Panigale R and stablemates

^^^^^^^ VERY NICE, Congrats! Looks like it would loose 100 pounds of you replace the slip on. Holly Hugness....

TOBTEK said:

^^^^^^^ VERY NICE, Congrats! Looks like it would loose 100 pounds of you replace the slip on. Holly Hugness....

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thx man. Yeah that's the first thing I did followed by a tail tidy. Akra slip on is on. That stock can does weigh a ton!!!

Does it feel much heavier than say something like the FE?
And what do they really weigh, if you know?

able duc said:

Does it feel much heavier than say something like the FE?
And what do they really weigh, if you know?

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Able,
It feels heavier for sure. Even just moving it around the garage. The seat height is higher too which is interesting given how small the bike is. I haven't had enough seat time to really get a good sense of turn in, but mid corner stability is definitely more confidence inspiring. It feels incredibly planted. More so than the V4 and FE.

The engine is strong, but hopping back on the v4 it's no contest. The v4 pulls much stronger throughout the rev range and especially up top. The rsv4 is geared really tall. 1st gear is a very usable gear.

So to sum it up here's what I've noticed after 200 miles....

Positives
- mid corner stability
- sound (OMG!!! this sounds amazing, especially with the Akra slip on)
- transmission - much smoother than the v4. Also don't need to close the throttle to downshift
- price - out the door for half of the price of the Speciale

Negatives
- weight
- power
- looks? I guess this is subjective. I really like the design, but the Speciale is growing on me. I do like the livery more than the standard all red ducati.

If i could only have one, I'd go with the Speciale, but factoring in price the rsv4 RF is an incredibly compelling proposition. It really is as good as all the reviews claim.

Brother i just went through this entire thread...

What a collection, jesus.

I dont even know where to start or what to comment on lol.
That 888 though,wow.

That norton... Thats definately a cool ride.
Are they bringing that new norton superbike to the states? I can see you on one of those


An amazing stable.

Same here, I’ve just spent the last hour going through the whole thread and drooling lol

Here was me thinking I was doing well with a 19 year old F4 and a new speciale lol

Well done sir, absolutely amazing collection

Bonham's Las Vegas

https://www.motorcyclenews.com/news/2019/january/las-vegas-bonhams-motorbike-auction/

Is anyone bidding? There is a Ducati Supermono up for grabs, too..

You my friend have 1 of the nicest collocations of bikes I have seen!! Very impressive..my collection has nothing on yours LOL.. I do have the new V4 R on order and just bought the Honda Monkey as a pit bike- toy...

Snk1199 said:

https://www.motorcyclenews.com/news/2019/january/las-vegas-bonhams-motorbike-auction/

Is anyone bidding? There is a Ducati Supermono up for grabs, too..

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That Supermono is such an amazing looking bike. It would be a great one to have, but so much $$ for a motorcycle!

scotman623 said:

You my friend have 1 of the nicest collocations of bikes I have seen!! Very impressive..my collection has nothing on yours LOL.. I do have the new V4 R on order and just bought the Honda Monkey as a pit bike- toy...

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Thanks man. Not as impressive as some on this forum, but it's been fun building the stable.

Had several of the bikes out for annual oil and fluid maintenance this past weekend. Most of them have seen less than 500 miles in the past 12 months, which is pathetic I know, but I'm pretty religious about changing the fluids annually. I also try and ride each of them once a month which candidly is getting harder to do.

Found a great ducati mechanic who comes to the house which has been very convenient.

Keep your eyes on this post if you're interested in any of these bikes since I'll be changing up the stable when the V4R arrives. I always try and price these right to give forum members a good deal and to move them quickly. They are all well loved and cared for too!

Kevin

Great pick of bikes! Thanks for sharing. I wanna know what's under wrap on the lift... a Carrera GT perhaps?


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Snk1199 said:

https://www.motorcyclenews.com/news/2019/january/las-vegas-bonhams-motorbike-auction/

Is anyone bidding? There is a Ducati Supermono up for grabs, too..

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I'll be there and I'm bidding but the garage is pretty full at the moment. The only saving grace is that the 916/955 Corsa that's incoming can live in the house instead of the garage so there's a little extra room in there at the moment. Somehow I think I'll find a way to fill it...

I can feel your problem.

Hey guys,

So the V4R is on order and should be arriving in the next couple of months so will be thinning the herd again. (Also thinking about the new Hyper. Miss my old one!).

RSV4 RF will likely be going. It was an unbelievable 4 months with the bike. Amazing in every way and an itch I needed to scratch (and am glad I did), but I'm hoping the R will be next level and I'm likely going to keep the Speciale and FE.

This is an '18 model with lots of warranty left. I swapped the red wheels for the black one's off the LE (these are factory wheels not painted or powder coated). Other than the tail tidy and Akra (have the original) the bike is stock. I also have the carbon exhaust hanger. Just haven't had a chance to take off the passenger pegs. About 2,300 miles on the clock and perfect!

As always, hoping to sell this one to a forum member at a good discount. First $15.5K takes it.

Cheers!

Kevin

Quick video...

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Those RF’s are sweet bikes.

RF is sold.

Some new additions arriving soon. May need to start a new thread.

Hopefully some of you are getting decent seat time this winter. Weather here in NorCal has been a downer, but I guess it's all relative. Sunshine in the forecast most of this week!!

You need to just post up on this thread since we are already all subscribed

Twistedracer said:

You need to just post up on this thread since we are already all subscribed

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well at least I know you are Twisted!!

KMY said:

well at least I know you are Twisted!!

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