They had a couple of Multistrada Enduros at P&H in Crawley so I had a good sniff around one of them today, and I'm very impressed. If I didn't already have a DVT then the Enduro would be a top contender I think. There are lots of very nice details and changes to the bike. The bar risers are very nicely done for example. The wheels look good too with spokes at the edges of the rim to allow tubeless tyres a-la the GS. The rear swing arm is well done too and the exhaust is very neat. Lots of other little details too indicate they've put some thought into it. I still think the water pump is rather exposed on the left side and I'm surprised the Enduro doesn't come with something to protect it as standard. Good looking piece of kit though.
Not my cup of tea tobers, the only thing I like about it is the titanium aftermarket exhaust which doesn't fit the DVT :angry:
Did you not fancy a ride on it tobers ? Never really got on with a big front wheel after years of sports bikes ,which was why I didn't get on with the GS and ktm adv Wonder if that comfy seat would fit in the standard bike ?
One of those would be mine and the other one is the demo I took out. I have the 2016 DVT for a month and clocked up 1,500 miles but I've decided to move to the Enduro because I do a lot of touring. The handling is different but that bigger front wheel and different rake makes it very forgiving. still quick as it's the same engine. however, if you are shorter than 5'11" you may be a bit to short to feel comfortable on it. The seat is conformable, far better than the standard one on the DVT but not quite as good as touring seat I had on my DVT. The riding position is better, I was unsure at first straight after the demo until I got back on my DVT. I will pick the new bike up on Friday and need to do 600 miles in 10 days ready for its first service all in time for my trip down to Corsica. The only really annoying thing is that they have change the passenger grab rail so the rear each I had in my DVT won't fit on the Enduro. They don't make one for the enduro yet so I'm having to get one built. Apart form that, very pleased with the bike on the test drive.
Had a look at one at JHP in Coventry, good bit of kit. Only thing I thought they might of changed was the handguards? I thought they might have gone for something a bit more substantial with it being touted as an off roader. Maybe they will come out with something ?
I'd also hope so but if not I will see about making some guards out of metal with an aquaintance late this year.
They tested the Enduro on Bike World on Motors TV last night. Repeats of the show are on for the next few days.
Picked the bike up Friday and it's now in for it's first service at P&H. Did a lot of miles at the weekend but they were all a pleasure. I can safely say I really prefer it over the Sports DVT 2016 I had before. At first the lower gearing through the 43 tooth rear sprocket worried me as I thought whilst touring I would use more fuel and the 30 tank wouldn't be so beneficial. Well I was wrong, I managed to do 320 miles before the fuel light came on and that was after spending most of the time on A roads or in traffic. On the sports DVT i wouldn't use 6th much unless I was doing about 80+ (on a track of course officer), however, on the Enduro I'm in it a lot more often and the lower end grunt it has means I'm actually more fuel efficient. But the gearing also allows me to have a lot of fun on the A roads. Touring I find 75mph is very comfortable, 85 and it's right in the powerband so a little too much vibration from the engine but if I want to go for an overtake it's got loads of legs without the need to change gear. I also managed to do a little off roading, not 100% intentional to be honest as I took a wrong turn but standing up is very conformable and a lot of control. pegs, tank, handlebars and rear break are all perfectly positioned. I have taken off that really thick rubber foot peg insert to give me more leg room and better grip. I don't get any vibes of through my feet as a result so won't bother putting them back on. The different wheels and rake make for really good handling and it loves to corner. Extremely stable even when you hit unexpected manhole covers. I will provide a short update after the service when I've opened the taps up a bit plus I will also have had a chance to ride round with the wife on the back. but for now, I'm very pleased with it and glad i moved from the DVT sports.
Be interested in more feedback, as I like the twin swing arm and ability to whip the back wheel out easily. Also doing Corsica in Sept, so let's have some pics/recommendations
The hand guards and wheels seem disappointing to me, I really like the build but handguards don't really look as strong as they should be, the rear wheel could have been a bit wider and the spokes seem a bit cheap an nasty to me I.e. A piece of bar with a nut, I'm not a fan of the exposed rim I'm sure this is going to get hammered during tyre change time... The stance of the bike looks superb and there's no doubt that the engine is one of the best on the market
I've just been looking at one up close and brought the brochure away. Agree with the above. It doesn't look like all the rufty-tufty bits needed, like radiator guards etc are included, so dread to think what they cost fully loaded with panniers, heated grips, additional wind protection etc?
I had a play on the configurator and I got it over £21K, not a cheap bike. Ducati Multistrada 1200 Enduro
I have the carbon screen fitted to mine as the normal and touring screens generated too much noise and buffeting. It works well and wouldn't go back. If you talk to the dealer the touring version with Carbon screen is just around £18k. I wouldn't bother with anything else except maybe the rad guards.
Hand guards are disappointing and I've already had to replace one off my DVT. I was hoping they would toughen them up for the Enduro but they haven't. I like the spoked wheels and has some good comments but they are a bugger to clean. as an ex-enduro rider I can confirm that the thinner tyre helps off road so they didn't really have a choice there. I've perfected the art of getting those dam fork reflectors off now as I've had to do it for the DVT and now the Enduro. run a cable tie between the reflector and the fork then use WD40 as a solvent using your hand and a cloth for abrasion. One thing I would like to know, does the DVT sport have a steering damper as my Enduro does? I never noticed one there when I had the DVT sport.
No the other 1200 Models (S and Standard) don't have a steering damper fitted as standard. I've not seen any mention in the reviews that one was fitted to the 1200 Enduro but it does explain a couple of comments about the stability of the bike on the road.
