★ DUCATI MULTISTRADA 1260 S REVIEW ★

[@Rager_U]

I've watched several KZbin video reviews of this bike. This was the best. You were honestly enjoying yourself, and it showed.

[@markpulling12]

Thanks for the comment all the best mark !

[@Dan-oj4iq]

Bought a brand new 2010 Multi 1200S when they were first introduced. Put 50,000 miles on it (all of that in sport mode). Sold it. Still regret that.... and miss it.

[@77archibald]

I have one. By far and away the best bike I have ever owned. I have had it for 8 months with 7,000 faultless miles. Fantastic bike!!

[@markpulling12]

Great to hear that yours is going well ! All the best mark

[@jim_gus]

WHAT TYPE OF RIDING DO YOU DO, IS THIS A ALL DAY BIKE?

[@markpulling12]

Hi jim ,i do sports and touring riding ,yes this could easily be your one bike does it all thanks mark

[@77archibald]

I do general riding and touring, it's perfect for all situations, the only exception being serious off roading. Fine on a gravel track but not much more. The more I ride it the more I like it. Definitely an all day bike Jim!

[@aussiepete8045]

I have a 2011 Ducati Multistrada 1200s. I'm in love with that bike you cannot wipe the smile off my face. I'll never sell it but I'm looking forward to stepping up to a new 1260s

[@ArthurDeCosta]

All the haters in the comments are running their mouths because they've never ridden a 1260 Testastretta. Your GS, Versys, Africa Twin, whatever... could never compare to the feeling of a 1260cc V-twin at 10,000 RPM.

[@markpulling12]

What a wonderful sound it makes at 10k !! Thanks for the comment Arthur !

[@ArthurDeCosta]

@Boris Shuplecov I'm at ~6,000 miles on mine. It burns oil, but otherwise, not a single issue.

[@MemoryLaneCinema]

I am a longlife ducati-fan. I had a multistrada from 2016 and it does not like "a lot" of luggage compared to a GS.

[@Ducati_Dude]

@@MemoryLaneCinema ---> 2015 MTS/S here... I have loaded her down at times... side cases and top box... 2 up. She can carry just under 1k lbs. Handling/power availability is awesome... What about the MTS makes you think it doesn't like a lot of luggage?

[@arthurmchugh5184]

Hey multistrada fans !! Just over 2 years ago I got a multistrada. Finally got a video of it , let me know what you think!! 😁 kzbin.info/www/bejne/qGPTaqCoZp5gh7M

[@freddieriboni4521]

Love my 950 multistrada 22k miles in 7 months. Just love it my next bike will be this one . But first I will get 100k miles on my 2018

[@markpulling12]

Hi freddie ,i need to test ride a 950 next

[@michaelgalbraith5670]

Love the review. Watched loads on the 1260,this is one of the better ones 👍. I bought my 1260s in February. Done about 4500 miles now including a 4 day trip to the lake district. The way you react, laughing and giggling, is how I still react now 😁. I've had it described as "biking reinvented",got to agree. Comfy on wide open roads, and turns into a big supermoto on the twisty B roads.

[@markpulling12]

Thanks Michael...quite an old video this one now .. but yes awesome bike... I really enjoyed my 2010 model cheers mark

[@Imotopilot]

I just traded in my 2010 Multi 1200s for a 2018 1260s. I'm still getting used to it. First impression, you really sit "IN" the bike vs on. Love this platform.

[@markpulling12]

Yes I used to have a 2010 multi 1200 ...loved it .... great choice with the 1260 all the best mark

[@antwan37]

Pure passion on two wheels, IMO the most striking looks and overall the best, most passionate motorbike ever produced in human history. And the best of all, I'm fixing to get myself a 2014 Multistrada Pikes peak in a couple of days. I think I will have trouble sleeping in the next few nights before I seal the deal. Mamma mia...

[@markpulling12]

Great choice Antonio what a bike :) Regards mark

[@ghowells5433]

Great review. I own a 1260 Pikes Peak Multi, it’s my third Multi. It s a fantastic bike and best version to date as you say a lot smoother than the 1200.

[@Ducati_Dude]

1200 w/DVT???

[@LookattheBiggerPic]

Love your enthusiasm brother - certainly makes me want one! I'm really happy with my R1200GSA but I do wish it had a bit more grunt and rush thru the mid range... Thanks so much for really nice review!

[@markpulling12]

Hi thanks for the comment ! The multistrada certainly is an entertaining bike ! All the best mark

[@steve-wu7jp]

Mark you are a machine with all these new reviews! Great job😀

[@markpulling12]

Thanks very much !! :)

[@DigitalJournalist]

Great video. Over here in the Northeast US, my multi is in storage for the winter. Videos like this are like little love letters as I wait for spring. I came off a Tracer 900 by way of a longer-term Triumph Street Triple when buying my 1260S. I was amazed at the feeling of nimbleness and confidence I got from the multi. Due to the magic suspension and smooth, massive, grunty power, I feel surprisingly more confident throwing the thing around at speed than I ever did even with the STR. It just chews up all sorts of roads (hence the namesake) with that suspension, cornering abs and traction control. I hit a decent little rock with my front tire cornering at about 50mph at one point and the bike just cut power a little bit, stood up a touch and got right back to work. Not even a wiggle. Bloody amazing. But look it's stupid expensive. I went for it because I've done well for myself, motorcycling is my favorite thing on this earth and no bike out there matches the Multistrada's stylish capability. It's much more affordable than a Porsche and you can really use the hell out of it. But there are many more affordable bikes that will get the job done too, like the Tracer 900. This one just happens to be better at everything. Except the quickskifter. If I'm flying above 100mph on hard acceleration and try to quickshift between 5th and 6th the gearbox sometimes slips out. Also 1st to 2nd can feel a bit jerkey, as the bike wants me to be revved higher than I like to be in 1st. But that's less of an issue since I went up 3 teeth in the back. God I miss her.

[@markpulling12]

Awesome comment Robbie thanks and let's wait in anticipation for spring all the best mark

[@brankojerbic6040]

Nice review. I really like this bike, have ridden one for an hour but found that the heat generated by the engine under the seat was just too unbearable. I live in Australia and that heat in summer is just too much. In winter it would make a great seat heater though. The other problems i experienced on the demo model was an intermittent quick shifter and lots of vibes in the dash and mirrors at lower rpm. Other than that it was great and the sound was amazing. The twins simply sound the best and as you noticed midrange pull is brilliant...

[@markpulling12]

Thanks for the comment branko,yes they are a bit vibey at low rpm ,but what an engine when you open it up ! All the best mark

[@andrewedmond7738]

Great review Mark. Maybe I will have one in my garage in a couple of years. Perfect machine to replace my 2014 vstrom 1000. All the best from the land of Oz. Will definitely be watching all of your reviews. Thanks again.

[@markpulling12]

Thanks Andrew ,what a machine ,yes wait a couple of years then buy a good used one and save a lot of money all the best mark

[@TwoHawksHunting]

Nice bike. How is the seat comfort on a long haul? That scoop position looks as if it would limit one's movement in the saddle.

[@markpulling12]

Hi Michael ,I found the seat to be very comfortable for the hour and a half I was riding it , obviously can't comment on all day comfort,but my feeling is that would be great ,even though it's scooped I could still shift forward and backwards a bit , hope that helps all the best mark

[@TwoHawksHunting]

@@markpulling12 Thank you for responding. I saw this bike and a 1250 Pikes Peak at the Motorcycle Show in Atlanta. The Pikes Peak model is a very special and expensive bike that I would enjoy riding. Ride safe and take care.

[@77archibald]

That is my only complaint about the bike. I changed mine for a Corbin.

[@andrewedmond7738]

Great review Mark. It will certainly be a tough choice when it's time to select my next bike. Ducati 1260s, or BMW 1250gs. Wish I could have both!! Thanks again Mark.

[@markpulling12]

Yes it's so hard to choose because they are all brilliant !! Thanks Andrew

[@maximyanev6881]

Great, cheers! The more you swap them the more you know them! And it's all about emotions at the end of the day ;) All the best!

[@markpulling12]

Thanks Maxim. Yes I do have a habit of changing my bikes !!

[@nigelbradshaw8266]

I bought one. Best bike I’ve ever had. 😻

[@markpulling12]

I agree nigel, i owned a 2011 model and it was brilliant this ones even better thanks mark

[@arthurmchugh5184]

Hey rider !!! This is my 3rd Ducati. 900ss 196.000 miles, ST2 205.000 miles and now the multi!! Had to go used $$$$$ how do you think I did ?? kzbin.info/www/bejne/qGPTaqCoZp5gh7M

[@patmick1]

Hello Mark, would you buy the 1260 multi over 1250 BMW ? The Triumph Tiger 1200 that I tested recently just seemed way too top heavy, the only thing that really impressed me was the electric screen to be honest. I know you tested the old 1290 KTM Super Adventure in 2015 ( the big lardy white elephant one) but the later KTM 1290 S model is a different animal completely and a direct competitor to the multi. Any chance of a test on that one in the near future please , pretty please with sugar on ! and give us your honest comparison.

[@markpulling12]

Hi Pat ,I think the multistrada is more raw noisy and a bit more fun than the BMW ,BMW is a more polished refined all round motorcycle,it's a tough call as they are both amazing !! For me personally I'd take the multistrada just because of its booming v twin character but still a great tourer ,so many amazing bikes out there at the moment all the best mark

[@genuinecomments4008]

How would you compare it to the BMW 1250GS

[@markpulling12]

Hi ,the Ducati is louder more raw with it's booming v twin and lighter feeling ,the BMW is more of a polished all rounder tricky choice as they are both amazing ,also shaft drive BMW chain on the Duke ,I'd go for the Ducati because I favour performance a bit more over touring with the BMW all the best mark

[@emilvva]

Very nice review, thanks for sharing. How is suspension and comfort compared with the one on R1250 Gs?

[@markpulling12]

Hi it's top notch semi active so would say as good all the best Mark

[@m.schirpi5417]

Very informative contribution, thank you 👍

[@markpulling12]

Thanks Michaela !!

[@onaoinfluencer]

this version have the steering damper like the enduro model ?

[@mohammadF640]

Nice review of very interesting and good looking bike, what are the major differences between S version and the enduro, which one do you prefer ??

[@markpulling12]

the enduro is more off road based with spoked wheels ,offroad ish tyres and suspension ,not really my thing ,id go with the s version anyday all the best mark

[@mohammadF640]

@@markpulling12 Thank you for the honest reply Mark, if I'm not wrong I heard you referring to enduro mode in this bike as well, so I guess it will be capable of light to medium off roads. I'm 178cm tall (5.8") almost 200 pounds weight do you think that its adequate for a guy of my size ?

[@markpulling12]

@@mohammadF640 hi Mohammed the engine so powerful it will carry you with ease and then some !! :)

[@mohammadF640]

pulling lol I'm pretty sure it will carry me I'm concerned about my ability to handle such powerful machine :)

[@musamusa2961]

Yes Thank God I will buy one for myself

[@ducfatsvideos.6293]

Nice review........I pick mine up this week hopefully.

[@77archibald]

You will love it.

[@ducfatsvideos.6293]

Well, I've had my 1260 S Touring a week now and what an amazing bike it is........plenty of mumbo for highway overtaking, loaded with electronics and very comfortable. Probably the most comfortable quick bike I've ridden TBH, so happy with my choice, can't wait to start touring on it as well.@@77archibald

[@77archibald]

Glad your enjoying it Ducfat Great bike isn't it!!

[@asimms4101]

Hi Mark Any chance you can get the time to test multistrada 1260 enduro ? Looks a good bit of kit..

[@MemoryLaneCinema]

Hi Mark. This one has a longer swingarm. Did you notice a change in handling compared to the previous model? Worse handling?

[@markpulling12]

Hi no it's more stable with it's longer swingarm....but has lost none of that multistrada magic ....these are brilliant and well priced now :)

[@MemoryLaneCinema]

@@markpulling12 What about the turning radius? Would think that is has a worse turning radius now due to the longer arm?

[@markpulling12]

@@MemoryLaneCinema no it's turning circle was fine these adventure bikes have big steering locks compared to say a sports bike Cheers mark

[@noeldawson9211]

great bike and great review...I want one, the adjustable seat is great because I am not adjustable, the white looks nice with the gold wheels classy ++

[@maximyanev6881]

Hi Mark. Great review, cheers! Btw. what happened to your own 2010 Multistrada? You said you got rid of it? Any particular reason?

[@markpulling12]

Hi I just sold it to get a different bike ,no reliability issues at all it with it ,but probably the best all round bike I've owned ,there is a video of it on my channel cheers

[@duffsplunk644]

What giobves are you wearing

[@markpulling12]

Hi Tony they are Rst gloves all the best mark

[@markpulling12]

Hi Tony they are Rst gloves all the best mark

[@turbodave6068]

did u not buy one of these im in the market atm interested to know what put you off? i just atm am struggling to justify the 4 grand diffrence from say the 2015 model prices (used) .i did however love the test ride .......

[@markpulling12]

Hi Dave no I stuck with my 2010 model after all ,then sold it lol. But I'd go for a 2015 dvt model and save a fortune over the 1260 all the best mark

[@turbodave6068]

@@markpulling12 i did try the xr bmw but i have a triumph tiger sport atm and the beamer felt exactly the same to ride but much faster...didnt really do anything for me.... what are u riding now. i wish yamaha had a adventure style but mt10 powered...

[@markpulling12]

@@turbodave6068 hi Dave my favorite adventure tourer is the tiger 1200, but I'm back on sports bikes atm. Check out my ninja 636 review and old Honda cbr600. All the best mark

[@turbodave6068]

@@markpulling12 Well I tried my best to buy a multistrada but every time a low milage pikes peak came up it was sold before I had chance do anything.....was going to keep the tiger and wait for a 1260.....then the 2019 1290gt superduke came on my radar....pick it up Tuesday !!

[@markpulling12]

@@turbodave6068 brilliant Dave bet you can't wait :)

[@korshm]

Multi-road, but where are different road types? Is it suitable for every day filtering?

[@markpulling12]

yes it would be ok for filtering ,bars are quite wide,but shouldnt be a problem

[@jeremy63ish]

With what bike did you replace your 2010 MTS?

[@markpulling12]

Hi ...I've had a few bikes since ...I'm.always changing my bikes ,zzr1400 ...tracer 9 gt Got a zx12 r at the moment and a hunter 350 Best wishes mark

[@noeldawson9211]

Seat height please and is the height adjustable ? nice review

[@Ronburgundy75]

Nice review. The Multi is a great bike. I took one out last weekend, along with a 1250GS. My last bike was a 1290 Super Adventure S, so I was comparing the Multistrada to that, and IMO, the Ducati isn’t worth the extra money. Especially as it’ll lose nearly £10k in two years, according to Ducati. Go and try the 1290, as it’s the perfect balance between the GS comfort and the 1260’s power. So much so that I’ve ordered another one.

[@markpulling12]

H ron thanks for the comment ,i did test review the 2015 model 1290 s and have to agree its an amazing bike all the best mark

[@Ronburgundy75]

The 1290S came out in 2017!😂

[@markpulling12]

oh i must have just rode the standard 1290 super adventure then in 2015

[@stevepovey2489]

I have just ordered a 1290 SAS, I got a blinding deal on a 2018 bike.

[@Inked_CR]

How many times did you break down?

[@adrianrubi5012]

What’s the recommended rider height for this bike?

[@markpulling12]

Hi Adrian I'd say 5ft 7 to well over 6ft ...I think these have adjustable seats all the best mark

[@adrianrubi5012]

mark pulling ..thanks.

[@pduffy421]

The Bentley of motorbikes. Looks amazing.

[@alexmorgan3435]

Does Ducati finish the paint job on the tank by putting lacquer on or is this an extra??!! Sorry not really a Ducati fan. I am sure the bike is good but it doesn't really do anything for me. Sorry.

[@Slycarlo]

Nice review, but you should move your go pro mount in the chin area of your helmet

[@markpulling12]

Thanks I've done that about a year ago now on my recent videos

[@Slycarlo]

@@markpulling12 your review is well detailed, do you also explore on how tft works and it's settings? Haven't seen some of your other video yet but I'm looking forward to it

[@syumassh]

How about a Diavel 1260S review mate? Love your reviews.

[@markpulling12]

Thanks I'll bear it in mind 😊

[@c.g.c2067]

Other than the price I have no complaints :)

[@ilmostro16]

Not enough people mention the torque, which is more important. This beast has about 95 lb-ft of torque and much of it is available around 4K rpm.

[@markpulling12]

That's the beauty of twins you don't need to rev them to get power , All the best mark

[@TRAPEDUNDERVENEZUELA]

CONGRATULATIONS I LOVED THE VIDEO GREETINGS

[@MichelCernev]

It's awesome motorcycle

[@markpulling12]

It sure is Michel. !! :)

[@130m4gnu5]

Hi how are you? I would like to know what your height is, since I see that the bike has the low seat configuration, and I want to get this same bike. However, my height is not the best ... Thank you

[@markpulling12]

Hi Marin I'm five ft seven inches and I wasn't flat footed but not far off ,I did feel confident on the bike as it's a bit lighter than the competition all the best mark

[@130m4gnu5]

@@markpulling12 Thank you. Greetings from colombia

[@MotoMichelle]

Nice looking Bike :)

[@drewyager4020]

Grand touring as well

[@wightwalker2453]

Yes, please!

[@TokyoTom64]

Great review! Thank you

[@markpulling12]

No probs tommy ! Regards mark

[@jamesbenson7389]

XR for me, just prefer the Beamer, btw great review though 👍

[@markpulling12]

thanks for the comment james ,yes wow the xr ,nuff said ,the most powerful of the bunch by a long way ,arent they something like 155bhp true at the rear wheel !!

[@jamesbenson7389]

@@markpulling12 i have the 2017 model and they reckon 165 at the rear wheel, i was undecided between the 2 but so glad i chose the XR, only critism is the heated grips, they are terrible

[@jamesbenson7389]

I do prefer the display on the Ducati

[@renatojlopes]

James Benson Well...On the display... If the new S1000RR is anything to go by, expect stunning display on the next model of the XR.

[@normsbigwindow9379]

You taught me to kitesurf I think - still flying?

[@markpulling12]

Hi yes still kite teaching ,not flying at moment but hopefully borrowing some flying kit in the next few weeks to get in the sky,when did you learn with me ?

[@normsbigwindow9379]

mark pulling Sandbanks back in 2003 or there abouts, FC Watersports?

[@markpulling12]

@@normsbigwindow9379 yep that would have been me :)

[@normsbigwindow9379]

mark pulling “you taught me well master” ;)

[@davidthomas6681]

Great bike review, only criticism is that it looked like there were afew times you were doing over 50mph in a 40mph zone? I might Have missed the sign though 😉 Want to do a test ride of the Multistrada so will wait till it warns up a bit and get it booked.

[@GaryBeilby]

That's your criticism? Seriously?

[@davidthomas6681]

@@GaryBeilby what else did you want me to put? I thought the rest of the review was good. I did put a smiley face in there so perhaps you are taking it a tad too seriously ? ;-)

[@lifeisfitness6417]

I like biki tell the me deal

[@rockafella1690]

I just done my CBT on this bike. Bit bland.

[@markpulling12]

:). ;). :).

[@alissonsantos5275]

Algum brasileiro vendo essa branca Ducati

[@leonfong4456]

There's a computer in your bike. Kawasaki doesn't

[@markwilliams9793]

Shame about the weather.

[@markpulling12]

winter testing grrr cheers mark

[@johnrocker2986]

Love the bike but we're in the 21st century why are bikes still using technology from the 1930's regarding drive chains? This bike needs shaft drive.

[@markpulling12]

Hi john ,yes a shaft drive would be nice !

[@grenphelps7455]

L twin