2017 Ducati Multistrada 950 Review | Rider Magazine

[@Supernova12034]

short and sweet, great review

[@mark3863]

Thanks for a great review, I'm thinking of getting the 950 but can't help feeling I'll be getting second best by not taking the 1200s. I have been off bikes for 12 years an feel that the 1200 might be too much for me to handle, but am worried that I will be missing out on all that great electronic stuff. 🤔

[@exothermal.sprocket]

A Japanese competitor with features and substance so closely related to this would be the V-Strom 1000. Powerful breaks, great suspension, IMU (for ABS but not TC), 2-level TC + off, same fuel capacity, about 11 pounds heavier, more torque, tad less power, better off-paved tire sizes (110/80 front and 150/70 rear), and bulletproof reliability and long/inexpensive service intervals.

[@ChrisShockley]

Yeah, I guess it comes down to "build quality" and "pinache". I've got a Versys now and like it just fine, but it's parts just aren't as high end as other models out there.

[@ThePerbin]

The Ducati website lists wheelie control as one of the features on this motorcycle. Are you sure this doesn't have wheelie control ?

[@RiderMagazine]

There is no wheelie control on the Multistrada 950...it doesn't have a multi-axis inertial measurement unit like the 1200. Of course, it does have traction control, which will prevent wheelies depending upon the set level. If you could please send us a link to the page online where it says that the 950 has wheelie control, we'll get in touch with Ducati. Thank you!

[@ThePerbin]

Saw your comment today and checked ducati website to find out its not listed anymore. Maybe it was a mistake by them which was corrected. Anyways great review and a great bike too which can really be a jack of all trades.

[@freddieriboni4521]

Looking for a mid weight Touring bike after looking at other brands I think I found my perfect bike this 950 is sexy light and fun

[@ChrisShockley]

My #1 question is, when blasting a freeway (70-80mph) what's the vibration/wind like? My Versys 650 just gets old after an hour at 70. I don't plan on spending too much time on the freeways (love smaller roads), but sometimes you gotta pay the piper.

[@mb3d007]

Chris Shockley i have the 650 versys too and i am on my way to change to the multistrada 950. I commute almost at highways so I understand your question. I did 200km on the highway the other day and felt exactly the same as you. The stability on this bike is also way better.

[@drewmorg.]

Chris what year Versys are you coming from? Have you considered upgrading the wind shield? I am comparing both these bikes too with the addition of the FJ09 in the mix. Seems multistrada checks ALL the boxes and then some, but at a price of course.

[@drewmorg.]

@@mb3d007 What year?

[@mb3d007]

drewmorg the versys was a 2016 but it’s still the same until a new edition comes out. My multistrada is a 2017 and I have to say it’s a great bike. You can do pretty much everything and handles great, fuel consumption it’s even better than the versys.

[@drewmorg.]

@@mb3d007 I want that '19 950 S bad.