Not convinced by the Ducati App Sat Nav... judging on the previous electronics (I've found it impossible to get a simple Phone/Music/SatNav/Intercom connection working properly on my 1260). Personally I like the looks, 19" front doesn't bother me or the new swinging arm. Don't see why anyone would pay all that extra for spoked rims?
I had a play, and adding the full system to the base bike, or the bike with the full set of packs is exactly the same, yet the Akra end can is £1300 ish, so surely the full system on a bike with the full packs should 'only' be around £1k???? I'm also thinking that the S Sport may be the new Pikes Peak, as it comes with the carbon front mudguard, different paint scheme and upgraded silencer as standard, the same as the PP did? But no Ohlins or 17" front wheel, so maybe not. I have a headache now!
Sorry But it does look so similar.. ( I had one ..... it was rotten, worst handling bike ive had in years and when discussing my high speed wobbles with Triumph I was asked " what do you expect with a 19" front, you're trying to ride it like a sportsbike, have you ever seen a 19" front on a sportsbike? )
Pictures may lie. Better to see in flesh yet I would have expected the enduro to continue and have this v4 as a touring/sport model with an Italian flair which sadly is missing. Guess too much influence from mother Audi.
After Carlin Dunne's tragic accident at last years Pikes Peak race I wonder whether we will see another Pikes Peak variant in the range again.
My friend, who is on here, is a suspension specialist, he has commented to me on several occasions that the GS handles annoying well, that has the same set 19" front 17" rear same tyre sizes, so for me, it will be let's see, I am sure the magazine boys will soon be riding them around Cyprus, with there reviews and comments on them!!
Talking with my dealer, he has 21 orders (read deposits made) already for various V4 Multi models so some have taken a punt already! I'll wait - the 1260 is still a great bike and can hold better corner speed and out grunt a 1250GS on corner exits. I will agree that a GS does handle well having ridden hired GS's abroad but, for me, I don't like the lack of feel from the front end. The new V4 has good points and not so good ones, it looks like any other bike now and has lost that distinctive Ducati look in my eyes. Plus at almost £25k for what I would want it is step too far.
The price isnt hugely different between a V4 S and a 1260 S, its about 500 quid. Given the amount of additional improvements and toys as standard I think its a pretty good deal. A V4S with just the travel pack is below 20k. Thats not hugely more expensive than a 1260 S or an enduro with luggage. I suppose the best way to think about it is, if you are about to change then the V4 gives you another option, not a replacement. I would imagine for those that buy using PCP, the big question will be what the GFV is, and so the monthly payment.
I tested one before getting my 1260 back in 2019. It was a great bike but with a few big issues - all got fixed in the 2020 model so I think you'll like it.
Not that it interests me but, I am told --- There will be a Pikes Peak V4 version with a 17" front wheel in Mid 2021, was going to be in March but been put back by another 3 months (ish). Comes with paint job, Akro end can, carbon bits and price tag to match.
That I don't know but doubt it somehow. Came up in a conversation about how Ducati are really trying to reduce weight in many of the new models and the SSSA is heavy.
