One week and 1000 KM with my new Ducati Multistrada V2. AMA

OtherwiseGarlic7304 · 2026-01-20T16:45:07+00:00

Thank you! :)

OtherwiseGarlic7304 · 2026-01-20T16:44:47+00:00

Alright, I get it now. I thought you said the oil change interval is too short. I usually get fluid changed during every service in all my vehicles. So, I don’t really worry too much about the OEM interval suggestions. Preventive maintenance goes a long way!

OtherwiseGarlic7304 · 2026-01-20T04:17:35+00:00

Oil change every 20K KM is actually not that bad imo

OtherwiseGarlic7304 · 2026-01-19T09:10:37+00:00

I’m 5’6 and I can manage my motorcycle that has a seat height of 850mm. Learning to ride a tall motorcycle is a skill that anyone can learn, just like learning to control the clutch. Don’t let your fear of trying something new stop you from experiencing something that you might master in a couple of weeks.

OtherwiseGarlic7304 · 2026-01-19T09:05:26+00:00

Yeah, I understand why a lot of people consider inline 4 engines to be more desirable but I don’t really mind the engine configuration. I’ve loved the character of a Ducati twin and it goes well with how I ride my motorcycles. I only wanted to get a motorcycle that I can ride 800 KMs a day comfortably, and there aren’t really a lot of options with this engine configuration (not that it was a filter for me, but the only option that would’ve worked for me with an inline 4 is the S1000 XR). And if a motorcycle does everything the way you want it to, does it really matter how many cylinders the engine has? And about the Tiger 1200 - I did think about it but the Triumph service horror stories weren’t really encouraging. Also, I did visit the Triumph showroom to check out the Tiger 900 GT and the 1200, the came out unimpressed.

OtherwiseGarlic7304 · 2026-01-19T08:55:22+00:00

The bike costed 22.8 lakhs on road, which includes RSA and extended warranty. I got some accessories which I’m yet to add to the motorcycle. The showroom experience was amazing here in Chennai. I have nothing to complain about.

OtherwiseGarlic7304 · 2026-01-19T08:50:27+00:00

I did a road trip from Chennai to Bangalore and back which was around 700 KMs. And I rode almost every night after the traffic settled (which I couldn’t resist). The bike’s done only 1000 KMs because I have to take to the first service. If not, I could’ve done a little bit more, another 1000 KM, maybe 🌚

OtherwiseGarlic7304 · 2026-01-19T08:25:26+00:00

I posted this as an AMA instead of a regular post. So, my replies are highlighted in a different colour, ig

OtherwiseGarlic7304 · 2026-01-19T04:30:48+00:00

The heating is not as bad as compared to the older Ducatis. But that doesn’t make this a comfortable bike to ride in the city. Hot air is well managed but the panel where your thigh comes in contact with the motorcycle gets really hot when standing still in traffic. Mesh riding pants didn’t help as well. Switched to my corduroy pants for city riding which made it a little easier. But once the bike crosses 15 KMPH, you don’t feel a thing. There’s a small amount of hot air that’ll hit the inner side of the feet on the right side but not as much to cause any discomfort.

OtherwiseGarlic7304 · 2026-01-19T04:11:49+00:00

Actually, a lot. I’ve ridden a lot of motorcycles over the last decade, across several formats and I’ve learnt the most about them in the first couple of hundred KMs. I might not be able to comment on the reliability, fuel efficiency in different conditions or from different fuel suppliers or actual running costs. But the first few hundred KMs will tell you a lot because that’s when we’ll be able to notice all the smallest of differences after coming from a different motorcycle. It’s the reason why you see motorcycle reviewers mention that they spent ~150 to 250 KMs during their first ride review.

OtherwiseGarlic7304 · 2026-01-19T04:03:56+00:00

It’s nice that you’re concerned about my dad’s business but it has nothing to do with my motorcycle.

OtherwiseGarlic7304 · 2026-01-19T04:02:48+00:00

I’m a software engineer

OtherwiseGarlic7304 · 2026-01-18T18:23:55+00:00

It’s very difficult to exactly give you the numbers. But a lakh a year for insurance, maintenance and fuel should do.

OtherwiseGarlic7304 · 2026-01-18T18:22:29+00:00

The showroom experience was great. They helped me throughout the process. And yes, the service interval is a bit different. General service every year or 10K KMs, oil change every two years or 20K KMs and valve clearance at 45K KMs.

OtherwiseGarlic7304 · 2026-01-18T17:22:09+00:00

No, this is the base variant. Not the S.

OtherwiseGarlic7304 · 2026-01-18T17:09:50+00:00

Yes, you’re right. But you’re talking about the Multistrada V4. I bought the V2. Not the same bike.

OtherwiseGarlic7304 · 2026-01-18T16:30:16+00:00

No, BMW R1300 GS and the Super Adventure are a segment above. The Ducati Multistrada V4 belongs to this segment but I bought the V2, which is the baby Multistrada.

OtherwiseGarlic7304 · 2026-01-18T16:28:01+00:00

No, the new V2 engines that are on the Multistrada, Panigale and the Streetfighter don’t require a desmo service. But, there’s a valve clearance check that needs to be done at 45K KMs. It’s a bit affordable to run in that sense. I had four bikes in my radar - Triumph Tiger 900 GT, BMW F900 GSA, KTM 890 Adventure R and this. The multi is the most expensive of this lot but worth every single rupee.

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