Quick intro: I'm orginally from Germany but work since3 years in Mexico.
I have a history of about 35 years with Ducati. I rode my Pantah about 100k until she retired in 1995 and still awaits the final touch of restauration.
The 900 SS Nuda that replaced her had a much shorter live of 4 months and 10 k in 1995 and ended with a critical crash.
But it was not the end of the love affair. I still immediatly identify the characteristic sound immediately and am touched by the aura of Ducati's superbikes.
I skip the details of the years since.
On a track day at Bruenn with Speer Racing my neighbour in the box had a Panigale S which just thrilled me.
Early June I visited the local Ducati dealer, had a close look to the 959 (US-spec with the under engine exhaust) and the 1299, heard the Panigales, especialy one with the full Akrapovic. A visit to the box at a track day on the F1 circuit in DF got me finally and completly hooked.
Here in Mexico I ride also a KTM 690 Enduro R, mainly for back-country exploration trips in Mexico and Central America.
Most roads in Mexico have lots of surprises, topes (sleeping policemen), potholes and so on that only on pre-scouted routes an adequate riding would be possible, aside of track days.
But, here in Mexico no one cares about noise restriction, EPA, TUEV etc. ... .
That is like in the 80's with my Pantah, open intake, short Contis. What a temptation.
I joined this forum because I am short of buying a Panigale and look forward to some competent advice.
I have a history of about 35 years with Ducati. I rode my Pantah about 100k until she retired in 1995 and still awaits the final touch of restauration.
The 900 SS Nuda that replaced her had a much shorter live of 4 months and 10 k in 1995 and ended with a critical crash.
But it was not the end of the love affair. I still immediatly identify the characteristic sound immediately and am touched by the aura of Ducati's superbikes.
I skip the details of the years since.
On a track day at Bruenn with Speer Racing my neighbour in the box had a Panigale S which just thrilled me.
Early June I visited the local Ducati dealer, had a close look to the 959 (US-spec with the under engine exhaust) and the 1299, heard the Panigales, especialy one with the full Akrapovic. A visit to the box at a track day on the F1 circuit in DF got me finally and completly hooked.
Here in Mexico I ride also a KTM 690 Enduro R, mainly for back-country exploration trips in Mexico and Central America.
Most roads in Mexico have lots of surprises, topes (sleeping policemen), potholes and so on that only on pre-scouted routes an adequate riding would be possible, aside of track days.
But, here in Mexico no one cares about noise restriction, EPA, TUEV etc. ... .
That is like in the 80's with my Pantah, open intake, short Contis. What a temptation.
I joined this forum because I am short of buying a Panigale and look forward to some competent advice.
