1200 DVT Dvt To 1260

Is there much to see as an upgrade? I must admit to liking the Enduro Pro and the Pikes Peak 1260 but that's more big tank range and aesthetics... my 1200S does great MPG and has a decent range for touring (remember touring? ) and the V4 is not good in these areas... it's also a bit of a double-bagger.

 

I went to a 1260 from a 1200, all good apart from Ducati have changed the passenger grab rail design, my wife (size 10) complains that she has a problem with the grab rails against her hips, tiny bum so it’s not that that’s the issue, anyone else had this complaint. She was use to several hours at a time on the 1200 doing down to Menton and Italy, now she has a comfort issue after about an hour

 

And there you have it. The amount of people that would have bought a new Multistrada had it not fallen out of the ugly tree and hit every branch.

I’ve spent my time and money upgrading my DVT instead of going for a new V4 and very happy I am too. It’s like having a new bike.

I test rode a 1260 a while back, I’d like to do it again but the main differences I remember were;

The longer swinging arm/wheelbase made the bike feel more steady but of course slower to turn.
I liked having a quickshifter.

That was about it really. It would be interesting to hear the thoughts from others who did the upgrade.

 

I went this route (before v4 was out) I'm on my third multi and loved every one of them but won't be going for the v4. Shit mpg and pig ugly. I much prefer the single sided swing arm look.

 

Perhaps if you posted some photo's of your wife's bum - we could offer some collective constructive opinions in that area ??

 

I'm on my 4th Multistrada. My last change was from 1200S to 1260 (non S). IMO the high speed handling is much better on the 1260 and it seems a bit more powerful. I like the quickshifter but don't see it as essential. I went for the change simply because the new 1260 had a 4 year warranty. I do miss the skyhook e-suspension but didn't want to pay 2,500 pounds more for a slightly smoother ride. I didn't consider the V4, due to cost, mpg and looks.

 

LOL. good idea, A readers Wives section in the making

 

She's too shy to let me take a photo but it looks just like this

 

And you find time to ride a motorcycle?

 

I went from 1200DVT PP to a 1260 PP.

It's a better bike all round. Just about every aspect is improved in my opinion. Handling, gearbox and engine.

That said, it's not life changing, but I fancied a new bike and don't regret changing. I'll see what the 17" front V4 looks like before I decide how long I'm keeping mine, but unless it blows my socks off, I can see the 1260 hanging around for a while.

 

I remember I have a bike in the garage, sometimes