DUCATI MULTISTRADA 950S (2019 - 2021) Review

Modes and custom settings are brilliant. Sport is firm, less dive in the forks, responsive steering at speed. Go Urban for bumpy b roads, slow commute etc. brakes are exceptional, fine control late into corners no problem. Haven’t tried two up yet.

Flexible spread of power. Fuelling is spot on. Perfect mid rpm pull for backroads fun, you can really harass sport bikes in the 60-90 range on a twisty road. Also cruises nicely on motorways, does 55mpg in touring mode.

Some slight scuff marks from previous owner incident on luggage and rear rack. Otherwise excellent condition for 5 year old bike with 11K miles. Overall bodywork, plastics and wheels, look as new. You need a 36mm socket and a breaker bar to adjust the chain. Owners manual suggests you visit dealer, nah try Halfords..

Full Desmo service carried out before I took delivery. Replacement indicator switch was £241. I expect Ducati prices on spares n servicing not Keeway rates.

Mine has factory panniers and top case. HJC just fits in top case, not as roomy as many touring bikes I’ve owned like triumph sprints, VFR750/800, yam fazer 800 etc. think you’d struggle two up to carry your gear. Heated grips excellent, luggage fitting n locks super easy to use, main stand easy to use. Seems to have a dash port accessory socket but I bought a dealer official USB stick for it and it doesn’t slide in. Could be previous owner damage? It has a fender extender on front which is essential. The seat is good for about 120 miles, slightly hard but more comfortable than many adventure bikes I’ve ridden. The push-pull screen is so easy to adjust on the move, simple design detail but works well. After 3000 miles of mixed riding I’ve finally had to adjust the chain, impressive durability.

Its seriously comfortable. The longest day I have done is around 750km and the bike performed well. The only slight niggle is the brakes which can feel spongy at times

Engine works really well at higher revs. it can be lumpy around town - especially in the 20mph zones, but otherwise the power delivery is smooth and torquey. Fuel consumption is generally in the mid to high 50's to the gallon

No issues so far. Corrosion confined to the main and side stand feet. Quality of the finish is excellent

Very good on fuel. Servicing costs are on the higher side as you would expect for a Ducati

Cruise control and heated grips Tyres-wise, I replaced the standard Pirellis with Dunlop Roadsmart IVs and they were fantastic on alpine roads and in the wet particularly

Electronic suspension is excellent, the chassis will play but you have to stay focused to hold the line. Brakes are very good but not excellent. I believe sintered EBCs would fix that. Rear brake will make a rubbing sound from time to time during normal riding. I can ride a tank out of it before sore bum and my passenger loves riding on the back. Gets 5 stars for the do-it-all suspension.

Surprisingly strong engine with character and a surprisingly high rev limit. Vtwin so it likes to be revved and low speed isn't its favorite. Above 3,500 it comes alive and the quick shifter makes 0-100 mph a blast. Roll on is good but not great - there were times when passing I wished for more power - even solo riding.

My first Ducati and I'm genuinely impressed by the build quality, components, and tech. Bought the bike with 145 miles on it but it came with a rev dip followed by stalling issue at slow speeds that I missed on the test ride. Spent most of last spring taking it to dealers who recognized the problem, however the repair was rejected by Ducati. Took it to a local shop and they were able to fix it and tune it correctly, however it cost me $500 plus two trips 45 mins each way to get it fixed. I'm new to Ducati, but an experienced rider/owner and the lack of support still leaves a bad taste in my mouth. Spent most of last year taking it to Dealers but still managed 4k miles in the rain and cold.

First service was $300 USD. Had to pay for the repairs rejected by Ducati @ $500, plus had to pay for aftermarket heated grips $500 (local shop installed Oxfords. OEM option >$600) because they didn't come with the bike.

Should really be 5 stars but lack of heated grips and a center stand with the S SW option is seriously cheap. If you want factory heated grips you're looking at over $600 USD which is obscene. The other features are great and you're grateful to have them even if you think you'll never use them. Cruise is very nice but not a game changer for me personally. The self canceling signals, cornering lights, TFT dash, multiple power outlets and USBs, and keyless ignition are all new features for me and I'm happy to have them. Reminds you you're on something premium.

Very comfy except for screen buffeting with standard or GT screen (I’m 6-2) so much so I’ve switched to carbon Pikes Peak screen now it’s blissfull!

Very smooth and powerful though 1st and second gear are quite tall so a bit snatchy below 2500rpm but excellent Quickshifter up and down makes changes easy!

Really well built and good solid feel to everything. Superb quality and finish.

Servicing is not cheap! Doesn’t use oil and is frugal on tyres. Chain does not require too frequent adjustment.

Adjustable modes excellent! Original Pirelli’s excellent loads of grip and very reassuringly stable and tracks fast bends beautifully. Brakes are stunning -great feel and ABS discrete even in emergency situations. Homologated Termigoni end can is legal and sounds only marginally fruitier than standard but loads lighter and soooo much prettier!

A nice bike to ride. Reasonable comfort, but seats are a bit hard on all day rides especially with the upright position which puts a lot of your weight on your butt. Pillion comfort and position is quite ok. It's a reasonable mid-distance tourer. Loves the faster A roads. Does surprisingly well off-road with a set of knobbly tyres such as Michelin Anakee Wild. Brakes are good but it's a tall and heavy bike to stop, so stopping distance is not fantastic.

The engine has character and enough grunt. Nothing outstanding, but powerful enough to get you where you want to be.

Paint flaked off the swingarm and centre stand fairly rapidly. The quick shifter and fuel sender both failed at under 10,000 miles. The plastic hand guards are flimsy and break easily. The mirrors are good, but there's almost no adjustment, so you'll probably need to change them for aftermarket ones unless you're fairly small in the body and they happen to line up with your head height. Front cylinder head is very exposed to the weather and attracts road grime from the front wheel and the finish deteriorates rapidly!

You'll pay a small fortune in dealer servicing. They wanted £450 for chain and sprockets. Front brakes service and pad change over £200. So much bodywork needs to be removed to access spark plugs that they are prohibitively expensive to replace! Expect £350 for minor service without the plugs. Expect at least three times that for a major service, which is 18k miles or 4 years.

The Ducati heated grips accessory are good and it's nice to have the control built-in to the handlebars and settings in the dash. The dash is nicely laid out and clear with some ability for customisation and enough settings to keep you happy once you figure out how to change them. Although it is a bit too bright at night. The standard Pirelli Scorpion tyres are good on the road. Michelin Anakee Wild knobbly tyres do well off-road.

Handles very well, as multiple reviewers have noted. The chassis is time-tested, and handles comfortably on pavement and dirt/gravel roads. I ride a lot of urban and tight, twisty roads, and some gravel/dirt roads on the weekend, and the 950 is superb on all of these. The electronics keep things manageable even for an off-road newbie like me when I hit gravel or dirt. It’s not a single track kind of bike, but I suspect 99.9% of owners will never see more than a dirt road, and for all of that it’s outstanding

All the power you need, but if you want to uncork the song of the L-twin you’ll need to invest in aftermarket exhaust options.

No issues after 12,00 miles (6k from me, 6k from the original owner). I keep up on maintenance and haven’t had any surprises.

It’s a Ducati. Change the oil and fluids every year, and be ready for the cost of the valve check/adjustment at the recommended interval. Other than that, new tires as needed based on your riding style.

Mine has the “touring pack” and so heated grips, luggage, and center stand were there already. The hard luggage isn’t good for riding off pavement, but it’s great for city riding or touring, and it’s mounted without needing a rack. The full-color dash is very nice. Heated grips are very nice when riding in cooler and/or wetter weather.

It does everything. On road or off. You can sit bored on a motorway all day. I have done 350 miles off road in a day without a problem. Though my legs were tired at the end of the day.

It can be thrashed or bumble.

20,000 miles a year

Electronic suspension

The front shock factory pre-load could be a little better. Bike dives a lot on braking. Yes I have the S but still can't pre load front enough.

The motor is like a big single, a little bit of shutter on lower revs however if it's an issue just put into Urban mode. It's not a dislike or like. A fun bike to ride

Everything good so far.

I have a heavy right wrist and use the bikes performance capabilities regularly so running costs not so much of a concern.

The LED headlights with cornering are the best, makes riding at night safer. I also ride a busy motorway regularly and have also noticed that cars actually see me compared to my old bike.