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MCN review Ducati 1199 first ride.
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Fantastic! Just what I wanted to hear. I had upmost confidence in Ducati to get this right. I switched to Ducati in 2010 with the Multistrada and I wasn't disappointed. In fact I was amazed how well the technology worked. It gives the average rider more confidence in all conditions. Thats why when I saw the 1199 I knew I had to have one. There's was me, never to be tempted back to super sports!
The Multi was and still is the best bike I've ever had the pleasure to own. I have no doubt the 1199 is going to be amazing!
The Multi was and still is the best bike I've ever had the pleasure to own. I have no doubt the 1199 is going to be amazing!
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Did he actually say Abbey-Dabby?
This ain't Scooby-Doo Neevsey
This ain't Scooby-Doo Neevsey
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Like an 848 down low and a full on superkike up top, all In a good way...
Hmm.... Interesting statement.
Another clue that this bike will to want to be reved.
As Ben form VisorDown hinted at, really sounds like the 1199 has lost some of the Ducati VTwin feel and moved a little closer to the I/V4 characteristics.
Best of both worlds maybe?
Hmm.... Interesting statement.
Another clue that this bike will to want to be reved.
As Ben form VisorDown hinted at, really sounds like the 1199 has lost some of the Ducati VTwin feel and moved a little closer to the I/V4 characteristics.
Best of both worlds maybe?
With the FLY-BY -WIRE, I'm not sure why they didn't go with the adjustable intake trumpet lenghts to help maintain bottom and mid-range power? This is what the I4's do that have FBW (e.g, my BMW S1000RR). My 2010 S1000RR has an ECU that controls fuel and ignition mapping for each cylinder independently along with variable intake control (this changes the intake length based on rpm and throttle position). This is part of the BMS-KP (BMW engine Management with Anti-Knock Control). Ultimately, to minimize the anemic bottom and midrange power band that is characteristic of most I4's.
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Did he actually say Abbey-Dabby?
This ain't Scooby-Doo Neevsey
My bad
Too much Friday night drinking for me, he sounds fine today
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motodoc - I guess time will tell when we have some comparisons. From what I've seen, my guess would be that the bottom end is not that much off the 1198. Though with the top end rush it would make it "feel" even more subdued than it really is. If this is the case and we really haven't lost that much, I see that as a good result.
I for one have never thought that I needed more low end grunt on the 1198s. I can't tell you have many times I've punched out of a turn with a crossed up wheelie trying to get the bike over again for the next rapidly approaching turn. Looks cool, but that's about it.
I for one have never thought that I needed more low end grunt on the 1198s. I can't tell you have many times I've punched out of a turn with a crossed up wheelie trying to get the bike over again for the next rapidly approaching turn. Looks cool, but that's about it.
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