Good feedback catflap Interested to see how you view the suspension after your skyhook on your previous bike I’m ready to change my 2010 with ohlins suspension and SCU, I’ve loved the way the suspension responds on my current bike, and was thinking of the 1260pp but don’t want to regret not having the electronic suspension, I don’t do as much two up riding anymore now, but do like to ride at a reasonable pace, and do still do a bit of touring where the current suspension works really well with a quick mode change when loaded with luggage Are you happy with the manual Ohlins on the 1260 pp? Does it make for a firm ride? Or is it a good balance for sports riding and touring in your opinion? Any feedback gratefully appreciated
Hi All There seems to be a lot of negative opinions on the slower handling of the 1260s For those who have a 1200 and aren't going to upgrade now, what are you going to do in future? Move to BMW, KTM, another marque or just accept that Ducati are changing their Multistrada to be less of a sports ride and will eventually invest in a 1260? I'm about to buy a Multistrada and was planning on a 1260s but I don't want to buy a bike that no one is going to want second hand in a year or two Now I don't know if I should buy a 1200s or the new bike or look at other alternatives? Help a newbie to the world of sports tourers
I think any comparisons need to be done by you on aback to back riding conditions with fresh rubber. It’s amazing what new tires can do to a bike so all keep in mind when comparing
The changes to the 1260 although relatively small have made a noticeable difference to the way the bike rides in comparison with the outgoing model. These changes were made following customer feedback and riding style data downloaded from the bike’s engine management logs at sevice time. Ergo, the 1260 is now supposed to deliver performance more relevant to the way the bike is actually ridden across the Ducati market place. Clearly the perceived sportier preferences of the UK riders had insufficient influence on the changes. Or there was less data captured in the UK because of the number of riders who don’t use the authorised workshop network to get their bikes serviced. Who knows ? Andy
First, you don't invest in a new motorcycle - it is a depreciating asset. Second: https://www.ducatiforum.co.uk/threads/7-years-and-82-500-miles-owners-report.56656/ If you like the bike, buy it and ride it into the ground. That's my plan/hope.
My Suzuki RGV and my 996s are both going up in value, so they are appreciating assets but I meant purchase a Multistrada and I'm not interested in secondhand as I save £3k by claiming the VAT back on a new bike and I can offset its depreciation too
Did you buy the 996 new (note I said "new motorcycle")? Most new bikes will never go back up to their original purchase price. fwiw, I don't really consider financials that heavily wrt motorcycles. They are a luxury item to 99% of buyers in "first world" countries, and I can afford them or I can't. If I can and I like them, I buy them and ride them. If I can't, then I don't. I know I'm going to lose thousands of dollars buying new, such is life. I like having a warranty with an Italian bike. There are guys who complain that the DVT bikes sucked compared to the previous generation. And there will be some who complain that the 1260 suck compared to the DVT. And there will be some who complain that the next iteration suck compared to the 1260. Pretty much business as usual. If you like the 1260, buy it and ride the snot out of it. If not, there are other brands that make roughly equivalent rides (BMW S1000XR, KTM 1290GT or SAS, etc) but they ALL have their issues, and they ALL depreciate from new. I also don't really care about used value - I don't buy the bike for the next owner. Some guys do though - and that's...OK. The Porsche forums are full of guys that agonize over the purchase then buy it, and then rarely drive it for fear the miles will depreciate the car. Then at some point they sell it, never having really flogged the car. Same with musical instruments - some buy them and hang them on the wall. I don't really get that mentality but as they say, there's a butt for every seat.
Has anyone here ridden the new bike and been negative about the handling? The reports I have read seem to say there is no noticeable difference.
Some good points here, but like I said earlier if you buy with your heart then you will rarely be disappointed. I always put too many miles on my bikes (my DVT has 14K miles in 2 years) but so what if I lose a bit when I P/X, I enjoyed every mile! PS I don't think there will be a lack of buyers for the 1260 or big differences in SH value in the future.
I love my 2013 Multistrada. 20,000 miles+ now and still rides like a newly run-in bike – especially after a sevice by those nice folk at Snell's. I did ride the DVT when it came out and though it felt a bit quicker than my bike I didn't actually like the feel of the engine: the power delivery felt too smooth so I didn't shell out the six grand needed to upgrade. I'll ride the 1260 and if I like it will give myself a nice new Pikes Peak for my birthday in April. I always think if you are going to lose a lot of cash on a bike that is basically sound, you need to treat yourself and go the extra mile when replacing it.
If you bought anything other than a Biposto (Senna, SP, R) then they are now almost certainly back up at their RRP price or beyond depending on mileage, although even a Biposto still has very strong residuals. I've even seen a couple of completely mint original 1998 Yamaha YZR-R1 for £10K and when I first bought one they were £8K. You can't put a price on nostalgia, and it seems that people get nostalgic a fair bit sooner these days. Personally, I think nostalgia isn't what it used to be.
A friend of mine has been investing in carefully selected bikes for years as a hobby/pension fund. Some he bought mint and others he rescued in various states of disrepair. Some he uses on track days, but othes he just enjoys fettling and polishing as he has an understanding wife. He currently has 28, having sold two to fund a daughter's wedding. He has a couple of Ducatis and one of Kenny Roberts' Yamaha racing bikes, but mostly they are Jap classics such as Kawasaki triples and Yamaha two-strokes. They go up and down in value but are always worth several times more than they cost when new and the amount he paid for them. The trick is to research the market and be very selective.
