Yes , this is what i learned by the hard way , i learned that no matter what brand or bike you have there will be something that makes it not perfect and i have to look to the bright side always , thanks a lot yodafro.
I smell a sarcastic note here but thanks you bro ;-)
thanks for the support
well i would not post this if i am going to try it by my self, what i wanted is an answer to get me ready for it but thanks for your input fireman
thank you a lot for this beautiful answer , just like what i wanted to hear , i know i may sound very annoying and that i have to go and just buy it without any question , but this is a little thing that happen to me wheneevr i buy new bike , i appreciate your answer sir.
i think it is time to give my chance that moment and ride with my heart , thanks for your answer
this is why really wanted some answer to to be little bit relieved , i cant test ride the bike and i will buy it without knowing anything about it is riding style but who cares , thanks alot .
first of all i dont drink at all , and i think the heart will always winEven with feet of snow on the ground and temperatures below zero, I often find myself sitting in my garage staring at it. Can't wait til spring so we can get the hell out of the garage. No other bike I've owned makes me feel the way this bike does. With some decisions, practicality/logic/sense/etc... does not factor in. GO WITH YOUR HEART.
And, just for the record, I'll drink any kind of beer.
thanks a lot your answer is appreciated.
you look still look young sirWell... you pretty much described me, I have always ridden Jap bikes and I do still have a beauty for touring, two up riding, (see picture below) but something has always been missing.
I needed that something with a unique look, great sound and most importantly, the power that would give me that kick in the pants I have long desired.
I will be 60 years old in two months and after lots of research and many visits to different dealers, I decided to give myself one hell of a birthday present, got myself a 1199 Panigale S Tricolore.
Just got it a week a go, picking it up I was as nervous as I was when picking up my very first street bike at the age of 16, a brand new 1974 Z1 900.
Pictures below show me at the dealer and riding it home, got only 30 miles on it but I am totally in love with it.
So my advice to you, follow you heart, your gut feeling, we are only here for a short period of time, make the most of it.
My new Helmet
My other bike for two up touring, an 06 Gold Wing ABS model, fully Traxxionixed.
and yes your answer is perfect and i think no need for more headache , you said it all and for someone in the 60s i dont think i will argue with you , i came to the right place , thank you and that tri color is absolute stunning congrats and driver safe and enjoy it every second , thank a lot .
it is more like i was lost but i think i am not anymore
thanks .
actually it did bite me and i am under it is mercy
"I checked out the Ducatis and fell in love with the look, sound and most of all the V-Twin engine characteristics. "I went through the same decision making process when I decided to go back to riding sports bikes.
I looked at all the Jap bikes first being the frugal and practical guy I am, BMW and then I remembered how much fun it was riding a Laverda through the Alps to Italy.
I checked out the Ducatis and fell in love with the look, sound and most of all the V-Twin engine characteristics.
Riding mostly mountain roads and some occasional tracks is what these bikes and I love to do, that's why I'm on my third Ducati now.....no regrets
i know a wrote a lot for a smiple question but you knew what i mean and that what does matter , this is what i like also in Ducati , their owner will answer for better or worse.
well sir , i have to say that you just nailed it with your perfect answer , i know i am not getting the most perfect bike and not the most practical but seriously what sport bike is a practical bike?? i think you said exactly what ever Ducati 1199 should said if i am not mistaken , thanks a lot .I have been riding for over 30 years mostly Japanese bikes (Yamahas, Kawi's, Honda's and GSXRs) and I just hit 7.5K miles on the Panigale. My opinion is this bike isn't for everyone. Don't get me wrong I love this bike more than any other bike that I have owned but It really depends on what you truly want from a bike. It is a pure track/race bike meaning the power curve is designed for a track. WOT, hard braking before corners and WOT on corner exits, stiff suspensions. Some people would like to have more mid range and softer rear suspension for street riding. I happen to think there is more than enough mid range power on this bike than any law would allow or to kill yourself on the streets lol. As for comfort I think its really close to that fire blade of yours (which i think is the most comfortable bike for a super bike) in terms of body position but this bike has a lot more torque and power. The bike doesn't like to go slow period and it will let you know that it doesn't want to go slow. When you go slow it bucks like a wild stallion and the engine temp rises like a volcano a lot of throttle and clutch control is needed when you go slow. When you ride the bike hard and fast the bike rewards you by being cool, precise like a razor and smooth like a babies bottom. The bike turns in fast, unbelievable stopping power, handles and flicks like a 600cc and when you hit 7-8K RPM hold on you would think that this bike has twin turbos. The Panigale is the most beautiful bike ever in my opinion and I wouldn't trade it in on anything else that is out there right now. Well maybe an SL
well that i will remember for sure the cost is something held me back from Ducati in the past but i dont care if i am gonna get what i want i think. thanks
