I watched the video for the new 2021 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT the other day, they have also adopted the same pannier movement system!!
Swinging panniers are about as useful as Suzuki’s Ramair.........( and Ive had both ) I’m still waiting to see an independent review from both 1260 & GS owners, I’m not sure a Ducati sales manager who gets a bonus for selling them is going to be unbiased..... So I’m going to book a test ride . Apparently available UK mid January. It’s going to have to be fairly amazing to get me to change my mind, yes I’m biased, I admit it, I just don’t see that it can replace my PP, but I’m open to it being amazing. Who knows, I might end up with both ..........
FWIW, this whole topic has revolved around why the new V4 is NOT a replacement for your PP. IMO, I think the V4 will genuinely surprise quite a few current 1200/1260 Multistrada riders and it will certainly be up to being ridden as hard by a significant proportion of current riders. It’s potentially just not going to do it for the top 10% of riders. Andy
Without getting into semantics, I’d prefer to use quickest but a rider who has the ability to use the full capability of the Multistrada (or for any bike for that matter) either on road or on track. As I have already written in this thread, I know and have ridden with about 20 (1200) Multistrada owners and there is only 1 (most definitely not me) who can IMO truly get the best out of what is a very capable bike. Andy
I'm still not impressed. IMO it continues to look like a load of spare parts. My 1260 MTS remains my go to bike for now and for some time to come. Perhaps, if and when Ducati realise they've developed a frog rather than a prince, they may make some further mods, at which point I may think again. Who knows!
Ive ordered my V4 but i won't be moaning if they do slap £1000 on because of a no deal its my hobby and Im prepared to soak it up. The fact is Ill spend the time riding the bike not moaning with a bit of doom and gloom thrown in for good measure cheer up FFS all things must pass !!
Blimey, didn't realise there were so many Latte drinking Ducati owners out there? Vol-au-vent anyone?
My analogy of owning a Ducati is its like having a beautiful blond on your arm ...... its going to be costly
She will require only the best shoes, wear them out regularly. Insist on the finest liquid intake, throw tantrums for no reason, but when in the mood perform beautifully and leave a beaming smile on your face. Well thats the 1260 ..... Not sure about the ugly V4 sister though. Looks like she got dressed in the dark, prefers wellies and drinks like a fish.
Now you know who you can all blame for the design... https://www.youtube.com/watch?j=847...7295158&jb=136&v=cJ88sriHy94&feature=youtu.be
I've seen at least two far sexier designs on the drawing board in this video. And from the designer's own words, the Italian styling was limited to the tank. Most unfortunate...
Another thing that I have noticed is that the coloring scheme on the front of the bike may be quite responsible for the "collection of parts" appearance that someone attributed to the new design.
