All good points man. I can't really say I think the 1199 is a better looking bike next to my HP4. That paint scheme and those wheels, its a looker for sure. People complain about the front of the S1KRR but let me ask you this. EVERYONE although they make fun of it KNOWS that front end is from a S1KRR. Maybe thats a marketing genius plan, BMW didn't want to be like everyone else and tbh they are not and their bikes are crushing the competition.
People ask me all the time what I think is better and deep down in my heart I know the BMW is 10x the motorcycle. Fit and finish is no comparison. People talk about the Ducati soul well maybe thats true but lately maybe I think its my imagination making me think that when I get on the 1199. I'm having a ton of false netural problems on my 1199, I'm on my second fairing(like come on really ducati?), and lately its been hard starting. I don't even ride it. My thought is should I have paid 20k for a bike and then had to 1.) Replace the rearseats the stock is GARBAGE, 2.) The seat GARBAGE, 3.) Yes the heat is a big thing that would keep me from wanting to ride it in the summer, 4.) Really does ducati need to make it that much of pain to change from F to P? Seriously. I read about everyone's problems and think this is what I have to look forward to from actually wanting to ride it? Not really confidence inspiring.
When I picked up my HP4 I was super excited. When I first sat on it the seat is COMFY and grippy. Nice there. Ergonomics are great very comfortable to be on for a long distance. Granted I have a competition edition so the adjustable rear sets are a nice touch. The bike comes with Full Akra like mentioned talk about a value. Also have you seen the amount of carbon fiber on the comp edition??? Again Value, oh and not to forget the heated grips.
. The DDC is absolutely amazing the bike just seems to have no limit when I'm riding it, comfortable and always giving me the best setup possible for whatever situation I am in. I could go on and on but i'd be repeating what is already in the reviews. I went through the same roads I always ride with the HP4 and I was out riding the panigale for sure. In a straight line I'm also sure the HP4 would outrun the panigale. The quicker shifter on the HP4 is just amazing just wow. The panigle's feels clunky in comparison. Its truly a bike I bought, drove home and was so happy with the way that it was I didn't want to change a thing other than a fender eliminator.
At this point not sure how many miles I'd ever want to put on the 1199. Thinking about selling it in for another S1KRR for the track, but there is something about it that makes me hold on to it. Maybe the cost of the damn thing but there is something about the roaring twin when you start it up.
