2023 Ducati Multistrada V2 S | First Ride

[@IanTed]

Underrated road bike, after three GSs, it’s sporty but enough for the road and handles like a peach, I love the looks a year later and yes I’ve toured on it too….

[@LuanMacula]

It does have hill hold, also if you go with the travel pack you get the center stand, heated grips and side cases as standard.

[@robertmontefusco1902]

Nice review chase. I've been through 3 Ducati's in the past 4 years prior to ordering the 2023 V2S. 2022 Pikes Peak, 2023 Desert X and 2023 Diavel V4. Albeit all amazing bikes, I needed something that could do everything well, twisty back roads, highway touring and light off-road. The only bike IMO that can achieve this is the V2S. I've equipped my V2S with spoked wheels to make it a little more off-road user friendly. The Pikes Peak and Diavel have incredible power; although, I think it's unusable most of the time on public roads. The Desert X which is more off-road oriented, does very well on twisty back roads considering it has a 21" front wheel. The caveat for me with the DX is it did not feel stable at higher speeds on the highway. I haven't taken delivery of the V2S yet; however, based on your review and many others, it appears the V2S will be better suited for highway rides.

[@west5500]

Chase. There is a gray button with a "lock" graphic on it on the right grip just below the starter buttons. If you have the key (the one that is the remote keyfob) in your pocket, just press that "lock" button with your right thumb. The electronics will start up, exactly as if you twisted that black start button in the center, just below the main display. No need to struggle with that black switch at all. By the way, this is how things work on the Ducati Diavel as well. I notice you had the same complaint with that bike. And, by the way, I own the Multistrada V2 S that you are reviewing in this video. Thanks for the fun review!

[@Charberlain]

I bought one in the U.K. V2S Travel, it is the best bike I have ever owned, and I have had a few as I am very old now. It is a keeper, I tried the V4S and could have bought it, but, this is far more fun and capable in my view for a single rider as you suggest. Your review is spot on in my view and sits with my own view on the machine. Thanks for the honest review.

[@Phil55JS]

OC: I do really love this Multistrada V2! It's my dream bike really. And I think it's better than the V4. The looks are amazing, and you don't really need all the power from the V4. But maybe it's just me XD

[@danmcgowan4761]

OC…own a 2019 multistrada 950s, pretty much a V2s. Man I love this bike. Totally agree about it being the Multistrada sweet spot. Also, if you have the key in your pocket you can push the bottom button on the left controls that looks like a padlock and that will turn the bike on or off. Don’t need to turn that key thing in front of dash. Glad you like the bike! 28:51

[@nwmi493]

I rode the 2003 SV650 for a couple three years. Bought the 2005 SV1000. Same streets. I lived in the country and there was this large sweeping straight stretch just before my house I never paid mind to the speedometer. I just rode the bike to where I was satisfied and it always seem to be about 70 miles an hour. Then I bought a 2008 Ducati 1098 I rode the same streets And I noticed when I got to the sweeping corner that I had written for years, my comfortable speed was a little over 90 I couldn't believe the confidence inspired by the 1098 was a good 15 to 20 mph faster Again, I never paid much attention to the Speedometer but periodically I did look down because my speeds were always consistent, but I noticed with the Ducati. It was a completely different animal than the SV's

[@kaiivalo169]

Glad you like it. I love my Multi 950S. I heard that it's a firm favourite of the Ducati factory mechanics. Forza! 👊🇮🇹

[@v992_]

I own it. 40 000km, bought it new. Only issue it had is the fuel sensor. My next is the 1260 Enduro. Testastreta 11 engine is perfect!

[@MagicCarpetRide8669]

What's the fuel economy like?

[@v992_]

@@MagicCarpetRide8669 I get more than 300km in one tank easily. I would say about 5-6 l per 100 kilometer.

[@ting280]

it looks like a crow wearing Iron Man armor

[@spoontastico]

How dare you? It's a Space Chicken. 😂

[@NeuroticLobster]

That’s my fetish

[@benwells2338]

To me the front end always made me think of those bird figures carved into the totem poles found around the Pacific Northwest, with the flared nostrils, I can’t ever unsee it since making that connection 😅

[@AT2Productions]

OC: As I said in the chat of your most recent livestream, my next bike IS going to be a Multistrada. However, the V2S is missing a few things that are a must for me; 17" front wheel, single-sided swingarm, and factory heated grips. So, instead of getting a new Multi V4 or V2S, I'm working a few leads on low mileage 2020 Multi 1260S availability. One of the leading candidates is listed as being at Mountain Motorsports there in GA. Who knows, let's see if the timing works out and make an event out of it.

[@2Ronin666]

I just also bought a 2015 1200S 😂👌🏽 amazing bike, glad I didn’t get the 950, or spend 30k on a V4

[@markwoolard3315]

I have a 2019 1260 Pikes Peak. I love the bike, and it seems smaller than the v4

[@daniilrusanau5849]

Excellent review! Also appreciated some new video effects in this video- didn't remember them previously.

[@mikewyd53]

At +70 years old, having had several Ducatis, I think this is my next bike.

[@johnsaxton503]

OC: I have a 2010 Multi that I really love, but these new V2's are so nice that last month I put a deposit down on a 2024 model in black :)

[@arcade15x]

Torn between the multi V2S and Supersport 950s - which would you choose for a bike that will be 45% canyon cruising, 10% two-up trips under an hour, and 45% around town cruising? Note this is in a cooler climate state, Colorado.

[@dsmpampis]

Great review! Keep up with the great work! Do you suggest the V2S for first bike? Or is better to buy something else like an F800gs or even Tracer 7? Thanks in advance

[@JOEBOWERY]

OC I see better deals on pre-owned V4 , but a V2 with skyhook might be perfect, I haven’t seen a used with skyhook V2S for sale locally recently, there is one Jon Tacoma, 2 V2 simple suspensions around for cheap. The new dark livery V2 S is great

[@markmacallaster8905]

Great review Chase as usual. This Multistrada V2 S or the Yamaha Tracer 9 GT+?

[@chaseontwowheels]

This

[@JoseLgamer05]

I know I am asking for a lot, but somebody ought to make a bike with that BOSE suspension, look it up, it's really cool tech. Not saying the electronic suspension that we have now is not cool, it absolutely is, but BOSE' system is just god tier.

[@xavley5452]

Love this bike test drove it and it was fantastic. I want to test drive the Tracer 9GT those are the 2 sport touring bikes I want

[@johnlaube3459]

Great review Thoughts on the BMW S1000XR??

[@pilyomotoride7781]

Which one would you take on a cross country ride the new tracer 9gt plus or this multistrada v2?

[@phonemeunit1973]

These Multi V2 bikes are incredibly hard to move, especially if a customer comes in and test rides a V4 as well. 9/10 times they spend the extra money to get the V4. Not sure if that is the case everywhere in North America. Personally, I think they're one of the best bikes in the Ducati lineup.

[@osafoca]

I think they sell better over in Europe due to the more windy roads and less obsessions over cc's, but yea they do have more V4's on the floor in Europe.

[@Mike_Papa]

I have a supersport 950, I tried the multi v4s and loved it. I'd get the multi v2s though because that engine is so much more soul. But yeah in France (where I live) most take the v4 just for the comfort.

[@robertmontefusco1902]

I think buying a V4 is more about ego and bragging rights. I owned 3 V4's, SF, DX and Diavel V4, amazing engine; however, not necessary for the road. I opted for the lighter more corner friendly all rounder V2S. The SF, DX and Diavel are all more single purpose bikes, where the V2S can do it all well.

[@ToastToGo]

What a lovely lovely motorcycle.

[@JOEBOWERY]

Great review, might be a great bike for me ❤❤

[@mohamedamineayadi]

best safe & confortable sport bike for beginners ?

[@scottturner-zm1vu]

I bought a BMW310gs last November as my learner bike, and planning to spend a year / or at least 8k miles on it. Currently eyeing the multistrada v2 as my next one as soon as that year is up.

[@Magicinstalls]

Had they put the radar CC on this one I would've considered it...

[@jr.6199]

Wonder how many revisions till all the sport touring and adv bikes offer the radar feature? Was ABS similarly soon enough and how fast did the non-abs bikes lose sales without it?

[@prashantshewale6096]

What a bike love it Ducati

[@dt9019]

I haven’t ridden in 30 years can i buy a multi and use low power mode as my only bike solution

[@dt9019]

Can i?

[@dcasandman]

Added to watch list. Trying to decide between Pike peak, V4S, V2S, and BMW XR1000s. I think V4S is the ticket, but others are so legit

[@rdavidsen7344]

Same here. After test riding all of them I chose the V2S. This surprised me. It was very tough not going with the PP.

[@dcasandman]

@@rdavidsen7344gonna be driving all soon.

[@awkwardmoto]

@@rdavidsen7344why not the V4S?

[@rdavidsen7344]

@@awkwardmoto Hello. The V4S doesn't fit my use case as well. Aside from that, I emphasize for me personally, 1) it's a 'heavier' bike relative to the V2S and feels that way when ridden; 2) the engine puts out much more heat than the V2S and I live in an especially warm climate region; 3) it is so easy to ride at speeds far above legal limits that I realized a) I would be getting into trouble constantly b) tickets would be costly or worse c) I'd do something stupid OR d) I'd be throttling it's capabilities. If I were taking long distance / cross country trips (riding two up), I was a larger / heavier rider and lived in the northern US., that would change my calculus. Hope that helps!

[@robertmontefusco1902]

Agreed, Pikes Peak is amazing, had one for a year. Down side for me was it's size, weight and zero off-road capability. Also, all that power is not useable most of the time on public roads. The V2 is more than adequate in that department.

[@dpatriot04]

OC. Of the 2, I would go for the V2 over the V4. With that said, I would take a Tiger over them both.

[@markwoolard3315]

The Tiger is a different bike than the Multistrada. The Multistrada is more of a sport bike.

[@prashantshewale6096]

Iove your ride

[@yusufyilmaz852]

white colour option would be good

[@danielnesme7020]

beauty bike, your channel is very good. From: Brazil

[@Igor12822]

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...

[@IanTed]

I’ve had no issues but second gear below 30mph.

[@Cinematt7moto]

@Chaseontwowheels, great ride and talk! Thank you for that! Can you tell me, how do you compare the engine to MT09 ? Is v2 from Ducati also able doing power wheelies like mt09 ? Thanks!

[@iansantos7808]

do you know what is the original (stock) length of the front fork spring?

[@pabloj919]

How do you turn on the heated grips?

[@IanTed]

A right bar button.

[@wereoursouls3472]

OC. What's the green dots on the mirrors?

[@Michael-Masi-911]

Probably blind spot monitoring, if I'm guessing

[@prashantshewale6096]

I love the bike

[@nickcowdery4344]

OC I would also buy this bike if I had the cash. Instead Iay go cfmoto 800 MT touring. In Oz it's $14k AUD.....I know you have one. Still loving it ?

[@chaseontwowheels]

I sure am!

[@dt9019]

So im in the market….850gs r1250 gs multiv4%? I love this bike but i MIGHT WANT SOME OFF ROAD CAPABILITY. THIS?

[@geertd3244]

Same, coming from a Panigale v2. Drove the Triumph Tiger 900 Rally and kinda loved it. Tracer 9 is still in the running. I testrode the Multistrada 950s a few years ago and it didn't really do it for me back then but... Guess I'll have to try it again.

[@must4f4_ozer]

Hi Chase, from Türkiye. I have a 2022 v2s. It's 11000 kilometers. I want to ask a question. In Türkiye, lots of people think Ducati and desmo maintaince is very bad. And the Ducati owners sell their bike before desmo maintaince. In your country or other country is same? What do you think?

[@daniilrusanau5849]

Hey man! I'm based in Ireland and that's exactly what I did with my Scrambler! It's quite pricy to do that desmo service. that was only one of the reasons I sold it, of course! So, if you enjoy the bike I suppose, desmo shouldn't be a big issue.

[@gc9n]

I wonder if you though about the desmo and maintenance cost before you buy it

[@must4f4_ozer]

@@gc9n @gc9n I don't think about the service fee. I like the bike and want to buy it. This bike is not a cheap bike. We have a saying in Türkiye "If you feed a lion, you don't think about the oath"

[@gc9n]

@@must4f4_ozer so its all about service quality ?

[@must4f4_ozer]

@@gc9n not servise l think bike

[@JCrozier1]

I prefer the gt9+ instead. for the same money, i can get the bike, cheaper insurance, and a full set of gear.

[@มดดํา-ภ5ต]

ไปออกแบบชุดเกียร์ CVT

[@genokennedy2684]

V2S or the Yamaha Tracer 9 GT plus.............

[@chaseontwowheels]

If money is no option I’m going V2 S for the sporty feel and skyhook

[@genokennedy2684]

@@chaseontwowheels Thanks ! Going to pull the trigger on the V2s myself.

[@IanTed]

Apart from the riding experience, sit them next to each other, no comparison in looks or engines, love my V2S…

[@osafoca]

The new 2024 gt plus changes the equation a bit. For one they got rid of the god-awful double small TFT displays and have a proper single display now. And tons of suspension, electronics, and component improvements.

[@osafoca]

It's still ugly though :) V2S for me...

[@caseyclifford8536]

It is a great bike, but not a great bike in the urban environment. Too hot stop light to stop light in summer (Texas) heat.

[@jimmyjoe1871]

I want one

[@vedantkulkarni5141]

damn you Jeff, damn you

[@CatylisticRevo62]

I don't think I've seen him simp so hard for a bike. Holy smokes

[@prashantshewale6096]

I love the bike but❤

[@ResQ166]

20k bike with lcd from 00's

[@doublemeat8799]

I wish they would have put the Panigale V2 engine in that bike instead.

[@dt9019]

Streetfighter.

[@ctrlaltowned5223]

10/10 🤌🏻

[@dt9019]

Developing rider. I want it

[@ToastToGo]

OC

[@volodymyrshoniia2424]

OC Ducati luggage is givi 🙃

[@SWTrailsAndWheels]

Only Ducati can charge $20k for 100HP 🙄

[@Ray-g2z]

Harley charges double that for even less hp 😂😂😂

[@joek81981]

How come this channel has a million and a bit subscribers, this video has thousands of view and dozens of comments. Its always well-made shit on this show; what's going on here? The CF Moto content has been beyond enjoyable.

[@chaseontwowheels]

lol I appreciate that sir.

[@nigelwagg5147]

Oc

[@prashantshewale6096]

You licke bro

[@prashantshewale6096]

You are riding i am cring

[@xs6717]

OC