2018 basic Multistrada 950 Euro4 versus 2020 Multistrada 950S Euro 5 anyone owned both?

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I recently purchased a very nice 2018 basic Multistrada 950. It's a brilliant bike and a great stablemate for my V85TT. However, it's not all sweetness and light. I have what is known as an ' Essential tremor' which in turn makes the clutch on the Multi very difficult to control. It's not particularly heavy but does have a very on-off type of action. Due to my tremor it makes releasing the clutch smoothly very difficult, I can't keep pressure on the clutch without my hand beginning to spasm, which invariably means I often stall the bike. No problem once on the move. I do not experience the same problem on my V85.
My question is for anyone who has owned both an early 950 Multi and the updated 950 which has an hydraulic clutch, is the hydraulic clutch more manageable?
A bit of research suggests that the clutch on the earlier 950's was indeed very snatchy.
Thanks in advance.
 
I have the same engine in a different bike, 2022. Hydraulic clutch. It's near perfect. Light, controllable and not at all grabby. The earlier cable operated wet clutch was reputedly more grabby meaning it won't respond well to rapid take offs. DUCATI did produce and sell an anti-judder clutch kit for some models. Some owners got around it by converting it to a dry clutch set up for a more direct feel but I don't think you'd need to go that route. Other owners over on the Ducati forum switched oils to the Motul 300V oil which helps smooth the clutch operation and avoid jerky clutch engagement. That might be a good first port of call and the least expensive solution. Oberon offer an alternative aftermarket slave cylinder as well for the Multi for around £100. Easy DIY fit. I tried one for my RSV Mille and it made clutch operation much smoother. The Oberon slave cylinder will make the clutch feel lighter and easier to operate and I'd recommend that and switching to 300V oil and you should feel quite an improvement in operation. Here's the link: https://www.oberon-performance.co.u...ylinder/ducati-clutch-slave-cylinder-clu-1260 I checked fitment list and they do one for your bike(y)
 
I use 300V in my 701 as recommended by Pirate Racing, but worth pointing out perhaps that it is a bit specialist in that it is not meant for normal road bike service intervals. Should be changed much sooner, like 2K miles or less.
 
Wrinkly said:
I recently purchased a very nice 2018 basic Multistrada 950. It's a brilliant bike and a great stablemate for my V85TT. However, it's not all sweetness and light. I have what is known as an ' Essential tremor' which in turn makes the clutch on the Multi very difficult to control. It's not particularly heavy but does have a very on-off type of action. Due to my tremor it makes releasing the clutch smoothly very difficult, I can't keep pressure on the clutch without my hand beginning to spasm, which invariably means I often stall the bike. No problem once on the move. I do not experience the same problem on my V85.
My question is for anyone who has owned both an early 950 Multi and the updated 950 which has an hydraulic clutch, is the hydraulic clutch more manageable?
A bit of research suggests that the clutch on the earlier 950's was indeed very snatchy.
Thanks in advance.
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The hydraulic clutch option from Oberon sounds like a decent solution, as we discussed the other day when I bumped into you
 
It sounds like a DCT equipped bike might be the answer if the Ducati doesn't work for you?
 
Wrinkly said:
I've thought long and hard about it Davey. Japanese bikes just don't do it for me.
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I get that, I suppose it may come to either a bike with DCT or such like...or no bike at all.
 
If the cable clutch is heavy firstly I would check the cable is routed correctly without any unnecessary tight bends or remove the cable to check it moves freely as it’s noted on the Ducati forum for being a bit stiff, several owners reported taking the cable off and lubing suggested it felt a lot better.
 
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