Just returned form the superbike factory in Bristol after purchasing a 20 plate 11k mile 1260s They are having what looks like to be a really good genuine sale on at the moment, the bike was originally up for £12,700 which is comparable with others advertised on the net, it was reduced to £8500, I only live 25 miles from the Bristol branch, so went and had a look,I’m a fussy bugger to say the least, turned out to be what looks like a really good example, all main dealer service history, it is due a service now, but I’m happy to pay for that at my local Ducati specialist Managed to get them to waver the ridiculous £199 on the road fee, or whatever they term it & got free delivery out of it too I’ve owned a 2015Dvt (base model) from new, so I’m excited to be soon riding the 1260s with a few more gizmos.
Sound bargain! £4200 off - how is that possible? Anyway, with a full main dealer service history I think you have won. I too changed from a 1200DVT to a 1260, and in my opinion it is a superior bike. No more torque lag mid range, a quick shifter, heated grips that actually warm your hands up and a stable chassis. I'm sure you'll love it.
Being silly, saying you have decided to join a small group of 1260 nutters who see the 1260 as the best MTS
I think it's smooth but I have nothing else to compare it to. I haven't had the opportunity to ride some of the newer bikes.
I've started looking at both the DVT and the 1260 as I'm wanting to thin the pure roadbike herd (nearly all mono variants 900, 996, 999). Simple question, if you are willing to share any thoughts... What is the weight like? Manageable or intrusive? I had a 990 adventure some years back, but sold it due to the weight... It always felt like a proper handful. Cheers Grant
I don’t find the weight an issue ( I’m sure the 1260s is 235kg wet) I suppose look into what the 990 was weight wise ?
The ktm is 209kg dry / 245kg wet, but it's more where the mass is centralised I think that creates the issues.
I do find the weight the only drawback, to the point I've dropped it on uneven ground a couple of times, minimal damage thankfully due to the nature of the bike with crash bars and sliders.I'm not a tall guy and put it down to having quite short legs at 29" inseam, I've had heavier tourers in the past that were never any problem.Having said that i would still buy the multi again without hesitation
Dropped my 1200 Enduro on grass (at Squires) a couple of weeks ago (disc lock) wanted to see if I could pick it up myself but was instantly surrounded by six Hell's Angels who picked it up for me ...
Ducati claims the 1260 Pikes Peak's overall weight (in running order with 90% of fuel -93/93/EC): 504.86 lb (229 Kg). Relatively speaking against my Monster 1200R, the Multi is big, tall and heavy to move around. However, that weight and size disappears once you're riding it.
