Afternoon all, Folks I’m after a bit of advice. After a few years away I’m looking at getting another 1200 Multistrada, possibly a DVT and hopefully an ‘S’ model. Providing all the relevant services, Desmo, Belts etc have been done what sort of mileage should the 1200 be capable of and what potential pitfall’s should I be looking out for ? All advice really appreciated as I’ve seen a couple of high mileage (25K, 30K, 37K) examples that would be within budget. Thanks in advance. Lee.
I have recently bought a 2011 multi with 32,000 on the clock and personally i don't call that a high mileage , its done approx 2500 a year ,really in effect its just being used . I have a friend with a F2 Ducati ,and he has nearly taken it around the clock now , so in effect bikes are capable of very large mileages if looked after .
These first Gen 1200 multi's are great. Early gen 1 came with single plug ignition and are aggressive in power delivery but are generally thirsty in fuel. Gen 2 became twin plug ad revised fuelling and were better in MPG. Later version 2013 on with skyhook suspension revised geometry become more civilised and LED lighting . Early versions suffered rear shock bolt seizure in the swingarm which can be fun to remove. Rear LED on early models suffer from the light bar rattling due to the glue holding it internally failing. Starter switches fail also due to water ingress if kept outside. But apart from usual belts and desmo checks they are fine.
Thanks guys, much appreciated. Hopefully going to look at a 1200DVT on Saturday with full history and on just under 30k miles. Wish me luck.
Good luck Over 20K on my 2015 and it feels like it’s just run in. As with most things, look after them and they will look after you
There is a very different feel between the DVT and Pre DVT twin spark. Twin spark still kind of relates to older style Ducatis, a bit lumpy in town etc, but that is not their natural hunting ground, I always kept the revs above 3k and had no issue. DVT is much smoother, less exciting but more inline with today’s feel and moves away from the old school Ducatis feel(which I so love). All are great bikes.
