V2 Starter bike?

Andy7 said:

Being on a farm I grew up riding and always had off-road bikes.
I had my ninja 650 for a year to get used to road riding then got my 1299 6 months ago.

No way would I wanna learn on a panigale - the cost of a mistake (financially) might set you back as much as one of those smaller learner bikes.
Personally I’d get something to bridge the gap for 6-12 months and in that time you’ll start seeing some used v2’s that still have warranty appearing for sale.

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What if I borrowed my pals RC 390 for let’s say a 2-3 months rode it everyday and then got the V2 and put it on low engine street mode?

DCPanni said:

Get the V2 and good gear, stay away from Icon and other crappy brands. Also good boots and gloves. Most places will discount the price of the gear when you buy the bike. If they won’t use your phone to bring up Revzilla and tell them match the prices, or you’ll get the gear another place. If you plan to keep it a while get the extended Ducati warranty, and stay away from some off brand one.

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Trust me sir, nobody wants the V2 this year as much as I do. But all these reddit posts and people telling me to start on something small has made me in two minds now about going through with this.

ghost_aomine said:

What if I borrowed my pals RC 390 for let’s say a 2-3 months rode it everyday and then got the V2 and put it on low engine street mode?

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Good idea! And good luck staying in wet mode - told myself I’d do the same for a while but couldn’t help myself, had to see what race was like after 10 mins of riding lmao

All you need to learn is the clutch, then book a test ride at your local Ducati showroom

or just buy a poster and hang it on the wall. But if you have the $$$, buy the Ducati and learn how to ride a big bike. Have some crash protection installed to keep the engine damage free when you drop it. big bikes are nicer to ride and it’s easy to ride within your comfort level, but it’s also easy to triple the posted speed limit and go to jail so you’re going to want to install a plate flipper when you get good at riding it

With the modern electronics on the V2 set max control and smart riding and you not trying to be Max Wrist...you should be able to handle the V2. I’d agree the V4 or a 1299 would indeed, be over your head.

car or bike, something that handles is inherently safer. the V2 has that in spades.

Here is my opinion, and this is coming from someone that has been riding for 30+ years, trained new and advanced riders: I understand you are coming from a 160cc scooter. I suggest, you buy a well taken care of used Suzuki GS500E or a Kawasaki EX500 for $1500 to $2k. It will cost you next to nothing when you drop it at a light or just pushing it around. And yes even with 6 years of riding that scooter you will still have mishaps on a full size bike. When it comes time to sell you will have learned much about how a full size bike works. You will be able to easily sell it because it wont depreciate like crazy. I have given this advise many times and each and every time that person (if they didn't submit to per pressure) has come back and said it was by far the best advice. They learned how the weight of the bike worked so much better without worry about either crashing or being afraid of the power. I give you this advice, because I love seeing our sport bring in new riders. I want you and those riders to enjoy the sport for a life time. Not just for 6mths because they bought a bike that was way over their comfort level and bank account comfort level.

What ever decision you make make sure you are making it to give yourself the most enjoyment you will have for a lifetime of riding.

My first street bike was a 600 and i was racing it a month after if bought it. I wouldn't recommend a ninja 250 etc to anybody unless they had zero bike experience. It will only go as fast as you want it to, go at your own pace and you will be fine on a V2.

i went from a Yamaha 90 straight to a '72 CB750. but the Honda probably had as much HP as the scooter.

ghost_aomine said:

What if I borrowed my pals RC 390 for let’s say a 2-3 months rode it everyday and then got the V2 and put it on low engine street mode?

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Yes... you can start practicing clutch bikes for a few months first...and get the V2...but take responsibility of your own decision and don't regret no matter what happens.

WyldCFH said:

I'd consider something smaller. You're not just getting into something with a manual clutch, you are increasing horsepower 10-15 fold.

6 years experience riding anything is nothing to sneeze at, but you are getting into more hp, more torque, more gyroscopic effect and more danger.

Maybe a CBR300R or Ninja 400... cost around 3000-4000 USD, ride for a year to help familiarize you then trade it on the Ducati you like.

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Just buy a Ducati Upriser

Blade Runner said:

used Suzuki GS500E or a Kawasaki EX500

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Neither of these bikes are available in my country sadly, It’s either the Ninjas, The GSX 150-250 or the direct litre class gsx

ghost_aomine said:

Neither of these bikes are available in my country sadly

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I’m sad you haven’t posted a pic of your new V2 here yet

DucatiKev said:

I’m sad you haven’t posted a pic of your new V2 here yet

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Hahaha they are gonna launch in India on the 2nd of September, they’ve just started with the Bookings now we still have the 959 up for sale in our country lmao even the Ducati India website doesn’t show an option of the V2 just says 959 and other older models (except V2)

ghost_aomine said:

Hahaha they are gonna launch in India on the 2nd of September, they’ve just started with the Bookings now we still have the 959 up for sale in our country lmao even the Ducati India website doesn’t show an option of the V2 just says 959 and other older models (except V2)

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Submit your deposit for a White Rosso one, they’re hot

Blade Runner said:

What ever decision you make make sure you are making it to give yourself the most enjoyment you will have for a lifetime of riding.

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Here’s what I plan to do.
1. Get a V2
2. It’s gonna take approximately 2-3 months for me to bring it home cause it’s just launching in my country.
3. In the meantime Imma borrow a friend’s RC390 ride it daily till I have a clear sense of what I am doing
4. Get some real protective gears and start on the V2 slow and steady.
Hope you agree with this

DucatiKev said:

Submit your deposit for a White Rosso one, they’re hot

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Imma put a deposit on these in the first week of August, that’s when my local dealership gets these bikes on Display at their showroom in both colours, I have seen the red not the white
Can compare them then and place an instant booking

ghost_aomine said:

Here’s what I plan to do.
1. Get a V2
Hope you agree with this

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I agree.
As long as you don’t post a pic of your new S1000RR here

100% no!!! Work your way up.

300cc> 600cc >750 or 900 depending on comfort level.

I’ve put over 40k miles on 3 bikes and worked my way up.

ninja 300
Cbr600rr
Daytona 675

one month into the pani and almost at 1k, this monster is not for beginners- if a dealer sells you one then shame on them.

Take a motorcycle safety course, build skills and log the miles then go for the Pani.