1200 DVT Looking At The New 2015 Multisrada

I got my Multi in June 2013. By November 2014, we had done 15,000 happy miles together. Apart from a few punctures, the only incident of note was the side stand switch failing within the 1st month. This was rapidly sorted out under the guarantee. Although that 15K did involve some motorways, I try and avoid them like the plague, so the 15K wasn't just an easy plod up and down motorways. It was hard, fast and fun miles up and down mountains, round hairpins, twisty A/B roads, etc. And she took them all in her stride demanding more and more.

A steering damper? What's one of those? It's a Ducati!

 

Had mine since mar 13. 30.5k miles now.

No major issues. Mechanically sound.

Skyhook had the temperamental connections which should hopefully be sorted on new bike.

I do lots of single tracks. Steeeing damper not required.

 

10k in a year on mine 63 plate, issues starter button, replaced under warranty.

Sky Hook on mine, had no problems with the need for a steering damper.

No one has Real Life views yet on the NEW 2015, no one has one, or if they do, they keeping dam quiet about it, very very soon though.

The new one is quite an upgrade over the 2013 for sure.

 

30,000 miles on a 2011 Multi, never let me down once on lots of long trips. Overall a superb bike, with a few slight design errors most of which the new version fixes. New model on order now, although I'd be reasonably happy to keep the current one.

 

It's nice to see some positive remarks ref the Multistrada and high mileage, so who has the highest mileage on the multistrada?

 

The new Multistrada is new, therefore there is little direct experience with it on the forum. However there are plenty of people vary happy with their existing bikes and more than willing to buy a new one.

FWIW mine is a 2012 with approaching 14k miles on it with only a couple of minor issues rapidly sorted by my local Ducati dealership. I will be test riding the new model when available

 

Takes a braver person than I to buy into the unknown. Yes there is warranty and in my experience a good one to, but it does not assist with inconvenience and bike availability in the event of a claim. I look forward to all the feedback of you beta testers . Hopefully the product will have matured and be fully fleshed out when I get back in the market for a replacement next year.
With demand currently outstripping supply it'd not the best time to buy. When the pendulum swings back and things die down, I expect punters will be in a stronger position to negotiate accessories etc. May even see promotions like free panniers returning to dealers. Either way I am sure its going to be an amazing machine.

 

Hope they sort out some of the crappy paint finishes this time. My front brake fluid cover was looking a bit shonky, so I took it off to find this! They would be better served, fitting plastic ones?

 

For UK bikes, I believe I have smashed by dealer's record. There is another high miler but I think I've outdid him this time. Given we both traded in the first model at 25kish ( I took nearly 3 years and he did it under 2), I believe they have the means to dispose of my current bike.

They do have some customers who bought them for transcontinental touring and the like. They might trump mine.

The build quality is going up all the time. The new bike is developed under Audi ownership and is designed by an ex Honda Europe chap. The switch gear and luggage are definitely a notch above in quality (buttons of current bike can get sticky. nothing that contact cleaner can't deal with...). The old MTS though had a more integrated look.

Having said that, the old MTS looks better with panniers on while the 2015 looks better on its own. It may be they realise most ppl wouldn't care about how they look with luggage. Or maybe its to get the GS look with all their ridiculous stickers.

Anyhows, when I did a round trip to John 'O Groats couple of years ago with another MTS 2013, it was a really stylish sight with 3-piece luggage each.

 

You've come to a Ducati site, so you're bound to get plenty of positive feedback. Take a look at the numerous threads on corrosion, exhaust valves, dash problems, DES errors and blown engines.

It's a great bike when it's working, but for me it wasn't working regularly enough. It's all very well having a warranty, but if can't ride the bike because it's in the workshop, it's hardly money well spent.

If you want to know more about my experience, see here and here.

 

Whoo hoo a positive thread . When I first joined this site I must admit my first thought was oh my God so many negative threads about quality, breakdowns and unreliability but hey guess what, most Ducati MTS owners seem totally happy with the bike in spite of some having "issues". Lots of them don't. I would guess that there are more problem threads on here than there are on the K6 site I go on but that site isn't without issues either. I'm on order for a new MTS and have a K1600 at present so boldy going where I've never gone before - into Ducati land! My only gripe is the wait and as the time draws on the wait has turned me into a twitching wreck :Wacky:.

Have no fear and see the early first ride reports from professional testers cos I have not seen a bad comment from any of them about this upgrade model. Mind you if you do decide it seems September is now the earliest month you might get one.

 

Come on a ducati forum and its the opposite Garysn...full of queries and comments 'mine does this, does yours?' And 'its broken again, possible recall...doom and gloom...'

Have a 2014 my (13 plate) skyhook, corrosion an issue for me and that could be made worse by local conditions, switch faulty but could have ben user error using the wrong lubricant which made sticky, been off the road for 6 weeks for a warranty job (my choice when it was done in winter)

It has started every time, suspension works fine and changing settings is really noticable, dont hang around and use bumpy A and B roads a lot. 8500 miles in first 12m trouble free, just tyres needed

 

Every bike I have owned in the last few years has corrosion issues in the UK, unless you want to spend every waking minute cleaning.
Every Bike I have owned in the last few years has had recalls.
Every Bike I have owned could be better.
MTS best all rounder, over priced, Servicing costs a little higher than most, could be better, the new one has certainly come closer to all my wants on it, still could add a few more.

Will I upgrade to a new one, possible, certainly will have a very close look at it

 

Its really is 4-bikes in one. Sometimes I just thought its a bit of a gimmick. After all the geometry and riding position remains the same. But just the change in engine character alone changes the bike.

With the Skyhook, even more apparent. And its so quick to do. I can understand Ducati has to officially state its to be done when stationary. But its clearly designed to be done on the fly. Transitioning between A/B roads to single tracks; motorways and changing weather. Hitting townies looking for the rest stop.

My only real gripe is the height which I struggle with when fully loaded and getting stuck in tricky cul0-de-sacs.

But the new bike probably addressed that.

I really like the Super Adventure when I tried it. But guess what? The engine is smoother when revving (Ducati has a nice raw character that is Marmite), but it can't hold a steady rev at low speeds!

Worse, no riding modes. Suspension and engine mode has to be set independently.

When one test ride a Multi, the dealer will enthusiastically explain and encourage you to play with the modes.

For the KTM, its take the keys and go.

Of course, I can understand if ppl stil feel its gimmicky. But trust me, it really adds to the experience.

 

lokyc how do you change it on the fly? I assume you are referring to changing the riding modes?

 

Pre load can be done at low speed from single rider upwards, 20 mph? Otherwise rider modes all of which are configurable when stationary

 

It's the same with my Beemer. You can adjust the pre-load from single rider without luggage, single with luggage, two riders with and two riders without. That can only be changed when stationary. I think it works on the presumption that if you set off with two people you generally come to a halt with two people or you lost somebody off the back. On the contrary if you set of with one person you will generally halt with one person unless you have been boarded and are about to be high jacked :Woot:

 

I would argue it is not a 4 in 1 bike, or at least is not 4 in 1 in the way Ducati claim it is. 3 in 1 for sure, 4 in 1 if you have a gravel drive way possibly. If they dropped the off road pretence it would instantly be a better bike as the design brief would have less to compromise on. It would at least not ship with those scorpion tyres for starters.

 

Agree. I use the Enduro not to really go off road but over rough farm tracks and green lanes. More for the suspension than anything else.

Ducati are aware of this hence the new bike is more sport tourer than "Adventure". .

Funny though, no one criticises the GS for that...