Hi all
Got my bike on wednesday(S/ABS), the weather isn't very good but have done about 400km. I haven't had any smoke at startup even if I was told not to worry about it by the dealer.
The looks and sound of the bike are amazing, for me it's the most beautiful bike ever! (much better in real then on pics)
For the run in I read all the book they give with the bike, and it clearly says that from 1000-2500 km you should not be doing more than 7000rpm. The first few km the power delivery wasn't very smooth but now it's just getting better all the time. It goes easely to a bit more then 160km/h with 6000rpm, but for shure it's easy to feel all the power comes just after so it's hard to let go of the throttle.
The cornering is impressive, it feels bolted to the road and it seems as agile as my CBR 600 RR. It's a funny feeling, it's like driving a smaller bike with a huge engine. The gearbox is very precise and brakes and clutch offer great feeling. Look were you want to go and the bike goes.
The only problem I have had is the bike suddenly goes quiet if I drive at low speed(50km/h) at about 3100rpm and the throttle doesn't respond very well, if I change gears or accelerate a bit harder the problem goes away and the concert starts again
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I have the racing seat, I think you sit at least 2 or 3cm higher, for me it 's perfect and it looks great! (even if it's not like the picture, ducati performance isn't written in white)
I ve been driving in the dark and the lights are simply wonderfull, it's the first time I can actually see something in the dark with a bike!
A last point I found interesting is TC mods 1 and 7 were developped with different tires then on the bike so it is adviced not to use them.
What else? The bike feels special, it's got soul, I am simply in Love!!!
I hope you all get your bike quick! And for those still wondering if they should get one or not, get one.
If you have any questions happy to help if I can.
Cheers
Ash
Got my bike on wednesday(S/ABS), the weather isn't very good but have done about 400km. I haven't had any smoke at startup even if I was told not to worry about it by the dealer.
The looks and sound of the bike are amazing, for me it's the most beautiful bike ever! (much better in real then on pics)
For the run in I read all the book they give with the bike, and it clearly says that from 1000-2500 km you should not be doing more than 7000rpm. The first few km the power delivery wasn't very smooth but now it's just getting better all the time. It goes easely to a bit more then 160km/h with 6000rpm, but for shure it's easy to feel all the power comes just after so it's hard to let go of the throttle.
The cornering is impressive, it feels bolted to the road and it seems as agile as my CBR 600 RR. It's a funny feeling, it's like driving a smaller bike with a huge engine. The gearbox is very precise and brakes and clutch offer great feeling. Look were you want to go and the bike goes.
The only problem I have had is the bike suddenly goes quiet if I drive at low speed(50km/h) at about 3100rpm and the throttle doesn't respond very well, if I change gears or accelerate a bit harder the problem goes away and the concert starts again
.I have the racing seat, I think you sit at least 2 or 3cm higher, for me it 's perfect and it looks great! (even if it's not like the picture, ducati performance isn't written in white)
I ve been driving in the dark and the lights are simply wonderfull, it's the first time I can actually see something in the dark with a bike!
A last point I found interesting is TC mods 1 and 7 were developped with different tires then on the bike so it is adviced not to use them.
What else? The bike feels special, it's got soul, I am simply in Love!!!
I hope you all get your bike quick! And for those still wondering if they should get one or not, get one.
If you have any questions happy to help if I can.
Cheers
Ash
