It seems the only real negative is the fuel consumption. It’s not a superbike so will not handle like one, however the MTS950 I test rode with the same size wheels handled better than my MTS1200, and I would hope the feel is fairly similar on the V4 but the added weight might affect that. So price and fuel consumption are the only negatives from where I stand . Maybe in time the fuel consumption can be improved? But it will never give 50mpg.
That's a really good question. Most review of the Panigale V4's MPG (US gal) resides in the 35 mpg area. Perhaps it's the lighter weight combined with the aerodynamics?
30mpg is dismal for a tourer. I regularly get low 50’s on my 1200S. Continental blasting I fill up around every 2 hours or 170-180 miles to be safe.
I’ve never got that far, I wouldn’t even have fumes after 170 miles. It’s too early to start drawing conclusions, these bikes on test are brand new and won’t start returning a true consumption for 2000 miles. Andy
I agree, I think as well when touring and covering big miles in a day, most of it will be in sixth gear cruising along, when you get to the twisty's and having fun, you tend not to cover a lot of miles time-wise!!
I very rarely ever tour using 6th gear, I find it more of an overdrive, but then we avoid motorways at all costs , so cruising doesn’t occur.
I geared my 1260 up two on the rear so 6th was more accessible, but I am in your camp avoid motorways at all costs, sometimes needs must though when the need is to cover big miles, I think the V4 will be happier in 6th at lower revs, time will tell, got an update a couple of days ago, mine should be with me early April!!!
If it's like every other italian bike I've owned, it will arrive over geared. One own on the front or two up the rear (cough) is the best mod I've done.
The new MTSV4 has slightly more top-end HP (RW 155 HP) but has a torque & weight disadvantage. The 19" front wheel, although not an issue for Touring / ADV, is a turn-off for those who bought the previous iteration as a sportbike alternative. It's now a big bike. Ducati will have to fill that need or lose those customers. Here's what we know about the bikes: The new MTSV4 @ Wet Weight: 570 lbs. (as tested*) although not actually weighed in this above video review. The 1200DVT and the 1260 which are more or less the same bike. The 2015 1200 DVT S @ Wet Weight: 544 lbs. (as tested*) (with panniers add 21 lbs.). The 2018 1260 DVT S (touring) @ Wet Weight: 570 lbs. (as tested*) and without panniers that's 549 lbs. The centerstand weighs about 5 lbs. Consequently, a realistic estimate would place the new MTSV4 at a "real" Wet Weight disadvantage of around 21 lbs vs the 1260 S. About the acceleration: We'll really only know when a good sample of 0~60 mph and 1/4 mile times are in. Until then it's mostly "Butt Dyno" type of comparisons. Even then, It should be close but interesting to see. Same hold's true for viewing the Dyno charts of this new engine. * Independent from the kerb weight claimed by Ducati.
Where are you getting your weight numbers? They don't seem to have anything to do with the actual wet weight people are finding when they actually use scales
Please post your source link as I have below. I edited the previous post to link the sources for the 1200DVT and 1260 Touring measured wet weights. Independent from the kerb weight claimed by Ducati. For the Multistrada V4S Revilla at 570 lbs (@ 4:46 mark) 2021 Ducati Multistrada V4 S | Daily Rider 1000SP weighed the MTSV4 at 595 lbs. (panniers weigh 21 lbs) BMW R 1250 GS vs. Ducati Multistrada V4 S - Adventure Bike comparison
Different measures, different values. Different test people, different values. Different measure equipment, different values. So these messages are unreliable in my opinion.
These measured weights come from reliable and established motojournalist sources. Moreover, they all converge to about the same. Why don't you weigh your bike yourself and post the results and details here? The new Multistrada V4S when independently weighed fully fuelled all came-in at around if not exactly at 570 lbs. Panniers weigh 21 lbs.
570 lbs is approx 258,5 kilogram. The Austrian 1000PS reporter is mentioning (after weighing on an electronic device) 270 kilogram in his video. Who is able to explain this difference?
The Panniers weigh 21 lbs which would explain the difference. Why don't you just weigh your bike or post other links of actually measured weights? They'll all converge to the same results give or take a pound or two.
I wonder how much of the weight is in the new exhaust system? I put a full Akrapovic on my 1260S you could feel the difference, felt like a different bike, moving it around felt so much easier as well!!
