No I wouldn’t personally opt for the V4 Ive had 3 multis now (Totally fell in love with em from the first - Currently on 2018 1260s) and while elements have changed throughout the generations for me the V4 moves too far away from my personal preference. No doubt in 12 months we’ll see a ton of these out their with great reviews - for me though......probably start looking at the KTM brand
To me (1200 Enduro pilot) the V4 is more Enduro than Sport ... I haven't looked closely at ground clearance and suspension travel though, nor have I ridden one ...
i was waiting for the new v4 multistrada ready to buy but i was really disapointed by the new philosophy of the model.so i bought the v4s streetfighter and i am really happy with my choice.the bike is in a totally different level of sportiness.it really is the fighting formula ducati adverts. yes i know,no pillion,no touring,a lot of wind.but WHO CARES??take it for a ride to a canyon and then we talk again! ducati has to make a very big step forward with a new? v4 model to make me even think to buy.
@peterTHErider Wow. The SFV4 is one bad-ass roadster for sure. It's also a nice offset to your 1260 Enduro which hopefully you still have. Enjoy.
yes i still got the enduro and its a great combination.i was programming to replace the enduro but now its a totaly new situation. the streetfighter is a racing machine.not a hardcore bike but a bike which make you look like a superhero.you suddenly ride and turn with speeds that you thought impossible even to think.
Just the dilemma I am in. I have a 1200S Monster and 1200 Multi (which I can't get myself to part with!). Looking to change one of them possibly. SFV4S is on the radar but was hoping for better things from the new Multi, which with the V4 should have been great. It may well still be of course! I guess the SF option would not be disappointing then from your comments? Keep the Multi . My Monster wouldn't forgive me... (The new Monster is just plain and horrid unless you like Japanese naked bikes)
How far do you normally go for a hoon ? The new SFV4 has a pitifully small range. Exuberance can return 60 miles from a tank full Andy
Its ugly, can't get very far on a tank full and is at least 20% less fuel efficient, what is there to like! I for one will keep hold of my 1260S until they sort this mess out.
I have the same combination as yourself. A 1260PP Multi and a 1200R Monster. Like you, I'm still soul searching for a change but targeting 2022 or 23. The Monster is my urban sport cruiser, a role which the Multi can fill and more albeit without as much eye candy. I was thinking of going full offset: Keeping the Multi for sure and trading the Monster for a Panigale V4 for the occasional track days once these lock-downs are done with. Either that or just one bike. Let's see what new bikes are slated for 2022.
They have a guy that comes in and does the decals, I have seen him doing them, very professional, I would imagine he would be able to do any design you wanted!!
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