What are you saying about the radar tech people?

We need the statham, perkins, boothy and chadders on a BBB, or at least a booze fueled trip.

Dear front end, can we turn left🤣

Did he ever take that zip of tea? He almost made it a couple of times, even touched his lips I believe, but then it went down again. Fascinating.

....."obviously we got a V4 and we got valves". Priceless, entertaining and funny all in the first couple of minutes. All we need now is Chris Moss to make 44Teeth the finest trio on KZfaq

Chad is really good, he’d be awesome as a fully fledged 44T member! 👍👍

Nice to see one of your mates not all busted up. Keep the shiny side up?

I've seen people do proper knee downs on the V2 multistradas on track days, quite the sight to behold!

Brilliant, high quality content doesn't need fancy looks.

Love to see an alternative adventure bike group review with them raced on track and a Motocross track as you suggested! Also V4 multi Vs V2 multi on road and track.

I've never been interested in Ducatis, never been interested in adventure bikes, but couldn't take my eyes (and ears!) away from this video. Utterly brilliant. One of the best yet and DEFINITELY one of the funniest! Chadders is hilarious!

Continental trail attack 3s have been a great 90/10 tire on my FTR which has nearly the same sizes. Been able to rip up and down the mountains with no slippage on the rear out of the corners.

I was craving for this video... Thanks guys!!! That's my next bike, no matter how many kidneys I have to sell (not mine of course)... 😁

This is the perfect ' The Review '. Reviews are meant to be sitting in the bike's shoes and share the view. Thats what this guy has done!

So if Chad struggles with the seat height then Mossy will need a ladder 🤣

Been looking forward to this as an old twin Multistrada owner. Cant say i saw much there to make me spend 21k to replace the bike i have already toured Europe, took off road (only dropped it once) , track days and all year commuting. The V4 service intervals will appeal to many compared the the costly Desmo services ......... Add to that somebody made a bike vid for 44 teeth and didnt spanner themselves , happy days :)

Great interview and review. Cheers lads. Quality 44 content as always.

Great review! I put a deposit on one yesterday :) There were only two in the entire state of Ohio and we are not exactly a tiny state. We've got over 11 million people here and two Multi V4S models for sale

Long term MTS owner here - 10 years, 3rd bike (1200 Gen 1, Gen 2 and 1200 DVT) and have ridden over 50k glorious miles on them. I never looked at the regular Multi as an 'Adventure' bike - it's a fast sit-up sports-tourer that's taken me all over the UK and Europe - the DVT Enduro model could be classed is an 'Adventure' bike but Ducati haven't sold that many of them in comparison to the road going versions. I was looking forward to the V4 version to the point of holding off upgrading to a 1260 but I am extremely underwhelmed with this. No desmo, less torque, only 10 bhp more, no single sided swing-arm, 19" front wheel, smaller fuel tank, worse fuel economy/range and I don't think it looks as good as the V2 either. Ducati are clearly chasing the GS market and I can't blame them for doing this but I think they've moved the bike too far towards off-road'. As for the abundance of technology ? Impressive but far too much IMHO. All it's missing is a head-up display (joke) to help keep the riders eyes out of the cockpit ! The tech level on my DVT is just fine for me. Well worth a test-ride but a change to 4 cylinders from 2 is very unlikely.

Love adaptive cruise in a car, i rarely sit on a motorway for hours on a bike. But i can see my 1260 being traded in for this!

Brilliant banter, cracking video. Really enjoys this. Only other v4 adventure bike is/was the crosstourer, I think?? 👍

Nice to have a down to earth review, nice one Chad. Couldn’t help but notice in-built sat nav?...

Bloody hell - actually a useful real world review. Blind spot indicator really good.

I cannot imagine dropping a 21k adventure bike in the wild XD

I love the idea of the blind spot indicator. My concern is that riding off road often leads to a spill that may break stock mirrors off. What an expensive fix! Overall, this looks like a brilliant bike! I had me looking at the webpage and considering one at some point.

11:34 I am laughing sooo much maaannn 😂😂😂 best automotive content on KZfaq

Brilliant stuff! Sincerely wondering though why no mention of S1000XR for comparison sake. Couldn’t ask enough for Multistrada V4S vs S1000XR review 🙏🏽

The best thing about this ms v4. No desmo service required as before.

A group test of the Duke, BMW and KTM would be jizz worthy. Thank you for the video gents, I look forward to your Christmas round up vid and next year's content

11.54 "It's only a little 'un" Best comment went unnoticed.

Thanks for the honest review. Torn between this new Multi and the 1260S Grand Tour my local dealer has...

11:28 😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣 “Is that how you eat your corn flakes, is that how you stir them”. 😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣

Great banter!! + I like the bike, but would, definitely, go for something quite a bit smaller and simpler if I was going on a loooong trip, like RTW or, even, round Europe.

Very well rounded review guys, and love the Banter!

Thank you boys! ❤️

LOVE these two together! They're hilarious....

“....and it’s got valves!” I think Ducati have been using valves for quite a while now. 😁

Thank you for continuous content. Brilliant stuff mate!

Great video! Thx! Anyone who doesn't like variable cruise control hasn't taken the time to learn and use it as designed. It is wonderful, particularly in higher density traffic, where it is actually a God send. With assisted braking and emergency brake assist, it is a huge improvement in safety and convenience. Take the time and use it!!!!

lol, great review. thanks for taking the time to produce it

After 4 years of Multistrada ownership having previously had the 1200S Touring and a 1260S Touring, the addition of a 19" wheel has just taken this bike completely off my watch list. Having ridden the Panigale V4S after it's launch I'd been waiting and waiting for a V4 version of the Multistrada to logically turn up at some point. I have always wanted a comfortable sports bike and not an off road bike and had been wavering toward the BMW S1000XR for a long while, but a few niggles (handle bar vibes, etc) had put me off and so I stuck with the Multistrada, because of the 17" front wheel and the tyre choices that it provides and the nimbler 17" front wheel. I got fed up of waiting for a V4 and after being forced to trade my Multistrada in due to reliability issues (and a general lack of local Ducati dealer in North London), I ended up getting a Yamaha Tracer 900 GT along with a proper sports animal for the weekend (Kawasaki H2). I'd been hoping that eventually a Multistrada V4 would turn up, because logically it had to at some point, but the fact that it is now no longer a sports bike by virtue of the fact that it has a stupid 19" front wheel means that I am now completely done as a Ducati customer for the foreseeable future. Well done Ducati, way to completely alienate your customers and ignore the reason they bought a Multistrada in the first place!

Starting to show really strong benefits of VAG group.

I test ride one yesterday, a V4S Ducati Aust bike. Unfortunately it was fitted with Motoz Tractionator Rallyz tyres, which hindered its road manners a lot. After owning four 1200 Multis and one 950, I walked away disappointed overall. We rode both road and gravel roads over a 45 minutes test ride. Suspension off road was too hard on factory settings, I’m 97kg. I think with the standard tyres, or better road tyres on it it’d be a better bike. Overall, I’d stick with a twin, or give the KTM 1290S a go.

I found Ducati's own fuel economy specs for the 1260 and the new V4. What I'm seeing is that you're gaining 12 horsepower, on a bike that already had more horsepower than you could realistically use on the street anyway. But in the process you're LOSING 20% of your fuel economy. And pumping out 30% more CO2 (if you care about it). Another way of looking at it: the money you'll be saving on the extended service intervals...you'll be spending on extra fuel. So you're gaining...what? Yes, I understand that other things have been improved, although the new bike weighs slightly more overall. This "improved" model doesn't seem so compelling.

That rear radar sounds mint. I can think of one time when I was lucky to notice at the last minute, some car driving cunt that was switching from the third lane on a UK motorway to the second, right parallel to me on my bike (with my girlfriend on the back), while I was about to overtake a car in front of me on the 1st lane. That was on an empty road, zero traffic... and that car cunt was fast. This kind of rear radar would have warned me trouble was coming. Brilliant stuff, and excellent explanation of the feature. Cheers lads.

Kudos on successfully avoiding the only question that matters for 25 minutes. V4 vs Twin power delivery perhaps?!

Ducati is going to throw that V4 in everything. I'll be waiting for the *2022 Ducati Hypermotard V4s*

When filtering past cars equipped with those fancy radar mirrors i keep thinkimg they are indicating, it should be a different colour to alert rider not other traffic

Well at least it's a 19" front and not a 21! Shame fuel consumption is up and so is the front wheel size ☹

Great review Chad. Typical straight talking Yorkshireman 😉

Sound like a proper GS buster finally and then some as they’re ahead of BMW with backlit switchgear, dynamic cruise and that blind spot👍 This will defo be in my wish list when my GSA is up for renewal and a great daily mile muncher in my 120 mile commute👌

im still in love with my blackbird.as tire tech has improved so has it.

My car has front and rear radar (adaptive cruise control) which 90% of the time is great............. However, let’s suppose you’re on a dual carriageway, long sweeping right hander (this bits important) travelling at speed about to overtake a few slow moving trucks. The radar can only see in straight lines, so instead of seeing a clear lane 2, it picks up the slow moving trucks in lane 1 and applies the brakes, depending on where the trucks are how fast your going etc. In the car it also has crash avoidance tech and sometimes it can really haul on the brakes if it thinks you’re going into the trucks, assume the bike wouldn’t be as hard on the brakes but it’s definitely not foolproof. Advantages - you can set the radar to maximum sensing which helps in severe downpours and fog it can see beyond your own visibility (but seriously when it’s like that I’ll be in the car anyway). Rear radar - good idea and can see that helping, front radar is good and once you get to know where it fucks up you’ll learn to override it by touching the brake and knocking off the cruise. I love this bike, but can understand why some would find all the tech a bit pointless - great review had me laughing👍

Should’ve kept the 17 front. Multi owners lavished in the fact that it could still be turned into a track weapon. I can’t believe Ducati thought owners wanted more off-road ability vs sportiness 🤦‍♂️

How long before this one "breaks" his leg. No wonder 44 teeth is so friendly with Lawyers and Insurers

Dunlop makes Sportsmart TT for 19 inch, so that’s good enough for a track day.

Is that how you stir your corn flex 🤣🤣. Brilliant lads!

You mentioned Bosch being German (in relation to the radar and BMW) but remember Ducati is part of the VW/Audi group including Lamborghini 👍

I've been waiting for this thanks guys

.If it's anything like my 2015 1200S, it's a POS: lousy suspension (wants to do tank slappies all the time) dangerous throttle maps (any old lady in a Prius can out drag you at the lights) unintended acceleration in first and second gear (usually there is no power in these gears, then suddenly it's full blast for no reason) most parts are made out of cocoa tin; I did an oil change at 5,000 miles - there was a pile of metal on the magnetic drain plug - the longest piece 3/16 inch.

Who is this awesome guy with a funny accent and great observation ability? I want to see more of him :D HAHAH this guys is awesome, just saw the cornflakes bit. Is he a comedian?

Great review and enjoyed the laughs, thx guys!

The advance of valve spring technology and the reduction in weight of valves and retainers means Desmo valve actuation has been a pointless expensive frivolity for at least 20 years. You just don't need all that complication - valve float and bounce are not an issue any more - not at the sort of revs large capacity engines run at anyway.

If your not at least looking/considering a Ducati you are really missing out, The absolute PINNACLE of Emotions one can get on 2-wheels.. Hypermotard/Streetfighter V-4S have been EXCELLENT!!! These V-4 Nuclear Reactors never run out of power!! Short-Shifting is REAL!!!!! It’s difficult to use from 10k -14.5k on the Streetfighter. If you like to live above 100-mph, then a V-4 is the way to go!!!!! A Symposium of Italian Engineering!!!

As someone who has no interest in going offroad (as with most Multistrada owners, I suspect) I'll stick with my 2016 1200S, single sided swingarm and 17" front wheel. Desmo I could take or leave. I'd bet as many or more "regular" Multi owners (as opposed to enduro) do track days as want to do serious off-roading, guess which owners got left behind? What was wrong with making 2 separate models for sport touring and offroad?

Hopefully the adaptive cruise control will trickle up to the Streetfighter!! Not that i have ever wanted to cruise on it, would be nice to give the hands a rest. Older men that can afford these bikes have circulation issues from years of hard work/riding motorcycles.

I had missed the 19 inch wheel thing in their roll-out video. They neglected to mention it doesn't have that screaming demon up at the top of the tach. I'm losing enthusiasm for this new bike.

What size is the front wheel? I don't think you mentioned it 😜 Great content guys, informative and funny👍

Work watcher 🤘

If you never, ever make a mistake then, fair enough, you don’t need the blind spot warning... For the rest of us normal mortals, however, I think it can only be a good thing. But I’m not convinced by cruise control on a bike at all, even though I’ve had it on my XR for two years. The most I use it for is sticking to 30 and 40 limits and, even then, I find myself constantly hovering over the clutch, ready to disengage it. As motorcyclists we need to be far more aware of developing situations than 99% of car drivers. I’m usually looking several cars ahead of me, not just at the one in front (as the radar would be). How many times have you taken defensive action (braking or manoeuvring to a different road position) before the drongo in front has looked up from his phone and realised there is a problem ahead he should have noticed 2 seconds earlier (when he panics, slams on the anchors and starts wondering where he can get some clean underpants)? As for allowing that driver to effectively set my speed for me as we play “radar controlled follow my leader”? NO THANKS!

This guy reviewed SLeggera V4 in a flip flops and swimming trousers, I thought he was banned by Ducati afterwards.

Interesting to see a comparo between the Yamaha GT and the Midrange Multistrada.

Brilliant, sat down and already watching it lads 👍

Question. I tried the Multistrada 950s and I didn't buy because vibrations were like having a blender up my arse. I was about to buy a BMW R1250RS but this new Multistrada V4 is really a catch. Still I want a bike which doesn't make me feel more vibrations than the BMW R1250RS. Does this new Multistrada V4 vibrates less or more than the R1250RS?

I think I'd rather a more dirt orientated 950 multi but I suppose they are trying to pinch some of the GS1250 sales. Kinda leaves a gap in the market. I don't think a lot of old multi owners will be side stepping to the new model. Especially when it doesn't look as good.

Damn near laughed my socks off which means i was nearly naked which typically I am when i see a Ducati !!!!!

Nice job! Reading between the lines : more sport oriented machine without ability to put proper grippy tires

So the question for me is... Is this an ADV bike or a sport tourer or both? I do a lot of touring. All types of roads. Been a serial Multistrada owner for years, but recently went down the BMW rabbit hole. I love Ducati (my track bike is a V4S) but should I buy this baby now?

great review guys, but you forgot one important aspect! Howz the second hand organ markt going these days! ;-)

Another first class vid, thanks guys.

This was the best info I’ve seen yet. Very much appreciate. Just another option besides the 950 S, 1260 S and enduro models...Ducati is not making this any easier on me.

Lovely looking bike, and that's a good thing when it invariably prematurely breaks down on you... because Ducati.

Once the bike complete it's break in service you will see better fuel consumption. I think this bike is beautifully design.

Electronic windscreen and backlit handlebar switches?

I miss Mossy on these reviews. Good job tho! Stay safe!!

Could you please make a video about the Suter MMX 500

I wasn't sold before. I think I'm sold now....

It looks awesome, dripping in quality BUT tank range and no shaft drive for reassured long haul touring is a slight concern for me, top quality content usual

Seat hight knee angle would be a problem for me at 6 foot 3.

Great review 👍🏻

Why don't these things ever have a bit of lower leg fairing?

Brilliant!! As always! Chad’s on the money 😂🤣

What kind of fuel range are we looking at on these ?

Well, this might rival the S1000XR finally, but at this point price/upkeep costs still don't quite justify it for me

Both champion chaps - and rather nice and clasy chesterfield (?) suite. When this v4, the expected Tiger 1200 update and probable ktm 1290 updates ate available, a good 'trip' with these bikes plus a GS and chad to make four would be a top trumps vid.

Chads top value in front of a camera. More of this...

Only 19" no more 17" Front tyres so no track days. So not so Multi then, more ADV?

What's the music at the start? Love the tune!

Why can’t Ducati just come out with the 18 inch Front Wheel? So we can have the best of both worlds.

Just hoping electronics won't ruin too much motorcycling