Picked up my 1299 today. I'm still speechless.
Discussion
LotusMartin said:
Pope said:
Dealer fresh. it will never look this clean ever again.
You'll be needing the services of SBS........http://www.shinybikesyndrome.co.uk/new/
Edited by bogie on Friday 12th June 10:44
)Are you keeping to the 6000rpm limit?
I've found second to first requires a slightly firmer press on the pedal to get through neutral or you end up rolling in neutral.
I don't understand what people are talking about when they say ducati are uncomfortable. Except for the heat and the placement of the indicator switch, I'm finding it the most comfortable sports bike I've ever had.
I've found second to first requires a slightly firmer press on the pedal to get through neutral or you end up rolling in neutral.
I don't understand what people are talking about when they say ducati are uncomfortable. Except for the heat and the placement of the indicator switch, I'm finding it the most comfortable sports bike I've ever had.
Lovely bike, hope you're enjoying it, still is the best looking superbike out today.
Out of interest what has changed so much from the 1199?, apart from now having an extra 100cc?.
Reason I ask is I didn't get on that well with an 1199 when I test rode one, although I think partly that could have been helped by having longer on the bike.
Out of interest what has changed so much from the 1199?, apart from now having an extra 100cc?.
Reason I ask is I didn't get on that well with an 1199 when I test rode one, although I think partly that could have been helped by having longer on the bike.
Obiwonkeyblokey said:
Got mine last Monday.
Unfortunately as I left for the TT on Wednesday it was misfiring and then caught fire about two miles from home.
Riders Bristol came out and picked it up and gave me their 1299 s to take to the island
Weapon.
Does "speechless" best " bike less" in the "hot bike / weapon "stakes...( steaks)..??Unfortunately as I left for the TT on Wednesday it was misfiring and then caught fire about two miles from home.
Riders Bristol came out and picked it up and gave me their 1299 s to take to the island
Weapon.
My pal borrowed a tester three weeks back - it didn't catch fire , it was a decent ride and he returned it intact . I was offered the ride - declined - enjoyed my day . That's it really .
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Joking aside - amazing bikes , just not my thing for my purposes...enjoy!
Edited by hebegb on Saturday 13th June 13:41
So it is you 
I agree, had an enjoyable year with an 1198S and they were quite savage and a complete handful on twisty, bumpy roads but they were fun - everything a Ducati should be - none of this poncey Panigale b
ks 
Oh aye, the clutch fell off the end of the crank at 900 miles leaving me stranded and the traction control was a total bh and not to be relied upon - turning it off was the only cure then you ran the gauntlet of HUGE torque.
Keep it.
I agree, had an enjoyable year with an 1198S and they were quite savage and a complete handful on twisty, bumpy roads but they were fun - everything a Ducati should be - none of this poncey Panigale b
ks Oh aye, the clutch fell off the end of the crank at 900 miles leaving me stranded and the traction control was a total b
h and not to be relied upon - turning it off was the only cure then you ran the gauntlet of HUGE torque.Keep it.
3DP said:
but for me it's the 1299 that appeals most.
interesting Pete... care to explain you thoughts??Myself and a mate were at the Duc dealer here, he's trying to chase up his 1299S that's on a never shortening delivery schedule. But he's now torn between the S and the base as this will be a 100% race bike, no road use. So is it better to get the base and uprate the suspension ( I believe so) or is the S a better package?
Personally, I'm not sold on adaptive suspension on a race bike and would rather buy pukka Ohlins/K Tech every time
Edited by bass gt3 on Monday 15th June 17:21
bass gt3 said:
3DP said:
but for me it's the 1299 that appeals most.
interesting Pete... care to explain you thoughts??Myself and a mate were at the Duc dealer here, he's trying to chase up his 1299S that's on a never shortening delivery schedule. But he's now torn between the S and the base as this will be a 100% race bike, no road use. So is it better to get the base and uprate the suspension ( I believe so) or is the S a better package?
Personally, I'm not sold on adaptive suspension on a race bike and would rather buy pukka Ohlins/K Tech every time
Edited by bass gt3 on Monday 15th June 17:21
Other than that I'm worried that dropping £20k on a bike would have me worrying too much about a spill. A good deal on a standard 1299 will be back into my mental range of 'acceptable losses'. With commodities prices normalising, labour costs largely flat and a weak Euro, these prices are starting to look a little salty.
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