yes but i am thinking ohlins semi active suspension like the streetfighter s.i believe its a big upgrade from the sachs.the performance diference would be almost zero with all the positive(easy to adjust) characteristics of the semi active suspension.plus to make it FIXED suspension or make it semi active.and you can have a fixed suspension to adjust for every road with a push of a button.
I also have a Speciale with Ohlins electronic suspension which is very good but the Ohlins none electronic on the 1260PP is exceptional
What I am basically saying is just because it’s electronic doesn’t make it better. My 1260PP is so good, I was surprised how much better it was than the 1260S I had the use of whilst my PP was being serviced... It was in another league.
But does it automatically adjust for luggage and pillion... hmmm I don’t think so. I’m not doubting that an Ohlins PP can be set up perfectly but it’s the on the fly adjustment from touring to sport and loading that appeals to me.
exactly,when i go for a ride i might ride on different roads and in different ways.we start in the city and you need soft settings,then on the highway something medium and then at the good back roads sport suspension needed.and in the end of that road we could get in a track to have fun.and on the way back maybe pick up a friend to his home. there is nomething better than semi active suspension in real life and the ride quality you can have all day long.
I agree I love the suspension on my 1260PP, it’s set up perfect for me and handles superb, sporty and sharp but still compliant and comfortable enough for a longer time in the saddle, it’s quite unbelievable how good it is really. However Twin4me is also correct I had a fully electronic multi 1200 previously, and loved the quick on the fly adjustments for luggage and pillion, but as I don’t take the Mrs as pillion as much these days I’m happy to vote for a properly set up Pikes Peak in my case, but if I did I would more than likely go back to fully electronic adjustable suspension. So in conclusion they both have there merits, as they say horses for courses..
Two weeks ago myself and my wife went to sunny Wales for a week with fully loaded panniers and top box. I must admit I was apprehensive before our trip thinking the weight difference may be a problem but I was extremely surprised how good it was even to the point I was starting to get e excited on the twisties forgetting I was fully loaded, we had everything but the kitchen sink. It felt very very good and as a reference we have done a 3000+ mile European tour for the last 9 years.
Ohlins always was the dogs danglies. The 2010-12 S with adjustable ohlins is the same. The only difference is when you change a mode and it changes the settings electronically using stepper motors. Internally everything works the same. Aside form some fork seals and rear preload adjuster seals, mine has been great for 10 years. Sachs skyhook gen 1 was noticeably worse than the ohlins setup (less compliant, harder ride). That is why some (including me) chose not to 'upgrade' to that bike at the time. The gen 2 skyhook on the dvt was/is a lot better, but still not as good as the ohlins. That is after all why they slapped ohlins on the PP. Given the choice I would have adjustable ohlins. If its adjustable sachs or manual ohlins, for what I want on a bike used for two up sports touring, mixed with solo scratching (ish) on the days the wife is having a rest, adjustability wins. It would be great if we could choose (sachs manual, ohlins manual, skyhook, ohlins semi/fully auto) but I don't see that happening. We get 3 out of the 4 so its not all bad.
Got to be some good deals on the outgoing twin. Cant help but think the V4 configuration will only add cost, at purchase point and servicing.
the world launch for the dealers will take place only online on 2/11.todays information from a dealer.so then we will know everything. about the bike...this is the first time we see the v4 with spoke wheels and offroad tyres.so this is probably the new enduro.we saw a lot of images with a standard v4 on 19’wheel and a year ago we saw another bike with 17’ wheel and a sssa. this looks like we will have 3 versions of the v4 multistrada.at least i hope so.i cant believe that ducati wont make a sporty multistrada.its like turning its back to their best selling bike and try to steal sales of the 1250gs.it will be a huge mistake to do because multistrada has been identified as the super sport of the big on-offs!and the buyers just dont wont another ‘big’ bike but a sports bike with touring and everyday usability!in my opinion ofcourse. sorry but if there is no 17’ wheel sport multistrada ill buy the 1000xr or the new 1290 sd gt.and i have 2 good friends that they will do the same.that makes me think that a lot of people might think the same! am i wrong?
So this american doooude (hope you realise why l stated that) claims his sources... So basically when several models are announced l believe' he'll be chuffed he didn't state more concise affirmations.
Probably end up on KTM gts. Just had a test ride on the 2020 XR. Fast. Very. Motor bland as anything with sod all below 5k revs. GS feels like it has more instant punch...except when the motor is up in the revs. I think if you like twins, then another twin will be the only way forward.
