Who is excited about the Ducati V4?

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That's a great shot, you can clearly see the Ultrasuede seat on the bike!

But HOLY HUGE PHOTOS BATMAN!! :)
 
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That's funny, I totaled my 848 that same year. Except, I was just going to add the 1199 to the stable. I'm going to be hopping over to the V4 though. I like different and new. So, this'll be fun.

ghostdog6 said:
I remember all this exactly, and I remember not being totally enchanted with the 1199 until I saw mine in person. Why is the shock hanging out there? Why is the tail so short?

I had an 848 previously and unfortunately totaled it in September 2011, so I was looking for a new bike just in time for the 1199 to come out. First, I was gonna get another 848, then I decided to look at leftover 1198s. I looked at a BMW too, but didn't fit well on it (tank was way too wide) and didn't like the build quality (everyone complained about all the "cheap plastic" on the 1199, but the BMW was covered with it). Friend of mine was buying at the same time too, and started thinking about an 1199. He went for it, then ended up convincing me to go with one too. Couldn't be happier, in retrospect. The bike is lighter and nimbler than my 848 ever was, the engine was smooth and powerful, sounded great, and was fast. What else do you want?

Well, for me, a V4 superbike. Why? Because of GP, I guess. The sound of those V4s running around Indy was intoxicating. To me the configuration just screams "race bike". So I'll get one. Not this year, as having 3 kids in the past 2 years has put a damper on discretional spending, but in the next couple years, absolutely.
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Thanks for the pictures. The Speciale is a limited edition (1500?) but the top yoke doesn't appear to be numbered in the way of previous models - does anyone know if they will be numbered?
 
BenF04 said:
Thanks for the pictures. The Speciale is a limited edition (1500?) but the top yoke doesn't appear to be numbered in the way of previous models - does anyone know if they will be numbered?
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On the specimen in the photos from the unveiling it seems you are correct.
However, as per jarelj, who knows his ...., the number will indeed be laser engraved.
 
BenF04 said:
Thanks for the pictures. The Speciale is a limited edition (1500?) but the top yoke doesn't appear to be numbered in the way of previous models - does anyone know if they will be numbered?
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It appears that pic if of an S Model.
 
BenF04 said:
Thanks for the pictures. The Speciale is a limited edition (1500?) but the top yoke doesn't appear to be numbered in the way of previous models - does anyone know if they will be numbered?
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the last pic of the dashboard it ´s a S not Especiale.
 
The sound from the V4 is absolutely glorious :D

The 1199/1299 will always be timeless, but there are certain angles from which it does look dated compared to the V4. The new bike is a bit edgier. I really like it.
 
adrian7 said:
On the specimen in the photos from the unveiling it seems you are correct.
However, as per jarelj, who knows his ...., the number will indeed be laser engraved.
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Yes, the Speciale comes with a laser-etched top clamp, in the sample I saw it was "#xxxx of 1500"

I don't know anything more than any other Ducati dealer knows, other than maybe I pay more attention to the details on the Superbikes than some do since I personally am a rabid Ducati Superbike fan and rider. :cool:
 
It is definitely a limited and numbered edition. Furthermore, they are all sold out.

My dealer took 15 orders and he can only fulfil 5 of those..... :eek:
 
Mutt1979 said:
It is definitely a limited and numbered edition. Furthermore, they are all sold out.

My dealer took 15 orders and he can only fulfil 5 of those..... :eek:
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Well, they are not all sold out to customers, they are likely all sold out (allocated) to Dealers at this point. I'm sure some dealers have sold their own allocation out, but there are some still available for purchase, we have one left at our store at this point. I have no doubt they'll all be spoken for well before the bikes actually arrive, it just looks too good! I'll be painting my track bike to look just like it! :cool:
 
any DP stickers/cf to cover up that frame? maybe stompgrips comes out w/ something to cover it up, which would also go on tank and tie it in well.

do the headlights have integrated turn signals?
 
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I hope they Speciale's aren't all sold out, Im definitely teetering towards putting a deposit down on one.
 
jarelj said:
Well, they are not all sold out to customers, they are likely all sold out (allocated) to Dealers at this point. I'm sure some dealers have sold their own allocation out, but there are some still available for purchase, we have one left at our store at this point. I have no doubt they'll all be spoken for well before the bikes actually arrive, it just looks too good! I'll be painting my track bike to look just like it! :cool:
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Now the question is...Will jarelj build Race Track version. :confused:

I think he will. :cool::D
 
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BenF04 said:
I hope they Speciale's aren't all sold out, Im definitely teetering towards putting a deposit down on one.
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They're definitely not all sold out today, but I wouldn't wait too long. Typically there are a LOT of people who are potential buyers but don't even know it exists at this point. Only a small portion of the Ducati customer base is dialed in on the latest info on forums and checking web sites, etc. Once the bike starts hitting the motorcycle mags and the IMS shows, then more people will know about it.
 

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