New 2024 Ducati Multistrada V4 S Grand Tour: The Ultimate Adv Tourer?

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0:00 - INTRO
0:49 - MULTISTRADA V4 LINEUP
1:20 - POWER
1:54 - SUSPENSION
2:18 - BRAKES
4:46 - STYLING
5:00 - HARDWARE FINISH
5:09 - SIDE CASES
5:23 - CENTRE STAND
5:31 - RADAR SYSTEM
6:08 - FILLER CAP
6:17 - TPMS
6:24 - AUX LIGHTS
6:37 - HEATED SEATS
6:44 - HEATED GRIPS
6:52 - RIGID MOUNT BARS
7:19 - CLOSABLE VENTS
7:41 - PHONE STASH
8:04 - HEAT SHIELDS
8:19 - FUEL CAPACITY
9:26 - PRICE

[@BigRockMoto]

Ah man, you're fast! I'm still editing. Great to finally meet you! I do think it was a missed opportunity to not have the larger fuel tank and cylinder de-activation from the Rally.

[@unsungdrummer]

No one's going to hold it against you. Your reviews are phenomenal and well worth the wait!

[@steveschneider3872]

He was quick. Yawn on this one. I agree. Missed opportunity. V4s with different paint and tpms(which should be standard anyway)

[@mweingar]

As a V4 Rally owner, I am not sure who the target audience is for this version. less fuel, no cylinder shut off, and no engine guard. I am glad I swapped to the Rally from the Pikes Peak. Perfect for my use cases.

[@MidCoastAdventures]

Great video guys, cheers for the up-load 😎👍

[@iHARTZwatrmelon]

I agree I would have loved to see the 30L tank from the Rally. Also, I didn’t even think about he front tire if they would have went with the 17” front tire as well this would have been perfect

[@LoneAmigo17]

Ride V4s fantastic bike when it came out, recently tried the Rallye, but on moorland roads through tight roads, bog down at low speeds with the bike dropping onto 2cylinders , not good in lanes having to rev it harder to keep it in 4 cylinder, was on dartmoor in tight wet slippery lanes though 😊

[@skyworks1621]

Great bike. Only negative is the engine heat that I felt on the bike I testet in my 200 kilometres on the V4s that I tested. Outside temp. was 25 c. Also fuel consumption is way higher then other adventure bikes.

[@creedm3040]

Awesome video! I really like that bike. The smaller fuel tank doesn't bother me because fuel stations are pretty much everywhere and I like to take a break every now and then anyway. Best!

[@falzonefamily]

Same, 200+ miles is plenty between fills, and I like the look and handling of the regular tank.

[@bobvincent5921]

Thank. Well planned to show ALL features.

[@andrewj009]

Fantastic review... can I ask, what is the brand of your jacket? Looks great for riding in all weather conditions...

[@Mustrum_Ridcully]

hey man, another great vid, congrats. Was wondering: What jacket are you wearing? It's a Revit no?

[@shaneolivier1650]

I see your comment and you still haven't got your answer of the jacket , hopefully before new year 🤔

[@simongreenaway4801]

So it’s just a v4s then,I was kinda worried when I saw this video pop up , thing I’m ok with my rally then 😅

[@Realjofa_98]

great review!

[@IanTed]

Love my V2S Travel, need to start saving my pennies for next change….love it😀

[@DucatiDiaries]

Great. Now I want this. Thanks a lot Motobob.😂

[@pabloglez-dorta5586]

The most elegant Multistrada. I will change my Triumph in spring and this beauty is one of my candidates, the other the new GS 1300. I wait for comparisons although in the end it will be the heart that will decide.

[@inked-96]

I was looking at one. For that price, i settled on a new Tracer 9 GT+ and used the addional funds towards a 22 Tuono 1100 as the weekend toy.

[@theonlyredspecial]

It would be a good alternative to the bmw gs adventure but every bmw gs rider I know wants shaft drive.

[@stevenkelby2169]

8:59 What's with those pistons hanging out at TDC? Got some funky new crankshaft in that engine? 😂

[@PowerYacht]

I think this gets a 7.5/10 causes of the standard fuel tank. It is basically a V4s, (i'd give that a 8.5/10) with touring pack and new stickers. Make the slow speeds two cylinder with large fuel tank set and this one gets a nine/10.

[@MrAndrew1953]

It would be good if they gave you the option of fitting the larger tank off the Rally for extra range. I had a 32 litre tank on my R80GS.

[@thevtadventure1062]

Absolutely Absolutely Absolutely

[@mickhep]

Just like KTM and their SMT, the stuff that you need for touring is deemed not necessary. ie Screen and fuel range

[@georgehatcher8867]

Fuel consumption/small tank, how does that add up to making a good tourer?

[@silvioroberti-wt3pl]

Love the bike it's hewsome

[@dynaglida88]

It seems to be a parts bin compromise. I tried a V4s and loved it but was horrified at the fuel consumption in the 30 MPG range if it was used energetically. Filling up every 130 miles on a Grand Tourer just didn't do it for me. This version misses the opportunity of a bigger tank and having the rear cylinders switch off in traffic, which is a shame.

[@damansidhu77]

Just sharing as a V4S Sport owner, the typical mileage I get is between 160 to 170 miles before I need a fill up. It's definitely not 130 miles.

[@warrenhayes8992]

Moto Bob , is it really an adventure tour or just a sports tourer I currently have a multi Strada they are a handful on the dirt. I have done the right experience on this bike but just did not like it had no soul.

[@HabitualFixation]

MY DREAM GARAGE: Ducati Multistrada Rally Pro, M1000 XR, Indian Challenger, Triumph Street Triple RS

[@steveparish9210]

And a qualified mechanic on call

[@specialcircs]

Did you mention if it had a quickshifter?

[@wagsie1865]

Great bike, but unfortunately out of the reach of most people's budgets...

[@fs5866]

To think when i was into buying a brand new bike 3 years ago, Ducati dealership refused to give me a multistrada because i did not have full on leather gear with me, just leather jacker, jeans and regular leather boots. Left a sour taste in my mouth, then i said ok and went to book a test ride for an Africa Twin, the guys gave it to me immediately when i showed up as it was available then and there. And the rest was history, been happily every after with my 1100 Africa Twin ever since.

[@krtybee]

Which is better the multiStrada v4 pikes peak or this one v4s grand tour?

[@dlv9707]

I don’t really understand the point of the Grand Tour. Isn’t the Rally the better ‘Grand Tourer’ anyway since it has the bigger fuel tank and also the better cylinder deactivation? Is there any detail where the Grand Tour is better than the Rally?

[@scottamolinari]

Wish I could afford one.

[@DazmatronMotorcycleTrips]

I test road the V4S a year after buying what I thought was already an over priced GS1250 with full spec. The Ducati is an awesome bike & step up but I think the fuel consumption along with companies desire to remain a premium product unfortunately outprices everything else & us the consumer. I'd love one of these bikes, Im off to buy a lottery ticket!

[@kevinmcdonald1917]

I think they should have kept the front blinkers in the face of the hand guards.

[@martinhughes9769]

Great looking machine , but a lot of money for a bike and technology that I wouldn’t use personally , few settings is enough for me , but i can appreciate that some will love it ,

[@damansidhu77]

It's literally the same bike as the 3 year old Multi V4S with fog lights and new paint job. If they have put the larger tank in, it would make the Rally obsolete. I love my 21 V4S Sport with full Akra, don't see any need to change.

[@gilanderson3923]

I want a larger tank, better protection, and the 17 inch wheels of the pikes peak. This would be a taller, more relaxed riding tourer. A driveshaft would also be excellent, but probably a tall order for Ducati.

[@jonHancock-gl4js]

Totally put me off Ducati’s full stop. Anybody who pays this is crazy and definitely has more money than sense!

[@stevenkelby2169]

If you earned half a million a year, what motorbike would you buy?

[@jonasbaine3538]

@@stevenkelby2169a collection of actual former race bikes in a pristine garage. Would deem riding motorcycles on the street too risky for my net worth and only drive serious exotic cars on the street.

[@nothingtoseehere93]

Why? How does it affect you if people can buy expensive motorcycles?

[@thor8640]

I expected wider side panniers and top case standard, like the 1200 Gran Turismo had. I had the electronic fuel cap installed on my 2021 V4S, it failed after 8 month and would not close. Got a replacement that I never installed but rather keep the keyed cap. A larger fuel tank is not really necessary as I have about 250 km range, I do think Ducati could have done better with this Grand Tour - this "big" announcement feels like a bit of a waste.

[@steveparish9210]

Sure beats my 61 tiger cub I got used (very) when I was 12 😂

[@PDCRed]

It looks like a character from The Muppets, from the front.

[@manas98190]

To expect fully new model by Ducati will have to wait almost 5 years

[@williamfischer3990]

Got to say if you have the guts to ride your v4R down stairs like this Multi, you’re my hero. Also heat shielding on a Ducati is Sacrilege, Duc guys like to know their boys are getting roasted.

[@DimitryKaplun]

I have taken my Multistrada V4S Sport off-road in the US on the BDR trips. It worked fine, definitely was more competent than the rider. This version I am not feeling.

[@MrAndrew1953]

How does it compare with a Yamaha GT9+ in terms of features,performance and cost?

[@tubejorrit]

The GT9 is not an all road, if you want to compare it take the 1290 adventure, tiger 1200 and the GS1250

[@Ducatijay72]

Features around the same ish, more performance and 7 k more 👍🤪

[@JohnJay1745]

Proposed shortcut: Give me the Rally version with a 17" front wheel and Apple CarPlay. Perfecto!

[@warrenhayes8992]

As for a 30 L tank and that is a lot of fuel and a lot of weight surely it's just easier to pull up every 350 km 10:31

[@AbdurrahmanZedSaeed]

I mean, like cold or intermediate engine temps in ducati is unheard of......

[@robspear6004]

IMHO in order to be an "ultimate tourer" it needs shaft drive.

[@blackline66]

Getting ridiculous now. The name and the price

[@GaryJohnWalker1]

Shaft drive for a mile eater. Honda should've modernised, better packaged and kept interest in their shaft v4 from the vf1200's or the much older pan.

[@CurvedSlightly]

Bruh, its a V4S in a different colour with the accessories catalogue thrown at it, that's all.

[@sufeeb]

Should’ve gone for 17” front.

[@duncancleverley6366]

£23,000 is far far far too much for ANY motorcycle.. ridiculous.

[@fs5866]

Harley bros would aggressively disagree with that.

[@gregorybigg8924]

Tell that to Ducati and those that buy a lot of them the other side of that money 😂

[@tubejorrit]

Agreed, imagine taking it offroad also... For me the KTM 1290 is the better alternative, maybe not as good but its a lot cheaper and maybe 5% less good then the multi v4.

[@Ducatijay72]

I was testing a rally, they had the lambo street fighter at 66 odd k, they sold two to one person, there's always someone 😬

[@gregorybigg8924]

@@Ducatijay72 lambo streetfighters are selling at £100k secondhand

[@corsarogonzalez9831]

me on my fully equipped NC750X be like " yeaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah nah im good with my wallet"

[@motorr7394]

7 k more than the base model is just pure greed

[@user-ct1nv1yb7n]

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[@tonybarton3746]

How much 😂😂😂 Active ride control and radar , I’ve got eyes to read the road ahead and behind 🤪🤪🤪. Sorry I ride a motorbike to enjoy it , not for for it to take over , it’s why I hate cars etc .

[@jatinthakur3491]

Thumbs up for a great video once again but a Meh for the bike.

[@Skipdigiddy]

Why in any kind of way would anyone want to use radar to track with the speed of the vehicle in front of them? 50, 65, 54, 72, back to 50, over and over again.

[@homizarolia5726]

How about a bike great in power but less of gizmos ???

[@lold6130]

Reliability?

[@gregorybigg8924]

Extremely good and no valve service until 36k

[@Waldo1122]

Hit or miss, mine came with a faulty front brake master cylinder resulting in the front brake only giving 50% grab when fully engaged.

[@bcinspectorman]

All expense paid ride promotion by Ducati? This is why there are rarely any test rides available by manufacturers at dealers. We are suppose to 'trust' the "influencers"! Humbug

[@jeffbarner2331]

What a shame if this bike came with the 30 liter tank it would be the bike to have in the Ducati Multistrada line up. Shame on Ducati calling a bike a Touring bike when it would be hard to make 200 miles on a tank of fuel.

[@MOTOUK1]

I’ll be keeping my Tiger 1200 Rally Pro, better fuel economy, better looking and not full of plastic like this bike is, just too many plastic panels and the luggage looks awful only my opinion 👍

[@bensmith7536]

i had a radar system on a ktm sup adv, turned it off..... what rider sits in traffic, allowing an automatic system to control their bike. of course there will be fanboys singing its virtues...... me, I punched out of traffic, kept a clear road around me. EDIT: i traded to an R GS1250 ADV.... curiously no radar on that top selling bike?

[@Mrbooboo1972]

@Motobob Hi bud, just wanted to point out at 1:38 you accidentally put 170 PH instead of 170 HP .. Im sure everyone knows its Horse Power if Not... We will tell them it means 170 Powerful Horses 😂. Great Video Bob Thanks Man

[@G91YS]

Nope. I stick to my Honda VFR800X Crossrunner. This italian stuff is too expensive for what it is.

[@DayumSonny]

Give me a kitted out Versys 650 and I'll never want another bike for the rest of me life.

[@claudiumxg1]

No driveshaft no tourer

[@Matthew-wn8oq]

You not going that far on 29 miles to the gallon

[@christophereaves7108]

Way to expensive. £23500 is the same price as a new bmw 3 series. Thsts why ducatis are so rare on the road. Only middle ages bankers can buy them. Great bike though

[@dragostiganuc4671]

this is a touring bike not an adventures

[@gigi9467]

V4? no desmo? Not a ducati

[@matsrekdal3065]

Fine. You head towards the workshop for the desmo service then, while i carry on for 60.000 km before the first valve check. 👍

[@willidx42]

Put 17 inch wheels on this bike and I would be all over it

[@benschofield7565]

Hideous bike. I'm sure it's spectacular.....but good god, it's ugly. It also seems an odd choice of name when there are other models in the range with a bigger tank. Maybe 'Grand' doesn't mean what I thought.

[@mesonofgib]

What the hell is an "adventure tourer"? :P An adventure bike is an "off road tourer". So is this an "off-road tourer tourer"?

[@user-ct1nv1yb7n]

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[@lifeisgoodno1]

👎👎👎

[@cullengorman294]

I personally think the various Multistradas are THE WORST looking motorcycles currently for sale. Weird eagle-nostril beak