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TacoGuy said:
Thanks to all of you for your answers.

The weight reduction would be just for the enhancement of riding fun.

I just now have discovert (the street legal weight is hidden at the website for germany) that the 165 kg of dry weight of the F3 800 RC can only be realised with the optional racing kit and I can't drive that at the streets.
Without the racing kit it got a dry weight of 173 kg and the V2 a dry weight of 176 kg. So the difference isn't that big anymore.
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That all makes a huge amount of sense.
As I said - I’ve had both bikes. They are both insane fun. I do miss the MV’s induction howl, but the V2 feels more finished and is even more of a hooligan when you wind it up.
 
KarlKani said:
I don't think the OP mentioned anything about track time tho
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No he did not. That was my assumption.
Right or wrong, I don't believe +/-20 lbs would make a difference on the street.
We seen some interesting posts about fitness here.
If the rider is > 190 lbs, perhaps the weigh reduction plan should be elsewhere than on the bike.
 
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Depends on how much you want the bike to weigh? If you want it to be down around 315-320 pounds you need to build the bike from ground up. Start off with motor only .... can all the oem parts then sink about $20-30k into all titanium, carbon and mag components then you will be in the ball park.


TacoGuy said:
Greetings my fellow motorists,

i'm in for a new motorcyle and have to decide between a Ducati Panigale V2 (176 kg dry weight) and a MV Agusta F3 800 RC (165 kg dry weight).

Does anyone have expierience with weight reduction on an V2 and can tell me how much weight reduction could be done on a V2?
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I think CF wheels are the best parts investment you can make; this especially true in the V2 since the OEM wheels are so heavy. The change is dramatic!
 
DarR said:
No he did not. That was my assumption.
Right or wrong, I don't believe +/-20 lbs would make a difference on the street.
We seen some interesting posts about fitness here.
If the rider is > 190 lbs, perhaps the weigh reduction plan should be elsewhere than on the bike.
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I dropped 14lb and noticed a difference on the street
 
I noticed a big difference when I switched to 520 drive system with aluminum carrier and hub. That rotating mass made it respond quicker. I also noticed a very big difference when I went from a flywheel weight of 934g to a light weight flywheel weighing 735g. The bike revs alot quicker and more freely. I did not notice much of a difference when I swapped to a lithium battery even though it dropped 6.7lbs. I did not notice much difference when I dropped 4lbs off the exhaust. I only really noticed differences when dropping weight from the rotating assembly, wheels, flywheel, brake rotors, drive system, primary and clutch gear, light weight aluminum clutch components etc.
 
hdavidson said:
I think CF wheels are the best parts investment you can make; this especially true in the V2 since the OEM wheels are so heavy. The change is dramatic!
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I'm a big fan of lighter wheels and share your opinion about the positive changes that they provide.
Both my rides have forged Marchesini wheels although i would much prefer BST's CF.
 
KarlKani said:
^^^ great point, the cheapest solution is fitness and diet. Something I am going to try and really get behind ahead of this next season
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Last I've seen on some pics, you're a slim guy.
Your point is well taken tho. My goal is dropping from 170 to 155.
Damn pasta and wine.
Must stay in size 50.
 
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double0 said:
Sound like some women up in here

Unless you're like 4 foot 8 or somethin
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I am not sure if you are aware that some people ride these bikes in a performance setting that requires a substantial amount of fitness to do well? others anodize every bit blue...
 
Lol it was just a joke. I'm aware that fitness is crucial for those pushin the limits. As for me n mine, mine pushes dust n dirt. And for the record. I hardly ride. I'd like to think I'm the only one in blue!
 

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