I have now done over 2,500 miles on my DVT Multi S, so it can be considered fully run in. Tried it out over lots of twisties and mountain roads. In my view it is a terrific bike, and a major step forward over the previous (2010-2014) model. Excellent handling, looks great, sounds great, slightly better fuel economy. Lower seat will attract many buyers. Re the fuelling, I notice that in 3rd - 4th - 5th - 6th gears fuelling seems accurate under all conditions. In 2nd gear, it is very lumpy on the overrun with much popping. The mapping could do with an update. I just love the cruise control, so useful on long continental roads - in the UK not so much. In fact I was rather disappointed the previous model did not offer cruise, even as an option. I was a bit doubtful about the Pirelli Scorpion 2 tyres fitted as OEM, given that the Scorpion 1s were rubbish. Actually the Scorpion 2s seem pretty good, no problems with them.
Erm....that's the point of the 150 low...if you want it to react more directly flip it to high and keep the touring suspension settings
There is a bit of surging and hunting below 3k, 2nd gear in most modes. Everything else is amazing. A few bugs, but will give my dealer time to sort out get word to Ducati before I post. Will only affect a few owners I suspect. Fuel economy is phenomenal. Simply because you can ride at a higher gear. The better chassis also means I can be smoother. Puts smaller capacity bikes to shame. This is the multistrada I've been waiting for!
Agree. Its a different way of riding. Keeping it on the boil puts it at another level. I couldn't do much of that as I was running in. In Sport Mode, you can get better response but need to snap the throttle wide open. Takes some time getting used to it. But you can be smoother and progressive if you want. The chassis is much more capable so you can really keep it pinned and attack corners without slowing down much. With regards to the Euro 4 issue, it is a completely new redesign. From frame to engine. Some of the plastic parts like the mudguard is recycled but that's it. O, and the windscreen works.
I think the cornering was the biggest surprise for me. It sailed around everything. Can't fathom out how they have done it to be honest. I only had to really apply the brakes at roundabouts. The torgue of the engine does most of the braking when you released the throttle. The riding position is different. My wrists new I'd been for a ride so it countersteered brilliantly. Absolutely loved it. Now to save up!!!!!
Interesting thread: as one of the very first 1200S customers, I felt I was being used as a guinea pig and am still arguing with Ducati about the unacceptably poor finish. So this time I'm waiting until a) I see if they're going to behave with a degree of integrity, b) to see if the new one is a significant improvement over a carefully set up 2010 and c) how it compares to the Super Duke GT. for the first time in 32 years I may be about to buy a bike that isn't a Ducati. And that would purely be a consequence of Ducati going backwards in quality and corporatist in dodging responsibility following the Audi takeover.
I think Ducati have been very fair with all the issues I've had with my 2011. They replaced both the cylinder heads even though I was past the extended warranty...
Like you, I have, in past had very good experience with Ducati in this regard. However, they've been less than forthcoming with the swingarm issue and my local dealer has informed me that, since the Audi takeover, they've been pretty shitty wrt goodwill stuff. BTW, this is what I'm hacked off about (amongst a number)…
I shall never complain of corrosion again. I have seen quite a few multis now which are miles worse than mine. And most are at least the same.
It's the thing that could be the deciding factor in whether or not I buy a new Ducati again. After 32 years I find that the current machines have the worst finish of any I've owned, and I'm just fed up of having the piss taken. In the very old days, Ducati made inconsistently finished bikes by accident - nowadays they do it by cost-engineered design. That may be an outcome of the Audi takeover - consistency of quality achieved at a poor level.
Anyone managed to play music on their S model yet? Mine can do phone calles but seem to have problem accessing contact and track info. As such the player will play a bit then stop. I have Galaxy S5 running Jelly Bean. My old S4 is the same. No problems with satnav, Spoke to dealer today, apparantly during their briefing, they were only told it can do phonecalls only. Some licensing issue for some other stuff.
Tried the Bluetooth Pairing yesterday and not sure it worked properly, will have to play again tomorrow. 550 miles so far, 1st Service on Monday then a trip round Ireland. It is a very different bike to the 2013, now getting used to the (currently restricted) power delivery. The DVT engine just wants to rev and pulls like a train, for me the best difference is the handling, very stable at slow speed and very planted at higher speeds, the rake is different so turns in quicker and the Skyhook seems better as well. this all adds up to getting into corners quicker than I was on the 2013 - thankfully the brakes are up to it . Also getting used to having a decent rear brake! Screen mod is a "work in progress" but getting there, have put 3M HS8671 on the exhaust guard to stop my boot rubbing off the paintwork, seems to work at the moment.
Otherwise known as Helicopter Tape - a clear sticky back polyurethane plastic tape (or in sheets) for protecting parts and paintwork. So far it is fine on the exhaust guard, it is meant to be up to 160C so should be ok. 3M 8671HS 'Helicopter' Protection Tape; 4" x 1 yard | eBay
[QUOTE="Veetwin, now getting used to the (currently restricted) power delivery [/QUOTE] Are you saying you believe Ducati restrict the power of the multi whilst its going through the run in stage ?? I have no idea if this is correct, but I would like to know as poor low end power was my only complaint of the new DVT on a recent test ride. I certainly have not noticed any comments from owners who have just had their first service done that would suggest this is the case.
Pretty sure he means 'owner restricted' power, due to run-in recommendations? The demo I rode only had 450 miles, felt lacking at under 5-6k revs, but was ballistic above that, so deffo not restricted?
