For perfection - they could have made the engine colours on the Left and Right the same colour... They could have made the visual asthetics on the side on flow better - instead of bits a this and bits a that - Trellis - vertical fins - black mottled.....
I’m not ecstatic about it. CNC do a black version with a clutch window. Very expensive. Might be a decent Christmas present though……
The only real improvements it needs are to be lighter and use less fuel. Neither of which are going to happen.
The weight is perfectly balanced , and the fuel used is only relevant to how much fun you have , if you have a V 4 multi be it a PP or a V4s it’s a bike to enjoy , not worry about fuel . If fuel went up to 5£ a litre I would still have the same fun as the bike just wants you to RIDE it . IMHO One life live it
Everyone says that but we are being ripped off by the oil companies and the Government. They are taking the piss big time. I have heard rumours within the haulage industry that they are considering blockading the fuel depots again to make them see sense.
It also needs some rubber bungs to cover the mirror mounting bolt water trap, you know like the 1200 & 1260 DVT has , minor detail but why leave them off, although if you don't ride in the rain or wash the bike it'll be fine
If it cost £100 in fuel alone for a half days ride everyone would have to think twice about how much riding they did. I am at a point in my life where I intend and need to work less days yet all we are seeing is the cost of the basics in life going through the roof. £500 went out of my account the other day just to pay one month's rates and one month's electricity and gas.
No drain holes in the hex head bolt , would certainly look more finished off with some sort of cover, like the 1260.
Ah yes, I did think that. Looks like part number 3 in this link https://www.bike-parts-ducati.com/d...trada-1260-S-Touring/HANDLEBAR/400/2301/0/400 Part number 87211161A x 2 will be ordered forthwith.
