how to design bikes. Not only the Multistrada, but the 1100 scrambler and the Panigale....are beauties!!! If I was no GS fan AND I would spend my hard earned cash, I probably go for the new 950s. The 1260's are way too expensive, I believe even more than the Germans and Austrians. On the other hand the Tracer 900 is even cheaper than the 950...
Thankyou for someone finally reviewing this bike. All the major vloggers have ignored it since first hit rd 2016 and just Harped on about BMW BMW BMW or the ktms. I've had mine 18month stuck 11000 Miles on her and shes never missed a beat plus I've only ever seen another 3 on my travels but thousands of GS. Please do yourselves a favour test it before you go the Gsa route. 👍👍👍
To tall for us short arses mate, ill stick with the GSA
this not compete with gs off road.
Cause it will.
So, quick update on the test ride thing. I rode 136 miles to Crawley this afternoon where Will at P&H Motorcycles looked after me brilliantly. I took the Sand coloured Enduro 1260 out for nearly an hour and loved it. There is some heat coming off the V twin but the engine overall, and stability at motorway speeds, swung it for me. Now I just have to try and locate a new one in that colour scheme...
My goodness but that is a lovely bit of powerful, mechanical art you can ride - I really must get one of these before I retire from riding! Thanks so much for all you do!
never retire yourself from riding! Get yourself a trike, at least! 😁
I have a 2015 1200s Multi and it’s the best bike I’ve ever own. I’m a 5’7” woman and while it’s heavy it’s not too much.
Great review TMF. I test rode this in Bangkok back to back with the BMW 850GS and S1000XR. As a tall chap I really appreciated the size and comfort of the Ducati and was very close to buying it. The quick shifter is easily the best on the market and made my Tracer GT's quick shift feel agricultural. The acceleration was also breath taking, but in the end I decided to go with the Tracer GT because in Thailand it was less than half the price of the Ducati!
I haven't regretted the decision, the Tracer is a cracking bike and that triple is so damn good. That said, if only they had Tracer MT 10. I love that engine!
Every new review muddies the waters on what to buy next. Great video as usual TMF.
I know - sorry about that!
Great ride. I bought my Triumph Explorer 1200XC new in 2013 and I've been loving it ever since. The bikes keep getting better and better but haven't improved enough to make me consider upgrading yet. It would be a more difficult choice to make now but in 2013 it was easy. Very few of the bikes had cruise control back then and the BMW GS was under-powered. I live in Central Nevada, USA (3 hours from the nearest traffic signal) with lots of long straight roads so no cruise control is a deal breaker for me.
Hi Farrell! Just got my new Tiger 1200 xrt! What a beauty!!! A heavy beauty thougth 😅😂🤣 wouldn't change it for any MS, GS, Duke... Cause it's so much more exclusive, preety, powerfull with a shaft drive! More tech! Ride safe! Greetings from Portugal 😀
Bzzzzzz. Something up with the sound in this one Andy. I noticed just as you went to do the walk around.
Top review though Sir!
Yeah, sorry about that, it fixed itself a few videos later......
I got my new Multistrada 1260 Enduro, in the Sand colour of course, this morning from the fantastic team at Laguna Performance in Maidstone. Many thanks to Andy D for all his hard work. 250 miles later and I think this is a brilliant bike!!
Yes it is a great bike - congratulations!! Great dealer too, I bought my Street Triple from them back in 2012!
Thank you for posting. Any person planning to do any kind of off-road trips would have to be very concerned about the integrated signal lights in the hand guards. Not only an extra challenge in the event a person wants to install after market guards, but I would also worry about their repair. Bike, as is typical of Ducati, is great looking. Love the aggressive bird of prey look it has in the front.
I have an older model one (2011), it's not even off road and I've replaced them 3 times. But maybe I'm just a fool 😁
Apart from the price and the colour, very, very nice.
Great review TMF.
Im not sure why, but I freakin love the color!? Omg I’m getting old.
I also like the color, this sand-like color is fine on an enduro bike. Come on, not all sort of things coming out from Italy have to be painted in red!
Sand is the new black 😎
Thank goodness for this channel, my go to channel when wanting a bike review. Cheers mate, keep it up!
Thank you for watching!
I bought one of these 2018 1200 model. Brilliant very light once moving and easy to ride. In sports mode it's freeking ridiculously fast. I work nights and commute from Medway towns to central London and back, 86 miles and it does it seamlessly. The only problem is remembering where all the speed cameras are🤔.
Nice one….
Another great review.
Was looking at Multistradas this weekend, really like the look of the 1260.
I'm a big sucker for spoke wheels, love the the looks of it.
Anyway...Ducati has done a good job on this, it will give BMW and KTM a run for their money.
👍👍👍.
Yes it is a lovely bike for sure - ex sportsbike riders will love it.....
Wire spoked, right? There are not a lot of non-spoked (solid or rim driven) wheels about! ;)
I think KTM have a new big adventure range being announced at the autumn shows. That said, I see nothing on this Multi to make me want to move. Does it have heated seats? ;)
@@eubikedude yes you're right. I'm such a foreigner. 😂👍.
Nevermind BMW or KTM, it will give YOU a run for your money... that is, ALL of your money and savings. And you'll still have to sell a kidney to be able to afford it. lol
I could probably buy 2 new Versys 1000s with all the gizmos for the price of this Multi, which is ridiculous.
Screw that, I'll stick to Kawasaki, works like a champ and doesn't cost an arm and a leg. I refuse to pay for status symbols, that's not what riding is about for me.
@@mickeypopa true... They're not cheap for sure.
I always assumed I’d “graduate” to a 1250GS once my time with my V-Strom 650 is done. Now I’ve seen this.
That is a stunning machine.
I'll keep my v strom thanks....way less complicated cheaper and reliable
What do you think they can do that your V-Strom can't?
ZioN DannY Settle down, gents. I just like the bike.
Vstrom 650 say that AFTER !!!!! You ride one 😎😎😎😎😎🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺
I graduated from my 2017 v Strom 650XT to 2020 1260s Grand Tour...OMG what an amazing bike, it’s just everything you need in a sports tourer...you’ll not be disappointed
The Enduro 1260 is number 1 or 2 for some in this category. No doubt. Beautiful bike lots of power and features.
Can't see one replacing my GS, but it's certainly a looker for an adventure bike!
I had a first Gen Multistrada GT and I know what you mean about being top heavy it was a nightmare particularly as I'm a singular hight to you. I went to test the last Enduro and didn't even take it out as I just didn't feel safe it was so tall and top heavy. I ended up with a low suspension GSA which even with a full tank felt like a 250 compared to my old Multi.
Really like that slim exhaust. Means you can have two large panniers rather than one large and one small
Thanks for the great review, TMF. As previous commenters have mentioned, one of the things that I notice is rarely mentioned in reviews of this type, where a bike is being compared to a GS/GSA is chain vs. shaft drive. For me, personally, the competitor to the BMW would have to have a feature set head and shoulders above to make me want to put up with the drudgery of cleaning and lubricating a chain every 600 miles.
Very true...
"... cupping my cheeks quite nicely."
Thanks for planting that image in my head. Not! 🤣🤣🤣🤣
My pleasure....
Great review TMF, there are so many fab bikes in this segment and everyone's taste is catered for!
I would have happily owned any of them but came down on the Tiger 1200 side, I'm just glad that bikes are so different unlike cars. Great time to be a motorcyclist!
Agreed!
Just recently picked up a 2020 1260 Enduro with only 6k miles on her. Saved 10k off the original price and it is already fitted with the Ducati/Garmin Nav and a top case! At 6' 3" she fits me perfect and I can't wait for the snow to melt! Thanks for another great video...
Enjoy your new bike!
One of my best friends has one of those as his main bike, it's quite a machine. That specific color on your tester was not to my taste (at all!) but it's quite a good looking adventure bike IMHO.
It's a big one; size, cc, bhp, height etc.
I think, the one size smaller might be more suitable for me; I don't need that amount of power. I'm mostly a touring guy.
Most magazine think that is the better bike of the two.
If interested, I did a tour through Belgian Limburg. Fast forward to 1h 58 m and you'll see the smallest road Belgium has to offer.
The weight difference isn't that big. The 950s with spokes has a curb weight of 235kg. Now add a skid plate, center stand and 10 additional litres of fuel.
That's a lovely looking bike (apart from the colour). Makes you want to jump on and ride her some more!!
Nice bike very handsome, great review as usual........But do I detect a 'buzz' on the audio? Have you changed mic or other equipment?
Yes there was a problem on audio - don't know why...nothing different to usual!
Something this big , can never really be classed as off road, on wet mud or snow or nipping between tight bushes ain’t gonna happen , your gonna end up on your arse , endurance and lots of miles as far as I’m concerned is all these are good for, guess that’s why the Enfield Himalayan is so popular amongst people who really do go round the world , but as usual great review Mr Flyer Shane uk 🇬🇧
As ever I find myself in complete agreement with you Shane!
Thanks TMF good review, the new 1260 Enduro looks to be much less top heavy than the previous 1200 Enduro which I have in Australia which when the 30 litre fuel tank if full quite twitchy when riding in slow moving town traffic. It’s expensive but less than the BMW GSA plus I prefer the engine in the Ducati would make a fantastic long distance tourer but not that practical for daily commuting, prefer the KTM Super Duke GT as it’s much more practical but admittedly not as comfortable.
Um, I have to disagree with the older Multi’s being ‘top heavy’, and the new ones have a similar feel to the previous generation in that regard, unless it was the previous Enduro model.The older engines are also much livelier, I suspect the new ones suffer from emissions control restrictions. The newer bikes have better fueling, especially at lower revs, and a better rear brake (believe it or not)
I would take the GS Adv over the Enduro, but would choose the standard Multi S over the GS.
Finally, Ducati’s should be Red. Thanks for the video TMF, very enjoyable.
Nice review as always, what an unusual color 'sand' is, the side graphics and seat are nicely matched, but Ducati's are Red ;-)
I tend to agree SB!
I must agree the sand finish is terrible.
I tested on last week in Cambridge, absolutely loved, thinking of trading up from KTM 790 as I miss the power
What makes the biggest difference during a test ride? As I have discovered today it’s not just the bike but the attitude of the sales staff. This morning I test rode an Africa Twin DCT ES for 90+ minutes. I was free to roam the motorways, A roads and B roads at will and could therefore explore, on my terms, what the bike could do and was mightily impressed. The sales chap, Grant at Thunder Road in Gloucester was great too and recognised that a 50 something like me is a serious customer and so I was treated with courtesy and respect. This afternoon I rode my KTM 1290 for over an hour to test ride a Ducati 1260 Enduro, to compare all three. However, as the bike was already registered (so what??) I was allowed a 25 min test ride, 5 mins on the motorway in heavy traffic and the remainder doing 30mph in 25+ degrees, following a Riders of Bridgewater member of staff through busy town traffic. When I got off the Ducati, best engine of the three, better brakes than the KTM, better seat, not intimidating for a 5’ 10 chap like me, but roasting hot from the V twin engine, I was made to wait 10 mins while the salesman sorted other customers. When he finally asked me what I thought I told him frankly I was disappointed and felt my time had been wasted. I refused the offer of following him onto the motorway on a second test ride as they had already lost me as a customer. I have asked the Ducati chaps at Abingdon for a test ride this Saturday; it can only be better. I had not wanted to believe the very critical things I have been reading on the Internet about the treatment you get at Harley Davison garages; today I was not treated as serious customer who wants a proper test ride before he parts with the best part of £20K. I wouldn’t buy a baseball cap from Riders of Bridgewater based on my experience today.
Yes that is a very good point and I agree - it's all about the staff you deal with - and the quality of those is not necessarily related to the manufacturer of bike they sell....
you deserve more subs
top quality content compared to what the USA motovloggers are pumping out
but have so much more subs
Tell me about it!!!
love the colour love it's keyless love it that the speedo is fizzed out when he's speeding lol
TMF a good video. These big adventure type bikes all comes down to personal preference, taking
into account running and service costs. This is a very good bike.
I have put 6000 miles on a 2018 1260 Pikes Peak. Operatong/riding these bikes (Ducatis) are an experience. They can be a pain to live with for parts and installs but mine contrary to implied reputation has been extremely reliable. I have experience with BMWs and they r special in their own way. Check it out.
Nice review but don't mention dropping bikes please today 😭
Sorry mate - but in fairness I did record this a few months ago... ;0)
HaHa! TMF Kawaky curse ahoy!
An absolutely beautiful bike, really. As always, great review.
Thank you Bran....
Thanks for the review TMF! Been waiting for this one for months. I don’t mind the sand paint scheme and it looks amazing with the big aluminum cases.
Peace!
I recently rode it on a adventure test ride and altough 8 miles is really small walk i was amazed by how this bike behaved..with karoo tyres on i liked how bike gaved a sense of confindence (my first ever time on multi) and how it looses completly its weight on squizing throtle.i guess old school off roaders will hate how its techs takes over really everything and really poor information comes on the rider.i needed a full day to have on this great bike to have a better opinion and to get know her better but my few klm on her were absolutely fun!!!GREAT MACHINE!!!!
Agreed!
"as soon as you get rolling, all the weight just disappears". i own one and its fun as hell when you get "rolling". it's taken me a while to get used to the heft. now i don't think i'd go back to a light bike. the ducati technology is unsurpassed. the power is intoxicating.
Would love you to do a long term test, and also more on the TFT..
what’s the warranty ? Service intervals 9000 miles.. 👍😁 what about cost of service? Lights believe they have cornering lights...? Come on Mr M. Flyer more information required please.. 👍😁 but not bad..
Loved the review mr flyer! But it's weird to me a bike like this to be chain driven...
I don’t know why. I have had 3 Gs and 2 other boxers with shaft drive. I have a 1290SA with almost 80,000 km on it and I’m still running original chain and sprockets. I use a Dutch Pro Oiler that has a little pump to deliver a drop of oil according to distance travelled via gps signal. I haven’t even cleaned the chain once. I can increase the frequency of drops when I’m on dirt roads(about 35% of my kilometres), or when it’s raining. Great technology is available.
@@ronanrogers4127
You haven't cleaned your chain in 80,000 kms?? Wtf??
My next bike! Can’t wait. 18-24 months from now.
9-15 months now... 🙃
I’ve got the 1200 Enduro fantastic machine like you say an adventure bike for fast bike fans.
If there any buzzing on handle bar and foot pegs around 5,000 rpm? I just got my 1260 Enduro upgraded with full Termignoni pipe and UP MAP. Unfortunately the buzzing (high frequency vibration) after UP MAP is simply unbearable after 20 minutes of riding above 5,000 rpm.
How would you compare and contrast it with the 950?
Since the 950S came out there seems to be a general trend towards favouring the smaller capacity bike.
Hi TMF from Cyprus. Now that’s a touring bike and as you know I’ve been looking for a while. I await any long term review that you may have in that substantial pipeline of yours. Thanks as always. Yours aye, Alan
Cheers Alan...and what are you doing in Cyprus?? Lucky devil.....
Business and a little pleasure! Going up into the Trudos Mountains on Thursday for a couple of days and will look at what the roads are like for a bit of riding into the future. Weather’s awful here just 32 deg today! Stay safe. Yours aye, Alan
It seems I no longer wear a beige cardigan, I wear a “sand” one now.
Bet you’d love the Multistrada 950s. Thumbs up on the review!
Ducati multistrada enduro or KTM 1290 adventure?
Lovely looking bike, owned one of the first 1200 Multistradas in the country way back in 2011. You would pick red though wouldn't you? Not a fan of sand, or indeed any matt paints. No doubt a great touring tool but too expensive for me with too many gadgets I don't need. As for keyless...... I hate it on all bikes.
You're leaning on an open door with me on that one BM!
Great review! I've been thinking about buying an additional bike (second hand) for my commute as I'm changing jobs and its a little bit further away than what I'm used to. The Multi 1200+ (I'm not even considering the 950!) has been on the radar for several of the reasons you mentioned, but the main one is PRICE! They aren't that much more expensive than a new/used V-Strom 1100 or a used R-GS (or even a baby BMW GS like the 750), and I love my current Monster 1100 engine and the grunt it gives. I think I'll stick with Ducati!
Also, I think I'd go for the red as well, LOL!
My local dealer ha them for 5k off with 2 yr warranty ... very hard to ignore. I really like the 950 2019 but it more expensive then. Left over 1200s...
Another brilliant review!
Another great video TMF! Can I ask what program you use to edit your videos?
It's in the description - but to save you looking, PowerDirector on the PC....
I’ve had an earlier Multistrada with Ohlins suspension, and I’m sure this will be an improvement, but I really can’t see this being anywhere near as good as my 1290SA which has been faultless for almost 80k km through 27 countries, doing 35% offroad. I do like the spoked rims on this, the low seat height, and 30L tank which I also have. Screen is a joke.
Well I loved it!
TheMissendenFlyer Good, im glad to hear it. I look forward to your review of how it performs off the tarmac. It is, after all, their Enduro model, is it not?
Testrode the Multi 950s last week, just for fun, to compare it to my 1250 GSA. 🙂
A lot of bike for the buck, but i am afraid it will not replace the beemer.
Of course, the 950 has got a smaller engine, not comparable to the GS really.
Also, there is a lot more vibrations going on. Some may like it, personally i prefer the smoothness of the GS.
And as you mention, the suspension is on the stiffer side, but not too bad.
The KTM 1290 SA is even stiffer.
Every time i ride another bike, it reminds me how much i really enjoy the comfort / smoothness of the GS' suspension and engine.
Not to mention the ergonomics...
To turn on the heated grips on the GS, you just tap the switch with your finger, without loosening or changing the grip of your hand.
The heated grips switch on the Multi has a similar location, except it's further away from your fingers. The distance forces you to loosen your grip in order to reach it.
Small things, yes, but still something that caught my attention.
Same thing with the ride modes, the GS has a separate switch to change them, on the Multi you have to enter a menu, scroll and confirm. Not as easy as on the BMW, and the switch is placed very close to the cruise control, which makes it easy to hit the wrong button.
And as you mention, the TFT on the GS is just in another league. 😍
Riding the GS makes me think:
They've been making this bike for 40 years, and yeah, it feels like it.
I can't say that about the Multi (or the KTM).
You're talking to a GS fan here so I'm not going to argue! That said this version of the Multistrada is by far the best I've ridden so far and is a serious contender for me now the top heaviness has been addressed...
Mutistrada over gs allday for performance, looks,👍
Great looking bike. Love the colour
Also the KTM 1290 Super Adventure is a close competitor to this bike.Which one would you pick?
From those two I'd take the multistrada....
how did you manage to seat on it on a red light and not fall to the side? It has a quite high seat, definitely not for shorties. It is also equipped with quickshifter up and down, use it, it works pretty well.
Liking the look of the bike, I’m not so keen on the colour. It would be interesting to try one for size and see how it fits . Good review as always. 👍
Hiring one when I go to Italy in July thanks for the review 👍👍
Like it a lot! I like the colour and it’s matt finish!
The new bike lost around 15mm of travel both ends and some ground clearance. Do you think these changes negatively affect it's off-road abilities?
Probably, but hugely enhance it's on road ride ability for me!
No. just go view other videos showing off road, it's more than capable.
@@SkuStyle but is it as capable as the outgoing model? In addition, I can get a leftover 1200 or one with very low miles for much cheaper than a 1260.
I'm a 90/10 kind of guy. I think I'd like this bike.
Smashing video TMF.
I quite like the sand to be fair and the two tone seat (although not sure how long it’d stay that colour).
It does have a big nose though 🥴
Loved everything about the Multistrada 1260 when I rode it last week, except the engine! Turns out I'm not a fan of V-twins at all. Rode 6 different Ducatis that day and the only one I enjoyed the engine on was the V4 Panigale.
Looking forward to the new Multistrada V4 that's coming in a year or two, that will be my dream bike!
That V4 Panigale - what a bike eh?
Totally! Absolutely bonkers machine, would love to pick up a used base model in a few years.
Love my 950multistrata.. but that is a beautiful bike. Hope you do a living with the 1260.. 👍👍👍
Terry Mason these new bikes are nice but to salty $$$$for me !!! I went used , how did I do ? ua-cam.com/video/r2p9mr19-QQ/v-deo.html
Finding your last few vlogs/bike reviews a bit buzzy through the audio TMF. Won’t deter me from your videos but maybe something with your helmet mic.
Especially while riding
I think it has fixed itself on later videos - sorry about that
TheMissendenFlyer cheers mate
Looks like it has a centre stand which is important for a chain drive bike. Also for fixing punctures. Tubeless tyres? Hate to drop it off road in mud alone and then have to pick it up. Did that once with an R100GS with its weight down a lot lower.
Wow! Love the sand paint! :-)
Oooo looks great! But think I’d opt for the XR.
The big plus with that particular TFT screen was that it didn't seem to get any dazzle. I could read it quite clearly - as a viewer, anyway. Also, I don't remember you telling us if it had cruise control.
yep he did mention it's cruise control
Yes shiny TFTs are pants aren't they.....
Nice review again. Any possibility for a review of a "non-enduro" Multistrada 1260 in the future?
It’s possible!
I’m looking at getting a 1200 or 1260 enduro, having had my r6 stolen I’m going to go down the adventure route
Good plan!
So, I’ve been offered a new, 2020 Enduro 1260 in the Sand colour, with the panniers and heated grips (the Touring pack), for £19K. I think that’s an awesome deal and after weeks of research and 2 test rides I’m of the opinion it’s better than my KTM on road for really big miles, it’s much more exciting than the AT DCT ES (an incredible bike with superb tech) and, though I’ve had 3 BMWs in the past (RT1200, RT1250, K1200 LT), just prefer the thrill and glamour the Ducati 1260 Enduro has alongside its road presence and engineering to rival its peers.
Update 28 Sep 2020: price on my new Ducati Enduro 1260, with Touring pack (panniers and heated grips), is now £17.7K! 😎
Yes a great bike - go for it (so much better than the AT in my opinion).....
Even better news! I’ve just put a deposit on the bike following the dealer’s price reduction to £17.7K. I am chuffed, picking it up mid Oct and can’t wait.
Was the buffering as bad as it sounded?
Have they fixed the exhaust valve issue? I had two new multi’ in 2017 and both had valve get stuck every 2k or so. When it worked - best bike I have ever owned - broke down a lot though if used all year - so much I had two bikes refunded.
Oh dear.....
Brilliant review Tmf thanks Danny
If this bike was priced same as R 1250 GSA, and both at the price had same trim and accessories and features included, which would you buy?
Probably the BMW - such a great all rounder, the Ducati is more a sports bike in ADV clothes.....
It will be nice to see how does it compare to the baby 950S with all the gizmoes. Great review 👍🏻✌🏻
Felt lighter to me!
How is this compared to the 1290?
Hey, Nice Video Mate❤ Sweet Bike👍🏻 Hope you make MORE Videos in the Future❤ Keep on the Good Work❤
Cheers - and you can be sure of that!
Great review but would like a first impression on the 1260S with the seventeen inch fr wheel and the GT if you can get your hands on one. Cheers John
Noted!
Thanks for the review, brilliant as always. The MS looks very nice, but is it state of the art ? Besides the instrument display and the "rubbish" two-pot back brake I don't like the front indicators integrated into the hand guards. Typical crash parts even with a little drop on the parking and I'm sure they're not only quite expensive but you'll wait ages to get them replaced (standard mail from Borgo Panigale😉).
Cracking looking bike, but not for me. I actually liked the colour. Cheers..
The tank size on the adventure ranges are good if you are riding on your own. Unless your ridinging in a group with similar bikes, your fuel range is limited by the range of others. As usual sir, great work.
Very good point!
Not my sort of bike, or at least not yet maybe, but it looks fantastic. Apologies to all GS owners, including you too of course TMF but I think it's looks miles better than the BMW (& other manufacturers) equivalents. Seems to go pretty well too. Very nice.
I agree on that!
Can't wait for the Diavel 1260S Review. ü
Probably a stupid question but whats the clip thing for on speedo on all Ducatis?
Love that bike, thanks for your the review, it is a super sport tourer, awesome!
What did you trade it for?
Is the ducati multistrada 1260 single sided swing arm?
Wow, what a beauty. Great review.
The Italians sure knows how to design bikes. Not only the Multistrada, but the 1100 scrambler and the Panigale....are beauties!!! If I was no GS fan AND I would spend my hard earned cash, I probably go for the new 950s. The 1260's are way too expensive, I believe even more than the Germans and Austrians. On the other hand the Tracer 900 is even cheaper than the 950...
Nice looking bike not convinced I would replace the GS with one
Yes a great bike but not so much of a great all rounder as the GS is my opinion....