Alot of cryptic information on the new superbike. Anybody know anything about it? I'm contemplating trading in the RSV4 Factory for this in the Spring. So, I'm just seeing what people have heard or may know that I do not.
Alot of cryptic information on the new superbike. Anybody know anything about it? I'm contemplating trading in the RSV4 Factory for this in the Spring. So, I'm just seeing what people have heard or may know that I do not.
2010 Aprilia RSV4 Factory
2012 Ducati Monster 1100EVO
Should be a cool bike. They have a video in Italian ad ducati dot com on the engine, its development etc.
Drama is a poor substitute for adventure. (c)2011
Looks amazing, interested in the headlights.
O hai there
I'll admit, doesn't look bad
(visordown)
#703
http://www.ducatinewstoday.com/2011/...photo-gallery/
It's too much bike for me, but looks fantastic.
Now that's an exhaust that Erik Buell can be proud of...
Do not put off living the life you dream of. Next year may never come. If we are always waiting for something to change...
Retirement, the kids to leave home, the weather or the economy, that's not living. That's waiting!
Waiting will only leaves us with unrealized dreams and empty wishes.
Hmmm...I was hoping for great things from this bike but I have to say now that the cat's out of the bag, I'm not loving the styling especially the side views. I'm sure the performance and electronics, etc. etc. are out of this world but I think the Ducati boys failed on the styling a bit. Here are some better pics.
http://www.asphaltandrubber.com/bike...1199-panigale/
I love it! The exhaust is something different for a change (looks a bit like the Ninja 650), but for some people different means ugly. IMO; I like a superbike that doesn't look cookie cutter.
2011 KTM 690 Enduro (w/ SuMo Setup)
2008 Honda CBR600RR Graffiti
2002 DRZ400E
I am going to respectfully disagree i think that bike looks like it wants to eat every other motorcycle on the road!Originally Posted by GuitarX
It's not the exhaust that I dislike. The tank has no style, the side fairings are pretty hideous. The headlights are cool (from the front anyway), no disagreement there. Hopefully, pictures aren't doing this bike justice and it will be much nicer in reality. As it stands, I'd way rather have a 1098/1198 (from a looks standpoint).
I can't believe I'm saying this, but I actually think the BMW is better looking and I don't like that bike's styling.
All said and done, I'm sure they will sell the crap out of them and it will probably grow on me at some point. The good thing is, my bikes and my bank account are safe. I'd much rather have an MV 1000RR or KTM RC8R. I think at some point (for a street bike), you have to say incremental performance improvements are really not going to be felt on the street. You have to make your choice based on looks because all the top bikes are fantastic. Of course, looks are completely subjective so whether or not anyone agrees with me makes no difference.
I hope Ducati does well with the bike. It's a brand I'd like to see continue to prosper. At some point I know they'll design something I can't live without.
I hit that point last year with my Multistrada
Oh, and I love the exhaust. The horizontal pipe looks a bit steampunk, but I'm tired on these ginormous nasty looking OEM pipes. Kudos to Ducati from taking some styling notes from the ninja 650 and Buells.
Do not put off living the life you dream of. Next year may never come. If we are always waiting for something to change...
Retirement, the kids to leave home, the weather or the economy, that's not living. That's waiting!
Waiting will only leaves us with unrealized dreams and empty wishes.
I REALLY like it. It's obvious that they took a LOT of lighting design cues from Audi, which is a good thing. I still wish it was a 60deg V4 (based on the Desmo's 90deg V4) instead of a V-twin, but........
--------------------------------------------------
"...There can be no divided allegiance here. Any man who says he is an American, but something else also, isn't an American at all. We have room for but one flag, the American flag. We have room for but one language here, and that is the English language...and we have room for but one sole loyalty and that is a loyalty to the American people."
-Theodore Roosevelt 1907
--------------------------------------------------
Blu/Wht '01 Gixxer 1K, '91 KX500
--------------------------------------------------
Tokin' SortaTalian
(Pronounced: Kind-A-Dago)
It's a Ducati, it can look ugly and fanboys will still fork over the money to buy one. As long as it comes with matching jackets and helmets. They are the Harley of the euro bike world.
When life throws you curves, aim for the apex
Current stable: 09 Thruxton \ 09 FZ6S2 Sold List: 97 Ninja500R, 03 SV650K3, 01 Ducati 750Sport, 73 CB350/4, 03 F650GSA, 08 Gixxer600, 03 Gixxer600, 91 VFR750F, 09 KLX250, 06 Thruxton 900, 02 VFR800, 08 Spyder RS, 12 Street TripleR, 09 KLX250S, 16 KTMRC390, 10 F650GS
my Facebook, SpeedShots
Freakin sweet man!
I like it. I hope they sell alot.
That said, I still like my 1198. The torque curve is much more forgiving, based on what I have seen so far on the almighty internet.
Drama is a poor substitute for adventure. (c)2011
More info:
http://www.cyclenews.com/articles/in...ale-superbike/
I was hoping it would be a V4, but, it's still damn sexay, as only Italians can make things.
--------------------------------------------------
"...There can be no divided allegiance here. Any man who says he is an American, but something else also, isn't an American at all. We have room for but one flag, the American flag. We have room for but one language here, and that is the English language...and we have room for but one sole loyalty and that is a loyalty to the American people."
-Theodore Roosevelt 1907
--------------------------------------------------
Blu/Wht '01 Gixxer 1K, '91 KX500
--------------------------------------------------
Tokin' SortaTalian
(Pronounced: Kind-A-Dago)
... And more info, with video.
1199panigale.ducati.com
Even if the clip is overly dramatic, the bike... sounds... AWESOME.
Last edited by aerofaze; Wed Nov 9th, 2011 at 02:12 PM.
'09 Duc Monster 696
'00 Suz SV650 (Dad's, garaged with mine)
I like mountains because they make me feel small.
^^^ That bike looks and sounds amazing!!
Love the red/white/green look!Like Dave said, too much bike for me. I wouldn't know what the hell to do with it. Although, maybe I'd be able to figure it out with a little effort?
Maybe I missed it, have they thrown out a ballpark cost?
From Cycle_Monkey's link above:
The standard 1199 Panigale will retail for $17,995, $22,995 for the "S" version, $23,995 for the "S" version with ABS and $27,995 for the Panigale Tricolore S. They are expected to be in showrooms early in 2012.
Last edited by aerofaze; Wed Nov 9th, 2011 at 03:09 PM. Reason: Added quote
'09 Duc Monster 696
'00 Suz SV650 (Dad's, garaged with mine)
I like mountains because they make me feel small.
LOOOOOVE the tricolore. But, hey, what red-sauce-blooded Eye-Talian doesn't?
--------------------------------------------------
"...There can be no divided allegiance here. Any man who says he is an American, but something else also, isn't an American at all. We have room for but one flag, the American flag. We have room for but one language here, and that is the English language...and we have room for but one sole loyalty and that is a loyalty to the American people."
-Theodore Roosevelt 1907
--------------------------------------------------
Blu/Wht '01 Gixxer 1K, '91 KX500
--------------------------------------------------
Tokin' SortaTalian
(Pronounced: Kind-A-Dago)
Surely they're not charging $4k for a paint job...what else does it have? Or is it an LE?
It's REALLY nice paint......
--------------------------------------------------
"...There can be no divided allegiance here. Any man who says he is an American, but something else also, isn't an American at all. We have room for but one flag, the American flag. We have room for but one language here, and that is the English language...and we have room for but one sole loyalty and that is a loyalty to the American people."
-Theodore Roosevelt 1907
--------------------------------------------------
Blu/Wht '01 Gixxer 1K, '91 KX500
--------------------------------------------------
Tokin' SortaTalian
(Pronounced: Kind-A-Dago)
Me want. Somebody lend me 30 grand.
2005 Yamaha YZF-R6 (SOLD)
2013 Yamaha FZ6R
Stupidity should be painful.
Posting Permissions
Reply With Quote
