Become a Member: Get Ad-Free Access to 3,000+ Reviews, Guides, & More

2019 Ducati Multistrada 1260 S Review: In The Land of Joy

2019 Ducati Multistrada 1260S in Cannes, France.
Ducati Multistrada Review Summary
Review Summary
The Ducati Multistrada 1260 S can do it all - but is happiest on asphalt going 100+ mph down twisty roads, shredding pavement while simultaneously wooing all who dare cast a glance its way. Negatives? There are a few. Challenging adventure riding off-road wouldn’t be wise with only the 17” front mag wheel and street biased Scorpion Trail II tires. The sticker shock of $21,195 MSRP is real as well, but arguably this bike is worth it.
Overall
Reader Rating2 Votes
Pros
Sportbike power and handling
Low seat height
Comfortable
Top shelf technology package
Full factory touring luggage option
Excellent LED lights all around
Electronically adjustable suspension
Longer service intervals 19000 miles (30,000 km) between valve adjustments
Cons
Expensive
17” front wheel off-road
Handlebar button labels unreadable at night
Mirror vibration at highway speed
Squeaky rotors
4.4
A Good Buy

Losing My Virginity

My Ducati virginity, that is!

It couldn’t have been more perfect or romantic my first time with this Italian seductress.

We met in Nice, France – and both originally from other countries. Myself from Alberta, Canada and her from Bologna, Italia.

Our paths crossed somewhere along a picturesque lane named Rivoli. This narrow street was framed by the enchanting old-world architecture commonly found there in the French Riviera and Cote D’Azur region. The sky was a brilliant sapphire blue that day and warm rays of sunshine reflected off her frame in a dazzling way as she came into view.

Rue de Rivoli, Nice, France.

It was love at first sight. I was instantly swept away by her hawkish facial features, large bright eyes, dark-skin, and smooth flowing body lines that hinted at the potential grace and power laying close under the surface of her muscular, mid-sized physique.

2019 Ducati Multistrada 1260S

For her part, I’m positive she saw in me exactly the kind of man needed to entertain, even encourage her wild side to blossom here in this Mediterranean paradise.

Indeed I’d previously heard plenty of acclaim surrounding this fiery model from others who had spent a season with her. It was high time I myself had the pleasure. I can assure you she didn’t disappoint in the least.

Ahem… I just want to be clear that I’m still talking about the 2019 Ducati Multistrada 1260 S.

A Warm wBW Thank You!

This excellent motorcycle was provided to me free of charge by a rental company in Nice, France called Motorbike Rental. Thanks to them I was able to try out their service and fleet of bikes, both of which I highly recommend. See their website for full details at Motorbike Trip.

Ducati Multistrada 1260 S Specifications

2019 Ducati Multistrada 1260S
Photo from Ducati.com
  • Seat height: 825 – 845mm (32.5 – 33.3 in)
  • Displacement: 1,262cc
  • Horsepower: 116.2 kW / 156 hp @ 9,500 rpm
  • Torque: 129.5 Nm / 95.5 lb-ft @ 7,500 rpm
  • Dry weight: 212 kg (467 lb)
  • Safety equipment: Vehicle Hold Control (VHC), Riding Modes, Power Modes, Ducati Safety Pack (Bosch Cornering ABS + DTC), Ducati Wheelie Control (DWC), Ducati Cornering Lights
  • Maintenance Intervals: 15,000 km (9,000 miles) / 12 months

First Impressions

This steel horse feels premium all around. All materials used have a top-notch quality appearance from the paint to the seat to the tires.

2019 Ducati Multistrada 1260S.

There’s plenty going on to suggest this motorcycle was lovingly assembled and all aesthetic details were carefully chosen then placed together “just so” by a motorcycle fanatic with an eye for every detail. I’m sure the people at Ducati argue passionately over whether 3 or 4 company crests belong on this machine and where they will go, right down to the mm.

Dash Display

2019 Ducati Multistrada 1260S dash and handlebars.

A bike’s display is one of the first things I look at when meeting it. User friendliness is a crucial element in getting me to like it, and a sub-par or awkward one can ruin a motorcycle for me.

2019 Ducati Multistrada 1260S dash.

I need to have important machine data quick to find and cycle through on screen to keep me apprised of what it’s doing without being too crowded and cluttered. It’s a delicate balancing act, but the TFT offering on the Multistrada S is very close to perfection.

2019 Ducati Multistrada 1260S display.

I only found one menu I couldn’t figure out how to maneuver out of when I was playing music from my phone and using the bike display in conjunction. I gave up and had to resort to switching the power off in order to get back to the home screen.

Pairing an iPhone with the 2019 Ducati Multistrada 1260S

This may have been avoided had I read the owner’s manual or downloaded the Ducati Link App and used it to set up everything on the bike using my phone. I didn’t know about the app until now and so I missed out on that opportunity to test it. I purposely avoid reading manuals so as to better judge how well designed a bike is.

The Ducati Link app has multiple uses including using GPS to track trips and find your way around, but you need a BlueTooth headset to have the directions piped verbally to you. The app can also be used to meet up with other Ducati riders using it nearby to ride or share experiences. Ducati has built this to be a socializing tool if you want it to be.

Auto-Dimming Display

The dash automatically darkens quickly thanks to a light sensor when riding at night or through tunnels. It even reverses the white background to black and digits to white in order to be easier on the eyes.

I do feel some of the numbers are just a hair too small to read without leaning forward slightly for my 44 yr old peepers, but you may find different.

Jiggling

I noticed at about 4000 rpm the whole display module vibrated pretty wildly but smoothed out at lower or higher rpm. It must be rubber mounted and there’s a “sweet spot” of engine revs that sets it rocking and rolling. It didn’t bother me much, but it’s worthy of mention.

Manipulating the Menu

2019 Ducati Multistrada 1260S left handlebar controls.

Cycling through the menus using the left handlebar buttons and syncing my iPhone X to it was 99% child’s play. Unfortunately, I didn’t have a Sena or other BlueTooth headset to pair with it, but the system on this bike is very intuitive even without reading the manual when it comes to pairing.

All The Goodies

When a motorcycle carries an MSRP over $20K I have a higher level of expectation for the features on board including small things like how the controls feel.

2019 Ducati Multistrada 1260S.

Ducati made their buttons and switches nearly perfect, in my opinion. They’re similarly constructed to the level of quality I appreciate on BMW bikes.

All have a robust, tactile feel to them that give usable feedback to the touch when actuated. I’m glad to see they put the button for heated grips on the right bar instead of inside a menu that the rider has to try and hunt down while also not crashing.

No one wants to pull over in order to get the hand warmers going. When I did use the heated grips one chilly evening I found they warmed my hands up satisfactorily even with temperatures dropping to only 5 degrees Celsius (41F). They don’t set my digits on fire the way Oxford grips will, but they’re excellent by factory standards.

Night Life

What I will definitely call Ducati out on with this bike is how they overlooked using these controls in the dark.

Yes, they backlit all the switches on the bars which are my expectation, but inexplicably the labels on said buttons aren’t readable! The backlighting is so bright that it washes out the black lettering labels somehow.

This is a weird one for the Ducati Q.C. department to have missed.

Cruise Control

I’m a cruise control snob. Any touring or adventure bike I test ride better come equipped with this feature and it needs to be intuitive to set and smooth sailing when engaged. I have zero complaints about this Ducati system. It’s exactly the way I would have built it.

Self Cancelling Turn signals

2019 Ducati Multistrada 1260S left grip.

This Ducati has the best self-canceling blinkers I’ve experienced to date, bar none. I often feel like other ones I’ve encountered too easily or quickly turn off once activated. The Multistrada ones are just the way I want them when I think of duration and shut off sensitivity.

Screen Prone To Scratches

2019 Ducati Multistrada 1260S scratched display.

This is a big beef of mine with gauges and unfortunately, the Multistrada TFT scratches easily. I brushed my gloved hand over it a few times to get the dust off it and left behind marks you can see in these photos. Surely Ducati and other manufacturers know about this but fail all too often on bikes to correct or prevent it.

There are aftermarket companies making a decent living off selling screen protectors for these dashes.

Mirror Vibration

A friend of mine test rode a Ducati Supersport a couple of years ago and mentioned how the mirrors on it were nearly unusable at highway speeds. I was watching for this on the Multistrada and sure enough around the 75mph mark, they vibrated badly enough that objects in my rear view were hard to see clearly.

That’s pretty disappointing considering so many other builders can engineer around this problem.

Interestingly despite all the mirror vibration, I have no complaints about it anywhere else on the bike (other than how the dash sometimes wiggles). The handlebars were rock solid, ditto the seat and footpegs.

Key Fob Goodness

2019 Ducati Multistrada 1260S right handlebar controls.

You need not bother plugging a key in the ignition with this bike because the fob sitting in your pocket is all you need to activate the display and start the engine with a push of a right handlebar button.

Seat & Riding Position Ergonomics

Seating Ergonomics

2019 Ducati Multistrada 1260S.

I’m shorter than average standing only 5’7” with a 28” inseam. I was surprised with how suitably designed the seating height and position was for me. I suppose my build must be close to those of the Italian designers of this bike, eh?

Me and a 2019 Ducati Multistrada 1260S in Cannes, France.

I logged a total of 730 km or 453 miles on this 1260 S with zero discomforts. The bike almost felt custom fitted to me with the adjustable height seat set on the lower 32” position. If you’re taller it can be raised a full inch to help you out.

2019 Ducati Multistrada 1260S with a passenger.

I felt like the bars were spaced right and the footpegs as well to leave me in a semi leaned forward riding position somewhere between sport and standard.

Compared to my former ride (a 2014 KTM 1190 Adventure S) this Duc felt lighter than its 518 lbs wet weight would suggest, probably because my feet could touch down more solidly. The 1190 weighed about the same but often threatened to fall over on me because of its taller seat and higher center of gravity. This Duc felt much more compact and manageable.

I found myself at one point having to push it backward over 60 feet while seated on it and was awed by how easy it was done. I accidentally rode into the wrong lane on the A8 toll road and couldn’t proceed because I didn’t have a passcard for the reader to scan. I’m sure onlookers thought it was pretty funny watching me “duck-walk” the bike out of there.

That Knob Though…

2019 Ducati Multistrada 1260S

There’s a protruding fastener with a rubber shoulder on it in the trellis frame I had some words with. It’s circled in yellow in the photo above. It occasionally grabbed a hold of the fold in my pant leg caused by my bent knee when I went to dismount from the bike. I adjusted to avoiding it fairly quickly to avoid getting snagged solidly enough to take a tumble off the footpegs.

The Seats

2019 Ducati Multistrada 1260S seat.

This seat is covered in a grippy, textured yet slightly rubbery feeling leather with handsome red stitching in the seams. It’s surprisingly comfortable even after hours of riding for driver and passenger especially when combined with the factory Ducati tour pack which has a backrest pad for the passenger on it.

2019 Ducati Multistrada 1260S tour pack.

My wife and a friend of mine each logged over 180 miles back there and only had good things to say.

2019 Ducati Multistrada 1260S with rider and passenger on board.

The seat doesn’t absorb water or pucker weirdly after being used for prolonged periods and resists scuffing/scraping damage from when short riders catch their boots on it when climbing on and off.

Very well done, Ducati! You’ve done something KTM has never been able to do in building a comfortable stock seat on an adventure bike!

Luggage

Speaking of the optional Ducati factory passenger backrest/tour pack, it’s excellent!

2019 Ducati Multistrada 1260S tour pack with key in the lock.

The bike I test rode didn’t feel top heavy even with the pack filled with heavy items and swallowed gear beautifully. It can hold two full face helmets with room to spare for gloves, locking devices, insurance paperwork… you get the idea.

Tons of room and it locks very securely using the keyfob key that pops out like a switchblade knife when you push a release button on it. You really can’t screw it up easily and leave it unlatched because the key won’t release until it is properly closed up.

2019 Ducati Multistrada 1260S tour pack with two helmets inside.

I hesitate to call it “idiot proof” because I’ve met too many superhuman idiots in my day… but it’s close.

2019 Ducati Multistrada 1260S tour pack with gear inside.

Out On/Off The Road

Me with a 2019 Ducati Multistrada 1260S at Gorges de Verdon.

The Testastretta Engine

The ride is just so right on this bike it makes you forget about any small irritations.

2019 Ducati Multistrada 1260S engine.

Gobs of power are available at just about any rpm thanks to the Testastretta Engine’s Desmodromic Variable Valve Timing and 90 degree V twin technology. Wow does it ever pull, especially in Sport mode.

I scared the wits out of my wife on one very aggressive launch coming out of a sharp turn onto a long straightaway! It’s fortunate to have the DWC (Ducati Wheelie Control) on this bike otherwise I doubt the front tire would ever wear out on it.

That Sound!

2019 Ducati Multistrada 1260S

This engine likes to rev high and sounds so good when it is approaching 8000 RPM. The stock exhaust was very pleasant to my ear and bellowed a growly snarl to get everyone’s attention. I was surprised to hear backfiring pops from it when I rolled off the throttle suddenly. No, surprised isn’t the right word… amused is more succinct. I would giggle every time it did it.

Quick Shifting Trans

I’m a huge fan of the quick shift on this bike. It’s a very positive shifting system that leaves no doubt about whether it just made a ratio change. At times a bit abrupt, but I’ll take that over a vague one that won’t engage if you’re a bit light on the foot tap. If you prefer using the clutch not to worry because this one has a good feel, a light pull and the right amount of free play to go with it.

Wind Protection

The windshield is manually adjustable over about a 4-inch range and can be done with one hand. I found the fairing alone provided just about all I needed to keep an acceptable amount of wind in my face without causing a bunch of buffeting to beat me up. They did a great job on this.

Fuel Economy

According to the display the Ducati was consistently using 5.6 L per 100 km or a respectable 42 mpg despite the fact I was mainly riding on tight, twisty roads in 4th or 5th gear instead of 6th to avoid lugging the engine.

2019 Ducati Multistrada 1260S cornering.

I’m reasonably sure this bike is capable of getting over 400 km per tank of fuel (250 miles) if ridden in top gear for an extended time. It holds 20L of gas (5.3 gallons) which is more than enough to tour properly.

LED Lighting

2019 Ducati Multistrada 1260S front.

Many motorcycle LED headlights abruptly stop too low on the horizon for my liking and the one on this Ducati are guilty of that same crime.

Having said that once you flip on the high beams you’d swear it was high noon again with the number of lumens projected outwards.

Even more pleasing are the cornering lights on it. I rode in the dark for 3 hours one evening on a narrow, winding road complete with deer and other critters constantly threatening to cross in front of me.

The instant I leaned the bike more than what I’d call 10 degrees the area ahead of me in the turn was perfectly illuminated instantly. Bless all those responsible at Ducati for this feature.

2019 Ducati Multistrada 1260S front.

The integrated turn signals in the mirrors help keep the bike looking neat and are eye-catching along with the boomerang-shaped tail lights.

2019 Ducati Multistrada 1260S tail light.

Bravo Ducati, you almost nailed lighting perfectly.

2019 Ducati Multistrada 1260S tail light.

Tires

2019 Ducati Multistrada 1260S Scorpion Trail II tire.

The Scorpion Trail II tires were easy to like on asphalt and on the gravel I briefly rode on. I didn’t really go off-road with it other than on some hard packed dirt where they were good too. The scorpion drawing on them is a nice touch.

I’ve read other reviews where they took the previous 1200 Multistrada off road to compete with the BMW, Honda, KTM, etc and recall how surprised the testers were with this bike’s ability despite its small wheels. I still wouldn’t chance it too much for fear of damaging these cast rims. If I wanted to get more serious, I would opt for the Multistrada Enduro in lieu of this S model.

2019 Ducati Multistrada 1260S

The real draw here are the rims which visually pop, especially so with the single-sided rear swingarm which allows everyone to better admire those Y shaped spokes.

2019 Ducati Multistrada 1260S rear wheel.

Brakes & Suspension

Too Soft

After riding only 50 miles in the middle setting of the Skyhook electronic suspension I was ready to make some changes.

2019 Ducati Multistrada 1260S electronic suspension.

I found the front way too soft for my liking, especially when I would ride over a bump in the road in a corner. I found the softness caused the front wheel to wiggle around in an uncomfortable way. It was easy to navigate through the menu and find the adjustment bar for the suspension and I moved the slider halfway between middle and full on the front and rear.

2019 Ducati Multistrada 1260S

That made the bike feel perfect alone or when I had a passenger on it.

I also enjoy the way they mounted the rear shock offset from center on the bike as if to say “we reject conventionality and insert our own style.” In reality, it has more to do with lining up with the single-sided swingarm used, but it also just plain looks badass.

Brembo Brakes

2019 Ducati Multistrada 1260S front brakes.

Ducati put Brembo brakes on the 1260S and they are overall quite pleasant. Good whether you use a light or heavy pull when coupled with this machine’s Bosch controlled cornering ABS. I never wanted to change anything about the braking other than the irritating squeaking noises that came from the front rotors.

2019 Ducati Multistrada 1260S front wheel.

Warped Already?

This bike came to me with only 100 km on it (60 miles) and yet I think one or both of the front rotors was already warped. I found that when the bike sat and cooled off for more than a couple of hours that an irritating screeching noise would be produced each time I pulled in lightly or heavily on the front lever.

Once I made a few heavier applications it would go away, luckily, but I can’t help wonder how this would be acceptable on a premium motorcycle equipped with premium brakes?

In chatting with previous generations of Multistrada owners I heard many of them had encountered this and more serious rear brake master cylinder failures. Something to keep in mind if you buy one of these beauties.

Final Verdict?

2019 Ducati Multistrada 1260S on the Cote D'Azur.

I’m enchanted with Southern France and the Multistrada. The opportunity to test drive a European bike for five days in Europe was a dream come true.

I had some questions answered about Ducati reliability on this trip that was lurking in the back of my mind. More than a few negative stories about high-priced, spirited, high maintenance motorcycles had come my way from owners before now. The common thread with all those owners was that while they hated the problems, they still unabashedly loved their motorcycles all the same.

This new 1260S seems just as good to me as any Japanese bike I’ve ever ridden from a reliability perspective and it has a distinct personality and look. Ducati has also managed to do away with the short intervals between oil changes and valve clearance adjustments. It’s on par or better than most of the competition’s bikes, in fact.

The handling and performance of it reminded me of many miles spent on my KTM 1190 Adventure only much more comfortable. Lovely torque and horsepower in a stiff chassis that loves to go fast. Having said that this Italian bike appeals to me way more than that Austrian one, which is a huge surprise! I really liked my 1190.

I love the technology on this Duc, it’s top notch and easy to use. I tried out the Vehicle Hold Control feature just to see how it worked starting out stopped on an incline. It’s not something I would normally use, to be honest.

The other features like quick shift, wheelie control, cornering ABS, and semi-active electronic suspension are welcomed to me. It’s only going to get more complex next year as adaptive cruise control and collision avoidance tech will make its motorcycle debut in Multistradas like this one. Exciting times!

That exhaust note will forever live in my mind. I could listen to it all day.

2019 Ducati Multistrada 1260S in Castellane, France.

These Ducatis are like art you can ride around on or just stare at appreciatively when they’re parked while enjoying gelato on a patio in the sunshine.

Little touches like the small Italian flags scattered around the bike or the Ducati brand name carved into the grips illustrate the love put into the design. Ducati designers REALLY love motorcycles, that’s clear to me now!

It’s a winner in my mind! Ducati fans I now understand what you’ve been crowing about.

Ciao!

Pros

  • Sportbike power and handling
  • Low seat height
  • Comfortable
  • Top shelf technology package
  • Full factory touring luggage option
  • Excellent LED lights all around
  • Electronically adjustable suspension
  • Longer service intervals 19000 miles (30,000 km) between valve adjustments

Cons

  • Expensive
  • 17” front wheel off-road
  • Handlebar button labels unreadable at night
  • Mirror vibration at high speed
  • Squeaky rotors?

Specs

  • Manufacturer: Ducati Motor Holdings
  • Price (When Tested): $21,195 USD
  • Made In: Bologna, Italy
  • Alternative models 4 models: Multistrada 1260, Multistrada 1260 S, Multistrada 1260 S D|Air, Multistrada 1260 Pikes Peak
  • Sizes: 950cc engine and 1260
  • Review Date: May 17, 2019

  1. Dear Jim,
    I really enjoyed your article on the Ducati Multistrada. The article was thorough and informative. After reading numerous articles the bike, I feel your article was by far the best!
    Thanks,
    Ron

    1. Thank you for taking the time to leave this feedback, Ronald. I appreciate it very much and hope the review has helped you in some way, even if just to entertain.

    1. Hi Rezvin,

      I’m sorry I can’t answer your question unfortunately because this isn’t a long term review where I rode the bike long enough to verify manufacturer estimates. I could quote you what Ducati dealers say it would be depending on a certain number of miles ridden, but again that would only be an estimate because everyone rides differently, on different terrain and in different climates.
      Maintenance is somewhat similar these days with comparable bikes from Japanese or European manufacturers, but the main difference with a Ducati is the cost of a valve adjustment service which comes at 30,000kms on the Multistrada. That’s a longer interval than on many other bikes, but will cost more from the dealer because the techs need very specific (and expensive) tooling to work on the Desmo valve train.

  2. Great article – one of the best I’ve seen yet on the Mutli. I own a 2019 1260S myself, and having jumped on it last April and immediately did 6000 miles from London to Sicily and back again, not to mention various commutes and travels over the past year, I thoroughly agree with your 99% assessment! That last 1%is probably just personal stuff, eg I found the windshield terrible and replaced mine straight away with a Puig touring one, which works great. The brakes are about the only thing that annoy me – but I’ve been told repeatedly that this is down the incredible fine tolerances of Brembo’s latest M50s. Changing pads with slightly larger tolerances will remove the noise apparently. I haven’t had any other issues – fabulous machine and makes me wonder if it’s worth keeping my 848 Evo…!

    1. Hi Richard!

      I’ll always have ultra fond memories of the Multistrada 1260S not just because of how good it is, but also the fact I got to ride it in the French Alps and along the Riviera. It was a bucket list moment on a bike I’d always wanted to get to know.

      I suspect you’re taller than I am (5’7″) and that’s likely why you found the need to change up the windshield.

      My advice would be to hold on to the 848 Evo as well… but that would be my answer regardless. There aren’t any Ducatis in my garage just yet and I might be projecting my needs on to you.

      1. Completely fair advice in my opinion – once you ride a Ducati you definitely start dreaming more. I’ve currently got some Scrambler thoughts going on while in lockdown here in the UK…perhaps when we’re released from our shackles I’ll head to a dealer, I suggest you can do the same 🙂

        I am indeed 6′ on the nose, and I’ve also had the bike seat in the higher setting – I’ve changed that now, so perhaps it will improve the screen issue even more. Even so, I did long miles on that Sicily trip and I needed the protection. I’m jealous of your Cote d’Azur visit, definitely a trip on my bucket list with this very bike.

        1. Hahaha Richard believe it or not I was just chatting with my local Ducati salesman on Instagram because Ducati announced 0% financing plans on 2019 and 2020 models (other than on the new Streetfighter and V2 of course!). I already have a capable adventure bike in my KTM 790 adventure but that Streetfighter… oh my.

          Have you seen the latest video from Klim where Lukas Eddy went on a 2 week trip through Turkey? The footage he shot there has suddenly put riding there on my map as well. Here’s a link to get a taste. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-zDyZwsZr-w

          Richard we must never meet in person otherwise I’m sure we’d immediately set out on a RTW ride together. I envy your Sicily trip. Italy is a place I need to explore more.

  3. Great article. I just bought my Pikes Peak yesterday. I agree with all of your pros and cons. Love it!

    1. Hi Mike!

      Ohhh the Pike’s Peak model is especially nice.

      I’m sorely tempted to get myself one of these as well, but I find myself really enjoying playing in the dirt on my 790 Adventure and cant’ justify having a 1260S as well… yet. hahaha

  4. Excellent review Jim! I too am on the short side of your average gent (5′ 8″, 30-inch inseam, before riding boots) and was looking at the MTS 950S. However, in my research a Youtuber who is even shorter than us both (he’s 5′ 5″) said that he felt the 950S was top heavy and was uneasy on the bike vs. the 1260S which he found to be much more comfortable on given its lower seat height and apparently lower center of gravity. To me the 950S was indeed top heavy, IMO. When at a standstill were you on the tips of your toes, balls of your feet, other? Given your and his review I’m leaning towards considering the 1260S now, when the local dealer has one to even sit on!

    Thanks mate!

    1. Hi Paul!

      I guess I should have included a photo of me sitting on the bike to show better how the reach to ground was.
      I have to admit I’ve ridden too many bikes since to remember exactly. I do remember feeling very confident in that regard so while I’m sure I wasn’t able to flat foot the bike a good bet would be that I had the balls of my feet down solidly.
      Your inseam is two inches longer than mine so depending on your leg strength vs mine I think it’s a good fit. Bear in mind I have perhaps a bit more leg strength than average and I’m used to compensating for my short legs.
      I think whether you go 950 or 1260 an option would be to customize your seat to bring it lower and see how that helps.
      One thing is sure, the Multistrada 1260S remains one of my favorites to ride.

      Thanks for the comment and reading our site.

  5. I love my ‘19 1260s! Second Duc as I had a ‘12 Diavel. Now have a ‘17 GS too which I love (third beemer). The Multi is near perfection in so many ways and you’ve captured it well. At 5’5” I could never consider the 950, but I would have. I’ve had a lot of bikes as readers of this article may have too; the power, the suspension, the quick shifter, the brakes—all superb! No problem with the windshield for me, in fact, I think it’s great! What else can you ask for? And I got a great deal on a new one in 9/20. Go shopping!

    1. It’s not hard to like the Multistrada, I totally agree! I’m glad to hear you got a good deal on it too. Cheers!

Comments are closed.