miles

Couple of pics from a ride out today. Route: http://goo.gl/maps/cKOxJ

Ok so heres my observations. First, let me say I came from years of jap bikes and still own an R1. A few things are clear about my new pain. 1. The car in front of me is ALWAYS too fkn slow. 2. THe Pani HATES first gear, its just wants to go fast, first gear actually feels weird...

My only complaint so far with this bike is the fuel light. The level indicator seems to be in a spot that is effected by hard turns and wheelies. Ive run outa gas once already, and the fuel light has only come on for a second. I think part of my problem is cause the stealership reset my mileage...

As part of my coast-to-coast (and back) journey on an 1199, I wanted to also see if I could do 1000 miles (an Ironbutt) on one. Mission accomplished (Austin, TX to Scottsdale). Full report is here: Coast to Coast (and back?) with an Italian Supermodel - Page 69 - ADVrider Anyone who thinks...

I am getting a good deal on 2012 1199 with 1.9% loan from freedom loan is icing on the cake but as owner of 6 other bikes with single digit delivery miles what is your sense with 22 miles? Is that normal with Ducati with scrubbing the tires what not? Or the dealer has demoed the bike?

. Having owned a few bike over the years, including 4 new Ducatis over 11 years, the reality is something that has become obvious. Ducati Sportbike machines can easily stop you from enjoying riding more than any other bike from the inventory. My current ride is a 2010 1198S, 2011 Diavel, 2010...

Picked up my 1199 ABS last week and covered 200 miles so far. Just looked at the oil level and looks to be on the bottom line. Anyone else have this? What oil do you top up with? Shell Advance 4T Ultra like it says in the manual or is is different oil when running in? Love this thing...

Has anyone had this happen to them with the soft compound Diablo Supercorsa SP V2? cannot believe this has happened after only 200 miles on the road! It was only a paper staple and could not have been in deeper than 3-5mm and really surprised it caused a puncture. To make matters worse, my...

In a blistering 100 degree weather (which I will get to later) I took my Tri out for a long ride to visit a Ducati shop way out in Winchester, VA to have my rear linkage changed over to Progressive. If any of you know Donnie Unger, owner / former racer from CCS Mid Atlantic, you know what a...

Well, I doubled my total mileage today. Got in some highway riding and hit the country twisties we have out here. Some observations: Heat wasn't an issue outside of one time I went the wrong way and had to go through a few intersections. Temps later in the ride were in the mid 90's F. It died...

I picked my 1199 base on Friday evening, already put over 620 miles on it over the weekend. Seein if I can break my riding record last year. Rode 18,500 miles on my brand new 848 in 6 months. Lets see if my Panigale is up to the task!

pulled out the driveway :). Got out on the road and accelerated :):):). 65 miles later pulling back into my driveway :D:D:D:D. Nuff said! Heading to work now to fund my new toy P.S. the heat wasn't as bad as some made it out to be and rear shock didn't bother me at all. My 1st ducati

So just got back from a awesome 200 mile ride on my S/ABS. Couple of observations: GOOD: -Ergonomics. Very nice seating position for a super bike. I am 6'2" and fit in very nicely. My legs are a little cramped but I only noticed it after about 150 miles. The handlebars are super easy to...

thought i should throw in a few thoughts about my first ride: Me: New Rider, 1199 is my second bike, an 10' CBR 1k being the 1st bike (did 7000 miles on it last season) and this is my 2nd season, so my perspective is a total noop :p, i got brand new gears from head to toe for the first ride, so...

This weekend, I finally reached that magic number, 1,563 miles (or 2,500 km - remember; she's Italian). And now for some inconsequential details... Oil consumption -- 350 ml consumed in the first 604 miles (all in the first 240 miles), oil change, and then an additional 150 ml of oil...

A few random thoughts: 1) Mid-range torque is huge. I am very surprised after seeing several dyno charts indicating that it has less mid-range torque than the 1198. Perhaps the Termi system and remap changes things? 2) Exhaust sound is a deep, full, baritone note - loud and thundering. Beware...