2005 Ducati Multistrada 1000S DS review from Turkey
"Lovely!"
What things have gone wrong with the motorcycle?
Fork seals were busted twice.
Heated grips lost function.
General comments?
This is a lovely machine. Very dynamic, easy to ride and easy to master. It feels truly solid and dependable.
The design is unique, and like all Ducatis, the material quality shines.
The loud clutch sound is very characteristic. Together with the desmo engine sound, the bike is an aural beauty too.
Meant to ride long distance on mountain roads, but can do in the city traffic too. It is quite pointless to ride on highways with this model.
| Would you buy another motorcycle from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 2005 |
| Year of manufacture | 2005 |
| First year of ownership | 2007 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Acceleration marks | 10 / 10 |
| Roll-on Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Handling marks | 10 / 10 |
| Braking marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 9 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 10000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 33000 kilometres |
| Previous motorcycle | Ducati Monster 600 |
| Date of Entry | 20th September, 2009 |