New Panigale Owner from Houston

[magzx12r]

I recently purchased an 1199S. I traded in a Diavel Carbon Red for the Panigale. This is my 3rd Ducati. I owned an 1198 Base prior to the Diavel. I have also owned ZX-10R's, a BMW S1000RR, ZX-12R's, and an RC-51. So far I have put about 200 miles on the Panigale. I am 6'1" and this bike is the most comfortable sport bike besides my ZX-12R. The heat from the exhaust is noticeable, but not too bad. I did line the bottom of my DP Race seat with heat reflective tape.

 

[Simone]

Welcome,
Simone

 

[bronch]

Welcome to the forum! So, does the reflective tape result in any noticeable difference?

 

[LArider]

Welcome - anxious to hear how you think the Duc compares to the BMW. Cheers!

 

[ScottJon]

Beautiful bike, and congratulations.

wait until it is 100 degrees in Houston, you'll notice the heat for sure ! but..... ultimately, its still worth it when your riding it.

enjoy, be safe, and Happy New Year

I recently purchased an 1199S. I traded in a Diavel Carbon Red for the Panigale. This is my 3rd Ducati. I owned an 1198 Base prior to the Diavel. I have also owned ZX-10R's, a BMW S1000RR, ZX-12R's, and an RC-51. So far I have put about 200 miles on the Panigale. I am 6'1" and this bike is the most comfortable sport bike besides my ZX-12R. The heat from the exhaust is noticeable, but not too bad. I did line the bottom of my DP Race seat with heat reflective tape.

 

[magzx12r]

Welcome to the forum! So, does the reflective tape result in any noticeable difference?

The combination of the race seat and reflective tape feels better than the stock seat w/o the tape in terms of heat. The increased thickness of the race seat may play a part in the improvement.

 

[magzx12r]

Thanks for all of the welcomes. The Houston summers are brutal, no matter what bike you are riding. Once I get some more miles on the Panigale, I will be able to do a better comparison with the BMW. The Panigale is more comfortable though.

 

[Forza Juve]

Thanks for all of the welcomes. The Houston summers are brutal, no matter what bike you are riding. Once I get some more miles on the Panigale, I will be able to do a better comparison with the BMW. The Panigale is more comfortable though.

Howdy, and welcome!. I am from Htown as well. nice bike and good idea with the tape. It is worth trying if helps. I know how hot it will be so any little bit will help.