1299 R Final Edition

Joshsduke · Aug 5, 2018

Hi All
I'm new here but looking for some advise for me and my dad. We have a small celection of mostly old dukes, bevels and pantahs, but dad is now considering to buy either a 1199 superlegerra or a 1299r final edition. He wants something special to say goodbye to the twin Superbike.
so some questions for everyone. what exactly is different from the 1299 superlegerra motor and the 1299 R final edition motor? Everywhere says it's nearly the same spec motor but no one runs through what expactly is different.
Also what are people's thoughts on the 1199 superlegerra vs 1299R final edition? What dose dose everyone think will be more fitting to own for a goodby to the twin Superbike and what might be more Desireable in 20years time if that was ever forcasterable. As that is what he is considering to buy.
Clearly he would love a 1299 superlegerra but the few for sale are definitely out of his price bracket.
Any thoughts and help are appreciated
Thanks Josh

bradp51 · Aug 6, 2018

If it was me I would go for the 1199SL or a new 1199R. The FE with red wheels and weird exhaust system does not do it for me.

Joshsduke · Aug 6, 2018

bradp51 said:
If it was me I would go for the 1199SL or a new 1199R. The FE with red wheels and weird exhaust system does not do it for me.

Thanks, that was my origianl feeling too. Dad like the idea of having the final edition and also its a new bike, rather than 2014. But now i think we have swopped. So he asked me to get sone thoughts here because he can't make up hos mind.

Thanks Josh

able duc · Aug 6, 2018

Healesville Josh, nice part of the world.

If I had money to spend.

FE, paint the wheels and put a nice race exhaust on it.

If money is no object, because in Australia it will be another $40,000 1299SL also with a killer exhaust. Job done

Streetz · Aug 6, 2018

1199SL if it were me. They got it all right with that bike IMO.

Joshsduke · Aug 6, 2018

able duc said:
Healesville Josh, nice part of the world.

If I had money to spend.

FE, paint the wheels and put a nice race exhaust on it.

If money is no object, because in Australia it will be another $40,000 1299SL also with a killer exhaust. Job done

Thanks heaps for your input, yes a 1299 superlegerra would be the pick but not an option at the price

Still pretty excited about the fact of either as both are going to be nuts.

gnance · Aug 6, 2018

Sl for the win

AmpForE · Aug 6, 2018

I would buy one of the SL, there will not likely be another as light with that much power.

Big Block · Aug 8, 2018

To answer your questions about the difference between the 1299 SL engine and the one of the FE.
There are only two differences.

1) The SL features a sand cast engine housing, while the FE has a "standard" housing.

2) The SL comes with AL cylinder liners, while the FE has steel cylinder liners.
All the rest is exactly the same.

Although Ducati claims 209 BHP for the FE and 215 BHP for the SL, the real output is the same for both, because the 215 BHP of the SL were measured in a different way (and, in Germany at least, the SL shows only 209 BHP in the official registration documents).

If you watch the Ducati World Premire of the SL on youtube you can see at 3:43 that the power curve ends at 209 BHP, while the text says 215.

[youtube]wWJFno402JM[/youtube]

I own a FE and did not regret the purchase, as this is the very final model of the V2 and riding it is so demanding and enjoyable.

My Opinion: The only bike who can beat the FE would be the 1299 SL, for twice the price.
AND, I do like the design of the FE. When you see it in real, you will understand what I mean.

nikko · Aug 8, 2018

I also have the FE and got the race exhaust put in. Love the bike and those red wheels actually looks good in person. You have to see this bike in person to know what I mean.
As for the HP well 209 stock and I am guessing 219 or more with the exhaust. Plus your also losing another 15IB plus when adding the race exhaust

bradp51 · Aug 8, 2018

able duc said:
Healesville Josh, nice part of the world.

If I had money to spend.

FE, paint the wheels and put a nice race exhaust on it.

If money is no object, because in Australia it will be another $40,000 1299SL also with a killer exhaust. Job done

Agree, you could even put gold magnesium on it. But if you were going to keep it as a collectable then you need to keep it OEM or at least keep the OEM parts if you are ever going to sell it.

bradp51 · Aug 8, 2018

gnance said:
Sl for the win

No bias there LOL.

V10LEE · Aug 9, 2018

Big Block said:
To answer your questions about the difference between the 1299 SL engine and the one of the FE.
There are only two differences.

1) The SL features a sand cast engine housing, while the FE has a "standard" housing.

2) The SL comes with AL cylinder liners, while the FE has steel cylinder liners.
All the rest is exactly the same.

Although Ducati claims 209 BHP for the FE and 215 BHP for the SL, the real output is the same for both, because the 215 BHP of the SL were measured in a different way (and, in Germany at least, the SL shows only 209 BHP in the official registration documents).

If you watch the Ducati World Premire of the SL on youtube you can see at 3:43 that the power curve ends at 209 BHP, while the text says 215.

[youtube]wWJFno402JM[/youtube]

I own a FE and did not regret the purchase, as this is the very final model of the V2 and riding it is so demanding and enjoyable.

My Opinion: The only bike who can beat the FE would be the 1299 SL, for twice the price.
AND, I do like the design of the FE. When you see it in real, you will understand what I mean.

The 1299SL is 368lbs wet weight. Is the FE even close to that??

Big Block · Aug 9, 2018

Ducati claims 370 lbs dry weight for the FE.

TOBTEK · Aug 10, 2018

I also own a FE. Have to be honest, when Ducati first released photos of it, I disliked the appearance of it. I personally feel the red wheels are just too much and make it look like a clown mobile. I took off the red wheels and added carbon wheels before I took delivery of it.
After starting with a 748, 1098, 1199R, now the FE. And several FZR's, ZX7's before the Duc's. I have NO regrets buying it. It's an unbelievable bike in every sense. Will I own a 1299SL?? would I own one...... id say, it's just a matter of time yes! Do I need one? Helllll no! Can't ride the FE to half of it's abilities, but as MOST of us, we own them because they are mechanical works of art.

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Joshsduke · Aug 11, 2018

Thanks all.
Dad decided to get the FE with exhaust. Which I think might be the last new one available in Australia. We will pick it up next week.
Works well as the whole thing that attracted him was getting something to keep to say goodbye to the twin Superbike and the 1299sl is way out of the budget so think it’s the right choice.
Thanks everyone and can’t wait to pick it up with him and have a ride.

1299rFE · Aug 13, 2018

Big Block said:
To answer your questions about the difference between the 1299 SL engine and the one of the FE.
There are only two differences.

1) The SL features a sand cast engine housing, while the FE has a "standard" housing.

2) The SL comes with AL cylinder liners, while the FE has steel cylinder liners.
All the rest is exactly the same.

Although Ducati claims 209 BHP for the FE and 215 BHP for the SL, the real output is the same for both, because the 215 BHP of the SL were measured in a different way (and, in Germany at least, the SL shows only 209 BHP in the official registration documents).

If you watch the Ducati World Premire of the SL on youtube you can see at 3:43 that the power curve ends at 209 BHP, while the text says 215.

[youtube]wWJFno402JM[/youtube]

I own a FE and did not regret the purchase, as this is the very final model of the V2 and riding it is so demanding and enjoyable.

My Opinion: The only bike who can beat the FE would be the 1299 SL, for twice the price.
AND, I do like the design of the FE. When you see it in real, you will understand what I mean.

Thanks for the clarification. I also own a FE and it is amazing. Such a beautiful bike! I had t he pleasure of tracking it last week and going to continue to do so.

SuperDuc29 · Aug 26, 2018

I was in the same boat but ended with the FE as well. I painted the wheels anniversario gold and was pleased with the results. I originally was going to get the exhaust for it as pricey as it was but turned my reservation on it to someone else because I didn't want to cough up the additional $5K and my ears/declining hearing appreciated it.

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