What do you guy's think of the Ducati panigale?
55 posts · Started by AGRO! · 10 Nov 2011
Post 2 by MrZ32,
#2i like the underslung exhaust and headlights.. and noise... the rest may have to grow on me.
looks like it has a gsxr tank and tail... weird
on the plus side... the ducati 999 & 848 prices are going to drop further... mmm 999
looks like it has a gsxr tank and tail... weird
on the plus side... the ducati 999 & 848 prices are going to drop further... mmm 999
Post 3 by boney95,
#3Bad ass looking bike. It's tail does look GSXR.
Here's a link from my Buell forum that I've been following regarding this bike and the Buell 1190, it's pretty interesting, a lot of people are drinking the Buell koolaid.... So far the thread is 3 pages long, the link is to page 3, with the first two pages available to click on top of the screen.
http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/m ... 1320926887
Here's a link from my Buell forum that I've been following regarding this bike and the Buell 1190, it's pretty interesting, a lot of people are drinking the Buell koolaid.... So far the thread is 3 pages long, the link is to page 3, with the first two pages available to click on top of the screen.
http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/m ... 1320926887
Post 4 by MrZ32,
#4The buell 1190 rs (fixed... Damn predictive text)... Now that is a sexy bike.
Post 5 by Crotchrockety,
#5My personal feeling is - meh. Based in Ducati's history, I doubt the weight and power claims. I also question the engineering and foresee the damn things cracking in half. But, maybe I just don't understand the frame layout.
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Post 7 by Ducati Pete,
#7Love it!
Post 8 by nampus,
#8I don't like the exhaust sticking out the side. But the rest of the bike looks pretty good to me.
I'm very curious about the reliability, so far I've read two tests of the 1198 where in it broken down. I hope the 1199 will do better.
I'm very curious about the reliability, so far I've read two tests of the 1198 where in it broken down. I hope the 1199 will do better.
Post 9 by SDNerd,
#9I think its ugly. I like the appearance of Terblanche's 999 better. At least its not as hideous as Buells (all Buells ...). We all know that with an all-new engine, chassis, and ton of electronic features, its bound to have some issues ... it's Ducati ... which still means it will be less problematic than a Buell (again, all Buells) - even the $40K USD variety.
Buell trashing aside (too easy a target), I'd definitely pony up for an RC8R Race Spec well before the Panigale.
Buell trashing aside (too easy a target), I'd definitely pony up for an RC8R Race Spec well before the Panigale.
Post 10 by darko,
#10I think this bike is righteous. Easily the best looking supersport.
*drool
*drool
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Post 13 by Exitman,
#13absolutely stunning
Post 14 by 990EXODUS,
#14I've said it before & I'll say it again - I think Single sided arms look like SHIT!!!
Post 15 by AGRO!,
#15From the profile it looks like a R6....
Also I think Ducati have done away with belts on this one! At last
Also I think Ducati have done away with belts on this one! At last
Post 16 by bic_bicknell,
#16Love it. Love the back tyre size. Personally I miss the trellis frame but I guess it was time to move on. A true 916 successor I think time will show.
Post 17 by CEREC1,
#17I don't want to love it but I do! Please god don't make me need one. It could tempt me. I must be strong. (and no crappy cam belts. )
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Post 19 by Stupid Luke,
#19Sounds like a great engine. Trouble is they've put it in a chassis that the best rider in the world cant win a race on, the second best hasnt tried and the third best won a few races but binned it in every other, before going to Honda and getting his yellow teeth over the line quite regularly.
I reckon boycott Ducati until the fuckwits get a Moto GP bike right.
Given that most new bikes, and all Italian new bikes, cost the same as a Used Superduke, a new but left over stock RC8, and best part of a Gas Gas enduro bike they must be fookin good to sell as I would rahter have 3 bikes for 12 -16 grand than one.
I reckon boycott Ducati until the fuckwits get a Moto GP bike right.
Given that most new bikes, and all Italian new bikes, cost the same as a Used Superduke, a new but left over stock RC8, and best part of a Gas Gas enduro bike they must be fookin good to sell as I would rahter have 3 bikes for 12 -16 grand than one.
Post 20 by Ducati Pete,
#20A bit ironic that on the day they launch the road bike using that style of frame, the motoGP guys are rolling out a bike with a conventional perimeter frame.
I'm pretty sure the 1199 will be mustard.
LOL at Luke's rider ranking as well!
I'm pretty sure the 1199 will be mustard.
LOL at Luke's rider ranking as well!
Post 21 by MADDOG53,
#21Yep - I like it a lot.
Post 22 by darko,
#22And me,,,I still want a road legal Britten,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post 23 by paul81,
#23Unless you guys plan to race this thing on MotoGP spec Bridgestone tyres yourselves, I don't see what difference it makes what the MotoGP Ducati team is doing. Their set of requirements and circumstances is about as 180 degrees from ours as it can possibly get.
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Post 25 by ktmguy,
#25I'm not the biggest Ducati fan and can't see the point of buying one unless I strike lotto but they still make amazingly good looking bikes...Drool...
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Post 27 by loony888,
#27meh, looks japanese to me, much prefer the 1098R
Post 28 by turnip,
#28I just returned from seeing it in the flesh at EICMA. Absolutely gorgeous! Pics do not do the bike justice.
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Post 32 by fatbob,
#32Looks better in the Tricolore and dont mind the new 848 Corse scheme either.
Post 33 by KTM666,
#33absolutely stunning bike , think the underneath of the tail does look similar to the S1000RR , which is allegedly a K5 copy anyhow.
Mahoosive amount of cash though , still determind that the only thing i will change the BMW for is a new Superduke when it arrives
Do they have the new 690 at the bike show this week , quite like the look of that
Mahoosive amount of cash though , still determind that the only thing i will change the BMW for is a new Superduke when it arrives
Do they have the new 690 at the bike show this week , quite like the look of that
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Post 35 by nitrogeoff,
#35Think I'd prefer that 848, might just be me being realistic (sort of), even though the panigale does look very nice in the Tricolore.
Post 36 by fatbob,
#36I love the new bike. It's gorgeous and the motor stats are remarkable. Can't wait to see it at the motorcycle show this winter. I feel I need to have one for when I am running late to work..
Post 37 by darko,
#37I was hoping to see the 1199 in WSBK next season but I heard Checa will run the 1198 again next year. I hope they change their mind and put him the 1199.
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Post 39 by scamb66,
#39heh heh your right i sat on it
loved the R690 too , lovely bike
loved the R690 too , lovely bike
Post 40 by scamb66,
#40I'm really anxious to see some dyno runs on this bike. I'm guessing about 10-15rwhp + from the outgoing 1198.
Post 41 by loony888,
#41Saw one in the flesh at the Sydney Motorcycle show on the weekend and have to say "very nice"
Rear shock set up is interesting.
Rear shock set up is interesting.
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Post 47 by Ducati Pete,
#47I'd LOVE a new Buell 1190RS..!! Someone wanna lend me $50k..???!!!!
Still like the XB12s.Almost bought one before I popped for the Superduke..
They'd be alot of fun...Still wouldn't mind having one..
Still like the XB12s.Almost bought one before I popped for the Superduke..
They'd be alot of fun...Still wouldn't mind having one..
Post 48 by SDNerd,
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Post 49 by fatbob,
#49The 1098R "only" made 165BHP and 125 NM torque on a SAE dyno - but that twin power.
It is a monster to ride and even the fast IL4's needed a decent straight to best it.
It is a monster to ride and even the fast IL4's needed a decent straight to best it.
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Post 52 by Crotchrockety,
#52Do we really think an RC8 is comparable with the 1098 or indeed the allegedly more powerful better handling panigale??
If you check the WSB results.....oh hold on a sec..
RC8's look lovely but they aint comparable to the Ducatis IMHO , I aint no ducati fan by the way.
Had a test ride on one before i bought the BMW and hated the bike , that bloody dry clutch noise is awful.
I know a few peeps that have since put the RR's up for sale and ordered the new bike!! without even riding it , what can possibly be shit about it!
Hopefully the long tradition of Italian engineering will shine through
If you check the WSB results.....oh hold on a sec..
RC8's look lovely but they aint comparable to the Ducatis IMHO , I aint no ducati fan by the way.
Had a test ride on one before i bought the BMW and hated the bike , that bloody dry clutch noise is awful.
I know a few peeps that have since put the RR's up for sale and ordered the new bike!! without even riding it , what can possibly be shit about it!
Hopefully the long tradition of Italian engineering will shine through
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Post 54 by Ducati Pete,
#54The 1199 is stunning. I just saw it at the show. It's the nicest design for a production superbike, ever. I was seriously impressed by it.
I liked it in the photos.. but in person it's just incredible.
I liked it in the photos.. but in person it's just incredible.
Post 55 by loony888,
#55Just saw it on display at the MC show in Long Beach...really nice looking bike but unfortunately not my cuppa any longer. Maybe as a track only bike.
Saw the race spec RC8R at the show as well and it looked good...really good. No way I could justify the expense ($20K USD) though for 2-3 trackdays a year.
Still hoping KTM do the right thing (the easy thing) and produce the new SD based on the 2012 RC8R. I cannot think of another bike I would want to own. Litteraly!
Saw the race spec RC8R at the show as well and it looked good...really good. No way I could justify the expense ($20K USD) though for 2-3 trackdays a year.
Still hoping KTM do the right thing (the easy thing) and produce the new SD based on the 2012 RC8R. I cannot think of another bike I would want to own. Litteraly!
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