Ducati Multistrada 1200 | First Ride Review | Better than the V4?

[@TheGorillaBiker]

Remember links to the bike and such are in the description if you want to buy it :) Also for those interested I have moved to the US and am currently here getting housing sorted etc in case you're wondering why I've been quiet! Normal production will return soon as I can make it all happen :)

[@God-Knows-I-Dont]

Love watching your videos. Great to see a fellow Irishmans take on things. Best of Luck in the States. Hope you still able to get time to make these.

[@TheGorillaBiker]

Thanks! :) Ah sure look sometimes I think I'm too easily pleased 😂😂 Thanks! Ah I'll be making a point of attempting to find somewhere to loan bikes from anyway to make them, hopefully!

[@ivy-mac]

Great review, I absolutely love mine which I've had now for a couple of years.

[@TheGorillaBiker]

Thanks! Ah nice, well wear with it :) I very likely would have looked in to buying this one if I hadn't been moving country.

[@AuldhannRua]

Now that's a beastie, and a real nice review. I love that they exist but I would just have to shred my licence if I bought one. Gonna miss your content while your getting set up in the States but thanks for all the work you've put into your channel over the years.

[@TheGorillaBiker]

It is indeed! Thank you glad you enjoyed it! Haha you'd be surprised tbh the twin is actually relatively ok compared to the likes of the s1000xr, not AS speed inspiring. Ah hopefully it's not too long I'm down tbh I'm going mad already! Thanks for watching all of the stuff I've done man :)

[@rayshaw7446]

Really enjoyed that review. Best of luck state side big fella

[@TheGorillaBiker]

Glad you did man thanks! Gracias amigo, hopefully it all pans out well :)

[@seth_iwant_toride]

Good one man. Appreciate your excitement about this VERY badass motorcycle. And damnit I want to ride a triumph tiger 1200 sooooo bad

[@TheGorillaBiker]

Thanks! :) Haha it was a blast to ride, I've been without bikes for 2 weeks now and I think I'm close to melting in to a puddle of sadness soon. Haha you should, they're class!

[@declanohanrahan]

A gen 2 Tuono ticks all the boxes for small money once you don't need a back brake and upgrade the reg/rec to stop stators burning out.

[@TheGorillaBiker]

To be fair they're definitely one of the best used bikes out there to get imo. Class yokes.

[@That_Paul_Guy]

Reminds me what I like about my 1260. Enjoyed the review.

[@TheGorillaBiker]

Glad you did, thanks! :)

[@tommymonaghan8547]

Best of luck with the move dude looking forward to seeing what you come up with in the coming months, btw don’t shoot me but I have yet to put that Dango mount to the test but I definitely will very shortly 👍🏻😜

[@TheGorillaBiker]

Gracias! Hopefully a license and a bike of some.kind before I go insane 😂 Hahaha not a shootable offense 😂 Whenever you do try it let me know what you think!

[@Viper6-MotoVlogger]

That is a very versatile bike mate and it does not lack any adrenaline inducing horsepower 😁

[@TheGorillaBiker]

It is indeed, I've seen guys throw them around the track too :) Haha no it most certainly does not!! 😁😁

[@Banditmanuk]

Hope the move is going well. Brings back alot of memories after owning a 2012 version of that bike. Loved riding that machine, it fitted my big body. I didn't have a great ownership experience but perhaps I was just unlucky.

[@TheGorillaBiker]

So far so good, a lot of work and driving so far but hopefully after this week now I can relax a bit :) Yeah it's a fantastic bike to ride, but as with any bike if you have a really poor experience or just get a lemon it's going to sour it. I know people who'll never buy HONDAS again as they had such a poor experience with a bad one. A pity all the same though, wish you'd had a better experience!

[@callandy100]

Great review! OC - this one but beakless! Just can't be dealing with it and dunno why really. The fun factor might just outweigh the anti beak vibes? Anyhow hope your new surroundings are brill, oh and is there a (non derogatory) term for you NC inhabitants? All the very best, Andy.

[@TheGorillaBiker]

Haha I get that, I'd accept the beak tbh for how good the rest of it is, would have really liked the time to be able to stay with this one for a few more hours than I did :D So far so good amigo, will be making a video showing off the new shed video location soon!! Not sure actually, I think they adopted the tar heel one as a point of pride but I don't know that yet, depends on the video you watch!! Thanks Andy, hope you're well!

[@Re-Booter]

Welcome to the states, the Strada is perfect for out West here with 1000's of miles of roads. I had a 2013 and just now picking up a 2016 1200S.

[@TheGorillaBiker]

Thanks! Yeah sadly with my visa I'm tied to a company so fairly locked to the East Coast! :) Best of luck with the 2016!

[@Re-Booter]

@@TheGorillaBiker I certainly hope you get yer hands on a bike while here? Lots of good roads on the East Coast.

[@TheGorillaBiker]

I have 4 :D I moved in September 2022. The only reason I bother having a job is to buy bikes so there was no risk of me not having one.

[@Re-Booter]

@@TheGorillaBiker Good good.....I'm an immigrant from Norway myself, moved here as I married a girl in the 90's.

[@TheGorillaBiker]

Ah cool! My wife and I are still on a visa for now, hopefully we'll be able to get a greencard moving forward.

[@bobbylewis8226]

Nice review on the multistrada. I'm 6'9" and 315lbs. Which bike would you pick between the tiger 1200xcx or multistrada 1200, since you've tested both? I'm lucky I found your reviews, exact bikes I'm looking at. Except, I'm considering the 2019 multistrada Enduro 1260 compared to a 2020 tiger 1200xcx. Thanks for your input.

[@TheGorillaBiker]

Thanks!! Hmmm. I've actually thought about this a massive amount recently as I want to buy an ADV ish bike. I think if it were between the two with my current longer distance rides planned I'd go for the xcx, however if you do shorter spins I'd go for the Multi. You'll definitely have more room on the Tiger also.

[@bobbylewis8226]

@@TheGorillaBiker Thank you for your input. Lastly if you have a pillion most of the time, would you still choose the xcx over a duc multi enduro? Thank you and welcome to USA. I used to live in Rocky Mount, NC. I hope you are enjoying Greenville.

[@TheGorillaBiker]

Not at all! I think if I was buying it with a pillion in my mind I would definitely go for the xcx, thing is a tank that could easily tow another human alone. I think the Multi would lose some of it's charm loaded down. Thank you! Ah nice! Any good riding areas you'd recommend within an hour? :) So far loving it!

[@bobbylewis8226]

@@TheGorillaBiker Thanks again for your input. I'm sure everyone is telling you to head to the Outer Banks(OBX). I would agree with them. You don't have to go all the way to OBX and stay inland up and down the coast to find roads more like the homeland. Definitely google map it. After storms some of the roads up and down the coast will have a layer of sand so be careful. There are many routes and some fairies to consider. When weather is nice, good weekend trip with wifey. Cheers.

[@PartialS]

Agree with you about the beak (I have a 2013).

[@TheGorillaBiker]

I'm still very jealous beak or not! :) Got a Vstrom 1000 myself recently and it's great, but no multistrada!

[@PartialS]

I've had a multi for nearly four years now (of course, I've had a couple of low mileage years..), and I think the engine is overkill for the upright setup. I think ~100hp is perfect for the class. Would much prefer the V-Strom.

[@herpderp1662]

Oof its a DVT. The 10 to 15 models without it are better. Easier to tune. You can keep that measely 10 extra stock hp. Mines nearly 200. The new V4 isnt even the same "bike" anymore.

[@helgejohan3604]

Looks mean🔥🔥✊

[@byDanimal]

Looks like a fun bike. I imagine a 6th gear would be good for highway cruising USA style.

[@TheGorillaBiker]

It is a very fun bike, just enough torque and such to make you feel like a hooligan but not too much. Yes most likely or my old Irish work run. The more boring stuff :)

[@byDanimal]

Sometimes you just gotta chew the miles on the superslab.

[@TheGorillaBiker]

@@byDanimal very true!

[@markfortin8286]

I just saw one in town the other day and the front end seemed less offensive in real life than it does in video. I was not up close to it, though. Odd styling choice, to be sure. Maybe having something unique and instantly recognizable among the scores of adventure touring bikes is a calculated ‘risk’ they are willing to take.

[@TheGorillaBiker]

It's not the worst thing I've ever seen and I agree, the bike definitely looks better in the flesh. It's just strange since Ducati generally hit the nail on the head every time style wise, I even love most of the classic stuff that would be considered ugly. That's a fair point, and I mean it's worked for them, those bikes are hugely popular.

[@hachewie]

Awesome bike, but ... The only DucTi that has really taken me is the HyperMotard.

[@TheGorillaBiker]

The hypermotard is a weapon. I don't know would I ever let myself even ride one tho as the heart would take over, I'd buy one and end up quitting my job to be a full time hooligan

[@hachewie]

@@TheGorillaBiker hahahahaha. I dream of owning one.

[@ronfeast932]

Got to love a condor.

[@TheGorillaBiker]

If I'd been staying in Ireland I'd have tried to buy it I think!

[@michaeldobson8859]

If you ride a 2013S model and the 2015 and newer LTwin, you would prefer the 2013. The engine is just more of a holigan engine. Revving like the SuperBike. Its a narly thing. The DVT bikes are longer and more civilized.

[@TheGorillaBiker]

I'd love to try them all tbh, the V4 looks like an absolutely insane machine so I'd probably just end up in jail :D

[@Komaruoutdoors]

Hi mate, just wo dared if you had tried the BMW s1000xr? Thinking of swapping. Cheers Nick

[@TheGorillaBiker]

Hey bud I've actually done reviews on both gens of the s1000xr! :)

[@jackmcsweeney5510]

When you did track days in mondelo did you get short circut licence

[@TheGorillaBiker]

No I did not. Never even looked in to it tbh as I knew I was leaving and I knew I couldn't afford to race(sadly)

[@helgejohan3604]

V2 more fun✊🔥🔥

[@TheGorillaBiker]

I'd buy the V2 before the V4 anyway just because I could actually afford it :P V4 is king tho to be fair

[@emmethartley]

is lucky luke rides still alive?

[@TheGorillaBiker]

Last I talked to him yes, you could send him a message on instagram if you wanted to.

[@misterwatch8241]

You look like John Cleese trying to get on off the bike 😉

[@TheGorillaBiker]

I have never seen him get on or off a motorbike so can't compare 😂

[@crazyc636]

Hell yeah… less idiot controls and all bagged party! Well at least the older models haha

[@TheGorillaBiker]

Have to love finding a bike with less electronics!

[@michaeldobson8859]

The beak is your problem. Even the XR1000 copies the beak but does it poorly

[@TheGorillaBiker]

I have a Vstrom 1000 now that also has a beak so it clearly doesn't bother me too much :D

[@RoadsOfOz]

Such a capable bike, but that front fairing 🤮. I would still own it though.

[@TheGorillaBiker]

Yeah it's just like.....why Ducati? Why!? Me too tho 😂😂

[@lestrayer8399]

Looking good there Toddy…… want a tissue 🤘😂

[@TheGorillaBiker]

I miss Toddy.

[@sniperon2wheels]

I think they’re good bikes, I know what you mean about the nose though, reminds me of the plague doctor masks

[@TheGorillaBiker]

Hahaha yes, that's where Ducati stuff all the herbs and such to keep it healthy. Great bikes tho!

[@stephencartwright5046]

Not just the beak but the stance of the bike is awkward to to my eyes. It looks as if it is on tip-toe. The wheels seem very small and very detached from all that red plastic. I think Ducatis are bikes I should like but . . . . People do tail tidies and verious delete kits, why not a beak delete ? Your reviews are always good because I know how the bike feels to ride now, any fool can recite specs, and tell me he hasn'r missed a hgear, or that the mirris are bad, but you always communicate the intangibles. We await Gorilla's US tour with bated breath. Good luck with all that.

[@TheGorillaBiker]

The stance is thrown off a bit by the beak and screen I think, the front end just looks weird to me, but the bike rides amazingly so I'll forgive it it's flaws. I don't mind the kind of detached look of the wheels, I think the swing arm plays in to that a bit as does the front travel, up close the wheels are beautiful tho. Haha a beak delete is something I would love to see :D Thanks Stephen, hat was always the intent so I'm glad it comes across that way :) At the end of the day specs mean nothing if the bike rides terribly on the road(where most of us use the things). Thanks! Week two without a bike, I may die soon.

[@BigBert]

Love the Ducati’s any of them would do me thanks 🙏🏻

[@TheGorillaBiker]

Haha I will accept even the most flawing of specimens thank you oh lord of biek.