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There isn't really much of a power difference between the S and R though... sure a little bit thanks to the extra revs but it's not like the 20ish HP the SL may be up on the rest of the 1199s.

If journalists insisted that the 1199 was a handful (check out any 899 review and you'll likely see that complaint) then the SL has to be very nearly unrideable for them.

Good point. It's also 30 or so pounds lighter so the power to weight ratio will be another level of madness. With the same general chassis dimensions and settings, and without the WSBK-class electronics (which are now the same systems as MotoGP according to Steve Martin this past weekend), it should prove more than a handful for Wes Siler and any other journalist that thought the R was a bit too "wild".

All of which means it would be perfect for me since I'm one of those "too much of a good thing is just right" types. Come on Powerball!!!
 
Hopefully the anti-wheelie and new TC system will keep it in line!

I would really like to see the SL electronics up against the HP4 electronics. The anti wheelie and TC on the HP4 are outstanding! Almost makes it too easy to ride hard and fast!

Akillya, maybe we just need to meet at some track am figure it out?!
 
I would really like to see the SL electronics up against the HP4 electronics. The anti wheelie and TC on the HP4 are outstanding! Almost makes it too easy to ride hard and fast!

Akillya, maybe we just need to meet at some track am figure it out?!

The anti wheelie and TC on the HP4 were just ok. Better than the S1000rr but still abrupt. Launch control wasn't good either. I would hope the SL electronics end up much better.
 
I just got a text from Dario Marchetti the Director of the Ducati Riding Experience (DRE). He is in Mugello Italy setting up the 1199SL's that the journalists will ride. Dario has been riding 1199's since the prototype days, has a 1199R endurance bike, and teaches at DRE on a 1199S. Here is what he had to say about the 1199SL he rode today

Hi Rod
Superleggera is a dream bike... A rocket, very good handling... You will enjoy too much my friend....
Hope to see you soon.....
 
I just got a text from Dario Marchetti the Director of the Ducati Riding Experience (DRE). He is in Mugello Italy setting up the 1199SL's that the journalists will ride. Dario has been riding 1199's since the prototype days, has a 1199R endurance bike, and teaches at DRE on a 1199S. Here is what he had to say about the 1199SL he rode today

Hi Rod
Superleggera is a dream bike... A rocket, very good handling... You will enjoy too much my friend....
Hope to see you soon.....

Consider the review done .
 
I just got a text from Dario Marchetti the Director of the Ducati Riding Experience (DRE). He is in Mugello Italy setting up the 1199SL's that the journalists will ride. Dario has been riding 1199's since the prototype days, has a 1199R endurance bike, and teaches at DRE on a 1199S. Here is what he had to say about the 1199SL he rode today

Hi Rod
Superleggera is a dream bike... A rocket, very good handling... You will enjoy too much my friend....
Hope to see you soon.....

Akillya, where in Canada are you and when do you take delivery of your SL?
 
I live in Winnipeg. Taking delivery this weekend at Hastings Motorsports Park in Nebraska.
 
I live in Winnipeg. Taking delivery this weekend at Hastings Motorsports Park in Nebraska.

Nice! Perfect way to bring in the May 2-4 weekend! Congrats and enjoy! Hopefully the weather out there will be accommodating!
 
I live in Winnipeg. Taking delivery this weekend at Hastings Motorsports Park in Nebraska.

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