Hello SOCODOGS
This is Pete. Just wanted to share a link from the British Motorcycle Magazine called: "Motorcycle News." I guess the 899 Panigale is the Ducati Sport Bike to have. I also read the UK Magazine called Performance Bikes and they loved the 899. I didn't think the 899 could win a shootout against a GSXR 750.
http://www.motorcyclenews.com/mcn/news/newsresults/videos/2013/november/nov2813-video-panigale-899-vs-triumph-and-suzuki/Merry Christmas to all you SOCODOGS
Pete down under in New Mexico