V4 2021 Multistrada V4 (post Info) Buying Survey

So don't take it off road.

Every review so far says the V4 is a cracking bike and the 19 inch front wheel makes no difference to the agility and rideability of the bike on road. All the other manufcaturrers already do the same thing.

Yet even though no one here has ridden one, some still keep going on about it.

I bet its 2021 bike of the year almost universally.

 

I would agree that when I rode the 950 in London it was easier steering in and out of traffic with the 19” wheel.

 

People who've decided they don't like something are far more likely to constantly remind everyone else over and over. People that like just need to say it once.

 

I've only read third hand reports on the tyre so far but the new Dunlop Mutant comes in V4 sizes and appears to be a cracking tyre.

 

I quickly adjusted to the 19" wheel on my Enduro after coming from my 1st Multi. That said, it is slower acting and less direct feeling, but once you get confidence in it, you can press on? In Portugal, a spirited run through the twisties in serious heat, had to be brought to a rest as I was getting friendly warnings from the front tyre after about 15 miles. Felt like it was running through treacle and oh, so slightly pushing offline.
If you like your track days, a 19" probably won't suit, but then I probably wouldn't use a Multi anyway, if I was a regular? (Did grind my gearshifter at the Nurburgring on the 2010 Multi, trying to emulate my 1098S). For road use, a 19" is fine in my very humble opinion?

 

I posted it in the other thread if anyone wants to read it:
https://www.ducatiforum.co.uk/threads/ducati-multistrada-1260-v4-190hp.71503/page-66

All the naysayers will tell you it's because journalists can't say anything bad if the want to avoid being blacklisted from other launches but I've found BIKE to be fairly honest (although they seem to have an overwhelming love of all things Triumph). I think if there was a real issue with the bike (as mentioned in these post) then it would have been referenced.

Personally I'm not interested in taking a Multi on a track day and although I consider myself to be a reasonably fast and safe rider I'm no Biking God and doubt I would notice the differences.

BUT THEN I STILL HAVEN'T RIDDEN ONE!!!

 

Of all the bikes I’ve had, most have had 19” front wheels. The handling on my GS’s was brilliant, so I’m sure the V4 will handle just fine. But, I just happen to like the characteristics of the 1260 more.

 

Went from a Mutley 1200 to a GS.
After a few days on the GS adjusting to the larger front wheel, I was riding just as I did on the Mutley. You adapt; move on and enjoy

 

I believe people may be misunderstanding the grief that the people are expressing in regards to the 19 inch front wheel.
With all the changes made to the new multistrada, ie more compact motor totally re positioned in a totally new frame, everyone expected it to handle considerably better than the current old design, and whilst it may well handle better even with a 19 inch front wheel, the point is how much better it would have been if it had a 17 inch front wheel and appropriate 190 rear.
I'm sure given time they will bring out a version of it, considering most people on a multistrada never take their bikes off road anyway
In summary when they say the 19" has no effect on the road use, they are only comparing it to the old 1260, not to how it could have been, had they've set it up as we would have expected them to

You watch, when they bring out the dedicated 17 inch version, the rave reviews it will get, and how much sharper it is now

Its as simple as this, the tyre and wheel combo it has is only to help its off road use at the expense of some on road use (everything is a compromise)

 

We are talking a lot about the 19 "wheel, but what about the thin rear wheel? Has anyone talked about what will happen in the fast curves? I see it very difficult that it does not move backwards with so little tire, if not, In moto gp they would have a wheel of 19 in front and 17 behind and much narrower than the 200 they carry

 

Refer above post "appropriate 190 rear"

 

I oredered a V4s will be delivered in February is the estimate here in Holland now riding BMW K1600GT I hope I can feel the weight difference The BMW is too heavy

 

Where did you order it? I have traded in my 1600GT also

 

Try not to confuse the Multistrada V4 with a MotoGP bike. I've never noticed the 19 fornt-120/70 rear combination to slow down a fast rider in the slightest. The V4 will corner as fast and as hard as the 1260.

 

And the Streetfighter would whip them both on a racetrack which is the right bike to buy if you wanted to track it regularly.

 

I don't agree. I've got adjustable clip ons on my Panigale V4S. The streetfighter is only marginally more comfortable than it. Unless you really want a naked bike, I don't see the point of the streetfighter. If you want to hit the track, get a panigale. Put some adjustable clip-ons on it and you have pretty much the same comfort as the streetfighter, but better wind protection, better looking (IMO), more power and a bit sharper handling. It works great for track days AND day long street rides. If you need more comfort than this affords, then look at a multi, which will be MUCH more comfortable than a streetfighter.

 

there's the biggest problem right there, everyone thinks the Multi V4 is a race bike, it's not actually a race bike. Regardless, your wheels and suspension may make the suspension feel a bit different but it doesn't make the bike any faster on real roads