1200 Would You Buy A New 2014 With The Dvt Out?

Depends on the deal,I would say for it to work financially for you , the discount would need to be 20% off list price,otherwise walk away.

 

Don't see why not mate, still an outstanding bike. If it's a good price would certainly consider it instead of "new shiny thing" syndrome.

 

Beware the "but that one's _this_ year's model!" trap - if last year's model works for you, and if this year's one isn't enough of an improvement to justify the added financial hit, the the 2014 gives you better value for money. Sounds like you're being offered a pretty sweet deal.

Last time I bought new, it was the 2000 model VTR1000 in 2001. it being the previous year's model didn't stop me having a whale of a time on the mountain roads - it just meant I could afford to buy it.

 

Remember the resell value will be lower too. the GT Model did they not have the huge panniers that most thought were way too big.
But if you are happy with the bike, and tall enough,and get the price you want then go for it.

I have the New DVT, and tbh the real reason I bought it was the low seat height (90%), it is a huge difference for me, the new one is so different from the old, but my old 2014 I am missing riding it for the engine and raw power, early days as I am still running in the new one and it is a great bike, but there is something about the personality of the old one that I miss atm, I am sure the new one will surpass the old eventually, but the old one is a great bike.
I still have my old one and I am a little scared of riding it atm lol just in case I miss it more than I should. but the Seat Height is the all round winner what ever, the new one more maneuverable, and gives great confidence slow maneuvering for us short people

 

I've got a 2014 S GT. I wouldn't swap it for a DVT, sure it's had some problems but feck me it's an awesome ride, it's easily capable of any thing I throw at it from R1 humiliation to touring Europe 2 up it's mega. But it you want a few new gimmicks like a "Bluetooth or a colour screen then sure go for the DVT. personally I just use a scala G9 head set connected to my phone, mp3, satnav other scala owners and oh yeah the wife on the back. And it's to early to tell if the DVT is going to have it's own set of problems.

 

If the price is (as mentioned 20% or more off retail) I would go for it if I was in the market for one for sure
The main reason for me is that I wouldn't be so precious about it and have no probs using it year round..

 

I did, I found a 2014 PP fully loaded with all the extra's plus a full termi system and could not be any happier. I had my 2011 for four fun years and hated all of the low rpm stumbling issues it had, Ducati could never make it right, so after ridding the 2014 with the dual spark heads with the air injection system and improved fuel injection nozzle placement now I have a bike I really love, the only complaint I have is it still has a wonky fuel gauge after re-filling the tank. I like the 2015 but tell they finish getting it right I will happily wait.

 

Nice one, I hope it works out for you, DVT always sounds like an illness any way ;-)

 

You have no idea about Dvt, the bike is so much more then colour dash and Bluetooth,

 

Dealer has to offer you something too good ! The bike you will buy already lose so much value as Dvt come out now second hand you will be selling it with a high lost . Anyway if it was me I would go for Dvt if you can't afford the s model may be standart even standart comes with huge differences. Cornering abs, Dvt, 160 hp, better fueling is the some of the biggest differences and positives .

 

Bite the bullet and go for the DVT not ridden it myself but why would you want the old model ? If you haven't the poppy wait to go secondhand or save up a bit. If its finance the monthly won't be much different any how !

 

I have ridden both in anger,I have a 1200s skyhook,and was away for a week with my good mate whi has a DVT,sure the DVT suspension is better,the brakes are better,you can brake going around a corner, the seating position is better, DVT is faster above 6500 rpm.,but shite below. Fuel consumption is identical to mine,every fill up,we put exactly the same amount of fuel in. But it sounds horrible, is way too smooth for me,too Honda like. I like a little lumpiness ,I've had ss900 and st4s,so I like the agricultural charecter of those Ducati engines. And without that the charecter has been eliminated somewhat. The DVT is an awesome bike,but I fear it is made to appeal to new riders who do not know what a Ducati should feel like. I still love mine. The grunts awesome from 4000 onwards , and the induction roar is much nicer than DVT, the whole sensation makes me feel alive and I find it a more rewarding ride,though a more tiring one physically.

 

That makes more sense Dennis, just make sure all the recalls have been done.

 

Or, at the risk of starting a flame-fest, for experienced riders who don't care. If I were in the market for a short-range missile with handgrips, absolutely the engine character would be a factor, I'd be willing to put up with a quirky, even cantankerous machine, and I'd want to work hard to get it to respond (been there, loved it). But when I'm hundreds of kilometres from home, it's cold and raining, and I have two more hours to ride, my priorities are different and I _really_ don't want the option that is "a more tiring one physically." I think the DVT is aimed at my segment of the market: people who were looking at BMW until they heard about this thing.

 

Good man, Dennis! Sounds like you got a great deal!