Chad had a very exclusive invite from Ducati to ride something a bit special, this is the brand new Multistrada V4 RS. #ducati #multistrada #multistradars
You can just slap some RS stickers on the PP, for me the RS is a regression, for just 10 more HP, very high up, less torque, more frequent service interval with the desmo distribution???
My impression from V4S was that, apart from being a good bike, it is "too much smooth and nice". I wanted her to be more sharp, raspy, loud and with more sharp and steep power delivery. A bike which punishes with every mistake, but rewards when you are treating her right. Well, here it is I guess :-D@@DakarBlues
Lucky Chadster ! Chris and Chad really feed off each other's enthusiasm 👍 Reckon there'll be less mid-range on the desmo engine......more at the top, less lower down..
What a machine. Have taken my Multi 1260S on track a few times and that is great fun and able to embarrass plenty of sports bike riders. This must be a completely different level!
for all those who are looking to get this bike and go for a track day , i would like you inform you that i took my Pikes Peak to Mugelo last month and they didint let me participate .They decided not to let sport touring bikes on the track anymore .
@@yumyumbaboonOk. So maybe let’s remove the pillion seat, grab bars, pillion pegs and pannier mounts-for even more weight loss. Seems several of us see the that this bike is a knee jerk reaction to the BMW XR1000M to create bigger dyno graph peak horsepower numbers-but be behind the stock V4 at least 15-18 horsepower until over 10,000 rpms-while still bring way behind the BMW. I have seen the secret Ducati dealer only dyno graph of the two motors power laid over each other and the bike ain’t making sense. A track only adventure bike is odd.
@@tomtraynor5384 Ducati is trying to cash in on the rich idiots that will buy this bike because it is "limited edition". Seems to be their business model now.
@@mbal4052 Buddy I have a V4S. This bike is utter garbage, it is unreliable and missing tons of add ons that SHOULD come stock and now it loses the 36,000 mile service interval... This is a joke.
Having the ability to have side cases may distinguish this from the MXR, as many of us who have SXR's are bummed that reportedly the MXR will not come with a luggage option. Come on BMW, know your customers! Good job by Ducati knowing that side cases are a prerequisite for true touring. But on power alone, these will have to be close. I think the shift cam on the MXR will win out for regular street speeds, and mid range power. Topmost end, it may be the Ducati.
I confirm that it doesn't come with side luggages or even a top case... and due to the side mirrors you dont have the hand protection either. Let's hope that aftermarket will get creative...
Man, it's the golden age of motorcycles. We're so lucky. This is the perfect bike for a big boy like me but in terms of cost, it's just easier having a separate track bike and street bike still. I assume it's going to cost in the $40K range with a Ti frame and a panigale motor. It makes me miss my old MTS though.
It seems like overpriced overkill but I'm sure Ducati will sell every one they make. I'm still holding out for the V4R engine in the Multistrada Superleggera with massive wings and aerodynamic tail fins ala MotoGP ;)
Amazing. Just seen a bloke who looks exactly like you doing a world exclusive on another channel ;-) He was better looking and a bit quicker though ...
It's funny, that the REAL Multistrada today is a "very special edition". 17" wheels, desmo engine, Öhlins, single swing arm. As it was born in 2010. :D But at least: you can still buy it. For some massive surcharge. ;)
On the RS standard version you have more power than the Pikes Pikes with the full racing exhaust. RS and racing exhaust is 15 PS more than the Pikes in full Akra and something like 10 Kgs lighter (more or less). The Pikes Pikes is already a weapon on open roads, I can't imagine what will the RS be.
Does the V4S have ohlins 2.0 suspension, different steering head geometry, Marchassini forged wheels, race mode, single sided swing arm - sounds about the same to me.
SFV4 and Diavel V4 exist. V4 is expensive engine, not really profitable for them to ship it in bikes under $20K ballpark. They want to keep the Monster "affordable".
@@electric_boogaloo496 I agree with you. As I wrote “I hope “ I do not actually expect a V4 monster but, it would be nice. Also, they are going to release a diavel v4s and an Xdiavel V4 as they said. Good times.
I love Ducati but I always put full systems on my bikes and Ducati full systems are often £5000 or more. Akra for bmw are closer to £2000. This Ducati also makes no sense to me. Less torque than the other cheaper versions and more servicing. For 10hp ? Unless you spend 5 grand or more for another 12hp ? 😮 and at the end of the day it won’t matter what you spend. The bmw will make more power as standard ! Carbon wheels another £4000 from bst.
This makes sense, but having a “Pikes Peak” model does not since there is no more bike racing at Pikes Peak and none of these V4 Multistradas will ever race there officially. The last Pikes Peak that raced (and won) at PP was the 2018 model generation under Carlin Dunne (RIP). So making a V4 PP was just a marketing gimmick. Now having a special RS model with the Desmo engine does make sense as “the most extreme and sporty” version of the Multistrada.
They made a mistake not putting this engin in the first place which i think most pike peak owners thought they were getting 😢. I know they did it for the service intervals from 15,000 up to 37,000 and now the RS back to 15,000
Im taking delivery of #154 🥰😈 Muahahahahaaaaaaaaaaaaa 👹 I just rode it today and that bike is the BUSINESS coming from a 20 V4S Pani 22 V4S Multi... the RS is almost the entire cake. I always wanted the Pani engine in the Multi valvs and all, they did it and you can feel it all over the rev range. I took it out w/ 6 miles and didn't want to stress it but id like to know what the V max is because 160 is all i could muster in the Multi V4S when i wanted 200+ like my Pani. The mass is a huge restriction so I'm not sure what 20 Hp will do for V max. My bet is i might be able to get to 175 maybe 180. We shall see...
i have m4s PP (with full akra), can you guys do a test with a PP (full akra) an RS (full akra) and XR-M? all electronics off, drag race quartermile, 1 mile, and tracktest. so you can show if it is worth the upgrade from a PP (with a full akra exhaust). Brake test from 100mph to 0. That would be great if you can arrange this.... ! thnx.
Is that a proper full exhaust or a "fastrory" full exhaust? I still see the CAT's on the bottom. Does the bike in the video have the uptune and Sprint filter as well? Feel like for such a huge leap forward in engine and design....10hp over a standard v4 Multi seems extremely underwhelming when the Streetfighter is 208 horse before exhaust and tune.
Sorry Chad but totally disagree. If you want a SF SP2 with a proper V4 desmo get the SF. Multistrada is about torque, range and long distances not peak power, the small tank and a desmo service schedule for a puny 10hp increase at a much higher rpm. Not an SUV adventure bike fan but if I wanted a MS I’d have the Rally over this regardless of cost.
Mmmmm I love my V4S mts , and generally ride it much harder and faster on UK roads especially in the state of despair they are now , then I have on a proper full on sports bike. Maybe Ducati should’ve called it a street fighter RS touring , using the MTS platform …🤷♂️. I don’t think this should be compared to any other MTS, this is in a league of its own
That was my experience too on a 2017 model. Didn’t buy and went V4s instead. Absolutely everything I want from a bike in one,slightly expensive package. This one looks insane but not for me
Having been that rider to take my second gen multi and first gen hyper to track I'm having a hard time seeing who this is for. I mean I'd love to have one, I would just never buy one... It's almost like paying the Desmosedici-tax but receiving none of the bragging rights. Cause lets be honest, who is ever going to try and flex on someone with a Multistrada?
Chad, you look tiny on that bike 👊✊️✊️ probably a great bike but I’m not too sure about the concept of a touring bike for the track ? I really do like the new bmw r1300 gs trophy though 👊✊️✊️
This makes little sense. The whole video regarded the track. If the sole purpose for a motorcycle was to use it on the track, a Panagale is the best choice. I can't imagine why they would not have manufactured the V4RS with a real streetfighter engine rather than a 180 hp engine that compromises the street and touring capabilities of a Multistrada. The V4 Streetfigher makes little sense because the top end performance is compromised by being a naked motorcycle. I80 hp is more than adequate for a Streetfigher, but a Multistrada could take advantage of 220 hp.
the RS has more power above 10,000 rpm than the normal PP engine. What is this mumbo jumbo? On the country road you are definitely worse off than with a PP. If I ride track more often, I'd think about something other than a crossover bike, maybe even a Panigale To my understanding the RS makes zero sense. What am I supposed to do with a bike that only has a performance advantage over the PP above 160 Km/h?
Missing the point completely, this is a 'adventure bike' not a sports tourer. If you're going to do track days, get a Panigale, this is just an example of Ducati trying to rinse idiots (or 'tradies') with no idea of their hard earned cash they've scammed from pensioners.
Proof that Ducati have jumped the shark. Just 10 more hp but less power than the standard bike below 10,000rpm. It would be pretty pointless putting a 204hp SF engine in a multi but plain stupid putting a neutered 180hp version. Perhaps it’s an iq test. If you buy this you’ve failed?
Actually this does make sense, what doesn’t make sense is having a Pikes Peak version of the V4 because this generation of MS has never and will never race at Pikes Peak (bikes are banned since Carlin Dunne died). But putting the Desmo engine to make the most extreme version of a Multistrada will appeal to many who want a “real” Ducati engine (with Desmo valves) with advanced engine control stuff, but are older or very tall folks who cannot ride small cramped bikes like the Streetfighter.
@@ilmostro16it’s literally got only 10hp more. Increased service intervals and less torque. If you want the 22hp more then be prepared to pay at least 5 grand for the full system. Doesn’t make a lot of sense to me as a track bike. And even less sense as a touring bike as there are cheaper better models in their own range.
If there were no such thing as race tracks or track days I might agree with you. But there are and I don't. The only bike that doesnt make sense now if the Pikes Peak.
another useless ducati. For shows and museums. If you want a track bike, there are panigale's, or alot cheaper options on ducati range, this is again will be a collectors bike. why would you want a dry clucth on your sports tourer :D for sure this bike will be amazing for Pikes peak competition or Isle of man TT, but in UK? Not sure. Its a beautiful V4 multistrada, they should all look this good. (but they dont). Ducati recently started to do this piss race with mv agusta, who has the most beautiful and most expensive bike. While Bmw copy Honda 750 :D to make 1300 GS. The world gone mad. Whats next ? goldwing isla of men TT version ? fck knows.
Probably amazing to drive but my god is it ugly from the front. The Multistrada has to be one of the worst looking bikes ever made. If this didn't have a Ducati badge on it then everybody would agree.
Think of it as a giraffe in runners trying to convince you it's a cheetah. Pointless, dumb, ugly, expensive motorcycle. How many people are going to track this behomoth? Ducati are on a path to irrelevance if they continue down this road. Look at this years releases so far. Not a single machine to ignite the passions of the next generation of younger riders.
They're already irrelevant. When you show up to a meet with any Ducati nowadays nobody scurries over to glorify the Ducati. Innovation and exclusivity is gone from Ducati, their reputation is destroyed from making unreliable trash bikes.
@@SP-xd8gs LOL I already have one buddy but I'm not going to sit and act like Ducati is a good company. Their reliability is a joke, their quality control is a joke, limited edition bikes are a joke.
