Thinking about the tricolore

Fbto · Jun 20, 2014

Claymore said:
I love my Tri and have added one or two bits to her, but the R is much better value for money. Buy a R and paint her like a Tri.

That's cheesy.

What's the difference between an S and Tri. They are pretty much the same accept for DDA, correct? And paint?

Prince Albert · Jun 20, 2014

And Termi strap-ons

Fbto · Jun 20, 2014

Prince Albert said:
And Termi strap-ons

Just slip on? Not full? Really? And is there a new ECU?

Claymore · Jun 20, 2014

Fbto said:
That's cheesy.

What's the difference between an S and Tri. They are pretty much the same accept for DDA, correct? And paint?

There is a big difference. Both the Tri and the are have Termi slips but the R gets the following extras:
1) All the DP carbon fibre bits
2) Termi exhaust manifolds
3) Ti conrods
4) 500 rpm higher rev limit
5) 41 tooth rear sprocket
6) Lightened crankshaft
and a few more items adding a lot more value to the R than the sticker price would reveal.

Fbto · Jun 20, 2014

Claymore said:
There is a big difference. Both the Tri and the are have Termi slips but the R gets the following extras:

1) All the DP carbon fibre bits

2) Termi exhaust manifolds

3) Ti conrods

4) 500 rpm higher rev limit

5) 41 tooth rear sprocket

6) Lightened crankshaft

and a few more items adding a lot more value to the R than the sticker price would reveal.

Thanks Clay, but not interested in the R. Either an S or Tri.

The slip on is really troubling. I was told the full system is $4400. What is the slip on worth?

Charliem90 · Jun 20, 2014

Fbto said:
I would assume they are ready to make a deal on that bike. I think it might be their demo, in which case I am not motivated to purchase that exact one.

I'm confused.

Is it a dealer demo bike? Or has it been previously owned? If dealer demo, (i.e. never titled), you should have full warranty when you buy it.

If it was previously owned, I'd make the dealer thrown in at least a couple of years extended warranty in the deal.

Claymore · Jun 20, 2014

The slips are the most expensive, the manifolds are a hundred or two dollars cheaper.

Fbto · Jun 20, 2014

Charliem90 said:
I'm confused.

Is it a dealer demo bike? Or has it been previously owned? If dealer demo, (i.e. never titled), you should have full warranty when you buy it.

If it was previously owned, I'd make the dealer thrown in at least a couple of years extended warranty in the deal.

Ya, not sure the true story yet. But they did say the warranty is ending this sept. So possible a buyer remorse issue

stanmart · Jun 20, 2014

I was skeptical about buying a used panigale. I was looking at a used S model with 2k miles on it but opted to get a new base.

I don't dog my bikes too much so hopefully I won't have any mechanical issues. The bike seems solid enough. Engine is really smooth. I think with anything if you rag it out it will break eventually.

mark419ny · Jun 20, 2014

the tri colore is the only 1199 i would consider if i were you. anything else if you can get another hp4 do that.

Claymore · Jun 20, 2014

mark419ny said:
the tri colore is the only 1199 i would consider if i were you. anything else if you can get another hp4 do that.

The Dragon Lady blushes at the lavish praise.

CaliDuc · Jun 20, 2014

I am very happy with my modified Tricolores. Other than limited edition (numbered) Rs and the SL .. the Tricolores are rare-ish.

I understand that Ducati no longer manufacture the Tricolore.

Fbto · Jun 20, 2014

Going for a 1199 Tri demo next week. And a 899 right after.

Claymore · Jun 20, 2014

Have fun. The R is by far the best value for money though.

Fbto · Jun 20, 2014

Claymore said:
Have fun. The R is by far the best value for money though.

Out of my range and only do one or two track days a year.

dznutz · Jun 21, 2014

Fbto said:
Going for a 1199 Tri demo next week. And a 899 right after.

There is no comparison to the 899... I was very disappointed by how the 899 felt compared to the rawness of the 1199.

After test riding the tri, hop onto a base and see if you can feel a difference.

Save yourself $8 grand and grab yourself a base bike and then set it up the way you want it with wheels and paint. You'll have a better looking bike and save thousands

Fbto · Jun 21, 2014

dznutz said:
There is no comparison to the 899... I was very disappointed by how the 899 felt compared to the rawness of the 1199.

After test riding the tri, hop onto a base and see if you can feel a difference.

Save yourself $8 grand and grab yourself a base bike and then set it up the way you want it with wheels and paint. You'll have a better looking bike and save thousands

But isn't there a huge difference between a base and tri? Wheels, lights, suspension and slip on? That's way more than $8k?

melvinakshay · Jun 21, 2014

Fbto said:
But isn't there a huge difference between a base and tri? Wheels, lights, suspension and slip on? That's way more than $8k?

No, the full exhaust goes for around $2.5k and you can get CF wheels for about $3k. The electronic suspension is just a gimmick. The LED lights are awesome but not worth an upgrade from the base. (HIDs will do)

Fbto · Jun 21, 2014

melvinakshay said:
No, the full exhaust goes for around $2.5k and you can get CF wheels for about $3k. The electronic suspension is just a gimmick. The LED lights are awesome but not worth an upgrade from the base. (HIDs will do)

It's not just elec suspension, aren't they ohlins?

markthemac · Jun 21, 2014

If you can pick up a slightly used one, do it... Brand new they are over priced... I picked up mine with 29 miles (used) and paid 25k for mine... Although I have seen slightly used R's on here for even less...

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