Ducati Multistrada 1200 Enduro | First Ride

[@shirey414]

I'm testing this beast on Sat. can't wait!

[@DukeOfDC]

Nice!!!

[@drec.134]

Really like this bike wanting some of the finer things like cruise and better confront! Like the rugged look but you have power and bells and whistles!

[@Ducati_Dude]

0:41 The 2017 m/y Enduro has 152 hp and 94 lb/ft of torque...

[@CreativeE3]

Haha, I know that feeling 7:13! Even though I was test riding the Multistrada 1200 10' they sure feels like a Panigale.

[@DukeOfDC]

So much power!!!

[@larsulvestad395]

Best bike tested for this use...it's perfect for a tall rider. Gotta get one..asap

[@DukeOfDC]

+Lars Ulvestad It would be seriously perfect for a tall rider! Doo itttt!! Buy it, buy it!

[@hotmojo1]

Beautiful review. I will be purchasing this thing. Thank you, sir!

[@DukeOfDC]

That's so awesome!! Congratulations if/when you make the purchase!

[@markjurczyk]

Don't

[@catdaddy3302]

I have a 32” inseam and 6’1”, and I have to stand on my tip toes at stops. Other than that, it’s a super bike. 👍🏻

[@-Galavanta-]

Ordered mine 3 weeks ago (in star silk white) going for a test ride tomorrow at the dealership :-) soooo excited.

[@DukeOfDC]

+0Skydiver0 Yoooo I'm jealous! lol Great choice man!

[@infantlightgaming4475]

How is reliabilty

[@dia0l0s]

hand-guards are cool with the LED integrated? We are talking for an Adventure bike φιλε, these are there to protect from falls. That's not cool, that will be expensive.

[@DukeOfDC]

They are so cool lol but yeah, it's a Ducati... everything is expensive haha

[@maxi5784]

great review Duke... thoroughly enjoyed it...the bike is well integrated with the luggage.. i like the Enduro as compared to the KTM SA where the luggage really stick out on the exhaust side..... off road it performs just as good.. the only thing still not sure is about the durability of the DVT engine...

[@DukeOfDC]

Thank you!! Yeah, the bike felt right at home with luggage on, and looked pretty damn good too. I'll be curious to see what the DVT durability is as well, because it's one hell of an impressive powerhouse.

[@mustafajoseph134]

How difficult is it for you to put the kickstand on being shorter? Was there a center stand?

[@kingsqueak2221]

It's amazing how deceivingly quick the new bikes are. I've seen people say these are "slow" and I think they just had no idea how fast they were moving because the drama is so low.

[@DukeOfDC]

It is insanely powerful, and I bet it could pull away on damn near any big supersport bike up until 60 mph. The torque here is playing in your favor in a huge way!

[@rabidbadger8951]

The BMW K1600 has had the cornering lights for a while. Anyways its an amazing feature, great vid.

[@DukeOfDC]

-_- dang it lol. Well you try and remember everything then you're riding a bike you've never ridden before and having so much fun that every memory, fact, and sense of professionalism fades away.

[@arielnyc2005]

Great video! Ducati really hit a home-run with this bike. Does this bike have an adjustable seat? I am about your height and this would be a dream bike.

[@DukeOfDC]

I'm not sure that this has an adjustable seat, although I'm sure that they will come out with some sort of "short" seat option. Also, when the suspension is in soft mode, it really does compress down the seat height a bit. If you're about my height, then I think you'd be surprised how well you fit on it.

[@DJMotoVlogs]

Beast of a bike indeed.

[@adrianrubi5012]

Did the starter motor sound like it had difficulty turning the engine?

[@DJMotoVlogs]

Hey Duke, ever heard of JANUS Motorcycles? I got to test ride two of their bikes on Friday, I'm gonna put out a video of the test ride tomorrow.

[@DukeOfDC]

+DJ MotoVlogs I just had to google the brand, so no lol I had not previously heard of them. They look pretty cool though - very retro.

[@455ur3]

When I saw the S1000 RR and 1299 S, I realized I just missed meeting the Duke in person! It was setup for me that day to test ride back to back for comparison 😅.

[@DukeOfDC]

+Red.Ducati Yooo, we must have just missed each other! That being said, how was the comparison?! I've looked seriously at both and have taken both out as well, just not back to back. I personally loved the S1000RR a bit more.

[@455ur3]

DukeOfDC These are the two bikes I'm narrowing down for the next purchase. Being an 899 owner, I thought I would like the 1299 S more, but I love the S1000 RR. Just wish BMW stolen a designer from Ducati and made the future models better looking! Then it would be perfect.

[@DukeOfDC]

+Red.Ducati Well said. The S1000RR is so much more precise, but lacks soul. The Ducati has SOO much soul, and is down right gorgeous, as they all tend to be. I do like the S1000RR in the blue, white color scheme.

[@MultiKnuckleSandwich]

Now you should do a first ride of the BMW S1000 XR and give your thoughts on which you like better.

[@DukeOfDC]

+Forever Lost kzbin.info/www/bejne/poGxo56FZd9nipY already did! As for which one I would pick?? Hmmm. let me think about that.

[@sukhoi3747]

+Forever Lost He did a test ride on XR last year :)

[@DukeOfDC]

+Soon Haur Teo Good looking out!

[@MultiKnuckleSandwich]

+DukeOfDC Ahh... I'm a terrible subscriber. :(

[@DukeOfDC]

Forever Lost I forgive you!

[@brocklesnar552]

what is the range on a full tank of fuel?

[@flowrider5548]

Too short a test, but highly professionally done! Like your way of review a lot. You contribute to this bike moving up over the GS as my "next".

[@DukeOfDC]

Haha, some say too short, some say too long. I can never win. I have a TON of footage from this and edited it down to what you see here. Maybe I should make a bonus features video?

[@gregleblanc9357]

I wish people would specify the year model. Based on the date of the video, I assume this is a 2016 model?

[@DukeOfDC]

So weird that I didn’t put the year. I think I’ve literally only left the year off one other time. This would have been a 2017 I believe

[@gregleblanc9357]

@@DukeOfDC I found a 2016 here locally with 1100 miles for 16,700 out the door so just curious.

[@connerwilson2059]

What a beautiful bike, i think its awesome that you were able to ride it!😄👍

[@DukeOfDC]

+Conner Wilson And so comfortable too! Total wolf in sheep's clothing

[@spkuse]

Duke, enjoy your vids bro. Just a suggestion to your reviews which we NEVER get from any published magazine; give the negatives about the bike as well.

[@DukeOfDC]

+Shawn Kuse Thank you! Yesss it's hard to think of the bad when you're out there for the first time, but I agree. Although might I add that there was little to nothing wrong with this bike. I did go into detail about factors I did not like on the Monster 1200R video.

[@ehsan83]

cornering head lights first came on the BMW K1600GTL i think 2 or 3 years ago. However the Vehicle Hold Control is something i never saw on a bike but on a bus made by Volvo and now becoming popular in other bus brands too. I think Ducati is really trying to bypass BMW's GS in confort. However my main issue with Italian brands is still their engines. Even these days i see people in different reviews having so much trouble with them and sometimes even change their engines completely and still having issues. My conclusion is : design wise Ducati is the winner and quality wise the BMW. What if these too made a bike together ;) Thanks for the review :)

[@DukeOfDC]

BMW always has to be first, those selfish bastards ;) The GS is the class leader, and creator, but the Duc has a TON of potential, and certainly performs in a sportier fashion. I personally would go with the GS, as I said in the GSA review vid.

[@berniebgf]

What do you like about the GS over the Duc? at this stage the stand out for me on the GS is the integrated Navigation, but the power of the Duc is tempting....

[@DukeOfDC]

berniebgf I just felt like the GS would be more capable in all situations.

[@Ducati_Dude]

ehsan83 --> The seat manufacturers should team up with AirHawk and make a stock AirHawk seat... That would be awesome... ✔

[@dinonoce]

I enjoyed the review. I'd love to get one, but I don't have room for a 3rd bike...lol

[@DukeOfDC]

+dinonoce Thank you! Hahah, I'll soon be in your position with too many bikes and not enough parking spaces

[@MoreFoodForTheEars]

Hi there! just found your video and I'll be interested on getting a like like this on 2017. best of all has been seen someone more or less as tall as I am on such a big bike. I think I'll ask for low seat. Have you tried ktm 1190?

[@DukeOfDC]

Hi! I hope you do get this bike! I'm not sure how low the seat was, but can tell you that the bike was stock, so no additional low seat, but perhaps a lower seat position that comes standard on the bike. Haven't ridden the 1190, and unfortunately won't for a bit because of dealers.

[@MoreFoodForTheEars]

+DukeOfDC thanks for your kind answer. As I told I'm 173cm tall and my actual bike is a triumph street triple R and never used that kind of bike, thats why I'm a bit afraid of height. I'm planing to buy a bike by the ends of 2016 and I want an all use bike (50km daily for work and also summer travel with gf maybe on some mountain roads). Thanks again!

[@Ducati_Dude]

MoreFoodForTheEars --> My 2015 MTS S has an adjustable seat for height, and you can also adjust the spring pre-load which in effect, will raise/lower the ride height... Not sure if the Enduro has these features but it's worth looking into... ✔

[@Ducati_Dude]

MoreFoodForTheEars --> Yeah, the Enduro has fully adjustable electronic suspension... Therefore, you can adjust the ride height a tad via the spring pre-load adjuster... ✔

[@balsara675]

gel seat?

[@DukeOfDC]

+balsara 675 It didn't appear so, although it was a supremely comfortable seat.

[@JJPalma-lx5yn]

Great review! Difficult to relate to a "short rider" when I am 5'7" with a 27" inseam.... That bike is probably a no-go for me.

[@DukeOfDC]

+J.J. Palma I think you'd be surprised how manageable this bike may be for someone our height. Also, the standard Multistrada is shorter than this, and has a low suspension option.

[@jeevangamer7591]

That's a awesome bike man!👌 By the way I'm first😎

[@DukeOfDC]

+Jeevan Murgayah Nice!! It was a blast!

[@wevikings1790]

Im a Sport Bike Man...But That Thing Looks Like a Blast To Ride all Day Long.

[@DukeOfDC]

+WeVikings It had some serious sportbike power too

[@Ducati_Dude]

DukeOfDC --> It's a Sport Bike in an ADV Bike guise... 👍😉

[@andrzejtubylski9527]

Moto with character.

[@TeeDee87]

would love to have in this video some offroad or even some worse condition road driving :).

[@DukeOfDC]

I know :/ sorry! I couldn't take it off roading as this is a bike that's up for sale still. Perhaps if I ever make it out to a certified demo event for one of these I can do some off roading.

[@StephanieG1]

I enjoy DukeOfDC's videos and feel that he should have way more subscribers. He needs a gimmick, something to pull in the viewers. Perhaps he could try and be an American Baron von Grumble? Not everyone can be loud, opinionated and potty-mouthed though. Perhaps he could do in Washington DC what Royal Jordanian does in London, that is go around all the landmarks in while lane-splitting constantly?

[@DukeOfDC]

I appreciate the support Stephanie! I'm just me doing me, so hopefully one day the world will accept that and the subscribers will flow on in :) Until then, I am extremely grateful for my current subscribers and the amazing support I get on a daily basis.

[@theafricantwin774]

GRRRRReat review, thanks a lot ! Excellent job ;)

[@VeeFour]

God review buddy. Unlike me, you make sure you learn all the stats and features before you start the ride, and don't just waffle your way through like me :D

[@DukeOfDC]

+VeeFour Thank you :) It's a pain in the dick to do the research, but I get my ass chewed out in the comments if I don't do it lol

[@schemkesa]

so its gonna be DucofDC

[@DukeOfDC]

+Antoine Schemkes Hahaha it might just be ;)

[@CanaldoPanta]

U got an UFO from 3:58 till 5:01.

[@DukeOfDC]

+Panta World Lol, I was waiting for someone to comment on that. It's a prop plane carrying one of those banner ads. There is a local airport very close Battley.

[@tonytrevino3204]

I'm sold too.

[@DukeOfDC]

Woo!!

[@tonytrevino3204]

NOT anymore looks like I will be getting a KTM I don't want to end up like SNOWCAT.

[@kaybone7783]

Too much bike for a new rider?

[@DukeOfDC]

Yes. In many ways this is not an appropriate 'first' bike. Start with something lower, less powerful, less expensive, and preferably used. That way, when you grow out of your first bike, it will be easier to sell without loss and you will have appropriately learned the basics.

[@arturklimek_pl6775]

Vroom vroom

[@DukeOfDC]

+Art Klimek Agreed

[@lds8401]

you can't test a bike by going at 5000rpm max... that's not a test, that's a ride for your pleasure..

[@DukeOfDC]

+L DS It had less than 50 miles on the clock. It's in it's break in period. There isn't much I could do there.

[@gudniolafsson5200]

Only on tarmack. No offroad. What a shame, tbh.

[@gdfggggg]

Sexy bike, just like me (not).

[@markjurczyk]

Test road one another day, overrated HP and brakes are weak ! Go with GS

[@grahew632]

Every bodys got a gs its a boring wankers bike

[@ricardomelo6091]

The GS has way less power, and doesn't have better brakes than the brembo M50 of the Multistrada