Multistrada or SuperDuke 1290 GT?

[sam303]

I'm in the market for a Multistrada 1200, about a 2013 or 2014 model. I viewed one whose owner was replacing it with a KTM SuperDuke 1290. Which looked awesome! Seems to have a lot of great features, sounds good, probably more reliable. And 170-odd BHP. Now I'm wondering whether I should be considering one of them instead.

Does anyone here have experience of both? If so, pros and cons please...

Thanks!

[knitware]

I think both are great bikes.

I have the new 2019 model GT. Since march I have done over 4k miles. It's a great bike, still looks like new, zero issues with reliability, I have done 2 track days and sedate/fast road riding and enjoyed the sure brilliance of the machine. It has all the aids to keep you safe and the bike has received the most compliments from woman than any other bike I've owned.

I would recommend a test ride f both and buy the GT : )

[Krikkit]

All the reviews I've seen rave about the GT - the 2016-2019 model was well liked at the time, and updated this year with a new dash etc and still loved.

Somewhere in the middle of some sillyness is a bike review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cAhdXEYrN8E

[Andy XRV]

I had a 2014 Pikes Peak MS and I absolutely loved it. Sold it at 2.5years old with 16K on the clock and apart from having three fuel tank senders and one suspension sensor it was faultless. I rode it down to Jerez, did a couple of track days and also a couple of trips to the ring on it with no problems whatsoever. Mine had the skyhook suspension which was great so try and find one with that option. Make sure the bike is the 2014 model as these had an engine upgrade and a few other tweaks.

Swapped the MS for a 2017 Superduke GT which I then swapped earlier this year for 2019 Superduke GT. Need I say anymore?

[yellowstreak]

I have a 2017 GT and have tried my buddy's Pikes Peak MS. Both great bikes and engines, but for me the KTM is the more sporty option and the MS more comfortable, but you would need to test both. The GT has everything for me, huge low down grunt, lots of top end power, 23L tank and 205kg dry weight. Brakes, suspension and TC all brilliant imo.

[YouWhat]

Andy XRV said:

I had a 2014 Pikes Peak MS and I absolutely loved it. Sold it at 2.5years old with 16K on the clock and apart from having three fuel tank senders and one suspension sensor it was faultless. I rode it down to Jerez, did a couple of track days and also a couple of trips to the ring on it with no problems whatsoever. Mine had the skyhook suspension which was great so try and find one with that option. Make sure the bike is the 2014 model as these had an engine upgrade and a few other tweaks.

Swapped the MS for a 2017 Superduke GT which I then swapped earlier this year for 2019 Superduke GT. Need I say anymore?

I think your'll find all bikes are faultless apart from .........

[poo at Paul's]

knitware said:

I think both are great bikes.

I have the new 2019 model GT. ……. the bike has received the most compliments from woman than any other bike I've owned.

I hope you're an ugly bastid or you've got no chance with them!!

On a list of superlatives regarding my GT, the word "pretty" would certainly not feature!!!

They're amazing bits of kit, I just try not to look at it

There are 18 spec brand new bikes still available for less than £12k, with another £k getting you all the touring kit and an Akra. The 19 model is great, but to save £4k, i'd say look at the 18 spec new bikes.

[Andybow]

Had a multistrada gt in 2014 and loved it when it wasn’t at the dealers, rode absolutely beautifully but I had st service from my local dealer.
Have ridden the new GT a few times and absolutely loved it, handles lovely, comfy and nice and sporty, I was going to get one but ended up getting the adventure S, which for me is very similar to the multistrada in the way it goes and rides, very happy with it.

[Dodd90]

Andybow said:

Had a multistrada gt in 2014 and loved it when it wasn’t at the dealers, rode absolutely beautifully but I had st service from my local dealer.
Have ridden the new GT a few times and absolutely loved it, handles lovely, comfy and nice and sporty, I was going to get one but ended up getting the adventure S, which for me is very similar to the multistrada in the way it goes and rides, very happy with it.

Thats bloody lovely mate!

[Andybow]

Dodd90 said:

Thats bloody lovely mate!

Thanks mate, if you get a chance have a go on one, Definetly needs a exhaust as standard is completely muted, the gt makes a nice noise with standard can though

[Andy XRV]

Dodd90 said:

Andybow said:

Had a multistrada gt in 2014 and loved it when it wasn’t at the dealers, rode absolutely beautifully but I had st service from my local dealer.
Have ridden the new GT a few times and absolutely loved it, handles lovely, comfy and nice and sporty, I was going to get one but ended up getting the adventure S, which for me is very similar to the multistrada in the way it goes and rides, very happy with it.

Thats bloody lovely mate!

Very nice indeed.

[scorcher]

poo at Paul's said:

There are 18 spec brand new bikes still available for less than £12k, with another £k getting you all the touring kit and an Akra. The 19 model is great, but to save £4k, i'd say look at the 18 spec new bikes.

Won't be long before the MY19 bikes will be discounted. Do KTM sell any bikes at full retail price?

[sam303]

Thanks to everyone who has replied. I've a specific question: which bike has more legroom? What I mean is, on which bike are your legs straighter. I've found that if my knees are too bent then the bike quickly becomes uncomfortable. I guess it's a function of the distance between seat and pegs - the greater the distance, the straighter the leg.

Does anyone have an idea which bike provides more room?

[vonhosen]

https://cycle-ergo.com

[knitware]

poo at Paul's said:

I hope you're an ugly bastid or you've got no chance with them!!

On a list of superlatives regarding my GT, the word "pretty" would certainly not feature!!!

Does soft focus flattery help? Apparently the black ones are even more beautiful.

[Andy XRV]

^^^^^Best colours^^^^

Mines not as clean

[Krikkit]

Lovely! I always wonder why they don't do one with more orange- frame, wheels and wings would look great with a white highlights sticker job.

[Andybow]

See it’s all in the eye of the beholder, I think the GT looks brilliant, it’s unlike any other bike out there. It’s a proper Sports tourer.

[yellowstreak]

sam303 said:

Thanks to everyone who has replied. I've a specific question: which bike has more legroom? What I mean is, on which bike are your legs straighter. I've found that if my knees are too bent then the bike quickly becomes uncomfortable. I guess it's a function of the distance between seat and pegs - the greater the distance, the straighter the leg.

Does anyone have an idea which bike provides more room?

I am 6'4" and have no trouble on the SDGT.

[wa16]

is there any difference in kit/electronics wise between 18Y and 19Y?

if not and its just colours, its a very tempting buy at around £12000