Don't disagree, Phil. If the PP was a viable option i would buy one, its just a lot of extra cash over the S version and its hard to see what that money is spent on.
I hope to test one fairly soon, I like the idea of high end non electronically adjustable suspension. But the price premium, before you add panniers is a bit eye watering.
its the suspension, and the brakes, the brakes come of the panni, mono black brembos and the suspension is the best of the ttx range, and believe me it does make a difference, you get a stubby termi which is 700 quid, i sold mine as i got the full termi, getting rid of the big cat, which adds the extra performance and theatre of it all, while taking off about 8 kilos, the s has the skyhook thing and definatley doesnt have the feel mine has or the sure footed cornering, dont think the s has these brakes either which are amazing, anyhow if you get chance have a ride on one of the pikeys, sometimes in life the best things do cost a little more, and most of the time (not all) its worth it,
with pleasure, you can see my streetfighter in the background too if you look hard enough on the 3rd pic
Nice, I can see what looks like a Ducati wheel barrow up against the wall in the second photo. Are the forks on the new PP adjustable for independent compression and rebound damping.
they are fully adjustable forks manual and not electronic tho i have them set semi hard for decent surfaces, i only ride on decent roads , never going to go off road, id have a trail bike if i was going to do that to be honest, what do you ride?
Currently a 2012 Multistrada S Touring. I rarely mode switch, occasionally for some of the more rippled roads we get in the Lakes I might go to Enduro mode, or Sport mode when on better quality A roads, but I generally leave it in Touring mode. If I went down the PP route it would probably end up as a keeper and I like the simplicity of top quality manual suspension and brakes.
The PP brakes are identical to the 1200S brakes. The PP should also have had forged wheels as a minimum to justify the price difference over the S in my opinion. If you are happy that is all that matters.
Hi phill I also have new pikes peak traded up from my 2013 pikes peak great bike just wondering what front and back suspension setup you have on yours. As I know nowt bout setting up suspension any help would be appreciated.
i had the same bike in white, had it from new with the full termi, and always had it in sport mofr, i reckon if your a touring guy the s is enough, i like riding mine as a sports bike that i dont have to crouch over the tank on, its comfy and fast and handels and stops like a sport bike, and when i have to do some miles its comfy too, have done 7 hours riding in a day on my last one, and was fresh as a daisy after too
Most of my riding is for entertainment, with the occasional bit of touring thrown in. The S is good and I would have to be blown away by a PP to swap.
The feel of the Öhlins is a reason I haven't 'upgraded' to a Twin Spark or DVT. Does anyone know if the suspension on the new PP is the same spec (bar the mechatronics) as the original S or a higher spec?
Any PP owners know where to find the recommended Ohlins settings for pillion , pillion with luggage etc ?
I have now tested a Pikes Peak and the first thing to say is I won't be buying one. It is however a fantastic bike with great suspension, road holding and feedback, but the problem is that so is my 2012 S, particularly with a new set of tyres. I also have to say that I prefer the single spark engine over the DVT, which is just too civilised (although the bike wasn't run in and I was keeping to 6000 rpm). I am sure that in the right environment the PP would shine as it delivered that last ounce of performance but on the UK roads it would rarely, if ever, get the opportunity. So if you want the latest and the greatest then buy one, you won't be disappointed, but it will come at a price.
