1199 R Superleggera

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youngR said:
People seem to sometimes judge what you buy but it is funny to me that Paris Hiltons has a Ferrari 458 and she can barely drive a CAR.

So many people buy Race like street cars like a Fearrari, Porsche and etc and I dont hear people say "you cant drive that thing its full potential on a track!" :D
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The main reason for this is because cars are universally considered status symbols. Either a sign of wealth or a fashion accessory.
Motorcycles, particularly expensive bikes, are considered toys for the enthusiast. They exude a "go fast" image. ;)

Mind you.. I'm one of those people who brought a Pani because I like it.. not because I'm anywhere close to being able to ride the "tits" off it.. :D
 
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I've been thinking about some of the things that have been said about the SL, like it might not win a shoot out with the HP 4 and others, and I think this is way off the mark. The 1199R already beat the HP4 in multiple shoot outs and that included track performance, and the Superleggere surely must be well beyond the 1199R. Hence it will be dominant in any shoot out.
 
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Hex said:
I've been thinking about some of the things that have been said about the SL, like it might not win a shoot out with the HP 4 and others, and I think this is way off the mark. The 1199R already beat the HP4 in multiple shoot outs and that included track performance, and the Superleggere surely must be well beyond the 1199R. Hence it will be dominant in any shoot out.
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Hmmmm.....
 
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Hex said:
I've been thinking about some of the things that have been said about the SL, like it might not win a shoot out with the HP 4 and others, and I think this is way off the mark. The 1199R already beat the HP4 in multiple shoot outs and that included track performance, and the Superleggere surely must be well beyond the 1199R. Hence it will be dominant in any shoot out.
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Ok I'll bite. I think first, you have to establish whether or not magazine shootouts are meaningful to you for buying decisions or whether they make you feel better or worse about the decision you already made. To me, it's cool to watch the vids of the bikes in action before we get the chance to ride them but other than that they're meaningless.
 
TricoloreSF said:
Ok I'll bite. I think first, you have to establish whether or not magazine shootouts are meaningful to you for buying decisions or whether they make you feel better or worse about the decision you already made. To me, it's cool to watch the vids of the bikes in action before we get the chance to ride them but other than that they're meaningless.
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-- i'd agree with that completely - i'd take the approach of "buy it, own it, ride it, write your own article"....
 
TricoloreSF said:
Ok I'll bite. I think first, you have to establish whether or not magazine shootouts are meaningful to you for buying decisions or whether they make you feel better or worse about the decision you already made. To me, it's cool to watch the vids of the bikes in action before we get the chance to ride them but other than that they're meaningless.
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I agree with your point here.. I kinda take them with a pinch of salt but its ultimately what you feel comfortable riding and what pleases u more..
 

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