It never ceases to amaze me how manufacturers continue publish absurdly low (dry) weights. I dug out an old test where a 2014 Multistrada 1200S was put up against the then new DVT model. The 2014 bike came in at 234 kg with a full tank. Still pretty light for a big adventure bike - a Super Tenere or the old Tiger Explorer weigh about 265 kg in their heaviest trims (without luggage)😵 For those wondering the DVT model weighed in at 249 kg. Probably because of this the old bike was actually faster. The DVT model had 5 hp and 4 nm more, but that was only from 7500 and up. What it did have was a hole in the torque and power curve from 4500 to 6500.
I had one too, a silver standard abs version. I still miss that bike, the seat was the best ever. But it had its quality issues, like the tanksensor failing on me 3 times within 23000km. The floppy bunny ears rear indicators, chain slapping. But other then that, a wonderfull bike. Riding a 1290 sas 2019 now.
Only ridden 2 Italian bikes on swaps a v2 diavel which I loved and a tuono v2 1000. The latter biggest torque curve ever ridden. Scary wheels every throttle opening
i stil have my 2014 multistrada Gran Turismo i love it, 44000km, i even like it more than the new ones, no to say its better , the new ones are more progresive and tamed but are super fast and agile, but the old one have something... really raw, it make you feel awesome when going fast. the problem is that you have to spend more money for the desmo is every 24000 km and every normal service is at 12000km and also parts degrade and are kind of expensive, but in 10 years i havent had any mayor problem, once there was a lose harnes of the suspesion and now i have to replace the piston of the hydraluc cluch , other than that , minor cable repairs for degradation caused by the elements , but nothing to crazy
These 4V versions completely obliterated the previous 2V versions of the multistrada. Thanks for stepping back in time Mark. It would be ever so interesting if you could ride the newer V4 engined versions to compare the lineage of evolution. Cheers
Good review Mark. I know you have a soft spot for Multistradas. I remember you saying you owned one a few years ago. Have you bought this one? What would be the real world mpg of these bikes? You say it is so comfortable for you, you are very similar size, weight and dimensions to me so maybe I find it comfortable as well, so shall check a few out I think. £5-6k is a fairly good price for the performance and great handling plus carrying capability. Which would you say had the better reliability and lower servicing costs Ducati or KTM? Considering a KTM 1290 SA as well. Have been put off KTM by poor reliability eg cams made of cheese and failing at 15k miles and Ducati with high servicing costs being Italian and a top pedigree bike manufacturer. I would be curious if you could could find a V4 to test and review as always liked V4 engines. Many thanks. ATB.
Hi Alex ....yes it's mine ..it does 45 mpg riding fairly quickly...I'd say serving costs are similar....just get a regular garage to service it rather than Ducati... would be cheaper.... reliability wise id say the modern Ducati is a bit better The multiStrada engine is pretty tough Cheers mark
@@markpulling12 @markpulling12 Thanks for your reply Mark. A great find as it looks fantastic and you say it came with full luggage. 45mpg isn't too bad for a 1200cc bike with so much go. :@) Yes Italian engines are usually good, it's just everything else, like electrics .............. Yes I would get a local independent bike shop/garage to service it. I would probably need another mortgage if I took it to a Ducati dealer. There isn't one near me unfortunately. Nearest one about 35 miles away which isn't so far I suppose, if an independent place genuinely couldn't fix it, but hoping this scenario would never arise in the first place. I would likely do routine servicing eg oil, filter, chain, simpler stuff. I thought yours was a modern Ducati or do you mean just a newer Multistrada as I guess yours is 10-12 yeas old? But newer ones are more £££££. But first I need to ride one to see how I get on. I had my fingers well and truly burned with my Speed Triple 1050RS would prefer not to have such an experience again with another bike. Thanks again. ATB to you.
Blast from the past - remember you had a white one. One of those bikes I want because it's an event every time. Worried about Ducati cost of ownership and fine sensibilities
I'd be a little wary of the reliability of that bike give the lowish miles having already had a clock replacement and the heated grips failing and then there's the complexity of electronic suspension failing.
@@wombat1238marsupial hi it's currently on 35000 miles and running like a dream at the moment But yes dukes do have their quirks 12 years old still pulls like a train Best wishes mark
I had one of these motorcycles fly by me up to Yosemite on my Z 400. It turned into an ant before my eyes.😂. The only thing I could brag about is getting 60 miles to a gallon.. He just wound up being stuck behind the RV anyway
New clocks and heated grips needed. That would cost a lot out of warranty. These old Ducatis with all the electrics are going to hit your wallet hard. I'd stick with a Japanese bike.
I've owned a 2013 for 5 years. Amazing bike.
The styling looks fantastic for a 2012 model . More streamlined than most bikes today .
Another great review, Mark. Thanks again!
Thanks for the review! I bought one last spring and I cant wait to get out on the roads again.
@@FlemmingDamborgPedersen-we5zc Thanks I've still got this bike ... It's amazing 🤩 cheers mark
The audio quality is amazing!! Well done mark ❤
Thanks David 😀... appreciate that ..
Cheers mark
Awesome tech excetra for 14 years ago.. in beautiful condition, proves we don't need to spend a fortune 🔮.. thanks mark xx
Thanks again Martine 😁 x
It never ceases to amaze me how manufacturers continue publish absurdly low (dry) weights.
I dug out an old test where a 2014 Multistrada 1200S was put up against the then new DVT model.
The 2014 bike came in at 234 kg with a full tank.
Still pretty light for a big adventure bike - a Super Tenere or the old Tiger Explorer weigh about 265 kg in their heaviest trims (without luggage)😵
For those wondering the DVT model weighed in at 249 kg.
Probably because of this the old bike was actually faster.
The DVT model had 5 hp and 4 nm more, but that was only from 7500 and up. What it did have was a hole in the torque and power curve from 4500 to 6500.
I had one too, a silver standard abs version. I still miss that bike, the seat was the best ever. But it had its quality issues, like the tanksensor failing on me 3 times within 23000km. The floppy bunny ears rear indicators, chain slapping. But other then that, a wonderfull bike. Riding a 1290 sas 2019 now.
I’ve had a few of these , you’ve got me looking for another lol.
Agreed 100% - bike with a soul
5:00 You're doing a great job sitting on that red Italian bike❤❤
Only ridden 2 Italian bikes on swaps a v2 diavel which I loved and a tuono v2 1000. The latter biggest torque curve ever ridden. Scary wheels every throttle opening
That’s a lovely bike. Have you tried out the 950 model mark ? I’ve heard that model is spot on power wise for normal road riding.
Hi yes it's on my channel 😁
i stil have my 2014 multistrada Gran Turismo i love it, 44000km, i even like it more than the new ones, no to say its better , the new ones are more progresive and tamed but are super fast and agile, but the old one have something... really raw, it make you feel awesome when going fast. the problem is that you have to spend more money for the desmo is every 24000 km and every normal service is at 12000km and also parts degrade and are kind of expensive, but in 10 years i havent had any mayor problem, once there was a lose harnes of the suspesion and now i have to replace the piston of the hydraluc cluch , other than that , minor cable repairs for degradation caused by the elements , but nothing to crazy
These 4V versions completely obliterated the previous 2V versions of the multistrada. Thanks for stepping back in time Mark. It would be ever so interesting if you could ride the newer V4 engined versions to compare the lineage of evolution. Cheers
Not only that, but this really was the first of the big power ADV bikes.
Before it came along you couldn’t really get anything with more than 110 hp.
Hey there mark great job on the multi strada older bike but a good one and I really like your helmet it’s awesome also
Thanks Duane
Hi Mark, I really enjoy your reviews. Any danger of you reviewing the Honda e clutch system in the near future? Would love to hear your views on it.
Hi yes I'm reviewing the hornet 500 in a few weeks then I'll ask for an e clutch after that
Cheers mark
Good review Mark. I know you have a soft spot for Multistradas. I remember you saying you owned one a few years ago. Have you bought this one?
What would be the real world mpg of these bikes?
You say it is so comfortable for you, you are very similar size, weight and dimensions to me so maybe I find it comfortable as well, so shall check a few out I think. £5-6k is a fairly good price for the performance and great handling plus carrying capability.
Which would you say had the better reliability and lower servicing costs Ducati or KTM? Considering a KTM 1290 SA as well. Have been put off KTM by poor reliability eg cams made of cheese and failing at 15k miles and Ducati with high servicing costs being Italian and a top pedigree bike manufacturer.
I would be curious if you could could find a V4 to test and review as always liked V4 engines.
Many thanks.
ATB.
Hi Alex ....yes it's mine
..it does 45 mpg riding fairly quickly...I'd say serving costs are similar....just get a regular garage to service it rather than Ducati... would be cheaper.... reliability wise id say the modern Ducati is a bit better
The multiStrada engine is pretty tough
Cheers mark
@@markpulling12 @markpulling12 Thanks for your reply Mark. A great find as it looks fantastic and you say it came with full luggage.
45mpg isn't too bad for a 1200cc bike with so much go. :@)
Yes Italian engines are usually good, it's just everything else, like electrics ..............
Yes I would get a local independent bike shop/garage to service it. I would probably need another mortgage if I took it to a Ducati dealer. There isn't one near me unfortunately. Nearest one about 35 miles away which isn't so far I suppose, if an independent place genuinely couldn't fix it, but hoping this scenario would never arise in the first place. I would likely do routine servicing eg oil, filter, chain, simpler stuff.
I thought yours was a modern Ducati or do you mean just a newer Multistrada as I guess yours is 10-12 yeas old? But newer ones are more £££££. But first I need to ride one to see how I get on.
I had my fingers well and truly burned with my Speed Triple 1050RS would prefer not to have such an experience again with another bike.
Thanks again.
ATB to you.
Blast from the past - remember you had a white one. One of those bikes I want because it's an event every time. Worried about Ducati cost of ownership and fine sensibilities
Definitely you've got a good memory
Cheers mark
I'd be a little wary of the reliability of that bike give the lowish miles having already had a clock replacement and the heated grips failing and then there's the complexity of electronic suspension failing.
@@wombat1238marsupial hi it's currently on 35000 miles and running like a dream at the moment
But yes dukes do have their quirks
12 years old still pulls like a train
Best wishes mark
I had one of these motorcycles fly by me up to Yosemite on my Z 400. It turned into an ant before my eyes.😂. The only thing I could brag about is getting 60 miles to a gallon.. He just wound up being stuck behind the RV anyway
I guess you like it then 😂
@@keithallan8200 haha just a bit Keith
New clocks and heated grips needed. That would cost a lot out of warranty. These old Ducatis with all the electrics are going to hit your wallet hard. I'd stick with a Japanese bike.
Ducati before Audi. Looks like a chinese bike.
@@polluxjamtracks no chicken chow mein here purely spagetti Bolognese:) :)
These days that's a compliment