1299SL - pics on MCN today

MdDuc said:

You do realize that over the years you are supposed to be getting MORE technology per dollar right? Ducati does the opposite. Thats his point. a 2001 Land Cruiser cost an extra $15,000 to add memory seats, navigation, backup camera and that .... all comes standard in a $15,000 car nowadays...As technology improves it is produced more therefore costs less per unit. His point is simple- Ducati has cheapened their brand image greatly, particularly with regard to their top level bikes. You know it and I know it. Fact remains the R's of the previous generations were truly different bikes. These things nowadays are nothing special, dime a dozen, a few easy add ons and they slap an R on it. Very sad. Overproduced and the market is flooded with Ducati's now. The novelty has worn off. Its really unfortunate.

Good lord they even cut corners on the new $100,000 Superleggera, just like they did on the 1199SL.

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