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I think it's human nature to want what you don't have, meaning that if you had the aprilia first you would want the duke.
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That's a tough one. I think most people would ride faster on the Aprilia to be honest than they can on the Pani. It's way more user friendly and less demanding. As mentioned...it's not for taller riders.I'm 5'10 and don't think I'd want to be any taller on it. At my height it is more comfortable than the Pani.Everyone says it's down on power compared to the Pani, but that's a spec sheet thing cause very few can use all the power on either bike anyhow. The Aprilia power is easier to use and put down...so dyno sheets are only a piece of the puzzle. The Pani has more character and gets the blood boiling a bit more even with all it's faults. The whole parts thing for Aprilia is not as bad as made out to be on this bike.AF1 are awesome to deal with and seem to always have everything and an answer.
It's a win win. If you can sell your Pani and not lose your shirt to try somethin different and new..then why not. If you do though...don't be surprised if you end up longing for the Pani again at some point...I did..not necessarily cause it's better but because it's a ducati and the soul stirring thing is what it's about for me.
It's a win win. If you can sell your Pani and not lose your shirt to try somethin different and new..then why not. If you do though...don't be surprised if you end up longing for the Pani again at some point...I did..not necessarily cause it's better but because it's a ducati and the soul stirring thing is what it's about for me.
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Very much so!!
Ain't that the truth!! Anxious to hear your thoughts on the new Duc!
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Like most I had the choice, I got a good deal on my 13 used with 1000 miles on Pani, but this recurring fork problem is starting to get me and realize that I can get for a few thou more this factory model, I still get that feeling riding the pani but I am not so sure I would buy it again, I'm also not sold on the Ducati back up I have issues with that dealer network etc. I think the BMW is ugly front, back, sides, up or down the Aprilla is not and is a great bike.
I must admit I bought the Pani because it had the Ducati badge not because it was the best bike, its the same with my 749, hot, hard as hell to ride under 60, just wants to fall over, most 600s would kick its ass but nobody gives a .... for a Jap 600
I must admit I bought the Pani because it had the Ducati badge not because it was the best bike, its the same with my 749, hot, hard as hell to ride under 60, just wants to fall over, most 600s would kick its ass but nobody gives a .... for a Jap 600
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