Something to bear in mind, I have a non S 1200 DVT . Pannier options are limited because of the manual suspension adjustment. Givi only list frames for the S. Apparently you can move the adjuster but I am not sure how much work it is. Strangely they list frames for the standard 950 which doesn't look much different. I ended up buying Ducati Panniers.
I'm on my 4th and 5th Mutley's and I love them... Faults and all. Crappy front screen noise and lack of a back brake. MUSTS Sort the seat to suit your arse. Fit a Pikes Peaks screen - It cuts all the wind noise out and stops you speeding above 150Mph De -Exhaust Valve it, better still a decat and remap. Sort Back brack bleeding arrangements. Never ridden a DVT, just didn't like the looks, stuck on plastic badges etc. Perhaps I'll get the V4 version? Still after a low mileage MK1 Pikes Peak.
That's something worth commenting on. There is a preload adjuster relocation kit that is listed for the 950. IT ALSO FITS THE 1200 DVT and 1200 PIKES PEAK. Givi do not make this clear, but I fitted it to my own DVT and have the pics to prove it. Preload adjuster relocation kit. This means you can run the PLR7406CAM Givi frames / panniers.
How’s this for a nice low mileage PP? It may not be a MkI but it is nice! https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classi...cation=at_bikes&model=MULTISTRADA 1200&page=1
The Red is definitely faster than most colors other than White. Reason being is that White is unquestionably a lighter color than Red. A lighter bike is faster than a heavy one, all things being equal. This is probably why Ducati changed the Pikes Peak color from Red to White. Saving weight wherever they can. It's just logical.
A 1200S from 2012 is a great bike ( I wouldn’t go any earlier). I’ve ridden the Skyhook and DVT but a good 1200S that’s been sorted Is brilliant. By that I mean a good decat pipe, exhaust valve deactivated, fuelling sorted (CJS does a great job and deactivates the ex valve at the same time) and an Ohlins Suspension Control Unit to give a semi active ride would make a great bike. just trading my 1200 S Touring in after 8 years. 34000 virtually trouble free miles Best bike I’ve ever had, bar none!
2 things you need to do, wether it be a S or base model. Buy the big Givi touring screen No wind noise, but it does become more involving at custodial speeds Buy the tourtech comfort seat, it’s sublime Yes, it’s expensive, but it is excellent, best decision I ever made.
