Okay so I wanted to post an update on where I am at:
I went through a weekend motorcycle safety course to get my endorsement for my license. Going into the course, I was not too confident in riding a cruiser style motorcycle (Suzuki Intruder 250) what so-ever. The first day, the only thing I was good at was counter-steering.... going slow in that type of a position was not my thing. I slowly started to get better at turning very slow but it just didn't feel too natural to me. I kind of feel lucky passing the riding portion of the test on the first go.
So then I ended up buying a 2018 KTM RC390 at 438 miles for $4.5k. The second I rode it in my parking lot, I knew I screwed up by buying a too slow of a bike. Honestly, it felt so much natural! Every doubt I kind of had went away as turning in tight spots became easy. Going through bends and curves felt exhilarating especially with the knee down. I also had a few opportunities to ride my buddy's 2007 Yahama R6s, which was absurdly loud with his aftermarket parts! The speed/acceleration was amazing and surprisingly to me, not super overwhelming. But I still wonder how the Ducati Panigale compares to the R6s.
At this point, I have rode it about 4600 miles and it sits in my friends shed (battery removed).
I am trying to sell it on CL so that I can buy a Ducati 899, Ducati 959, Ducati 959 Corse, or Ducati V2....
Was hoping to get your take on it...
So far have Quotes for
2018 Ducati 959 Corse: Out the door = $15k (<400 miles) <------ Will this bike hold its value the best out of the bikes I have listed?
2020 Ducati v2: Out the door = $19.4k (0 miles)
Also does it matter if I have the Ducati out-doors for Spring & Summer with the Guardian Heavy-Duty Bike Cover on?
