How many of you use your 1199R for commuting

1199 dreamer · Apr 30, 2013

Just curious how the "R" is for an all around bike. Or is it really only good for the track?

jjsC6 · Apr 30, 2013

R owners only....you mean both of them???

zaster · Apr 30, 2013

jjsC6 said:
R owners only....you mean both of them???

As a former 1098S owner I am amazed how well the R behaves on the street and in town.....no it's not just a track bike

I never used my Ducatis as a commuter bike since I have a problem with other people's driving skills in populated areas.
I put 140 miles on mine after I received it this weekend and still have a smile imprinted on my face

rocdoc · Apr 30, 2013

1199 dreamer said:
Just curious how the "R" is for an all around bike. Or is it really only good for the track?

I put > 70K on my last bike. Plan to shoot for more on my R. Street, track, commute...let's enjoy our bikes.

(In the shop finishing the mods currently.)

ymikkel · May 1, 2013

I commute to work on the "R". No problems coping with highways and slow traffic. I'm not saying its an ideal commuter, but it handles the job without issues. It puts a big smile on my face going to work and coming home - that feeling is priceless.

kope999R · May 1, 2013

track only for me... streetriding is for the Multi.. it it masterfull at that..

Mifune · May 1, 2013

I plan to commute from Berkeley to San Jose on my 1199 R; usually over the bridge and down 280, but up on 35 when I have time, or maybe just get lost in the Santa Cruz mountains if I'm having so much fun I forget why I left the house.

396SS · May 24, 2013

I do, as it is only a 7mile comute, and wish it were longer.

thedak · May 24, 2013

Commuter

21 miles all highway

ddd269 · May 24, 2013

I ride my R every day to work as long as the weather or occasion permits it. My commute involves slow traffic and lane splitting. The R handles traffic well. I've had the MTS1200S and a Diavel and the R (as well as the S) never made me feel out of place.

XIXCIX · May 24, 2013

396SS said:
I do, as it is only a 7mile comute, and wish it were longer.

You should go home for lunch

hsharpag91 · May 25, 2013

I've only done it once ...not the bikes fault but not sure the risk with all the crazy people in a hurry to get to work is worth me doing it a lot.

kensteele · May 25, 2013

XIXCIX said:
You should go home for lunch

I do go home for lunch 3 or 4 times a week since i too am about 7 miles away but it sorta a hassle when im on the bike. On a reaaly nice day the long way home could be 20 miles. To be honest im thinking about a commuter bike.

How many of you use your 1199R for commuting

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