Steveb123 link too New ADV Motorcycle Test | 2015 Ducati Multistrada 1200 DVT | FIRST RIDE out of the three posted reviews felt the best. The mcn & visordown read so blandly & on-side with ducati almost yes-men nodding dogs to the corporate clout. What happened to all the members questions? Why wasn't querying the high price brought up?? I'd like to see in 2016 quickshift offered as optional extra like the 1299's.
Not sure if this one has been posted:- 2015 Ducati Multistrada 1200 and 1200S First Ride Review Quite in depth, I see he states pulling from 2500 revs, not the 1850 like one of the other reviews
I have not really noticed any comments about the bikes handling, having the engine higher etc. wonder if it handles a lot different from the old version?
The MCN first impressions were just that, some of the first impressions I had after riding the bike for a day. We weren't able to get the test in the March 11 issue because we had an earlier print slot booked for Monday morning rather than the usual evening slot because of the time it took to cover-mount free earplugs to each issue. That and the test would have been completely lost in the Kawasaki H2 coverage. The full test will be in the March 18 issue of MCN. I have to say I was seriously impressed with the new bike and after lots of miles on previous generation bikes I do know what I am comparing it too in terms of the outgoing bike. I hope my full test in MCN this week will be fair, comprehensive and relevant to anyone thinking of buying one. Andy Downes MCN Senior Reporter
I've just read the first ride launch report in the Daily Telegraph Ducati Multistrada 1200S review - Telegraph Generally good, except for one thing: vibration through the seat. The tester reckons it's worse than the old version. Struth! I rode the old model and it was like sitting on a jack hammer. I hope he's wrong or this was just a one problem with one bike.
Another review: 2015 Ducati Multistrada 1200 review - MoreBikes | MoreBikes Linked brakes - Is this right? First I've heard of it? "The braking system is combined, but only from front to rear – a conscious decision by Ducati as having the front brake operated by the rear pedal was not considered suitable for Ducati’s sporty ethos."
Peter, the current Skyhook model has linked brakes. I've noticed the effect myself sometimes, with the rear brake lever much firmer when applied after the front brake. I had an idea it was not active in Sport mode, but I may be wrong. Here's a quote from my 2013 Owners Manual: 'The front and rear brakes use the same control systems: the ABS fitted .....features a combined braking action connecting the rear braking circuit to the front one when using the front brake. The opposite is not true: the rear brake control does not affect the front braking system.' The system can be switched off if you so choose. i wouldn't be surprised if it applies to earlier bikes too, unless the ABS system was changed between models.
Well you learn something new every day... (Of course if the back brake actually worked then I guess you might feel it?)
Can't be any worse than the current model though surely? Had mine done last week at Louigi - fluid change and new pads. I took it home and was quite pleased to have a rear brake working a lot better. The thing is soft as a sponge again after just a tank of miles later - didn't last a week...
Fit a heat shield. I have a fully functioning brake and have had so for a couple of years now. Getting rid of the cat helps as well.
Had the heat shield thing for my rear brake that a bod on here was doing. Made no change at all. Standard exhaust mind.
I love my DVT engine. It will pull away smoothly on idle in 1st and crank itself like a diesel car up to 11mph. You have to slip the clutch or apply rear brake to go any slower. The transition seems seamless to me.
