@GaryO What you wrote about the new SDGT is useful. Not having a dealer in the vicinity is reason enough. On that note, it's also why I don't have a Tuono. That and the availability of parts in a timely manner. Same goes for an MVA even if I could afford one.
Oh they do. But we’re talking about a large company upsetting a loyal customer base, all in the name of chasing extra profit.
This thread has turned into a real anti Ducati clusterfuck, all based on zero understanding of the industry.
We are the industry... No us = no sales. I truly believe that at some point they will release a road biased v4, more bhp, 17” front, 190 rear, lighter and sporty handling...... you know...... what most current owners want. Well they’d be fairly dumb not too, it’s their heritage, not chasing Ewan & Charlie wannabes.
I’m new to the brand, and am very impressed with my bike. In fact, I’d go so far as to say it’s the best bike I’ve owned. No hate for the brand here, just want to see them succeed with this new model.
If people want niche bikes they need to be looking at Royal Enfield, Herald etc. The world has changed. Making bikes for a small market doesn't pay for Motogp factory teams.
Good looking adventure bike if you want an adventure bike but where is the total road going version for riders who want to stay on the tarmac, a special version similar to 1260 pikes peak, maybe a little more road power to separate it from the rest of the range with the additional carbon bling etc, a speciale version maybe???????
Royal Enfield aren't niche anymore, second best selling middleweight bike in the UK this year I had read somewhere?
Whilst Ducati doing this would materially satisfy the very apparent need expressed here, making it a blinged up version with all the toys, carbon etc, like a Pikes Peak, would create a £25k bike. Rather than having a relatively affordable base model or maybe even just an S and a S-Sport. Personally I think Ducati have significantly misjudged the appeal and market of the Multistrada concept. Sure, most GSs never see anything other than tarmac but to try and create a bike that will just drop into that market sector and take sales away from BMW, which is where the V4 Mutley is targeted, is a massively tall order.
£25k would be about right, and that's what I expect to pay for one when and if they release it. Look how much you can spec a lot of bikes up to, and they'll all get close. I think I've spent around £23k on mine, so not far off!
I've had 4 Multi's and will not be buying this one. The factory it seems are out of step with their core customer base for the Multistrada. Like most, I use mine for sports touring and occassional trackday with no interest in ever taking it off road (i've not met anyone who does). This bike is not going to tempt other loyal customers away from the GS or KTM but will drive plenty towards those brands. The Multi has always been an alternative to the GS because of its sportier and more exciting leanings. Removing its sportier nature and image just makes it another GS clone and we have a market flooded by them. As others have mentioned; its an XR or SD GT as the only real option left for us.....it's a great shame the engine will be excellent. The V4 Supersport would be an excellent bike but even if that does happen, we're not going to see it for at least 2 years. By that time most of us will have spent our money elsewhere. If the talk of receivership at Glasgow is true then there could be plenty of smaller dealerships to follow. It's very sad....how can such a successful & respected brand get it all so wrong?
Tbf 95% of Gs aren’t used offroad either, it’s a long distance muncher that offers an easy riding style, high road position and easy luggage hauling. That will still be the multi, it’s just a question of what impact the skinny rear and large front have on the handling.
The V4 looks dull and bland and more like a Triumph ADV bike, not desirable or stylish. Being down on torque and fuel consumption doesn't help either. If this was parked next to a Pikes Peak 1260 and you could have the keys to either......which one would you choose?
I'm amazed how much more carbon is pumped out and fuel used in Euro5! Isn't the punt to use less and less??!!
I think that since the VW group (Audi, owners of Ducati) got fined massively for overestimating fuel consumption figures and underestimating CO2 emission figures, they now air on the side of caution, like the baker's dozen of old!!
