just throwing this out there.... i had a spin on a stock 1200 a couple of months ago, and i really liked it. Apart from the really crappy steering lock, which almost caught me out, the bike was a hoot. anyway, last week i rang a guy re a 1200s , on a 2016 palte, deal was pretty much done, then someone gazmped me in the space of an hr at the same asking price. Wasnt meant to be so... i was doing some additional research as you do. My quesiton is: is it worth stumping up for the revised 2017 monster 1200s over the 2014-2016 S model ? I know its got a few more ponies, and the "fixed" the rear set issue etc. anyone upgraded from the 2014 monster to revised model ? i just cant be dealing with sportsbikes, head down bum up , as i dont mind riding in the rain / bad weather, sitting upright with oomph on tap is more appealing. It means i can go out for a hoon regardless of weather. Ta
The later S has better electronics and a quick shifter (which I hated when I borrowed an S for a week) and has the footrest issue sorted out as it now follows the R in style. Overall the later S is a great everyday Bike, if you want something a bit more “full on “ try an R... epic fun!
I've a 2016 model, and have never ridden a later model. As a slightly different view however, whilst all the comments refer to the 2017 model "fixing" the rear sets issue, I've never had a problem with those on my earlier model. Depends on your feet size and feet positioning I guess.
cheers , yeah kinda tough to decide, the earlier model is no slouch either, the "r" would be a bit fifddly for me - too highly tooned, id take the s, cheaper too , ta mate. in fairness i agree with you, the peg issue on the bike i rode wasnt too bad at all , but i like the idea of them being split. can i ask what mls you avg per tank through general riding ? im guessing it has to be well able for 150/160 mls based on tank size and engine ? Obviosuly it would go down with a heavy had. Any niggles with it at all ? tks.
@Dubs I also had a standard 2016 1200 Monster and never had any issues with the pegs and my size 10 feet. I had the suspension professionally set up and found the handling and ride to be superb, if the S and R are even better then I`m pretty sure I wouldnt be able to exploit the difference. Brilliant all round bike , loads of grunt, stupid fast, comfortable and I regularly managed 150 -160 miles on a tank and even over 180 a couple of times.
tks @dukesox i wouldnt be one for bling kinda thing, so buying the S purely out of want if you get me, the few more torques The stock bike is certainly perfect, and i think if truth be known, after market suspension like ktech would be better than the ohlins - well they were on any bikes i rode with ktech. tank range sounds good, as id be up for a coupe of trips next yr if things pan out again ok. appreciate the input
Varies mileage wise, light usually comes on between approx 125 and 140 miles, which usually leaves about 3.5 litres left. No fuel guage on the earlier ones, but I don't miss one. Bought my non S as an ex demo with 1300 miles on the clock. I've since added 9k, and just changed the tyres for the 2nd time. Only item it's had other than routine servicing was a new front disc (plus pads, obviously) caused by warping, which I managed to get a small contribution towards from Ducati as it was out of warranty. That was still pricey though.
thanks for the responses etc.... i got duped / gazumped by a dealer on a 1200s when a deal was more or less done, someone else came in the door and put a deposit down , while i was to call back to pay a deposit, it all happened within an hr. Yes i was ****ing spewing. Ahh well... the upshot, i have gone and sourced myself a 749s mono , not a monster i know, right time , right place maybe. M1200S is still on the cards for the future.