Proud new owner - 1198 SP

b9009b said:

But what about the heat you were worried about from the Panigale? I assume you know it has the same engine basis and all that right?

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Prince Albert said:

First of all 2wheelfreak, your'e a better man than I. I commend you on your purchase,
I really did love my 1198SP.. I did however speak to our good friends here at Ducati Omaha and Jarel J set me up with my new spring according to my weight. I then took my bike to get the suspension dialed in by my technician (you have to sit on the bike with your regular riding gear for this whilst he and someone else sets the the SAG)...

Here, go to this thread and make a user account and then get this info
Suspension

I hope this helps and congrats on your purchase

Just because I love my 1199s more than my previous 1198SP doesn't necessarily mean it would be a better bike for everyone, so I see your point.

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jyli19 said:

The 1198SP was my choice at first, i was really sold on that bike back in late 2011. Fortunately, all the dealer were out of the SP model (last new sold for $18k, a steal), so it forced to me wait for the 2012 Panigale.

The biggest different for me, the 1198SP is like riding a classic(to me) superbike, big torque, high seat, long reach to the bar.

The Panigale is like riding a supersport but with 2x the power, nimble, compact, light weight.

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