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Stealth? So what are you going to do with it? Scare other track riders who will think it's an 899? Or something even more fun?
P.S. Can't wait for someone to properly review it.. It was a hard decision for me to choose the 1299S over the "R" but it doesn't mean I can't still lust after an "R".
Stealth? So what are you going to do with it? Scare other track riders who will think it's an 899? Or something even more fun?
i've found it better to be understated on track. seems like every event has someone pushing too hard trying to keep up with or overtake the SL, HP4, etc.
add's unnecessary risk. If points aren't involved, I try avoid it. people tend to leave you alone if your bike looks pieced together.
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I thought you also received mirror block offs.
im confused as to why you would put a heavier fuel tank on the bike, and then either put a 899 subframe? or motoholders with modification?
just curious if you dont mind sharing!
Didn't want to keep the stock tank since its track only. The extra weight isn't a big deal. This isn't my race bike, it's just for fun and I like that it doesn't look like an R at a glance. Also, the bodywork, including the tank, will be pristine for resale or trade in. No plans for a different subframe. The front fairing stay had to go in order for the race fairings to fit right- different mirror location.
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Ducati just launched the 15R at Imola today. Motorcyclenews.com is testing the 15R and will publish the full report on May 20.
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It would be nice is Ducati had the 1299S and the 2014 R as a back to back comparison.
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MCN finally fixed their broken link:
http://www.motorcyclenews.com/news/first-rides-tests/2015/may/first-test-ducati-panigale-r-launch/
http://www.motorcyclenews.com/news/first-rides-tests/2015/may/first-test-ducati-panigale-r-launch/
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Good read.
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+1 Makes me want to go out and buy one. I just have one small problem....
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That's great news SP! I picked up my S on Friday - took her out Saturday and taking tomorrow for another ride - it's seriously good, and I can barely imagine what your 15 R will be like.
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You will not be disappointed..............It's a different league
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From what I've read I think it has to be. Red line is now apparently 12500RPM. That's insane from such an oversquare 2 cylinder motor. I just need to find a good suspension guy to help me dial in that front end as good as my old 14R was.
How much larger is the range of adjustment on the NIX30 fork than the outgoing electric fork?
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Damm nice one! Bring it by Peter Stevens next time your in town I'd love to check it out.
I got to make sure I don't ride their new S demo because I'll fall in love with the torque I got a taste for from my 1290 SUPER DUKE R.
Yeah. Will do. I was actually in PS on Saturday morning to buy a new Pinlock. I often see an R with Rizoma reservoirs out the front of PS - was that yours?
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