V4 Superleggera: So Who Is Ordering One?

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RD16RR said:
the bst (rapidtek model) has a slight twist to the spoke (near the hub) and a slightly different design where the spokes meet the rim - thats what i notice - they let you buy colors too :)
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I'm sure the ducati ones also cost about 10K :)
 
gnance said:
So who's gonna be the first one to get bored of these beauties and allow me to buy it at a slightly more reasonable price? [emoji16]

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These bikes are quite a bit more then the 1199 SL so i don't see it getting below $65k for quite some time, I don't think the 1299 SL has dipped below $55k yet.
 
reganc said:
These bikes are quite a bit more then the 1199 SL so i don't see it getting below $65k for quite some time, I don't think the 1299 SL has dipped below $55k yet.
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I agree. Also, this bike is a big step up from the 1299SL so even after it eventually dips, it might hold something around $75k plus for a while.

Something else that I haven't seen anyone comment on: If you ride these bikes properly (track time, canyons, curvy back roads) they are physically demanding to ride well. Even if you stay fit, your ability to ride one well is going to be better at 45 or 50 than at 55 plus. Is it worth losing three or four prime riding years with the bike in order to save an amount of money that for some likely V4SL buyers (even used buyers) would earn in a month or two? I think that's a question that a lot of potential buyers around 50 need to ask themselves.

I guess if the bike's not going to be ridden it doesn't really matter but for someone who's planning on actually using the bike, it does (as does the warranty that you get if you buy it new).
 
Sherpa23 said:
I agree. Also, this bike is a big step up from the 1299SL so even after it eventually dips, it might hold something around $75k plus for a while.

Something else that I haven't seen anyone comment on: If you ride these bikes properly (track time, canyons, curvy back roads) they are physically demanding to ride well. Even if you stay fit, your ability to ride one well is going to be better at 45 or 50 than at 55 plus. Is it worth losing three or four prime riding years with the bike in order to save an amount of money that for some likely V4SL buyers (even used buyers) would earn in a month or two? I think that's a question that a lot of potential buyers around 50 need to ask themselves.

I guess if the bike's not going to be ridden it doesn't really matter but for someone who's planning on actually using the bike, it does (as does the warranty that you get if you buy it new).
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:oops:
 
Sherpa23 said:
I agree. Also, this bike is a big step up from the 1299SL so even after it eventually dips, it might hold something around $75k plus for a while.

Something else that I haven't seen anyone comment on: If you ride these bikes properly (track time, canyons, curvy back roads) they are physically demanding to ride well. Even if you stay fit, your ability to ride one well is going to be better at 45 or 50 than at 55 plus. Is it worth losing three or four prime riding years with the bike in order to save an amount of money that for some likely V4SL buyers (even used buyers) would earn in a month or two? I think that's a question that a lot of potential buyers around 50 need to ask themselves.

I guess if the bike's not going to be ridden it doesn't really matter but for someone who's planning on actually using the bike, it does (as does the warranty that you get if you buy it new).
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Totally agree if you have got the funds buy it and enjoy, still amazed they stick a 2 year warranty on these bikes.
 
Originally the grey market bikes thru the 80's and 90's were great special bikes...not so easy to get (Ferraci waiting list), they were not really "out of the box" street bikes (some were lacking lights and blinkers)....and definitely no warranties.......starting with the R bikes being available at the dealer, things got so much better, including warranties....then came the 2008 desmosedici motogp replica...and most recently the 2014 SL, then the 2017 SL....and now, the 2020 v4SL....all with warranties to make street riding them reasonably possible....granted that's not the intended goal for them, but nonetheless the warranty makes it all very possible....for me at least i just appreciate all Ducati has done, is doing, and looks to be doing in the future...."its never been better to be a Ducati enthusiast" !! Like Them Love Them Gotta Have Them !!
 
Sherpa23 said:
I have been going back and forth on it. Some of it, I absolutely love. Some of it, less so but I think those small things are very fixable. I own the 1199 Superleggera and I have absolutely no regrets about buying it. I can say that I will almost definitely add this new one. However, I am very on the fence about when to buy it.

80% of me says to wait 18-24 months and buy it fairly depreciated. I know it will still have a lot more to go but that's going to be enough depreciation gone by for me to not feel any guilt about wasting money. However, 20% of me says to buy it new and do the the whole thing: take delivery from new and be the only owner, go to Italy for the track experience, take part in whatever else Ducati offers the owners. It could be super cool, albeit at a cost.

My feeling about things like this is that when they're announced, half of them sell right away. I am sure that a lot of deposits have been put down already. But I also know that a lot of people are probably on the fence and if they do it, it will be a late decision.

Any thoughts from any of the folks here who are going to order one?
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Go for the experience!!! When would you have the opportunity to ride the WSBK bike! I certainly loved the experience so far!
 
Flyer4u said:
Go for the experience!!! When would you have the opportunity to ride the WSBK bike! I certainly loved the experience so far!
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I did the WSBK experience when the 1299 SL came out and it was one of the most fun things I’ve ever done. Got to drive a Hurican in Tuscany, an R8 up some crazy road...great food, great people. It was an amazing experience. And that doesn’t even begin to explain the excitement with riding the S, SL, and WSBK on track.
I’m signing up for the MotoGP experience that can be purchased along with the WSBK experience this year.
 
gnance said:
Anyone else here purchase expensive items like me to try and be more happy? I'll be the first to admit buying things seems to take away from other problems i have in life and makes me feel better.....for a short time. Then I end up wanting more because the happiness from material things doesnt last.
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Happiness is wanting what I have...

Not having what I want
 
Sherpa23 said:
I agree. Also, this bike is a big step up from the 1299SL so even after it eventually dips, it might hold something around $75k plus for a while.

Something else that I haven't seen anyone comment on: If you ride these bikes properly (track time, canyons, curvy back roads) they are physically demanding to ride well. Even if you stay fit, your ability to ride one well is going to be better at 45 or 50 than at 55 plus. Is it worth losing three or four prime riding years with the bike in order to save an amount of money that for some likely V4SL buyers (even used buyers) would earn in a month or two? I think that's a question that a lot of potential buyers around 50 need to ask themselves.

I guess if the bike's not going to be ridden it doesn't really matter but for someone who's planning on actually using the bike, it does (as does the warranty that you get if you buy it new).
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Hey Stranger, I'm a bit late to the party. Did you do your Experience(s) yet? Were you one of the exclusive 30?
 
KarlKani said:
Buy it and then go ride the GP 20 bike
https://superleggerav4.ducati.com/motogp-experience/
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I would love to agree, but all the slots are filled for the GP ride, and there's a good chance the 200 WSBK slots are filled. In addition, it's a €4000 deposit PLUS €16000 before you arrive. I own one and it is by far the best bike I've ridden other than the WSBK and GP22 bike. (I did it) You won't get too much depreciation, and probably may get very little because this is a rare bike never to be reproduced and probably something completely different when they get to do another one. Buy it NOW!!! I promise you will never regret it.
 

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