I have an order in for a 2015 Multistrada DVT, delivery "soon". I did a quick write up on a Ducati forum of my 2nd test ride...
I went back to P&H today for another test ride of their standard 1200 DVT. I wanted to have a good look at the bike, try all the modes, fiddle about with it and do more miles. I had 2 hours on it this time so did some slab down to Brighton then twisties on the way back.
The bike is now run in at 600+ miles, rather than the 30 miles it had on my first test ride, so I felt comfortable nailing it a bit more aggressively. Holy mother of god it's amazing! From 6k rpm it goes ballistic. In sport mode it is very very fast indeed. You will not be disappointed.
I tried the heated grips which were nice and toasty with an even heat.
At 6'2" there is noise & buffeting from the screen - as per usual I'm about 2" too tall as it's calmer if I slouched down a bit. I might investigate a short screen or that carbon thingy.
The front seat didn't seam to be attached properly at the rear. Very curious. I couldn't work out how it was meant to fit on, and couldn't see how height adjustment would work. I didn't have a manual handy either.
Cruise control is excellent. Coming off cruise control is a bit surprising as suddenly you're in a world of heavy engine braking which throws you forwards. Once you've done it for the first time you can be prepared next time.
Throttle response isn't quite linear and it'll take a while to figure out how the bikes going to react to a given input. Most noticeable in Sport mode.
Handling is excellent - just chuck it on its side with no drama. I didn't have the guts to try the "crack it open while leant over" traction control on a demo bike with a £750 insurance excess. But it is beautifully nimble in the twisties, flipping from side to side easily. It will destroy everything up in the Alps I think.
Sitting on the motorway was fine - no issues other than being a bit noisier (wind) and buffetier than I'd like. It felt very relaxed at 80mph like it would just go and go all day. And EVERYONE got out of my way - brilliant! The seat feels tipped forward a bit, resulting in me sliding forward and my trousers rucking up and trapping my nadgers - this would get uncomfortable on a long trip but it may just be how the seat was (not) attached. I prefer a flatter seat.
Around town it was all very light and easy to ride. One important aspect of a bike for me is how well it does slowly, as well as quickly. It was occasionally (twice) slightly reluctant to slot into neutral at a standstill - a gentle release of the clutch and nudge of the gear lever worked. I'll put this down to a new gearbox. Plenty of steering lock, able to dribble through traffic, not overly noisy and flashy. Light clutch, light throttle, easy steering. Lots of people gawking at it.
Overall, small niggles in what is a truly weaponised motorcycle. Ludicrously quick, handles brilliantly, comfy riding position, and 42 mpg average with a mix of motorway, slow town, twisties - your typical normal ride in crowded southern England.
like you I am or was keen to get a better look and a ride on the XR1000 but also like you I know I prefer a big twin rather than a multi, I'm not in the market to change right now but if I were my next bike would be Red and Italian 
(You should see Yonkyo's Diavel pics on Facebook at the mo; on tour in France)
