Ducati Multistrada 1260 S Short Person Ride & Review England, UK

[@InfusedBiker]

A huge thanks to all the subscribers who helped my channel to reach over 1K. Please continue to subscribe. Thanks for your support. Check out the other test rides on my channel.

[@maigetzee4274]

First motorcycle review chanel to really think of us shot rides, i hope your chanel grow bigger maybe one day the manufacturer will listen to you about bike sizes

[@InfusedBiker]

Thank you so much for your support, I really appreciate it. Yes I do hope that I can continue to provide useful information to all the fellow short riders like me.

[@subasthapa8323]

Google says 790mm seat height is available in the Ducati multistrada .

[@rgthomson1]

Im 5,5 and have shorter legs than you, i could not get it off the stand sitting on it but it did have a full height seat, had i known the seat could be dropped i may have bought it, great value for money on the used market

[@Throttle-Therapy]

I have a 2018 Multistrada 1260S. It does have a down ‘blipper’. The quick shifter needs a firm push. If you try to shift ‘lazily’ it does occasionally find a false neutral. This is a ‘Sport’ tourer. It rewards spirited riding. It comes alive at 3500 rpm. It is not for you if you like to short shift and keep the revs low. The Termi’ system includes a remap that cleans up the fueling across the entire rev range.

[@InfusedBiker]

Thanks very much for that.

[@ThinkSpeakDo]

lots of respect for all the straight forwarded facts thanks king

[@InfusedBiker]

Thank you so much Sir. I am glad you found it useful 😊

[@allanralston7014]

I'm surprised you find the seat height so different on the 1260 compared with the 950. the seat height for the 1260 is 845mm to 825mm, and on the 950 840mm but with the optional 820mm seat which I have. They (Ducati) don't give centroid heights for either, but I can't see there being much difference between the two versions so again interesting you find it less top heavy. My issue on the 950 is the dynamics of the side stand and parking the bike on sloping ground. I have the centre stand but it only gets used in my garage as it put s the whole bike up so high it's hairy taking it back off , certainly wouldn't recommend either bike for a shorter person TBH!

[@InfusedBiker]

Thanks Allan for sharing. I am not either, why the seat height differs. I only base it on my own "live" experience of it and filmed it for everyone to see. To my surprise I found 950S and MV Turismo Veloce more top heavy for my short stature than the Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX even though both the latter weigh less than the Ninja. I also found the KTM 1290 GT less top heavy. I think it's an individual thing and depends on different factors. I am hoping to test ride the low suspension version of the BMW S1000XR to see how that feels🙂

[@handlebarandforearm]

Hi. I am 5'6. This is my favourite bike and I always thought I wouldn't be able to ride one. I always wanted to own the multistrada enduro. Thank you very much for sharing ur thoughts 😊.

[@InfusedBiker]

You are welcome and I am glad you found it useful.

[@handlebarandforearm]

Yes very much

[@BrianJohnson-bs9cw]

With the low seat and adjustment to the suspension you can set up to make it more manageable im 5 5 with a 27.5 in seam i don't have too much trouble & tour two up. With regards to gear selection i have found you have to sensitive to gear and speed far more than on a BMW also you need to use the modes to get the best out of it😄 you can swap between all modes on the fly (Previous bike was a R1200rs) the only thing i miss from the BMW is the shaft drive lol fitted a scott oiler which helps wouldn't go back to BMW

[@InfusedBiker]

That's great that you're enjoying this bike. If I had the money I'd buy one! And regarding the chain apparently BMW now supply (for extra money!) a new diamond coated chain (M Performance chain) which doesn't need oil as frequently as the standard chain. Hmm, I wonder if this chain would be available to other motorcycles.

[@jorgeantunesclaro4450]

In your opinion , in the used market, would you prefer the rs1200 or the multistrada? I am looking for both but the maintenance cost and mpg of the Ducati concerns me. I am 5,4 so does the Ducati feel more heavy than the bmw?

[@InfusedBiker]

@jorgeantunesclaro4450 Yes, for my short height I found the multristrada too top heavy and preferred the low suspension BMW.😁

[@shopnoraj]

You must mention ur height first as it is short rider review. 😐

[@JakeStrada]

Just subscribed, Dont know what to make of your review, whether good or bad, seem to have quite a few issues with vibration and fuelling...Meant to be buying a 2018 model on monday, but not sure if i should maybe look at the gs instead....

[@InfusedBiker]

Thank you sir. Hmm, it is a great bike for sure but in my personal and subjective opinion some little odd feeling here and there left me sitting on the fence a bit. And also after the video I bumped into a couple of owners who mentioned some problems with their bikes and they won't recommend buying one. I think there are one or two KZbin videos of owner's highlighting negative issues too. So make sure to test ride it before buying.

[@user-cs2ch8mf4c]

One of my fav bikes!!

[@InfusedBiker]

Thank you very much 😊

[@dinoromano1290]

Really liked your review! Can I ask you how tall are you?

[@InfusedBiker]

I am glad you found it useful 😀. I am just about 5'5" / 167 cm. I have a 30" / 76cm inside leg.

[@dinoromano1290]

Thank you very much for answering 😊

[@kalbelloz153]

Hi thanks for sharing the review👍

[@alexdimartino4192]

you enjoyed the Italian bike huh? It's bad you can't change into Sport mode though. I also wouldn't like the sliding forward seat.

[@InfusedBiker]

Hello 👋 there sir Alex, ! Oh yes lovely machine but really expensive ! I need to plan a secret bank robbery to buy one 😃🤣😂

[@jimpanzer07]

You have to keep the revs up, can be lugged but does not like it!

[@kelvinpino836]

May i ask u? We have same height and inseam actually, will u suggest the best bike for me? Which one is better for me between ducati multistrada 1260 skyhook and ktm 1290 super duke gt? Thanks

[@InfusedBiker]

Thanks for watching the videos. I think it would be best if you are able to test ride both bikes to see which is more comfortable for you. I liked the KTM slightly better than the Ducati.

[@kelvinpino836]

@@InfusedBiker one doesn't simply to find the bike here, okay thank u for answering my question, Sir !!! Great review by the way !!! Thumbs up !!!

[@rizkinadakonveksi8092]

Hi sir, greetings. Nice Vids, good information. I had watched your videos, and I found it interesting that you said 1260 handles & weights better than the 950S. I think that is because the weight distribution on 1260 is much more balanced, compared to the 950S, despite the spec on the sheets tell us that 1260 had more weights . Sadly, I love motorcycle and had always wanted to own this pretty Multistrada and another big touring bikes of course, but considering the cost & the weight, also the safety factor, I see that as a short rider, 5 foot 3 in, I see myself go with better choices on a small and preferably less than 250cc motorcycle. Especially from Japanese line up, as they are known to have better reliability and more importantly, coming at much lower cost. I tested the friend of mine Ninja 250 twice, and did not like how heavy it was, so I could not find the right reason to own such machine for daily use, maybe for weekend riding is okay. Also, Wifey and I had done two long distance riding with our 120CC matic scooter, and I keep thinking that, man! This small & light bike, done much much better job than what I expect. It is nimble, easy to ride, had good fuel consumption, and very robust! Excellent cost saving. Although we must sacrifice some legs room & carry smaller luggage / bag, but.... i t g e t s t h i n g s r i g h t. So, at the end, my two cents, it is nice to have such big machine, but smaller bike is enough for me at this moment, though I can't deny that big bikes give us new sense of excitement, and sense of adventure, that's what we have been looking for right? 😜 Thanks and have a good day, stay safe.

[@InfusedBiker]

Excellent and thank you for sharing your experience. I hope you and your wife have great journeys together.

[@jorgeantunesclaro4450]

You should try a maxiscooter. I have a Burgman 650 and is surprisingly light because of low center of gravity, has lots of luggage and pulls like proper bike. Excelent for touring and commuting

[@fluid6936]

Good day InfusedBiker, appreciate if you could kindly do the review on 2020 Honda Africa Twin 1100 DCT/ Low Seat version. Thanks and more power to you.

[@InfusedBiker]

Hello Nestor. I have tried to sit on the Africa Twin but it is just too top heavy and can't get it off the side stand 😔😒

[@pradipparajuli2443]

you've got one more subscriber

[@InfusedBiker]

Thank you very much Sir

[@yaxs2747]

InfusedBiker please try the BMW R1250R with the low seat, I'm the same height as you and my step length is just as long as yours. I weigh 56kg very little guy ^^ I want to get my motorcycle license next year and I'm 30 years old :) I'm from Germany sorry for my poor English PS: Great videos

[@InfusedBiker]

I am glad you watched the video and thank you for your support. Your English is just perfect. And of course I will try and book a test ride but sometimes my local dealers do not always have the model available. I did however test rode the R1250RS a while ago and found it slightly too heavy in slow traffic and quick filtering etc.

[@InfusedBiker]

Review of R1250R will be uploaded fairly soon 🙂

[@yaxs2747]

@@InfusedBiker I'm already looking forward to it

[@mikepagan7529]

I have a 2010 I got in on a trade. Did the deal verbally so it’s a done deal. I can not tip toe both sides. It’s either 1 foot down then a jump no slide for other side. Can not put kickstand down. Can I get the bike lowered other than just the seat?

[@InfusedBiker]

The way the rear shock is designed into the frame doesn't leave much room for lowering options. I think specialists could possibly find a way to insert shorter spring but is the cost worth it?

[@mikepagan7529]

If I don’t get 2-3” out of it I can not ride it n must sell it. I did however just learned about sag. It does not sag even with my 240 pounds sitting on it. If I can get 2” of sag maybe I can purchase a lower seat to get me that 3”

[@InfusedBiker]

Yes you can try shaving some foam from the seat and also buy boots with thicker soles.

[@greatbaracuda6164]

do you mean it's higher if not in urban mode

[@InfusedBiker]

Even in Urban mode it's still slightly too high for me and top heavy for my liking. Wish I had about 3 extra inches in my legs😐

[@lanlan9587]

How tall are you sir.

[@InfusedBiker]

Hi, I’m just about 5ft 5inch

[@lanlan9587]

@@InfusedBiker thanks for important info,sir.

[@danielpedro2867]

Nice bike , i am 5´7" , i am see the ducati and the new tracer 9 GT, the ducati look more petty

[@InfusedBiker]

I sat on the new Ducati Multistrada V4 and found it to be too top heavy and to high! So I might have to check out the Tracer 9GT instead.

[@danielpedro2867]

​@@InfusedBiker the Ducati 1260 is 825-840 tall and you can put the same tall in 950S and the V4 is 840-860, i like more the 1260S , they increase the tall to enduro in the V4

[@InfusedBiker]

Yes they have increased the ground clearance on the V4 and also the 19" front wheel. The 1260 has the 17" front wheel.

[@danielpedro2867]

sorry i put the tall in millimetres 825 mm = 32.48 inches, 840 mm=33.07 inches , 860 mm= 33.86 inches

[@JMD6978-m9k]

I subscribed as well🤗

[@InfusedBiker]

Thank you very much.

[@arsa4fun]

How tall are you?

[@InfusedBiker]

I’m 5’4” with 30” inside legs

[@arsa4fun]

@@InfusedBiker thanks

[@gartdennismelchor5339]

Am one of those short person. like you.

[@InfusedBiker]

I hope you found my video useful.

[@gartdennismelchor5339]

Very much usefull indeed. Keep on going my friend.

[@orcunalkan3545]

oh another expensive love again :)

[@InfusedBiker]

I know, it's a fantasy to even think! 😔

[@orcunalkan3545]

@@InfusedBiker A brief example is that a teacher can earn 4000 Try per month, and the price of this motorcycle is 300,000 Try in our country. luckily I'm not a teacher : )

[@InfusedBiker]

@@orcunalkan3545 Oh my God! That definitely is exorbitant price!