Performance Bikes: 16 Panigale R vs SL vs Shakey Byrnes BSB bike

RD16RR said:

doubtful...but its a good read none-the-less

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It is a good read! Thanks!

This article supports what I've always thought about the SL, that it's the most lust worthy Ducati since bikes like the 888RRR and 888SPS, and it certainly makes a mockery of the Desmosidici

The Avidmoto said:

Can the SL really be 13 mph than the Panigale R? That is like the Desmo GP16 vs. the M1 at Mugello or PI!

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The article says because of the SL's much lower weight, Rutter was able to hold WOT longer than the R, which meant he braked later. Thus the much higher terminal speed for the SL.

PS,

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The tests are in depth, and are aided by the fact that PB has a stable of pro racers (Rutter, Byrne, McGuiness) that contribute to every issue.

Rutter is their version of the Stig and each month, they take a bike to a circuit (Caldwell Park?) datalog the laps, glean insights from the riders (Rutter and McAvoy) and rank the machines. It's informative and entertaining.

Another plus is that each issue also provides actually useful info on gear, the reader's rides features are much more in depth than anything we get on this side of the pond.

Finally, the long-term reviews/project bikes are excellent content and you can actually learn useful information about how mods affect certain machines, what it's like to use different bikes for different purposes (racing, touring).

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As you can tell, I'm a fan of this mag and I encourage you to support them with your hard earned $$ if you can afford it. They are a great asset to the biking community IMO.

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Thank you!