The PP at 860 is higher than the original so maybe they think they did their duty. But if this was my problem I'd probably try to negotiate a little extra off to allow for recovering of the seat to the height of my choice. Also it's not just the vertically challenged you have to worry about either, it's everyone who's not freakishly long limbed and wants the reasurance of full feet down. When you think about how hefty the Multi has become, it's a lifeline in carparks. The majority of the male population is < 5f10" and Ducati needs their money too! Or maybe join the orange lot, they still care about the needs of tall people, they offer #mansizedseats in a fetching orange colour.
I think it looks great. I was very underwhelmed when the V4 came out but this looks like a Ducati should, single sided swingarm, 17" wheels, bold graphics, looks like it's doing 100mph standing still. All the visible DNA is there that vanished when the standard bike was released. Bravo Ducati.
Having simultaneously owned a Panigale and a Monster 1200R, I can honestly state that the Monster handles better at legal speeds than the Pani. The Panigale requires much more effort to put down. Again, that's at urban speeds. However, it's a whole new ball game once you get up there in velocity. I now simultaneously ride a Multi 1260 PP and the M1200R. The Multistrada handles just as nice as the Monster. Handling components are much the same; Ohlins and forged Marchesini wheels. The wide handlebars on the MTS offers plenty of leverage which offsets the weight disadvantage.
I echo Mary's comment above. This Multistrada V4PP checks most, if not all the boxes for me. The biggies are the Electronic Ohlins, the Marchesinis and of course the SSSA with regular sized wheels. Surprise improvements include sport tyres and Nav. If I had to nit-pick, it would be the engine power ( I expected more although I don't need it) and it has a bit more weight. Well done Ducati. Would I buy one now? Yes but I have a 1260 Pikes Peak with only 17,000 kms on it and a Monster with about the same mileage. Let's just say this new Multistrada V4 PP is on my radar screen. Only a V4 Supersport (with high end components) would change that opinion.
After reading and watching lots of reviews on the V4, I admit I have warmed to it. Also like the spec on the PP.
We certainly can't criticize Ducati for not listening to their clients. Following the launch of the 2021 Multistrada V4 which alienated many sportbike riders who did not want a racetrack thoroughbred Panigale yet wanted creatures of comfort including wind protection which is not available on the SFV4 or the Monster. They sent out a survey to current Multistrada owners soliciting their opinions. This new bike is the result thereof.
