Ducati Multistrada 1200 v KTM SMT v BMW GS v Tiger 1050

[@BigPhil22]

As I wrote above (?) I tested one for an hour last week and I loved it. Bloody epic. I had a CBR100RR before and I much preferred this. Not as fast on the top end and not as mental but so much more fun. The modes are great and are very quick and easy to select. I'd literally have ordered one on the spot if I'd had the cash. As it is I'll have to wait until next year. If you can afford it, and you're not a "superbike" fanatic buy one, you wont regret it.

[@usart2008]

Its almost like MCN read our comments down here and improved on their videos. Everyone complained of too much time with fly by shots of the bikes, and now they are gone! Its just pure information now. More than camera angles and the cosmetics, there is so much more information, I'm just loving it!

[@bmwmad1]

Fantastic quality video MCN, the use of the cameras, sound and music were all top notch in my opinion. Michael Neaves and Michael Guy are the best two testers on youtube. Period. Please keep up the informative and fun to watch videos!

[@dahveed284]

Thanks! A very fair review. It was good to see it compared off road. An earlier review skipped the off road riding. I knew the wheel size was going to be a problem. 17 inch is too small for some rougher dirt roads. The weak point on most videos here in youtube land and from you as well is sound. Here you've done a much better job than most of your other videos.

[@Angela-Louisa]

As a pillion, I find it very comfortable especially when the top box is on. Had a blast around the Scottish Borders today on that bad boy. Great ride out!

[@KingOfAwesomer]

what camera were you guys using? its got great pics

[@EvenZappa]

Just bought my Multistrada 1200 S Sport...what a wonderful bike....

[@MichaelAyden]

Go Triumph!

[@steinert]

Normally i do not prefer MCN videos- when they only talk and you hear not the sound of the bikes. But here it was now a really good informative video - it was senseful explained why and what .. good commented. I liked it.

[@jerseycitykickboxingandcoa9196]

Not sure if you check these comments anymore. I’ve had every iteration of the MTS... i recently went back to the 2010 S version in black. I picked one up with 800 miles for nothing.. i gotta say- if you like sportier riding this is the best version to me.. the 1260 is so much longer, doesn’t do as well in dirt- i live in the mountains. I get why they catered to the touring section in the world.. but for real world fun and sports bike feel and touring this is the best model to me.. thoughts across the pond?

[@Lordaniel899]

This is about the sixth review i have seen that favours the Ducati over the BMW. I live in Cambodia + Vietnam, and have ridden the BMW and the Triumph, but not the other two. I suppose my heart goes to the BMW, it seemed to cover all the bases better - including the shaft drive which (I think) is superior in sand/dirt/underwater and loose flying rocks - and i like the off road/deep water/loose rocks, practicality of the 21" front wheel.

[@GiacomoTampieri]

Nice video MCN, keep up the good work. ciao from Italy

[@reasoningphaedrus4376]

God, I love these videos. Another great comparison MCN, thank you.

[@BigPhil22]

I test rode one last week. Changing mode takes about 5 seconds, tops. And tbh you don't have to buy a bike with all the gizmos. All the modes are pretty cool and there are big differences between them.

[@Le_Sourpuss]

MCN you have great videos, you just need to put it on 720p or even 1080p, definitely!

[@bgorrell]

I sure wish the Ducati had a bit bigger ergonomics! I am 6"4" with a 34" inseam. I test drove the Multistrada last week - what a complete riot to ride! However, it is just a little cramped for someone my size... You'd think if Ducati wanted to compete directly with the R1200GS they would have considered this a bit more...

[@Kaeben]

@daedalx I agree, i like the idea of traction control and ABS for when things go wrong to save you from a crash, but i don't think that they should be relied on. I just use emergency braking drills and its never failed me before

[@BigPhil22]

This is a brilliant video, well done MCN.

[@wjeva]

Gr8 videos i agree i had a test ride on the BMW gsa and gave that back to them after 250 miles then went and bought one

[@JayBrizzle]

Like the camera work in the opening of the film.

[@stevepenpraze1006]

I Have the Multistrada ST, its Brilliant, also have the new Generation hayabusa which I love, but for touring and comfort and the smile factor I would choose the Ducati any day.

[@davidrespect6471]

The Tiger is the best looking of the 4!!!

[@gmcharlton]

You are joking?

[@leuteristoubelis1275]

Gordon Charlton is true the tiger is the most sport and good looking

[@13conair]

I really cannot understand anyone buying a 160 whatever bhp bike and then flicking a switch to turn the power down ! if you are not capable of riding a 160 whatever bike go buy a smaller bike you can handle ! And you couldnt prise my KTM 950sm out of my hands with any of the new stuff thats around today....

[@Aonexia]

Fantastic review Mates!

[@bfmv580]

This guy always makes good vids, the music was good too :-)

[@thozz]

@TheYellowZub it's not just the price.. servicing is really expensive, and if you don't keep it serviced on time, regardless of milage, they won't honour any warranty work. My mate fell foul of this with his 1098.... the ECU blew 2 weeks out of warranty and cos he hadn't had it serviced after 1 year (with about 1800 miles on it) they told him to sling his hook. but the do look awsome

[@AbdulRa7eeM]

Cool vid!

[@Wolfenkuni]

Well for any serious adventure touring the GS still seems the bike to chose but for road trips the Multistrada is the thing to get. (and you can still take the Multistrada on a gravel road ….

[@redneckon2wheels529]

Gs is old news the new ktm is better off road and has 150hp

[@Dragonfly5280]

Does anyone else think that the KTM Adventure would have been a better fit for this comparison than the SM? I'd like to see a shootout between the GS1200 Adv vs Multistrada 1200 vs KTM Adv vs Yamaha Suoer Tenere (ALL with offroad specific tires!)

[@andrzejtubylski9527]

Super Italian equipment! Multistrada Enduro !!!!!!!

[@theoccasionalangler6956]

Hi I'm looking for some advice. I am a relatively novice motorcyclist. I currently commute 20 miles per day on B roads to get to work on a piaggio MP3 500cc. I am looking to do my direct access to get my full licence and then i am looking for a bike to to commute from whitstable (Kent) to central London, 3 days a week. I tried this on my MP3 and it felt underpowered for the job. My budget could stretch to a 2008-2010 bmw 1200 gs or a 2010-2013 multistrada 1200. Do you think these bikes would be suitable for someone with my experience and which do you think would be best choice. Thanks guy

[@Vizcaio]

@KPKonliner perfect example of a sportstourer is f ex a kawasaki 1400 gtr... Though they've mixed up the classification of bikes nowadays.... I would classifie the BMW 1200gs as an adventurer...

[@lamilumag]

very good review!

[@TheYellowZub]

I love the multistrada but it's not for me today :-( Sad that the price must be so high.

[@dirtyvfr]

my old touring 996 engined, Ducati ST4S with open pipes and 40 tooth rear sprocket, destroys the BMW R1200GS and the older ktm 990 adventure"S" on the road.

[@errolreyes827]

watching this on 2022

[@awakeskate33]

very informitive :D thanks a lot!

[@simon44]

I'm considering blowing every penny I have to buy one of these. Its just so tempting. Been following this new model since its announcement

[@srcams1]

I bought the Tiger and had enough money left over for a dirt bike.

[@davidrespect6471]

Plus the Tiger is the best looking of the 4!!!

[@sirlookass]

I love them all, where do I sign?

[@DrFeelgood780]

Nice video but in my opinion they should have used the bmw gs 800 instead of the 1200...that bike is more comparable with the other three....

[@fawaz84]

Graet Video, Great Ducati Bike But Too expensive

[@anthny45]

I have one and absolutely swear by it in all modes. even offroad

[@Vizcaio]

@KPKonliner perfect example of a sportstourer is f ex a kawasaki 1400 gtr... Though they've mixed up the classification of bikes nowadays....

[@nortondlcl]

1190 Adventure rules !

[@divedeepinside-JK]

lovem them, BMW or Multistrada 4 me pls

[@MonicaRidesMoto]

I don't agree with the woman sitting 2-up...the Multistrada was way uncomfortable for me and the Tiger was great. The grip bars on the Multistrada are made for someone with no hips or butt!! Additionally, the seat height on the Multi was a lot lower than the Tiger, which meant I couldn't see over the shoulder of the driver on it. I liked the Tiger much better.

[@Le_Sourpuss]

I wish I could have gone for the R1200GS but those bikes are so expensive...

[@nickbenfell4327]

Interesting but I thought the guy on the Triumph looked less cramped up than the others especially the KTM.

[@SWTrailsAndWheels]

What's a Pidcock?

[@UltrasabersVideos]

Long story short, in the world of Adventure Touring, the BMW is still king.

[@w3media]

The Ducati may be a great bike, but it really isn't a true on-road/off-road (dual-purpose) bike like the BMW or KTM....it's really just a slightly more clever road bike that would probably best suit many of the 'never-take-it-off-the-road-anyway' BMW owners. If you want a bike that will truely take you off-road adventuring, as well cruise you comfortably along the highways that get you there, my vote still goes to the GS.

[@Logaen]

I love the KTM :-)

[@abad22]

@KPKonliner yes anything with the name tour is for adventure like a harley

[@lamilumag]

rode the multi and expectations were high - hated riding it - ergos were awful for me - gave it back after 15 minutes happy that i wouldn't have to spend that amount of money

[@itchyitchygoo]

you can turn off the abs and the dtc, and there is only one level of abs

[@cschilli68]

In another test they did vs. similar bikes the Ducati placed third... Notice how they didn't actually rank it here as to not upset all the Ducati fans searching for this stuff. lol

[@shigechika]

Please test again include YAMAHA SuperTenere 1200.

[@ronaldwesterduin3719]

My eyes choose the Ducati,my mind the BMW.My wallet the Triumph,and Triumph is 👍brand with history.Don,t now much about KTM's ,I know they are mostly orange.From Austria and not so reliable but I don't know if that is right??I think its bs🤔

[@wolfdietrich36]

I'll get one in 2 weeks! :-)

[@nortondlcl]

6 years later there's a new sheriff in town BMW S1000XR

[@benimac2938]

A sheriff that deals out white finger at 7000rpm..

[@DavidSlagter]

Drama queen, if you don't like diffrent modes or whatever, don't use them. You don't have to switch things on or off to make the bike run like a normal bike.

[@FREDCATI]

Géniale mais quel prix !!!!.....

[@Le_Sourpuss]

@snabbeltax Yeah, I was surprised to hear that on the video heheh. Only Ducati to be more expensive than the BMW. Any of the two are way overpriced in my opinion so, between too expensive and even more expensive, is the same to me heheh. An adventure bike is something one isn't supposed to be worried about scratching the paint of I think ;)

[@timbfoto5823]

Look at snowcat on you tube with his multistrada!!!

[@williambrodie]

Wow, an actual sdecent length review... not 3 mins long

[@APwildcat1]

@RACCHIETTO i like their asymmetry, it gives them uniqueness and character. =)

[@1958slc]

legal o video....

[@dimitristsopanis5864]

KTM SMT❤

[@bartgoukens2109]

Like I sead before this guy is on the ducati payroll

[@losteden]

multiestrada does all the things the otherbikes do and more. its easy talk bad is dont have money to buy ducati

[@SlideShowz-f9q]

im not good at bikes,so please dont call me dumb,are adventure bikes classified as sportstourer ?

[@flyn2k]

@010totheteind Why?

[@ReMinor12]

Нет, это нельзя взорвать You cann't blow up it

[@cowtipper84]

YEESH £14000 you can get a half decent vmax

[@ferrux2]

multistrada rulez!

[@prepuce83]

so.. why the 1200 need enduro mode, when it have an abs & traction control just wasting money i think (the enduro mode) :P

[@geedunk13]

I am getting a hypermotard 796 in a year!!!!

[@steinert]

@nixcom5 You are writing nonsense. What you want witth a "Versys" against Multipurpose bikes like a Multistrada with less weight and much more sportive punch and handling than a 4cyl. compromise ? You make just empty blabla

[@TheDiskolos]

KTM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@SUPERCOOLZZ]

MCN should get another presenter. I strongly dislike watching that man talk about motorcycles.

[@patriotbarrow]

So.. BMW still better. You KNOW it'll be more reliable as well.

[@jasonelliott9762]

@aminevich ha ha ha so true. real men ride Harleys... sophisticated men ride Ducati's.

[@RACCHIETTO]

WHY DO BMW ALWAYS MAKE ASYMMETRICAL BIKES!!!???

[@mr112254]

Stop hitting the freak'n tank.

[@Silver1137]

Grandpa's ride GS's

[@chriscronje5320]

I am not a GS rider ...Some of the best riders with the most miles behind their names in all conditions ride GS's.

[@julingy]

lol the "BM" bowel movement?????

[@gabriele3268]

Ducati

[@sinki19841984]

It's typical for the poser crowd these days, adventure bikes are the new hype. They see a 2 day trip around their home country as an adventure. While on the whole trip they might did some gravel on a parking lot and had where scared to death. Chance is they never seen a deep rut in their whole life. If they get a flat tire they pickup their Iphones and call a nearby dealer to solve it.

[@rough77]

@morpheus1976 just buy the SMT ;-)

[@robertwilliams1131]

the grom would've won lol

[@alexsp7086]

Ducati ladies bike in my opinion

[@55URB]

BMW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@diccebox]

@ smilereceive . Just so you know, Elvis is dead, The Beatles have split up.

[@mhks68]

They always have new gear on!! New shit any bike....my high school guidance counselor fucking lied to me

[@ricky251971]

KTM!!!!!

[@spiritbuu]

Ducati shits over competition.

[@crashedupderby]

crazy nutters!!!! your on the wrong side of the road!!!!

[@bishop6136]

bmw gs1200 wins

[@purrability]

If it is for ladies... Then for hairy-chested ones.