Which 1000cc bike is best?
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Duc 1198 -vs- 1199.
Third gear, 3000rpm, twist the throttle - all thousands are the same?
Err, no.
And that's comparing two V-twins from the same factory.
Up it to 5000rpm and change the bikes to 09 R1 -vs- 2013 ZX10 - both Jap, both four cylinder, both completely different feelings, thrust and torque.
I agree - try the main contenders and choose what you like best but don't go in blinkered thinking that because they all bust the limit in first they must all be the same.
Third gear, 3000rpm, twist the throttle - all thousands are the same?
Err, no.
And that's comparing two V-twins from the same factory.
Up it to 5000rpm and change the bikes to 09 R1 -vs- 2013 ZX10 - both Jap, both four cylinder, both completely different feelings, thrust and torque.
I agree - try the main contenders and choose what you like best but don't go in blinkered thinking that because they all bust the limit in first they must all be the same.
McClure said:
Charlotte, in case you're still looking this review of the 1299 Panigale includes interesting comparisons with the new S1000RR.
http://44teeth.com/ducati-1299-panigale-review/
Thank you!http://44teeth.com/ducati-1299-panigale-review/
Charlotte Morgan said:
McClure said:
Charlotte, in case you're still looking this review of the 1299 Panigale includes interesting comparisons with the new S1000RR.
http://44teeth.com/ducati-1299-panigale-review/
Thank you!http://44teeth.com/ducati-1299-panigale-review/
Lincsblokey said:
Italian bikes.
Overpriced
Overweight
Unreliable
Underpowered.
Had to laugh when Ducati were banding about the 205 bhp claim again for the 1299. Another extra 100cc's and it still cant make the power a 1000cc 4 does. infact it doesnt make anywhere near it, and has lost the old style ducati grunt in the midrange.
The RSV4 is the same, hideously unreliable (still) parts are a nightmare (still) and the base bike is still underpowered and isnt as light as people think.
Some say the gap is narrowing between jap & european.
Only the germans can take it to the japs in the big boys category, & Triumph currently have the best middleweight bike.
The italians are lagging
I covered 20k on my 1098 & I was shocked that it didn't throw a fit at anytime unlike my old 998 that used to just about make it down the driveway.Overpriced
Overweight
Unreliable
Underpowered.
Had to laugh when Ducati were banding about the 205 bhp claim again for the 1299. Another extra 100cc's and it still cant make the power a 1000cc 4 does. infact it doesnt make anywhere near it, and has lost the old style ducati grunt in the midrange.
The RSV4 is the same, hideously unreliable (still) parts are a nightmare (still) and the base bike is still underpowered and isnt as light as people think.
Some say the gap is narrowing between jap & european.
Only the germans can take it to the japs in the big boys category, & Triumph currently have the best middleweight bike.
The italians are lagging
i have a few mates with newer Italian stuff & it seems to be better, so I'm now thinking about chopping the S1000 in & letting my heart rule my head & get an MV F4 I rode my mates one today & just loved it.
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