looks like alot of people are looking at dealers, bike journalists and anybody else that likes the new v4 as if they must have an agender .... maybe the bike is as good as they all say
I simply provided an answer to your question. I’m happy to take things in this instance, at face vlaue. Andy
There’s no doubt it’ll be a great bike, but I’d rather listen to owners reviews rather than dealers who want to get sales. I’m waiting in the sidelines to see what it’s like, and for the more sporty version. Then I’ll pounce, next winter or the year after, once the fuss has calmed down. As long as they make it look better!
I have no doubt that Ducati have produced a bike that’s an improvement in many ways. If only they’d improved the looks, just think of the sales they could have achieved then.
Loving this thread. So many opinions based on no test rides. If someone, which you know they will makes sticky rubber for the front, it looks from the outside it will be better than the 1260. I, like you lads am looking forward to a stock to stock comparison in better weather. If I could afford, which I can't id buy anything with the V4 motor in it its that good. Even the monster.
Here's a side by side test ride review. It was in French by I did my best summarizing his comments. The original text pdf is attached. I think his review is unbiased but you be the judge. https://www.ducatiforum.co.uk/threa...info-buying-survey.82723/page-16#post-1786255
A few things to note: He stated @ 1:16 how much bigger the V4 vs the 1260. Both height, width and ground clearance are larger on the V4. He stated @ 1:35 that the seat height is the same. Negative. The V4's seat height is noticeably higher. He should be have look at the specs. Multi V4 , 840 mm - 860 mm (33.1 in - 33.9 in) Multi 1260, 825 mm - 845 mm (32.5 in - 33.3 in) Other than the engine characteristics, the heated seat and the blind-spot detector they really didn't cover anything else. This was a very superficial and subjective comparison although I can appreciate the weather conditions: wet and 0c. Notwithstanding, these are the sales guys. They don't have any 1260 to sell on an ongoing basis going forward. What do you expect them to say?
Just let it lie and go and find another bike to buy or keep what you have. The V4 will be the better bike otherwise Ducati has just wasted millions and don't know what they are doing.
You threw the gauntlet. Now's not the time to be cowardly. What part of what I wrote about that video don't you agree with or wasn’t true? State the reason for your objection or stand down.
I am not interested in arguing. Its a different bike altogether. There was no need to remake what they had already done.
I should all watch the video while you can because I’m not sure these guys can a) socially distance or b) show that what they’ve done is essential travel and a necessary journey during a strict government lockdown. They’ll either be visited by her majesty’s finest or realise and remove.
It’s ok everyone in Essex is exempt! Isn’t that right @rotaxracer? And obviously testing V4 Multistrada’s is essential work for mental health (for the forum members here)
Hyside Ducati is the dealer or as they are now known Ducati Chelmsford! The guy that was making the video is just a YouTube blogger but he is heavily in bed with Hyside so it may as well be a Ducati marketing video. And yes we are exempt over here!
Just read an owners review over on MCN: 3 out of 5 Not really sport or adventure or touring Yesterday 18:06 by BatuKMan Version: V4S Year: 2021 Pro's: Excellent suspension, electronic gizmos (if you care) and top wind protection.Con's: Fuel consumption/Range, weight, chain+ double sided swingarmI have a 2012 Multistrada and my main reasons for buying it was the sporty character and the touring ability. Why I have given the V4S only 3 starts, because for my use of the bike, two things are evident, the bike is flawed as a touring bike, load it two-up, panniers, top box and tank bag and I'm under the 30 mpg, around 140 miles the reserve light comes up, that is simply too low for a touring bike. The other thing is sportiness, everyone is raving about it, maybe because they are driving it in cold and grease roads, in the dry and warm roads of Portugal, start pushing it hard and the bike is heavy, you cannot un-notice the mass entering the corners, I'm also not fond of the Pirelli Scorpion tires, the originals where bad, these are average, unfortunately the 19in front limits the choice of my favourite rubber.Then come the niggles that add to that, first off the loss of the single-sided swingarm, adjusting the chain tension is much more of a pain, the wings in the bottom of the fairing, funnel cold air and all the road grime into the legs, they should made them foldable or very ease to attach/detach for the winter.Ultimately this bike fails in the primary design aspects, which sport, adventure and touring, unless yours aren't very far from any petrol station or your bladder has less autonomy than the Multistrada V4S. As for sportiness, the original MTS felt better the hard I pushed, this one is the opposite, start to push hard and things start to feel more like I'm fighting the bike.I guess it's a Euro 5 thing but don't bother getting the Akrapovic, the bike doesn't really sound anything special, it's neither a V2 nor a V4 sound, unlike the Streetfighter/Panigale which does at high revs.PS: Most of these things you won't pick-up in the typical 60min test drive. Ride quality & brakes4 out of 5 Suspension is great, very comfortable bike, the mandatory fuel stops ensures plenty of breaks before feeling anything like tired.Brakes are better than the original MTS but not in the same league of Streetfighter, I would say they are just adequate, especially when fully loaded. Engine3 out of 5 V4's are thirsty engines by default, what I've noticed with the Multi is that the gearing is very short, I guess since they didn't added DVT and they lack torque compared with the twins, they simply used short gearing to have the engine in the meat of the torque curve, that had the side effect or.... you guessed it, increased fuel consumption. Other than that is smooth, brilliant fueling and very linear, never feels like 170bhp until you look at the speedo. Doesn't sound that special even with the Akrapovic. Reliability & build quality4 out of 5 Can't comment on reliability, general quality is good but then again anyone would for a bike costing this much. Value vs rivals2 out of 5 Best motorcycle customer in the petrol stations for sure.No idea about the service costs yet. Honestly I think the bike is priced £1500/£2500 above what it should be to and the accessories are also over-priced, if looking for value for money. Equipment4 out of 5 If you can live you the flaws get the V4S, the suspension alone is worth it. Optionals are quite expensive, so choose wisely. When buying the top box, you have to get the that and extra the colored insert with backrest. Don't waste your money on the Akra, doesn't make the bike sound better and it's only slightly louder. https://www.motorcyclenews.com/bike-reviews/ducati/multistrada-v4s/2021/#ownersReviews
