New Ducati Multistrada V2S 2025 - Test Ride Review | Out of This World? 🌍🫨🏍️

Ducati Multistrada V2S Test Ride & Review | Full 1 Hour POV Ride from Manchester to Jodrell Bank - Timestamps in the description.

Join me for an in-depth test ride and review of the new 2025 Ducati Multistrada V2S – one full hour of riding footage taken from my three-hour demo ride with Ducati Manchester. This video showcases the Multistrada V2S in real-world conditions: working through traffic, exploring sweeping Cheshire country lanes, and even tackling some light gravel roads on the way to the famous Jodrell Bank Observatory, before opening up on the motorway.

If you’re looking for an honest rider’s perspective, this long-form video covers not just the ride itself but also a walkaround review of the Ducati Multistrada V2S, where I break down the bike’s specifications, ergonomics, handling, braking, engine character, and rider technology.

🏍️ Why the Ducati Multistrada V2?

The Ducati Multistrada V2 sits in a sweet spot between sport touring and adventure riding. It’s lighter and more approachable than the Multistrada V4, yet it still packs Ducati’s signature design, performance, and technology. During this test ride, I share my thoughts on:

Comfort and ergonomics for both city commuting and long-distance touring
Engine characteristics of Ducati’s 937cc Testastretta twin
Handling and suspension performance across different road types
Braking performance and rider confidence
Controls and TFT display, including rider modes and electronic aids

🔄 Comparisons to Other Bikes
Over the past few months, I’ve tested several bikes in this category, and in this video I naturally compare the Ducati Multistrada V2S with:
The Yamaha Tracer 9 GT – a fantastic sports tourer with Japanese reliability and value - stand out tech on top of a great handling bike with flexible, punchy triple engine - top of my wish list until now
The Husqvarna Norden 901 – an adventure-focused machine with Scandinavian style - a great looking ADV middleweight with awesome stability and travel capability, an outstanding engine and a top-notch spec list - still very much in consideration
My own Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 – simple, rugged, and surprisingly capable, but very different in character - yet has an X factor and so far has proven the ultimate 'do it all' machine.

These comparisons give you a real-world sense of where the Multistrada V2S fits and why it might be the ideal all-rounder for riders who want both adventure capability and sporty performance.

🌍 The Route
The ride begins in Manchester, heading south through Wilmslow and the stylish village of Alderley Edge, before sweeping into the Cheshire countryside. From there, I ride out to the iconic Jodrell Bank radio telescope, before looping back through Knutsford and returning towards Manchester.

This route offers the perfect mix of riding conditions:- Urban traffic
Fast A-roads through Wilmslow and Alderley Edge
Open countryside lanes towards Jodrell Bank
Motorway sections for high-speed testing
Stop start town riding

🎥 Who Is This Video For?

If you’re researching the Ducati Multistrada V2S, comparing it with the Yamaha Tracer 9 GT, Husqvarna Norden 901, even the Royal Enfield Himalayan 450, or simply enjoy motorcycle test rides and motovlogs, this video is made for you. I give you a POV riding experience so you can see and hear exactly what it’s like in the saddle... and it sounds good! 🤌😎

By the end of this ride, you’ll understand why the Ducati Multistrada V2S has become one of my most desired bikes, plus the very few things aboit it that left me cold.

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Timeatamps:
00:00 Start
01:25 Ducati noob
02:45 Walk around & Specifications
10:57 What it looks like with a middle aged lump.
14:00 Handling
15:10 Servicing
16:47 Ergonomics
17:50 Quickshifter
19:40 Suspension
20:35 Brakes
21:35 Engine vibration
21:55 Acceleration
23:33 TFT display
24:02 Left cold
26:25 Town riding flexibility
27:10 Leg draft
28:45 Twin vs Triple
29:45 Adaptive cruise?
31:50 Tiny turning circle
32:10 Gravel Track
33:45 Price
34:48 Seat Comfort
36:10 Wind protection
36:55 Clutch
38:30 Radio Telescope
39:14 Exhaust sound
39:25 B-Roads
42:50 Engine Flexibility
46:35 What don’t I like?
47:06 A-Roads
48:12 Motorway
51:50 Cruise control
55:10 Final Thoughts


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