Picking up a Ducati Multistrada V4 Rally
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- I head off to the Silverstone race track to pick up a Ducati Multistrada V4 Rally.
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Nice one Freddie, I have zero interest in a Multistrada (even though I have a Desert X) but do like hearing your views on different bikes. And I wonder how many yubtubbys ride their own bike to collect a press bike, not many
You should pin your own comment
That tool roll is rad. It is going on my "need to get" list.
Huh, no shipping available for Mexico? I'll be waiting, Freddie. Love to have one of those on my bike.
5.07 Nobody gets on a bike like you do Freddie. Such elegance.I wish I could edit the palaver I go through taking things on and off, forgetting stuff, etc. Takes me 20 minutes to leave.
lol.. dead right!.. it can make "popping out for some milk" an expedition..... cant help but love it though..:)
During the time I had a T140E Bonneville I spent money on a new clutch, front fork stanchions, chain, sprockets, brakes, ignition system, pistons and a rebore … and I think that’s about it.
Was it worth it….. ? Oh absolutely. We were soul mates. I loved it. I loved it so much I rode from Heathrow after work to Brighton bought fish and chips, sat and ate them on the beach and then rode back home to Slough. Great fish and chips and a great spontaneous ride….
That’s what biking is all about…. Innit 😊
Just saying - over the last few weeks, that “worn out / write-off” heap of scrap iron you owned, seems to have become a incredibly reliable classic motorcycle, after being brought back to life by a REAL mechanic - someone who actually cares about their work.
It’s incredible! I now never question the Bonneville’s reliability- it’s completely rock solid and I’d trust it to go anywhere tomorrow
@@FreddieDobbs The benefit of having Triggers broom. 👍
@@mrcintheuk4641 *Look after your broom.*
Riding the back roads of Europe on holiday I'd rather be on your Bonneville.
I know. That thing is sweet.😍
Guess you've never been on a bike like BMW's GSA or similar. These bikes are something else. When you sit on one, it's like you've sat on a horse, it's like you're riding a horse. You're sitting up and tall and also at the same time, you're almost like, inside of the bike, not on top of it. You actually feel like you're riding a motor vehicle and not a bicycle with an engine. You feel way safer than you are on all other bikes (including huge baggers like Harleys, Gold Wings and similar) it's just a different, safer feeling. You also instantly get a feeling of having a more intense presence on the road, which you instantly experience within the first 10 minutes of jumping on the road - people in cars just seem to notice you on the road more, for whatever reason. Another point is the difference in comfort and riding stability on higher speeds, which is also in a category of its own well above any other bike type out there (Yes, even baggers, with the exception of Gold Wing.) And I won't even begin to talk about the superior utility of both the bikes capabilities on road and utility for the rider of the bike himself/herself. Those big adventure bikes are just on another level. It's like having a Gold Wing or an RT, that can also go offroad - It's just a different riding experience to anything else on the market.
Forget all the gadgets, it's got a centre stand!!! 🎉🥳🎊
I am a Ducati Brand Ambassador, riding a Multistrada V4S for the summer in beautiful Nova Scotia, Canada. Amazing motorcycle!
That sounds Glorious!🇨🇦🏍️
Hi Freddie, glad you like the Multi. I've had every iteration from the 1000DS, 1200S, 1260S and now I have the V4S Sport. I've never had a problem with any of them and have frequently ridden all over Europe as far as Croatia, 2 up, from where we live in London. I have had a Triumph 800XC and a KTM 1290 in between but keep coming back to Ducati. Now at 66, I won't be going anywhere else and will keep the V4S until I need to get rid due to the weight and my age.
Another fantastic video. I'm very jealous of your weather, as i sit in front of the TV with the heater on in Christchurch, NZ
Right on - looking forward to you spending time with the Multistrada
The production quality of this channel needs no reiteration but what's additionally engaging is the range of unique production styles Mr Dobbs has developed. Ducati were no fools in loaning you this bike, sir.
I call myself as an 'adventure cyclist' (I don't have a m'cycle and I rarely ever use my car) and I spend a lot of money on high quality riding gear so I will be ordering one of your tool rolls today.
That is an amazing bike and one that is top of my lottery win list, in the Ducati suite next to the Triumph room...
If you're buying an Adventure bike, Ducati, KTM, Triump and BMW should be the LAST ONES on your list. These are PREMIUM brands that don't care about reliability - and the most important thing when choosing a bike for your 17,000 kilometer, 30 day long, cross-country trip, is nothing other than RELIABILITY! That's why V-Strom 650XT/800DE, Transalps, KLR650 and Africa Twins have been dominating people bike choice statistics for around the world trips for OVER 30 YEARS IN A ROW! Since the 1980's! People are doing over 500,000 kilometers on their KLR's, VStroms and Transalps, with no major issues or failures! Quite literally no other bike in existence EVER has been as reliable.
Triump, BMW and ESPECIALLY Ducati and KTM, are road queen bikes that are bound to have something break down sooner or later. It's not a matter of IF, it's just a matter of WHEN.
I have a -23 Rally, its a fantastic bike, almost too good 😊
Good review Freddie. Just purchased one of your tool rolls, reassuringly expensive, shall we say! Sure it will be worth it. Thanks
Ps, arrived today. Awesome and well worth the money. The hand written card (not just a thank you and signature) was a lovely touch. I was genuinely touched! Thank you.
Bought mine in 2013, just a regular 1200, love it to bits, taken me all over Europe two up, she’s a keeper
Cracking video as always. Probably one of the best do it all bikes out there! - I have recently come back from a weeks touring around Scotland with my camping gear on my Multisrada 1200 Enduro - the previous similar model to which you have there also with a 30 litre fuel tank (300 miles range). The bike performed perfect - a true credit to Ducati and carried all my luggage effortless. Ive had mine over 4 years now and would only consider changing for the newer model but can not really justify the extra 13k as I have 5 other bikes including the Monster 1200s. Just planning my next trip to Wales/ Cornwall in a few weeks on the new Metzela Karoo 4 tyres Ive just treat her to. Wonderful! Enjoy your adventures Freddie! 👍🏍🏍👍
I ride a Multi V2S, the 950, and after three GSs I’ve had no issues and the ownership experience has been magic, looking at a Multi V4S GT next time. Stunning bike😉
Beautiful motorcycle and l love beautiful motorcycles.
I particularly love classic motorcycles and im truly delighted with my 2011 Triumph bonneville 900cc.
The sound of the Triumph Bonneville with it's 2 into 1 Arrows exchaust is simply Magic, there's no rider modes , just a speedo, nothing to distract me from my totally organic Buzz 😊
Would l like a Ducati OF COURSE I WOULD 😅
You would like a Ducati for about 5,000 miles, until the first thing breaks...
Then when you see the repair bill, you would no longer like it... Trust me... 😂
Learn from others mistakes, not your own... 🤣
Awesome. As a Multistrada owner myself, I hope you'll share my appreciation of its combination of quality, performance, comfort and cooler-than-your-average- adventure-bike looks. As i'm sure youve noticed already, 70mph feels like 30mph, so take it steady and enjoy! 😊
I had a 2012 Multi S touring and still have a 2013 Pikes Peak with 55,000km. Never had any engine problems on either bike. And that included 9500km in 18 days around a sizeable chunk of my backyard in Aus, with temps up to 45 degrees C.
Apart from a couple of warranty replacements (forks, fuel gauge and heated grips), they have been faultless. I rode a V4 but it was so smooth and sensible I decided to keep the old 1200 with its amazing sound and performance.
Service costs are high but I just can't bring myself to sell it yet.
Lovely video as always Freddie, its so good to see the Bonnie looking and running great...what a soulful thing she is and your relationship with the bike is obviously something that transcends practicality, utility, spec sheets or monetary value. Videos like this are interesting on that deeper level as there's something 'human' in the relationship with the Bonnie that gets thrown into contrast when ridden back to back with a superb tech rocket-ship of a thing like the Strada...its got all the bells, whistles, power and spec; on every level she's the better bike, but absent the intimacy one builds with the right machine, with the 'one' its all meaningless. Its not that one cannot experience that relationship with a fully loaded tech masterpiece like the Strada, its just that for every biker that thing, that connection and the bike its experienced with is different...just great to see that for you its with the Bonnie....your right where you need to be.
It’s good to see manufacturers pushing thing to the limit not for everyone for different reasons and choices are ours and that what makes bike meets interesting so much to look at we all have different holidays/ partners/ vehicles
The tool kit will come in handy
First bike I’ve seen you ride that fits you!!
All of those amazing features that help make this Ducati so special. You can plainly see that this is a luxury vehicle, and as expected, works a charm. I had a n air-cooled 1000 V2 Multi and they are really excellent motorcycles. That V-4 must be sublime. Ducatis are the type of motorcycle that the rider falls in love with it... and they can easily become an addiction if the funds are sufficient.
I had a brand new Diavil in 2015 to 2019, mechanically brilliant, 6 electrical faults in that time.
I gave up when the indicator switch fell off.
Loved the bike, but couldn’t trust it.
I don't have the Multistrada V4S but I do own a Ducati and the build quality and reliability is first class, potential owners should have no fear of the brand.
I own a V4 Rally Full Adventure and I could'nt be more happy with it.
I’ve just been in Tuscany, Italy. Saw a lot of touring bikes as you would expect given the amazing roads.
My rough appreciation was about a third of bikes were GS, another third were Multistrade. They were everywhere!
Yes the volume of these is mind blowing, given a Biker Barry is normally on a Japanese Sports bike.
Freddie, you just flat-foot every bike you get on. I'm so jealous of your legs.
That sounds weired
As the happy owner of a Royal Enfield Meteor that has a stunning 20hp, I think that 170hp is 150hp more than I need.
Having said that, many years ago, my brother sold his Laverda SF750 twin and bought a Ducati 350 single. As we left the Heathrow junction of the M4 coming from Slough. I slowed down at the roundabout on my Yamaha XS650 and he didn’t. He just gave it a flick, almost a twitch, and he shot off into the distance…. That little Ducati was pure magic. Just saying…. 😮
looking forward to hearing you'r views on this one Freddie!
I just toured from the southernmost point in sicily to the dolomites, just 10 away from the austrian border. The north of Italy is full of these ducatis. Every other bike seems the be a multistrada. They have become more common than the gs.
Interestingly enough, my wife, who thinks all bikes look the same is able to spot the multistrada, and only the multistrada from a mile away and always goes “oh thats a good looking bike, what is it?” And she’s always surprised its the ducati.
Very jealous. I tested a Mulstistrada V4S last summer and it was amazing. Would seriously consider one, so got an insurance quote for where I live in London. Not one single company would cover it sadly. It's definitely a 'do anything' bike and seriously rapid yet very comfortable. Looking forward to more content on this one. Cheers
In 2022 I bought my first Multistrada v4s. Rode from uk to Morocco on it and never had a single issue. I now have the Rally version as all my friends have gsa adventure. I love this bike it does whatever you want it to do and safely. This year I’ve done Europe, 17 countries in 19 days and the same except less fill ups. However the friends gsa still give another 60 miles to a tank. Still wouldn’t change.
thats soo cool. such a cool bike
It's such a ridiculous Accountant's toy, is what it is!
@@Jer0867 totally agree. Leaves me cold. Just buy a Tesla and be done with it 😂
Why is everyone worried about the price.. if you like it then go buy it, have some fun in your life instead of whinging about it 😢😢
So, basically a two-wheeled Jag.
Lovely.
My Tiger has all the bells and whistles that this bike has, but at a fraction of the price. Good old Audi keeping prices at a premium.
So I’ve just spent 10 minutes on the phone to Dave at Hagon ordering replacement shocks and springs for my 2020 Bonneville. One of the conversations we had was about the three setting manual adjustability of the shock - rider, rider & luggage, pillion. The conversation with Hagon feels a million miles away from the electronic wizardry of the multi Strada. I dunno - when does biking cross from being something we ‘feel’ to something that is functionally perfect? If I want to get to A to B with electronic wizardry I’ll take my Audi Coupe. If I want to ‘feel’ where I’m going then the Bonneville wins hands down. Not for me, sorry Freddie.
I traded my 2015 multistrada 1200s Pikes Peak about 4 months ago as I felt that I was “bored” of it after 3 years of ownership. Traded it for a very well sorted KTM 1290 super adventure - a pretty good bike by all accounts. But, oh my, do I regret it!!! The multi feels so much more planted, better built, and all round better than the KTM. Sure, the KTM is definitely a fair bit quicker, but the multi is no slouch and more than enough for any roads. I took that bike to Germany, did a couple of laps of the Nurburgring on it, and a few top speed runs on the autobahns. It was epic! I miss it loads.
I got a rally chopper. Best bike I’ve ever owned! 😂
No mate if you had a real chopper you would know it's spelt Raleigh.
@@joschmoyo4532 ooh the spelling police again! !
@@benkelly2190right on mate!
@@benkelly2190
Yes and your fkin nicked my little beayohtay.
Could have done with a 4th gear.
As I said best bike I’ve ever owned. Does everything you ask of it and more. 😎
I had the 950s, which was a good bike. I swapped this year to the v4s and wow enough said.
Beautiful bike,
Doing The Garbage Run a couple of months ago, one of the boys had a fairly new Multistrada just like this one, Your comments exactly mirror what he said about the bike, practically perfect in every way, it seemed enormous, but he was only a little taller than me maybe 5’9” and it wasn’t unmanageable- only one problem…. £25k!! Very serious competition from the new GS.
I have a rally like that and i find the active Cruise control very good as is the blind spot indication (this will be on most bikes in a year or two i reckon). Its actually quite a nimble bike to ride similar to a bmw 1300gs . Servicing isnt too bad as theres a 4 year warranty and its first major service is at 60k kms. Mine does 50mpg in touring type riding.
Only problem is what bike next? !
We need a Coffee n Cake Bonnie video please Fred.
Thanks in advance.
Thankyou for the video Freddie, how was all that power😃🏍️
I'm not an adventure bike guy but I like the Multi.
I have done 22000 miles on my V4s in 3 years.
The only issue I've had is a fork seal.
Services are reasonable and less expensive than my BMW XR
I have a traditional bike bias. Keep it clean, keep it simple. I look at the new RE Guerrilla 450 and while it is certainly an advancement for RE, it goes against why I like REs. But if you want to go modern go all the way and this Ducati does exactly that in a very polished way. Features that car drivers demand integrated so well in a motorcycle should be inspirational for other manufacturers.
I have owned several Ducati's my first in 1989, my last was a 2014 Multistrada. I recently had a test ride on a Multi V4S but was rather disappointed, it just doesn't have the character that the L twins had. I may try a V2 Multi and see if that still has some mojo. The V4S drank more fuel than my car !
Finally, you are ridng a bike that is tall enough for a tall rider. What took you so long?
I bought one from Ducati Manchester, 1200 enduro, rode it 4 times and traded it in for a brand new T7, the 916 was the best bike I owned, the multi the worst. Power is all at top of Rev range and it wanted too many gear changes at town speeds because of the lack of torque. Fine for motorway riding, but proper bikers don’t use those.
My helmet fits in my Versys pannier. Has done for years 😂
It's worth mentioning a 4yr unlimited mikeage warranty in the UK. Plus 18000 mile service intervals. Far less expensive than a GS
Not for me, i want it to stop and go i just want it to be me the bike and the open road . If i need to read a manual to use it it's way to complicated i will never use the toys after a few weeks anyway. I'M sure some people love all the go go gadget Features.
I'm with you. All the tech takes the joy out of riding. That's why have just bought an interceptor 650.
100%!
You don’t need a manual, I worked everything out myself in 5 minutes…had loads of bikes but give me a modern Ducati every time, a joy to ride.
@@IanTed Glad you like it and i'm sure it is a nice bike. For me it's not what a look for in a motorbike.
More electronics and more features = More stuff to break.
And that's the LAST THING you want when going on a long trip - especially somewhere remote and/or in a different country.
It would be interesting to see a comparison by you on the HD Pan America. and the Multistrada
You are one of us now, Freddie! Soon, you’ll be greeting people with “Salve, come va?” and planning your pilgrimage to Borgo Panigale (which I highly recommend). Fun fact: when I took the factory tour, I was able to watch them run a Multistrada V4S (my model) on the dyno.
I have been brushing up on my Italian!😃🇮🇹
Hi Freddie and Monika, I'm first again!!! Love to you both 👍👍👍👍
Hi Julian! 🙂👋
Most of that tech has been around for over 10 years really. It's only ACC that's fairly recent. I'm sure it's great but I can still do it all on my £4k Royal Enfield, especially on UK roads.
Overpriced would go with the new Moto Guzzi adventure bike .Do like the Multistrada but at over £20k it's a GS 1300 or the Moto Guzzi
I don’t know about the multistrada but the adventure touring kind was owned by a blogger SnowCat, who was a big blogger back in 2014 or so. But he had many many problems. I believe the mirror kept braking due to vibrations but also quite some engine faults.
Maybe the multistrada is a truly good bike. But then Ducati got lucky with their design. And don’t forget a bike with a single fault every 5.000 km is an unreliable bike in my opinion.
A truly reliably bike is mostly still a Japanese bike, as is shown by plenty of surveys. FortNine had a piece on debris in oil of just broken in engines.
While Ducati's may be more reliable today than in the past, a regular desmo service is still well over $1000.
Well it is 7 hours work and is only every 18,000 miles for a V2, my BMW GS cost far more over the same mileage, the V4 is every 36,000 miles😉
Once you go adventure bike you never go back mind id like a speed master 1200 to
Personally, all that tech would make me choose a different bike. More to go wrong, most of it I would never use and I feel that the riding aids will make the rider become complacent and stop thinking about being a good and safe rider. Maybe this is just the position of someone who once thought that brilliant technology was an electric starter 😀
Freddie, can appreciate this is a very nice bike, if you had that kinda money would you rather have a Triumph rocket or maybe a “few” other bikes for the price ?😂. Will stick to my modern classic and love for all classic bikes. This is too much tech to think about before you even turn the thing on. Thanks for the review, excellent as always.
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder! I just can’t get over the ugliness of these adventure bikes no matter how comfortable or performance oriented they are.
Freddy you seem shocked by all the tech my gsa 1250 has endless lists of tech. I still think the gsa is the king if adv bikes
2017 MultiStrada 950. Better bike I ever had. 4lt/100km 2 up on B roads
It didn’t look like you had any screwdrivers in your toolkit?
My first year Pan America and now my 2023 BMW R1250RT both have automatically self adjusting suspension. Of course you can select the mode but there’s no need to fiddle with settings just because you added a passenger. The Harley also had the lowering feature when you stop. Those of us who have shorter legs really appreciate that. I see the new 1300GS now offers a similar feature. Does the Multistrada?
My BMW has adaptive cruise control. Once you have used it, normal cruise control seems like a useless gimmick. I don’t have a rear radar. What does that do for the Duc?
I remember the lowering suspension on the Pan America when at a standstill- that was genuinely useful. The Ducati doesn’t have it. I assume the rear radar is for blind spot detection
Having jumped from a GS1150 onto a Multistrada Enduro the ergonomics are leaps apart especially the adaptive skyhook suspension when fully laden. They are fabulous machines with multiple characters depending on what ride you desire.
As an owner of a GoldStar I'm completely in the opposite camp to this Ducati. The only tec i have on my bike is ABS and me, its obvious useless at crossing continent's but there again it's about 25% the cost of that Ducati and I've no interest in crossing the world just the Trough of Bowland and the Yorkshire Dales.
Nice bike Freddie, but the tech you're describing is just standard, top-end tourer. My RT is more or less the same. But I just bang it in road mode and automatic for the suspension adjustment. That means if a fat pillion gets on the springs will firm up. I hope your luxury experience with the Multistrada will convince you that the way forward does not lie with Enfield 350s, etc. Ducatis have been reliable for many years they only got a bad rap 50-years ago because their electrics didn't like British rain. Once that was addressed no problem. The only issue is expensive servicing which is hard to do yourself.
Thanks very much for sharing this insight🙌🏻🙌🏻
Hi Freddie, could you step on the foot peg before throwing your right leg over the bike? That might be easier - like getting on a horse. (I have to on most bikes cause I'm short!)
One of my dream bike, yet ain't got no money🤣just having a CRF250L currently
I'm really interested in hearing what you think of this bike. I took one for a test ride a few weeks ago and decided it wasn't the right bike for me. It's going to be interesting to see if you come to the same conclusion as me.
Very interesting to hear your thoughts!
Hi , why no link to your own tool roll product ?
It’s a great feat of engineering Whether it’s a BMW, HD or Ducati, but i think Bikes should never be THIS expensive. That’s against the spirit. 20K is too much for 2 wheels
So much tech-so much to go wrong.
A very fair point
Weird comment considering the whole intro and motivation behind the vid.
British GP at Silverstone this Sunday - return the bike at the weekend and stay for the racing! By the way, while you were fighting your way through the London traffic, did you have any issue with heat from the engine? And do you know if this model has the rear cylinder deactivation feature to combat this problem?
Hmmm, fascinating you ask this. The engine has been getting incredibly hot (up to 103 degrees!)
@FreddieDobbs I've just read MCN's article dated 9 June 2023 on the Rally and it does have the cylinder deactivation feature. Check it out - it makes interesting reading. Title: _"Keep your cool: Why Ducati’s latest V4s are able to morph into parallel twins."_
By the way, 103⁰ isn't a problem for the engine, I just wondered if you felt any discomfort yourself as a result of heat from the rear cylinders.
Mine was at 107 a couple of days ago. They just run hot. The heat never bothers me personally.
Hi Freddie and Monika I'm third also......I have covered off all the Olympic podiums!!!😂😂😂😂😂😂
Thank you Julian!😆🥉🥈🥇
How tall are you? That bike seems rather large no?
I’m 6’1… and the hike feels gigantic!
23k for something that needs so much TLC…. Nah. Enfield Himalayan for me. Paid 4k for it new and it does everything the Duke does…
Love the look of the tool roll and you do mention often as you should being your company. But you have yet to mention the price, which is kinda important if we want one . How much are they ?
Google is your friend.
Thanks Ade, it’s £93:)
Reliable? Italian like the Fiat 500?
that's cheap here in Bharat it costs 33600 british pounds.
So far what do you think is your favorite/dream bike?
Ooooo great question! Enfield Classic 350, Sport Glide and T120
A little bit more effort to get it off the centre stand compared to the Bonnie huh?! I do this everyday at work so I'm used to it - I put my right foot in front of the centre stand and gently push it forward covering the front brake. Whatever you do - make sure that the side stand isn't also down, as the bike can pogo off of it and go flying, and then you'll have to buy donuts for all your colleagues.
Thanks for the tip👌🏻 And yes- it’s a proper workout to put it on the centre stand😆
Did Ducati take the bonnie hostage?😄
They did! It’s tucked up there at Silverstone as we speak🛌
Was wondering the same thing.
When i was 20 me and some mates rode Honda 550 fours to Greece. No gizmos. Probably a £9k bike in todays money. We had the experience of our lives. Didn't need a contraption like this.
No one NEEDS that level of tech or power but if you are prepared to pay for it, it’s nice to have like most vehicles. If you were to do that trip again, would you do it without a mobile phone, sat nav or accom apps - I doubt it.
@@Howard1776 No. But those aren't parts of the bike.
@@joedudz no but if modern gizmos are available that you will use at a price you can afford, it makes things more enjoyable eg heated grips
Funny the things that people find annoying, your “paddling” has been mentioned numerous times by people but what irks me more are bikers who push off from their centre stand whilst astride the bike (as you do on your Bonnie) often having to rock back and forth first to build up momentum. I noticed that on this Ducati, perhaps because of its height, you pushed the bike off the stand whilst you were beside the bike. Sensibly you had the side stand down whilst you did this.
I’m not a total Luddite, I have a blind spot monitor on my car and I do like it, but the vast majority of the tech on this bike has no value to me whatsoever. But for those who want to spend all their money on tech, great ! 🇬🇧
What will be your 3 bikes only garage?
No, no, no and no!...As I'm Ducati lover I must admit it's not for me... It's gone to far...Come on... the motorcycle it's supposed to be an affordable type of transportation...Now become a "City Guy"or a dentist toy...A motorcycle should have the engine, two wheels...and that's it!!! If you wish to touring you can use anything... The spirit is the key...
Totally agree, in this case "less is more" because this is just "too much!"
There have always been expensive motorbikes with the latest tech that could only be bought by the well heeled. Back in the day Brough Superiors were far from affordable transportation, in the 80's I was building my custom bike next a guy building his Bimota, it was a beautiful bike with outstanding engineering, but cost more than I could ever dream of paying on my wage and for the "ultimate" tourer there was the Goldwing Aspincade, which had more switches than an airline cockpit and every bit of tech available in the early 80's. I could no doubt find examples from the 90's the 2000's and beyond.
Plenty of affordable bikes out there for those of us without deep pockets, and of course you can tour on anything, as plenty of us did back in the day, 2 up with soft luggage on whatever Japanese UJM we had, no fairing, no frills, plenty of thrills, but these days approaching 60 years old and with all the aches and pains of someone who's done manual work most of their lives I like to be able to actually get off the bike at the end of the day without the need for a hoist.
Ducati is owned by Volkswagen and controlled by AUDI. Their aim is to produce premium vehicles (cars and bikes) for premium money, thats where they make the money for their share holders. They go the same way as BMW. Every 5 years you get 50cc more and the technology that has fallen off their respective car production lines cramped into a new iteration of their bikes. Serving a market that is more for bling than for biking.
@medler2110 very good comment, well said.
Agree. BMW and Ducati have a lot to answer for. All TFT screens, rider modes and getting further from the spirit of what riding bikes is all about.
Ideally just me w/ no baggage..
Smiles per mile . I'll keep the interceptor 650 ....
Rusty-looking front pipes? Not the sort of thing one expects on a £25k bike.
Well spotted!
Courtesy of that small front fender no doubt.
Hey freddie you and monica oughta up the memory on your website. Its loading forever, probably due to all the traffic generated from your videos. Cheers
Ohh Freddie, loving summer & the Ducati V4 engine warmth!
I expect to see some very red cheeks & a glistening forehead...
These are superb in winter!