It's nice that more and more consumers, journalists and manufacturers are starting to realise that there is a lovely sweet spot between 100bhp and 120bhp which is just perfect for the real world and real roads.

Just picked my V2S Saturday first thoughts at 150 miles ! Awesome ride, plenty of power despite running in at under 5/6000 rpm . Big Thank you to Ducati Worcester!

Great work, I just think you guys are nailing everything about these reviews and the delivery . Great work folks

Excellent vid Mr N. Nearly spilled my cuppa with you centre stand demo.

Took one out for a test recently.... It really does a good bit of everything & has character. Which is something many bikes are lacking these days.

That's a nice piece of kit. Probably the first Multistrada I would consider owning. Definitely the best looking. Great review, Chris! 👨

I think the suspension is what screams out amazing. It’s really top notch. I’ve used my wire wheel 950S on all types of road and it’s a great all rounder with good fuel economy and comfort. As much as I’d like a Desert X the Multistrada is the better bike.

love this guy....always a good review.

I’ve had a lot of bikes, bought the 950S last year. This, after riding the 1260 for several days. The 950 motor is perfect for road riding, the 1260 was a little lumpy at low speeds during commuting.

Love your tests

I love my 2018 950MTS, set up for enduro, it can scare me on the road. It's fast, and yes some faster. But it kicks it good. Best bike I ever owned. Great reviews, your excellent with the reviews.

Loved your review

One of the things I like about my Monster S4RS is it’s great throttle control and linearity. It feels like you can dial up 1 hp at a time as you open up coming out of a turn. Mind you it’s a 2007 model with effectively a 999 engine and doesn’t need to meet euro5

After two GSs and my present GSA I fancy something lighter and more road oriented, test riding one this week after reading a lot of positive reviews and my friend loves his 950S, it’s predecessor.

I find my 950 S near perfect, so to anyone who's interested in that kind of bike: I heartily recommend a test ride. What I also can attest to is how confidence inspiring it is. Everything plays well together without it ever being boring.

Hope you do a 2022 Husqvarna 701 enduro , I want to get one soon this year , nice videos lads .

You’re not scare of the wet or the white line 😱 awesome. Great roads and bike.

Great looking bike!

Yes Thank God I will buy one for myself

loving the woolly hat

So much praise for the Skyhook Suspension, but if you are north of 200 lbs., it is drastically under sprung and out of it's depth. This, in it's self is not the problem. The problem is that there is no aftermarket or factory support to rework the suspension if you plan to carry a passenger, heavy luggage, or you are a bigger person. I've been trying to find a solution for the better part of a year, for my 2020 950S Spoked model. Otherwise, it's brilliant! I just wish it had a bit more off road prowess. I suppose this is why Chris made no mention of taking it on a dirt road...

Nice vid up the moors where I live

Great review. Very informative. Did you find the lack of throttle response, connection to the engine etc in all modes including sport mode?

For those wondering, the lights behind the switches are backlights behind the none opaque switches. So if anything, they simply show slithers of light around the buttons, so you still can't make out shit in the dark. Just that the handlebars looks like a boring disco.

Interesting observation about the engine characteristics, especially considering the 3 cylinder competition from Yamaha, Triumph & MV. The looks and the sunken riding position are what turns me off what would otherwise be a serious consideration for my next bike. And a low mileage 950S would be far better value.

Nice 🔥🔥

Rode three Ducati’s at SMC Sheffields demo day and the V2 S was first. Having ridden my Honda CBR650R up there despite more power (slightly) and huge all day comfort etc I was left a bit underwhelmed and not excited by this bike! Wouldn’t swap the Honda for this. The next bike the Panigale V2 however…. What a machine, what a weapon! Even the dealer mistakenly handing me the bike in Race mode (didn’t get the time to run through the menus till I was riding and noticed) what a weapon but what a gorgeous thing! Still loving my Honda but may have to save up and buy a second hand Panigale V2 as my next bike!

Excellent review. I think I’ll like how you sit “in” the bike and not on it.

I think I just fell in love lol. 😂

can you tell in which ride mode/suspension settings you were riding? looks brilliant and very sporty :)

Ufffff 👍

Feel lucky to live within 5 miles of these roads 👌

Amazing review as always! Can we have Suzuki GSX1000 GT vs Ninja 1000 SX Mr. Chris and team? The old sport-touring genre is back from the dead 😍

Fifty years I’ve been riding and, until I watched this, I never knew the hand sign for center stand. That said, not sure I want to know the hand sign for “side stand’s down” . . .

Whereabouts in Wales was the video shot

Give the cameraman a raise

Easy install!

I think your comment on the V2S not giving what you ask for out of the throttle is very subjective. Prior to owning my Multi V2S I owned a Streetfighter V4S, Pikes Peak V4 and Diavel V4. Granted the V4 has a substantial more amount of HP, I never feel like the throttle isn't giving me enough on the V2. Plenty of power and torque in every gear IMO. The V2 is thinner and lighter than the Pikes Peak and turns in easier as well. For me this bike does everything well, including some off road fire trails. I added the spoked wheels to make it a little more off road capable.

Just listening to chris voice, makes my day.

Hi, I was wondering if it is comparable to an MV Agusta Tourismo Veloce Lusso 800 SCS? Would you even consider reviewing one? Thanks 🙂

👍👍👍👍

Thanks.Servicing the Desmo cost ?

I am tempted by one of these. Its either this or an R1250RS as my next bike. Had a very bad experience years ago with poor reliability on a Ducati, which still puts me off to this day.

please review seat height n riding position

How about this vs the V4S or an older 950 Multi?

@bikeworld Can you add comparative comments since you have ridden both: V2 S vs. SS 950 S... Thanks.

2023 Yamaha Tracer GT+ with adaptive cruise control seems like a better deal no?

1st time see8ng mr neely selling a bike lol... center stand top! Kkkkk

Integrating the indicators into the hand guards just seems unnecessarily vulnerable to damage to me, but I guess it’s aimed at on road use so you shouldn’t drop it…..?

Jack of all trades, master of none. Not enough to swap mu multistrada 950 in for.

OK Chris do you pick the Ducati or the BMW GS for combination twisties and touring? Love your riding. Thanks Mark.

I do like these, but I can't unsee Sam the Eagle from The Muppets

Speaking as a short-arse who's been frustrated forever at the lack of adjustability in seat heights, could I make a request? When talking about seat heights and accessibility, could you find a local amenable SA and sit him/her on the bike so we can get a proper sense of the fit? Ta.

Great review, short and sweet! What's the riders height? Can he flat foot this bike?

Considering as next bike but heard in city and traffic on small revs jumps a lot and is not smooth, does not like lower revs...

This is my first road kzfaq.infoUgkxMesz3KOGEmwmvyKQfLfrRSUXLFzfVHZA and I have taken it out a handful of times and so far it is exceeding all of my expectations. I didn’t want to break the bank on a first bike and the herd is a great option for getting a fast bike with reliable components. I plan on riding this bike for many years to come. Thank you Sava!

I really hope I never end up owning a bike with a centre stand but at 43 years old I guess those days are coming soon.

Is it 5 k better than tiger 850?

Which would you choose between a MT 09 tracer GT and the Multistrada v2s? (Money not being an issue)

Was getting ready to pull the trigger on one, but even if Ducati has greatly improved their maintenance schedule I felt like I was riding too much to own a Ducati, it would mean for me almost 1 valve adjustment per season.

Want.

This ‘disconnect’ of the throttle, can it be solved with an ecu flash?

How much dismantling you did on the 350

the screen should be 50% bigger

First time seeing this guys’ reviews; he can ride like f**k !

На мотоцикл приятно смотреть когда он стоит на месте или ехать на нём. А что толку наблюдать издали ничего не видно и не слышно когда это люди поймут?

That thing looks straight up like an angry bird - don’t know whether laugh or puke at it’s looks. Haha

1290 SAS is better value. Cheaper with all the features mentioned here plus adaptive cruise control, more power and torque.

No interest in a 19 inch wheel on the road. The earlier Multis got it right.

I’ll just take the Yamaha tracer 9gt A lot more dealerships and mechanics around for support if needed

Great bike but for £1200 you get brilliant tracer9 gt

At 1:11 those exhaust headers already look rusty …

It just looks so odd. The side profile design doesn’t look right. Direct front looks good.

Hum again first, 🙂

Ducati love engine oil .