Ducati Multistrada V4S | UK Road Test | Bike of the Year?

The 2021 Ducati Multistrada V4S has only just landed in the UK but it's already a contender for bike of the year. Jason, Sue and Boothy all swing a leg over the Bologna beauty...
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[@530siddhant]

Never thought a Ducati would need a heated seat option. Usually comes standard on any Ducati i've ever ridden.

[@greyanaroth]

Gold, sir, gold. Right in the nuts.

[@gwynnromano5881]

😂😂

[@KasperViggoJensen]

The Italian passion coming right up yo ass

[@jolebole-yt]

On my 950 Multi I do get legs heating in the summer but nothing on the seat. In the cold days, not enough heat to worm up your bottom.

[@pulkinpulman2028]

Ktm also got that feature as well ..free from where i come from but the thing is..30°c is my nation normal temperature

[@richbrock9876]

Karen Von Grumble 😂

[@windyrun7979]

Karen?

[@Doko88]

And he can easily do three more inches!

[@skalover98]

I really like this format of review, just get a few people on the same bike one after the other. That way you get multiple perspectives rather than just one.

[@MAK9246]

Never looked twice at the Multistrada before this model, but loving the look of this. Would look great in my garage and been really thinking of getting it. Then I remembered I don't have a garage and more than a fiver in my bank account.

[@emullen93]

lmfaoooo

[@mikeymike3240]

Same lol 😂

[@paulthompson8613]

You have a Fiver Luxury

[@pystolpete7770]

You need a quid for a feed brother?

[@SquidgyPickle]

Pmsl same here man 😂🤣

[@cianbrennan965]

Boothy, Chris and Fagan need to do a BBB together would be amazing.

[@FortyFourTeeth]

It’s happening...

[@SingForTheTerrorists]

@@FortyFourTeeth 🍆

[@saisr1]

Yes so yes.

[@mickkkkyy]

Three of them getting eggy :-)

[@Tefloncoated]

See I prefer just the two originals. Boothy is too obvious and is like a bad version of Richard Hammond if that's possible.

[@mikebickley1]

"Low Gear Now......Shove it up your arse!".....this is exactly the high-brow journalism I come to 44T for! :D

[@jameseast8510]

I really like the format how all 3 of you reviewed it back to back. All 3 made great points, awesome video!

[@westers1514]

"..in case your wife is really fat," 🤣😂 Boothy settling into the 44T way of life quite nicely. Great review, and I agree that bikes like these don't give you the horn when looking at them, but ride them on the road and they make you smile, and make so much sense.

[@zlink8]

Very cool roads at the end. Love all 3 of you testing in this format.

[@SBarbati]

Love this format! 3 riders, 3 different inputs. I wouldn’t mind if you get Mossy on it too. As always a great fun video 👌🏽.

[@jamest5149]

“Should have brought a ruck sack for some cheddar” Multistrada... are my panniers a joke to you?

[@jamesmiller-essexboystours1165]

Great review lads, took the V4s out yesterday Whilst getting new tyres for mine. What an absolute weapon of a bike. Didn’t think I would be convinced with the V4 as always been a fan of V-twins. How wrong was I, Ducati have smashed it out the park with this bike!! The engine braking from this v4 engine is perfection. 👏👌

[@mufinman1987]

I loved Boothy's section. I found out more about what he thinks about the roads, area, and any local questions he had than I did about the bike. Made me proper laugh! More Boothy reviews please!

[@OrangeGenerator]

Great 3 way chaps! nice to have a unique perspective from everyone of you.

[@samrodgers7524]

Been waiting for this for a while, been wanting to see what you made of the radar assisted systems!

[@ronsmith6110]

This edit worked really well. Think this new lineup is going to be fantastic this year. You've got through lockdown without killing each other, looking forward to great things now going forward. Hopefully with a few Mossy cameos too. It's been a fucking tough time for most & it's looked a pain in the arse for you lot at times to keep putting videos out, but I reckon loads of people love what you do and it made a difference. In lockdown I've basically watched everything again going back years & it's given me a lot of laughs. So cheers.

[@FortyFourTeeth]

Thanks Ron 👊🏼

[@bombaya85]

@2:20 The one thing that I`ve learned since getting the license 3yrs ago is that birds are to bikers, like moose are to cars. They`re bloody out to get ya!

[@KarloZg9000]

That pheasant would mess him up. I had to slow the video down bcs I only caught a glimpse of it...

[@SAM-zt2uy]

Also jumped back and slowed the video down to work out just what that was!

[@Jimo368]

Moose hurt more. Actually I’ve had more close calls with bears.

[@wandiloch]

I hit a pheasant at 20 ish mph in the dark, was an unlit road, so no time to avoid it. It bounced off my thigh, it must have been just taking off, just as he saw me, and I hit the brakes as I saw him lol. There was a bit of blood on my thigh, hopefully the poor bugger survived

[@bas4627]

Well I once hit a peasant standing still at the lights! To be fair he was walking up to me, hand in the air saying stuff like step off and show me your drivers license..

[@raypetrocelli595]

You guys are making me drool for mine, can't wait for delivery of it. Go Ducati Multistrada V4S.

[@Mike-jz3oo]

Great reviews guys (and gal), with many reviewers it’s rare that they admit to their mistakes and own up to changing knowledge/opinions. When you first slated the radar function last year I thought you were off your heads to criticise Ducati for adding a strong feature to keep riders safe, so it’s refreshing to see that you have acknowledged how useful it is. I’m especially impressed that Baroness Sue Von Bumble has humbled herself to admit the MTSV4S is better than his beloved GS, German efficiency mixed with Italian passion trumps German engineering every time. Keep up the great work guys

[@andrewedmond7738]

Well done guys. Great multiple reviews of the Ducati, with everyone in agreement that this is certainly a bike worth looking at in the top end of the adventure bike market. I definitely agree that the fuel range should have been more substantial than allocated on this model. It looks great and acts like a sport bike when you want to have fun, and I really hope that Ducati have a winner with this new Multistrada. With all that said and done, i will stick with getting a GSA as I really appreciate the fuel range it will afford me. If I could, I would also have the Multistrada as my hooligan bike. That pair of bikes in my garage would be the ultimate for me. Would love to test one out, but it's 1200km to my nearest dealer!! Great video guys, and keep up the great work. G'day from Oz.

[@simonsays602]

What a relief to see you guys out of the studio and back on a bike again.

[@motomark7671]

Great review guys as always! Never really thought of the Ducati before, however it sounds like a real proposition against the GS! My only real concern is the loss of shaft drive and low tank range compared to a GSA, if long distance touring is your thing! But I will certainly be picking one up for a test ride as I am in the market for a change!

[@paulmunson3049]

Great video guys, made me chuckle, good to see someone giving it the beans 😬😬 👍

[@bazza8947]

The radar cruise looks brilliant! I knew you guys would come around eventually!

[@ryansherwood]

Statham on a Saturday evening.. what more can a man ask for 👌

[@ondrej185]

I would ask Borris to let us go out on our machines..

[@twozup1098]

@@ondrej185 why are you asking anyone to go out? Just fucking go out.

[@burntcoffee5175]

I am in the market for an adventure bike. Had my mind made up for the 2021 gsa, but now I have to go test drive the multi!! Great review!

[@Neutronb0mb]

Love this style - the three of you comparing back to back works so well. Bring on the KTM!

[@TheSuperduke516]

Funny, informative, very entertaining, good to have you back Chris.

[@mickkkkyy]

Great review, loved the format

[@nigelpstreet]

Your best vid for a while, not trying to be funny (and just being cringe instead), proper solid bike content. More like this please.

[@chrisdavis6605]

Awesome review and love the tag teaming...

[@Wats1984]

Brilliant video. Enjoyed the 3 different views. So far the Multistrada is the only new bike I feel like buying! 👍

[@lukepayne3295]

Can we have all reviews done like this from now on, with opinion from all of you guys, makes for great content as can hear each individual opinion 👍🏻

[@westers1514]

Agreed, although we have to realise that getting to this stage has been a hard slog. however now we're here, let the next phase of 44T begin. Can't wait.

[@ozzyg82]

Good point. I agree.

[@lukepayne3295]

Obviously pending can all get access, I understand can't always be done when it's an international launch but if dealers in UK wiling to lend newest bike might be way forward

[@westers1514]

@@lukepayne3295 Hi Luke, It's not because bikes haven't been available, but lack of group. Jason has been doing the reviews because Sue has her job to do. Our support means we can have two, full time people riding, and reviewing, together.

[@lukepayne3295]

@@westers1514 yeah that's all I'm suggesting, possiblity to get group reviews like this, I understand they all have other jobs and can't always get together.

[@andyboyes05]

Great video guys. Really looking forward to watching the KTM review

[@blacky71ib]

Just rewatched this as well as some other ones. Made me laugh again . More of this kind of stuff please . Keep it up lads 😊

[@LambChopRides]

Really looking forward to trying this! Looks incredible 🤩

[@FortyFourTeeth]

You’ll be blown away dad

[@SWrider77]

You guys have the same twisted humor as me, Im subscribed (again) and this time im in for the long haul. I really enjoy this review, I need to get me a test ride in soon I think. Need to see if this pegs the fun meter and then devide that by the chub factor and see if this could be my next bike.

[@THEIANKENEGHAN]

Another banger boys keep em coming

[@stockholmbiker]

@23:29 ”That is human shit!” cracked me up and made my evening. 🤣

[@henrylewin7677]

Great review - think you undersold it! Didn’t know you’d all be getting a leg over !

[@hansiwurst7492]

Everything I love with 44 teeth in one video. Awesome

[@vietnameseloempia]

can't wait to see the KTM against this

[@BaronVonGrumble]

Hopefully somewhere hot, with beers.

[@adamniswonger8015]

Throw in the XR as well. They’re weapons.

[@Neutronb0mb]

@@BaronVonGrumble holy fuck who’s this dude commenting? Baron Von Who? I remember a guy with a name like that used to be on KZbin! 😘

[@brianglendenning1632]

@@adamniswonger8015 agree - old dude ripped around Sydney Motorsport Park on his XR as quick as anyone else, and was quicker than me on my S1000R (but that was probably because I as shite 😆).

[@razer850]

its called all new 2021 KTM super advanture

[@MrSimonfoz]

I’m on my 5th Multistrada, I’ve owned very sort of bike over the years but this Ducati model is the best all rounder by far.

[@paulvanhout9695]

Great review(s) and a big fan of 44 Teeth banter! Other than range, which is a big deal here in the colonies, looks like Ducati nailed this one. It will be interesting to see what cost of ownership is.

[@ashcarpenter4246]

Do you want to say “the ancient, pagan fly tipping site of Stonehenge” any more times Al? It’s a personal favourite of mine as well 😅

[@pneumaroofingltd9468]

Great video, good to see you guys out on the roads again. Good to see you in Gloucester the other day, I was the idiot who fan boy you whilst in your van lol

[@wretchedrider2157]

Love you guys, love this channel, love this video, even. But good lord you fellas have been sleeping on the Multistrada for years! I'm sure this new one is a solid upgrade but the previous twin model 1260s, the Enduro especially, were so nice! Eager to try the v4 and glad you guys are praising the new one so highly. Cheers!

[@FortyFourTeeth]

The V4 is on another level in comparison with previous models.

[@wretchedrider2157]

@@FortyFourTeeth Fair enough, can't wait to try one out to satisfy mine own butt-dyno.

[@Lyingleyen]

Best way to start a Sunday morning!!

[@JuanAlejandroT]

loved this review

[@luke_1152]

Really great to get three different perspectives and opinions of the same bike in one vid. Also helps that you’re all of different statures. 😂

[@GaryJohnWalker1]

Good piece. One could carp on about this just reaffirming everything Chad said months ago, but 3 confirmations is pretty powerful. Would like to see a review of the Pike's Peak version with 17 inch wheels as soon as possivle - do they ruin the all-roundedness or make it an even better road (only) bike.

[@paulthreesixty]

Such good entertainment. Great video guys

[@stevechampion7938]

Great way to review!!!

[@ducatimale]

Lovely when you laddies do the side by side reviews like this.

[@bitzannbobz]

love the triple person review format

[@EinkOLED]

It's Alistair impersonating Chris and a northerner.

[@pistolpete6321]

Fantastic video!

[@motomark7671]

I have to say that the wing mirrors are a thing of beauty!

[@shuttlefish59]

Nice to get 3 opinions 🙂 a review well done ✔

[@QuietStormX]

Nice road test and review.... A Bike of interest for Me 👍😎😷

[@gyideiindombera1925]

Wonderful,I love it!!

[@roamingyorkshirecouple6744]

Boothie - "I felt the suspension get stiffer - definitely felt it - that settings for if your wife is really fat" Loved it!

[@TheLettoDome]

Agree with everything. I even admired the Fagan no-flinch @02:20

[@ljuborajictt]

V4 DUC POWER, thank you and many regards to UK! 👍

[@colingoldthorpe5918]

Damn 3 wise (or not so wise) men riding an Italian 👍👍👍👍 great to watch on a winters evening!!!!!!

[@p1nkspanker]

Love the format of 3 views in one video, equally love the different styles of rambling in amongst the review of a bike - FECAL MATTERS! LOW GEAR NOW!

[@FoodAndDrinkUK]

Hey guys I enjoyed the video allot. The camera angle felt a bit strange though as it seemed like you was recording on your chest other than that I liked the video and keep up the great work! Edit: also are you not incriminating yourself as “you” were speeding?

[@M4rkmcc21]

The 1260s wasn't exactly a slow bike. One of the quickest bikes A to B iv ridden. Faster than my 2019 SAS that I owned at the time. Very very accomplished bike and that was a rival for a GS. Multistraders have been mint for a few years now

[@nipps223]

💙❤💚🧡🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿👍👍👍 thanks for the video 44'lads. Being honest, I was confused when i saw jason statham doing a MCN vid 🙄. 44teeth is 'THEE' best UK moto channel.

[@timrodierides]

Only press bike I really miss - my piles need another searing (thanks for the mention!)

[@colinbell6461]

Plus is finally sensible servicing intervals, minus eats fuel compared to the last one. the last one was fast, this looks faster!.

[@TheAdventuresofPhilJones]

It sounds like it’s a pretty awesome bike. Would be interested to see it off road as well! 😁👍

[@DirceuCorsetti]

A bike that does it all. Now she does each thing perfectly. The 19" on the front fixed the motard look. Now there's a real competitor to the GS.

[@Lee-in-oz]

I don't know what is better. The individual reviews, or the ranting / off topic rambling from the lads.

[@salisburyplain998]

I'm waiting for the pikes peak version,its on it's way with single side swinger and 17 inch front wheel plus lots of other sexy bits ,still a little concerned the bottom end will be lacking compared to my 2020 1260 PP but judging by the reviews from the only channel I trust to tell it like it is aparts from chops,I'm very much looking forward to the test ride 😁

[@pilotpaul]

Great review chaps, 👍 In all fairness most of what you’ve said about the V4 Multi could be applied to any of the three I’ve owned since 2011. The big issue on the V4 is that it appears to be very thirsty,, not ideal. Looking forward to a test ride on one.

[@BaronVonGrumble]

Nope, all the others were turds compared to this - soz

[@pilotpaul]

@@BaronVonGrumble Pissed over every GS we had in our sights, with ease 😁 I actually think you like this bike because it’s trying to be a GS 🤣

[@tomwhite6671]

"get your chugs out" haha made me giggle! great entertainment and informative, thanks

[@funkyfin3023]

I had a Pikes Peak for a year. I realised I never looked over my shoulder to look at it after a ride. Got a Rocket 3 and a sore neck now.

[@ccousinsr32]

Liking the Statham/Perkins/Bublé back to back format!

[@temptingfate759]

Looks like Ducati will be releasing a Pikes Peak model with a SSSA and a 17" front wheel...sloped front tank and Ohlins suspension 😁...cannot wait for you guys to compare this model

[@roberthosker5229]

Great review as always, it will be interesting to get a ladies point of view when Toyah is on the team 🤣🤣

[@EupedUpp]

Does this apply the brake lights it slows down using adaptive cruise control?

[@jamesmadigan4379]

“...this heated seat could laser piles...”... 😂

[@sverremoe4087]

this is the way to do reviews!!! great great GREAT!!!!

[@NatureBoyyy94]

I do really like this new one, I'm thinking about getting a pre-owned 2018 1260s for arround 15k euro (i live in Sweden,) the v4s is another 10k euro, do you think its really worth that?

[@johnswanson6790]

To hear Chris say the V4S bests his GS is a huge compliment. Can this be true. Multistrada V4S, “Giant Killer” or more appropriately GS for Giant Slayer!!

[@PlazmaBambi]

What's the catch with roads in GB during weekend? Lots of them are closed when you guys are doing road tests

[@LasseJOugaard]

Good review. It's interesting to see that you arrive at nearly the same conclusions indepently of each other. I'm sure this will prove such a capable motorcycle, and that it will seriously tempt some GS customers, seeing as it's still sporty and alluring, but much more approchable now. The one thing I think you are downplaying way too much though, is the fuel range. In my opinion that's it's one real drawback. It's not true that the tank has reduced in size, in fact it has grown 2 litres over the Multi 1260, but the V4 is so damn thirsty that range has gone down considerably. Real world range around 250km is not impressive. Coming from my Multi 950 it would be a pain, as that'll do nearly 400km on a smaller tank.

[@bearlemley]

I ride my v2 MS on the roads only and have changed to sticker DR2’s which I like much better and which cannot find yet on a 19” rim... or are they making them now?

[@AntaresSQ01]

I always liked the multistrada series but since I had a 650 twin it never appealed to me to go for another twin that's just bigger and more powerful, I wanted to try something different, and whilst on the used market the 1260s and the BMW S1000XR are the same price, the XR's sportiness won me over. That said if the XR didn't exist this bike would definitely be 2nd on the list. In my opinion though this bike is more comparable to the 1290 Super Duke GT rather than the 1290 Super Adventure. With this version the engine and technology would've finally fit my tastes but then Ducati softened up the bike even more, made it more into an half assed ADV than a sporty tourer. I accept it's a great bike but there is just something special about that XR chassis and that engine with all the BMW tech.

[@TheAskme32]

Nice review. What is yr height? You mentioned that you would prefer a higher seat.

[@jameswall7645]

What a brilliant video

[@mikeymike3240]

I could do with 3 inches you know were lol 😝 cheddar gorge looks really nice to saunter through, awesome review guys, that bike 🏍 is the bomb 💣💥💥💥💥

[@robbiehutchin679]

"Karen von grumble" 😆😆😆

[@Costi1100]

Boothys rambling is hilarious 😆

[@bigal5895]

Bought one...bought one...bought one...and I luvvvvv it!!!

[@davesharp4659]

Like the idea of the 3 person review in 1 video

[@steve8674]

What happens with the radar if someone changes lane in-front of you? Does it brake hard?

[@zirconblue2]

Ahhh the roads around Frome, some cracking roads around those ends 👍

[@FortyFourTeeth]

Its not bad. Not exactly blessed though are we?!

[@Miata822]

[@JayEss414]

Great video , that's a beautiful country you have there. Nice bike , would look better all black , with black screen and purple shortys i think.