2025 Ducati Multistrada V4S | Launch First Ride

Chad's been back to Italy to ride the updated 2025 Ducati Multistrada V4S, do a few small changes make much of a difference, lets find out.

[Desmo_Dano]

I never really considered the Multistrada considering the reliability/reputation of the 1250GS. However since the GS went to the ugly school this has now landed on my radar. Thanks for the video Chad!

[xplorer]

Always a fan of Ducati when it comes to touring machines (Hyperstrada, Multistrada) for 2 reasons:
- parking during rainy season and enjoy the exhibition 😊
- enjoying the ride during dry season or occasional weekend short trips ❤

[bsmukler]

I think the improvements in rider and passenger ergonomics along with rear cylinders cut-off (following the V4 Rally) will significantly improve the touring experience, especially in boosting tank range. One thing I wish Ducati would consider is the steep rise in shop labor rates, at least in the U.S., bringing the parts and labor cost of adding heated grips after-sale to about $900. I presume the internal cost of installing the heated grips during manufacturing would be minuscule in comparison and would eliminate a negative for reviewers to point out. Also, I find all phone compartments to be fairly useless, considering the large phones now in use, the continuing heat issues, and the number of alternatives for phone mounting or carrying.

[yojimbo]

I think the little tweaks are interesting but the deal breaker/maker will be the mileage. I have a ‘22 V4 PP and I knew the economy issue before I bought but it still shocks me when I work out the mpg.

[Kudosfromamsterdam]

The modes can be configured to your liking so touring and sport can be quite close; I only changed the suspension so i can use that on bad roads and for the rest I ride in sport. urban is my really wet mode ( 2022 V4S)

[andrewh]

Did you play with the engine braking control. The current v4s can be quite abrupt

[masterr]

Si the "new" v4s is a 2024 rally without the 30 liters fuel tank!

[BIGGGESTAL]

Im also interested in the adjustable engine braking. Did you try it, please?

[urbanstrencan]

Nice updates to new Multistrada can wait comparison test GS1300, KTM 1390 Adventure and Multistrada ❤❤❤

[DTMFJeff]

Do the rear 2 cylinders still deactivate in Enduro mode? Would think not on a slow, tight or muddy section.

[kurushunwalla]

Thanks for the video Chad.

2022 V4s owner here - do you know if there is going to be a software update offered for the earlier bikes ?

Cheers

[TheJohnmjess]

I have a 22 V4s and am back in the market for a new bike so was holding off on that waiting for the first reviews of the reworked MTS but I am a bit dissapointed to be honest, after nealry 4 years it is having a few software tweaks and a sinking shock as the big update. It's just not worth considering changing mine for it so the search goes on.

[brucerossonthetube]

The white one sitting behind him is beautiful and reminds me of my excellent 2010 Multistrada 1200. I would be in line to buy one, if my Desert-X experience hadn't soured me on new Ducatis.
One thing that I never hear the Journos discuss, is the annoying and expensive annual service triggers that light up the dash of the new Ducatis. Sure, you can do your own service ( the warranty is useless anyway), but you must pay to turn the warnings off. And while I had the Desert-X, nobody had the hack worked out. I put this money grab in the same camp as the subscription models that KTM recently tried.

[markhardy]

Hi Chad, do you think you would have found the V4 Rally more capable in your off-road test? In Enduro mode and with the adventure tyres, how close does the 2025 V4s get to the V4 Rally’s off-road capability? Presumably the Rally’s larger front wheel is a key differentiator for off-road?

[yayoi]

Can the cylinder cut be turned off if you want to run it in V4 mode all the time?

[exothermal.sprocket]

It's a very different power level, but I'm not sure a Multi V4S is worth the piles more money over a Tracer 9 GT+ in overall experience.

[PaulB-qd]

For the amount of people that can afford to buy the top spec Ducati's, they could remove the journalists and just send anyone with a deposit on the launch reviews!

[reverendhoover]

So if the preload comes off the rear suspension when the bike comes to a stop, is the length of the side stand an issue, either when that function is enabled or disabled?

[chriscatron]

Was hoping Ducati would change the gearing for 5/6th gear to run lower rpms at 80 mph?

[BarnettSpeedSuzukiThou]

So luigi and guissepe didn't get au and ag mixed up this time? Grazia.