899/959/1199/1299/V4 Panagale
Discussion
Apologies for such a big selection of bikes as above but looking for owners experiences and comparisons.
The V4 I’m thinking may we’ll be the game changer but of course at a hefty price compared to the others .
Ultimately I think I have to go ride these bikes to figure out what’s Best and how they would/wouldn’t work for me as a 50yr old rider .
I’m not keen on the exhaust on the 959 but as a road bike it might be that much better than the 899 it’ll make more sense ?
The 1199 I’ve read can be a handful and a pain to ride in town which I don’t want after getting rid of a 916 years ago for that very reason
I don’t ride like a loony anymore so ultimate speed isn’t important but I do prefer the look of a single side swing arm which the 899 doesn’t have .
Tks in advance and sorry for so many Questions!
The V4 I’m thinking may we’ll be the game changer but of course at a hefty price compared to the others .
Ultimately I think I have to go ride these bikes to figure out what’s Best and how they would/wouldn’t work for me as a 50yr old rider .
I’m not keen on the exhaust on the 959 but as a road bike it might be that much better than the 899 it’ll make more sense ?
The 1199 I’ve read can be a handful and a pain to ride in town which I don’t want after getting rid of a 916 years ago for that very reason
I don’t ride like a loony anymore so ultimate speed isn’t important but I do prefer the look of a single side swing arm which the 899 doesn’t have .
Tks in advance and sorry for so many Questions!
As you said you will need to take them out for a test ride to see what suits you best.
My only experience of a Ducati is a test ride of the 1299. And it was a very capable bike and I found it easy to ride. Only minor negative was hot nuts due to the position of the exhaust.
And the only reason I did not go for it was that i was looking for something a little more unique in my next bike
My only experience of a Ducati is a test ride of the 1299. And it was a very capable bike and I found it easy to ride. Only minor negative was hot nuts due to the position of the exhaust.
And the only reason I did not go for it was that i was looking for something a little more unique in my next bike
If you've the budget then you can get the underslung Akrapovic exhausts fitted on a 959, I believe you're looking at £1500+ at least though. I've never found the 899 lacking on the road but not had it on track yet. Pretty much all the 1199 and 1299 owners I've spoken to have said they're a proper handful on the road once you start trying to make progress.
Not sure about the 959 but certainly the 899 heats up your gentleman bits like nothing else, pleasant in the milder weather, not so when it pushes above 25c, you'll learn to instinctively avoid urban riding and traffic lights like the plague.
If you like attention then there's very little else that'll get complete strangers coming up to you, which can be very 'interesting' at times but more often than not is is of the harmless 'what'll she do mister' type.
I use Ducati Glasgow for servicing and the costs, IMO, are reasonable. They, as well as all other official Ducati workshops I believe, have a menu type servicing policy so you'll always pretty much know in advance what you're going to pay and the servicing and workshop guys there have never given me cause for complaint.
TBH if I could afford/justify to myself getting one, I'd certainly be looking at a standard V4 regardless.
Not sure about the 959 but certainly the 899 heats up your gentleman bits like nothing else, pleasant in the milder weather, not so when it pushes above 25c, you'll learn to instinctively avoid urban riding and traffic lights like the plague.
If you like attention then there's very little else that'll get complete strangers coming up to you, which can be very 'interesting' at times but more often than not is is of the harmless 'what'll she do mister' type.
I use Ducati Glasgow for servicing and the costs, IMO, are reasonable. They, as well as all other official Ducati workshops I believe, have a menu type servicing policy so you'll always pretty much know in advance what you're going to pay and the servicing and workshop guys there have never given me cause for complaint.
TBH if I could afford/justify to myself getting one, I'd certainly be looking at a standard V4 regardless.
The for the above posts .
I have a 900TS Kawazaki that'll I'll be keeping so the Duke would be an occasional bike .
The 'hot nuts' issue I've heard of before but didn't think it would be a 'real' issue .
It's interesting that the 1199's seem to be price converging with the 899 almost although I suppose early 1199's are two years older than the first 899's.
Spreed wise the 899 is all I'll need for sure so I think it's best I ride both .
Agree the V4 if I could justify it I'd have in a heart beat too
I have a 900TS Kawazaki that'll I'll be keeping so the Duke would be an occasional bike .
The 'hot nuts' issue I've heard of before but didn't think it would be a 'real' issue .
It's interesting that the 1199's seem to be price converging with the 899 almost although I suppose early 1199's are two years older than the first 899's.
Spreed wise the 899 is all I'll need for sure so I think it's best I ride both .
Agree the V4 if I could justify it I'd have in a heart beat too
The V4 is an amazing bike, I rode an 1199 when they came out but was only a short test ride and it was quite a while ago, I remember liking it but ultimately went for an RSV4 over it in the end, I’ve also had a brief few goes on a friends 899, good bike definately not lacking at all for on the road or track, all of them try and burn you, the V4 is probably the worst for it.
Walter Sobchak said:
The V4 is an amazing bike, I rode an 1199 when they came out but was only a short test ride and it was quite a while ago, I remember liking it but ultimately went for an RSV4 over it in the end, I’ve also had a brief few goes on a friends 899, good bike definately not lacking at all for on the road or track, all of them try and burn you, the V4 is probably the worst for it.
The 899 the better road bike you think ? YouTube’s reviews seem to really rate it for useability over the 1199
FocusRS3 said:
The 899 the better road bike you think ?
YouTube’s reviews seem to really rate it for useability over the 1199
The 1199 is definitely a bit much for the road as it’s pretty unhappy at legal/ comfortable speeds, but I’d say the 899 goes too far the other way and feels a bit underwhelming- I’ve had to do loads to mine to make it seem fun, and I’m not a person who necessarily thinks speed/ power is what makes a bike enjoyable. YouTube’s reviews seem to really rate it for useability over the 1199
I’d go for an 748/ 749/ 848/ or a 1098. I know that other people on here have had bad experiences, but I’ve had 8 1098’s and I think they’re terrific all rounders. I’m told the 999 is ace too but I’ve never ridden one
Edited by nervous on Wednesday 29th August 08:40
nervous said:
I’ve got a 748R, a 749R, an 899, a 1098R, an 1198SP and an 1199R and the one I’d suggest for you is the 748. It’s such an ace all rounder, and easily my favourite, too. The 749 is equally fun but a bit wrist-y even, if you flip the bars. Aftermarket bars might help.
Ok tks. So 748 regular or the 'R' version? did they do an Sp?nervous said:
There’s loads of versions. Loads. I only bought the R as I hoped it would be safe(r) money and the spec is lovely, not because of power.
They appear to be in the ascendancy now in terms of prices, so now would be a good time if you’re thinking about one, I suppose.
Bargain basement Biposto or something rarer you think ?They appear to be in the ascendancy now in terms of prices, so now would be a good time if you’re thinking about one, I suppose.
Oh and would you avoid yellow ?
Edited by FocusRS3 on Wednesday 29th August 09:28
I've just sold my 749R, ridden an 848 (road and track), a 959 (road), 1299S (road and track) and V4 (road only).
V4 was too much for the road, 1299s was very good straight away round snetterton. Both got very hot! I preferred the Monster 1200R on road, when ridden against the 1299S, but it depends what you're using it for. The 959 is lovely, real sweet spot unless your taking track time seriously (959 race series tends to lap slower than the 600's!).
Mate has 1 1098 racebike that i've yet to ride; he's spent an absolute fortune on it, and its quick but fe finds it very tiring - he's faster on his old ZX10...
V4 was too much for the road, 1299s was very good straight away round snetterton. Both got very hot! I preferred the Monster 1200R on road, when ridden against the 1299S, but it depends what you're using it for. The 959 is lovely, real sweet spot unless your taking track time seriously (959 race series tends to lap slower than the 600's!).
Mate has 1 1098 racebike that i've yet to ride; he's spent an absolute fortune on it, and its quick but fe finds it very tiring - he's faster on his old ZX10...
FocusRS3 said:
Bargain basement Biposto or something rarer you think ?
Oh and would you avoid yellow ?
Depends what you’re hoping to achieve. If you just want to enjoy it, just get a boggo one. If you’re hoping to make a bit of money too, I’d aim for an R. You can never go too far wrong with an R. Oh and would you avoid yellow ?
Edited by FocusRS3 on Wednesday 29th August 09:28
I like them in yellow, but mine is red. If I could have a yellow one too, I would.
nervous said:
Depends what you’re hoping to achieve. If you just want to enjoy it, just get a boggo one. If you’re hoping to make a bit of money too, I’d aim for an R. You can never go too far wrong with an R.
I like them in yellow, but mine is red. If I could have a yellow one too, I would.
Tks mate, ball park figure for an R? I like them in yellow, but mine is red. If I could have a yellow one too, I would.
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