Okay, so out again today......
The R is truly epic, that is all
Bearing in mind I can't really tell you what the engine is like due to running in. I don't baby it when running in but I do respect it, I am certain the acceleration is savage, hold on tight, feel it in your arms savage!
To be fair, 5'7" 160lbs, I haven't adjusted anything suspension wise, stock settings seem alright for me just now with the linkage in flat, that may change and I will track it at some point. I have the damper on 15 clicks, it is bordering on stiff when pushing the bike around lock to lock etc, but once moving, light as a feather. I didn't get on too well with the electronic suspension on previous Panigales, this is what I've been wanting. Mechanical suspension, set it once, ride the thing, it just feels right, positive and planted!!
It's just sublime, it is truly something else. No one who has ordered this bike will be disappointed. I had reservations as to whether I had made the right choice over the 1299, they are right out the window. For me personally (not everyone) it's perfect, the bike I have wanted since the first Panigale
Happy days...........
+1 I've not got the 'R' but the 1299 is sooooonmuch better it just fills you with confidence, and turns in so beautifully I've never been through corners so fast and direction change is so stable I was laughing out loud tonight in my helmet, still running in but I'm not babying it either just being respectful, but anyone that can stress this monster on the public road needs to take a look at themselves, it's just insane even at respectful revs, keeping the front on the ground is particularly amusing too.
One tiny thing though the pass light switch is a little long and I catch it when I indicate sometimes with my index finger, interesting design it just works a little too well. I'm being extremely picky though, the bike is just epic, or for you American friends..... Awesome man, just Awwweeeesssoommme
