I see the Ducati web site pages regarding servicing have finally been corrected. Routine service at 9000 miles or 24 months and no mention of an additional valve clearance check. Andy
Spoke with Snells yesterday, they didn't fancy their chances of ever getting one in as a demonstrator. They are very popular already. The announcement of the new V4 Streetfighter SP is helping make the PP look a sensible choice all round.
Now’s the time to pick up a used PP. My local dealer has 2 in p/ex coming through and I’ve never seen so many on eBay. Missed a nice 18 plate for £15k last week...Think I’ll be patient until the new year.. The dealer also told me they’ve sold six new PP V4’s already and can’t get another until June..
Was at my dealers this week, took a V4s Multistrada for a ride. He said similar re. delivery dates of the PP now that those scheduled to come off the line until July are already spoken for by customers who have put down a deposit. He did say that Ducati may start to allocate some regular V4 Multistrada production slots to the PP to balance demand if they think it appropriate though.
I was talking to one dealer, and they’ve had orders for 12 Pikes Peaks. So the price doesn’t seem to be putting anyone off!
Looking forward three years and the end of some PCP deals, it might align well with me swapping out my 1260 for a V4 PP. My test ride on a V4 last week made me realise that it's a great bike but also that having made multiple minor improvements to my current Mutley it's still a very capable bike that I'm enamoured of, the cost of change isn't worth it to me right now.
@Bumpkin I'm similarly on the edge as well. I really like the Pikes Peak specs that Ducati has built with some reservations. However, I only have 17,000 kms on my 2018 1260 PP with about C$1000 of mods and the touring pkg. The cost of change doesn't seem worth it to me either right now but I haven't ridden the V4 yet. Moreover, the Grandtourismo engine is not more powerful than the 1260 Testastretta under 10,000 rpm. IDK, if a test tide in the spring will sway me to open and drain my wallet.
Now DarR, you know what will happen since you've quoted the above! Now wait for the raft of "Oh yes it is" responses from others in the know, so to speak, or not perhaps............
@Bumpkin Or wait four years (length of warranty) then pick a good used one up for peanuts That's what my long term man maths is telling me
I know what you mean, I've just got my 1260s as I want it. Adding up the cost and time fitting all those bits and pieces plus the knowledge and familiarity with the bike make me reluctant to change, would be a real stretch financially and would also involve some finance which I'm recently completely free of for the first time in... what feels like forever. To satisfy my inner self it would have to be the Pikes Peak as, despite being a very nice bike, the std V4 doesn't do much for me in the styling front. Frankly, although the V4 is great to ride, almost too easy, I don't think the overall performance is significantly different. The tech is a step up but it's still damned good on mine, a very satisfying and engaging ride. And that's the crux, I could almost say the the V4 isn't quite as engaging.
Sorry but waiting four years is way too much , you never know what’s round the corner , live life and enjoy it . Not engaging ? How long did you ride one for .
Aside from the Electronic Ohlins, smoother engine and the latest livery, the new MTSV4 Pikes Peak has nothing for me over the 1260V2 Pikes Peak. It's not more powerful other than at the very top of the rev range and the MTSV4 is not faster either as its 0-60mph time is in the 3.2s whereas the previous MTSV2 breaks the 3s mark at around 2.8s.
The V4 engine si easier to use at lower revs, is much smoother and more flexible. Its all personal preference but there is no arguing that the V4 engine is better than the V2 at pretty much everything, bar fuel consumpton.
You realy need to ride one to be honest , I thought my old 1200s was fast with 146 at the rear but the V4 is a different animal , smooth compliant and above all the forward thrust is addictive and add that to the new chassis , perfect , bring on Jan when I get the PP with even more to offer with the ohlins , rake change etc . As an owner of the new V4 its a great , great bike . I felt the same about my 1200 Gs , but then the 1250 came out , game changer as the V4 is against the lesser 1260 IMHO of course as I am a newbie not a seasoned member lol
Afaik Ducati have sold over 10,000 units of the MTS V4 in various guises this year, almost 25% of their production. They were at 5000 by May and that was even with the recall on early engines having to be dealt with. It’s been a fantastic success for them. Nice as the new PP is, I can’t see sales of it matching the non-PP versions.
To say it's lessor is the same as saying it's better. Either one and a quid won't buy you a coffee at Starbucks. Here's some objective speed data we all may consider. 1260 Testastretta engine in the Diavel is also added for colour and comparison. Enjoy. The MTSV4 is not just slower than the MTSV2 0-60mph, it's much slower: by nearly 1/2 second or 0.4s to be precise. Not that it matters because both are great bikes, but let us as least put this point of contention to bed shall we? You may want to trade your current MTS1200 /1260 DVT to a MTSV4 for many reasons but speed is not one of them.
