1200 Help Me Choose - Mts Poll

The 2010 to 2014 PP had some real value to the extra's.
I don't think that is the case anymore.
Perhaps the 2018 with Ohlins may be heading back in the right direction?

 

I think it's between the 2014 PP and the 2017 S.

The 2014 PP has a twin spark engine, which from perceived experience with my 2013 S has more visceral response than the DVT I currently have. The unsprung weight from the lighter forged wheels on the PP are also desirable. I don't know if that year had Ohlins or Skyhook, either work well. Ohlins gets you more bragging rights but from the informed opinion of other owners you will meet there will be no envy one way or the other. With only 2k on the clock it looks like that bike has been a garage queen and so is potentially in a good cosmetic state. However, unless it has been serviced on a yearly basis it will need a service now and new timing belts at least. It is also out of warranty. The Termi end can is pretty but does nothing for performance or sound above the regular end can. It could be sold and the money used to buy a de-cat system, which may or may not increase power and torque a little but greatly increases the aural reward.

The 2017 S has the mechanically more efficient DVT engine. I find mine very fast but less dramatic in execution than the twin spark, with a sensation akin to turbo-lag when the throttle is whipped wide open. The DVT iteration came with many detailed improvements, the colour dash and full LED lights being among them, and all worth having. The Skyhook suspension IMHO is superb, varying with however you are riding at that moment in time to get the compression and rebound damping spot on. If you really like the PP colour scheme it can be added to the S and I know someone who has done that. You will get the balance of the warranty too.

On balance I would choose the 2017 S, which IMHO looks better, and is considerably more refined (though a bit heavier) than the earlier model. But if lighter weight and Ohlins rock your boat then get the older styled PP and keep some cash in your pocket.

 

I'd go with a DVT "S" if it were my money. The DVT PP didnt even have light wheels, was literally Ohlins, a pointless end can and some (very few bits of) carbon. The 1260 has not been well received from what I have read so far, and making longer is the one thing that will stop me I think. I imagine there are some good deals to be had on new or near new 1200 DVT "S" models so that is the bike I'd choose

 

For the money, the nearly new DVT S is all the bike you’ll want or need.

 

Another vote for the DVT S from me. You can always add a sticker kit (or have it painted like I did) if you like the Pikes Peak look (without the massive cost of buying a PP)

 

Right. The first PPs had some reason to them, but subsequently Ducati have just used the PP label as an excuse for syphoning a few extra £K from the "more money than sense" demographic. If you are inclined to donate some money to the factory for next to nothing, buy a PP; if you aren't, don't.

 

DVT-S, you'd love the skyhook. It's new metal also near enough'

 

A lot of comparison between the 1260 and DVT.

Does the DVT-S you’re looking at have the touring pack? I think it’s a must have. Centre stand and heated grips are a daily bonus. The panniers are good too.

 

Can the dealer fit the touring pack? Might sweeten the deal?

 

I owned a 2014 pikes peak... wonderful bike (and yes it did have skyhook suspension]. It doesn’t have as much tech as the more recent bikes but does it does have more character IMHO.

 

Who did your paintwork for you, are they local ?
I'm thinking of having the same done and the guy who did my last bike seems to have evaporated

 

Hi John - P&H arranged it for me when I bought the bike, it was done by Dream Machine. They collect the bike, remove the parts, prepare, paint and refit everything. It was £780 on a red base bike 18 months ago. Quality is excellent, the only real difference is I have a sticker that says 1200S Special edition. I'm in Redhill area if you wanted to have a look.

 

Tricolore - you can always just get the heated grips fitted without the whole touring pack if you don't want the panniers or a centre stand.

 

I'd buy the 2014 Pike's Peak, have it mapped by CJS and save the money