★ 2012 DUCATI MULTISTRADA 1200 REVIEW ★

A review on the awesome ducati multistrada 1200
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[Fractal]

Another great review, Mark. Thanks again!

[SFuryHonda]

I had one too, a silver standard abs version. I still miss that bike, the seat was the best ever. But it had its quality issues, like the tanksensor failing on me 3 times within 23000km. The floppy bunny ears rear indicators, chain slapping. But other then that, a wonderfull bike. Riding a 1290 sas 2019 now.

[MrSimonfoz]

I’ve had a few of these, you’ve got me looking for another lol.

[SomewhereInside]

The styling looks fantastic for a 2012 model . More streamlined than most bikes today .

[SlothyVlogs]

The audio quality is amazing!! Well done mark ❤

[martinehulme]

Awesome tech excetra for 14 years ago.. in beautiful condition, proves we don't need to spend a fortune 🔮.. thanks mark xx

[Stribiepg]

i stil have my 2014 multistrada Gran Turismo i love it, 44000km, i even like it more than the new ones, no to say its better, the new ones are more progresive and tamed but are super fast and agile, but the old one have something... really raw, it make you feel awesome when going fast. the problem is that you have to spend more money for the desmo is every 24000 km and every normal service is at 12000km and also parts degrade and are kind of expensive, but in 10 years i havent had any mayor problem, once there was a lose harnes of the suspesion and now i have to replace the piston of the hydraluc cluch, other than that, minor cable repairs for degradation caused by the elements, but nothing to crazy

[therealgerold]

5:00 You're doing a great job sitting on that red Italian bike❤❤

[MachoMadness]

It never ceases to amaze me how manufacturers continue publish absurdly low (dry) weights.
I dug out an old test where a 2014 Multistrada 1200S was put up against the then new DVT model.
The 2014 bike came in at 234 kg with a full tank.
Still pretty light for a big adventure bike - a Super Tenere or the old Tiger Explorer weigh about 265 kg in their heaviest trims (without luggage)😵

For those wondering the DVT model weighed in at 249 kg.
Probably because of this the old bike was actually faster.
The DVT model had 5 hp and 4 nm more, but that was only from 7500 and up. What it did have was a hole in the torque and power curve from 4500 to 6500.

[volt]

Only ridden 2 Italian bikes on swaps a v2 diavel which I loved and a tuono v2 1000. The latter biggest torque curve ever ridden. Scary wheels every throttle opening

[duanestiles]

Hey there mark great job on the multi strada older bike but a good one and I really like your helmet it’s awesome also

[stevesanelli]

These 4V versions completely obliterated the previous 2V versions of the multistrada. Thanks for stepping back in time Mark. It would be ever so interesting if you could ride the newer V4 engined versions to compare the lineage of evolution. Cheers

[AndyW-qs]

Hi Mark, I really enjoy your reviews. Any danger of you reviewing the Honda e clutch system in the near future? Would love to hear your views on it.

[alexmorgan]

Good review Mark. I know you have a soft spot for Multistradas. I remember you saying you owned one a few years ago. Have you bought this one?
What would be the real world mpg of these bikes?
You say it is so comfortable for you, you are very similar size, weight and dimensions to me so maybe I find it comfortable as well, so shall check a few out I think. £5-6k is a fairly good price for the performance and great handling plus carrying capability.
Which would you say had the better reliability and lower servicing costs Ducati or KTM? Considering a KTM 1290 SA as well. Have been put off KTM by poor reliability eg cams made of cheese and failing at 15k miles and Ducati with high servicing costs being Italian and a top pedigree bike manufacturer.
I would be curious if you could could find a V4 to test and review as always liked V4 engines.
Many thanks.
ATB.

[wombatmarsupial]

I'd be a little wary of the reliability of that bike give the lowish miles having already had a clock replacement and the heated grips failing and then there's the complexity of electronic suspension failing.

[timrains]

Blast from the past - remember you had a white one.

[karlfonner]

I had one of these motorcycles fly by me up to Yosemite on my Z 400. It turned into an ant before my eyes.😂. The only thing I could brag about is getting 60 miles to a gallon.. He just wound up being stuck behind the RV anyway

[splodge]

New clocks and heated grips needed. That would cost a lot out of warranty. These old Ducatis with all the electrics are going to hit your wallet hard. I'd stick with a Japanese bike.

[polluxjamtracks]

Ducati before Audi. Looks like a chinese bike.