Spy Photo of the Newest Ducati?

[Duck-Stew]

Ok.  Un-stickied.

But I think it's just 'cuz you have one... 

[Cloner]

The polls used to give the option to let each voter vote more than once, but I couldn't make it do that.  Maybe in lieu of Boobies I should have posted....Hells Yes...and Boobies!

Wonder if it's too late to change it?!?

[Cloner]

Fixed.

Vote early.  Vote often!

[Cloner]

Hey, Karl....if I heard Jonezy correctly he said you could take the Panigale S demo to Ouray if you want.   

 

[Zaster]

Hey, Karl....if I heard Jonezy correctly he said you could take the Panigale S demo to Ouray if you want.   

 

I do appreciate everyone's concern to see me riding a 1199 

[ducducgooseme]

Got to ride an S (finally).

Some thoughts:

The tank design and how the legs fit around it are a great improvement to the 1098s.  I felt more "one with the bike" than I did on my 1098s.

I missed hearing the clutch.   

Power delivery down low wasnt as bad as I have heard.  Granted, my 1098s had one down on the sprocket, so its not a true apples to apple comparison, but overall I feel the 1098s has more lower range.

Get above 7k on the rpm and hold-the-make the beast with two backs-on!!  It is a beast in the upper rev limits.  Really a powerful bike.

Overall, I think its a beauty.  I will have one in the year or two for sure....after Karl 

[Zaster]

New for 2013 and no ugly rabbit ears   :
http://www.ducatiusa.com/bikes/superbike/1199_panigale_r/index.do?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=panigale_r&utm_campaign=NL_20121112

[Cloner]

That picture shows nothing that I can identify as mirrors or front turn signals...so it can't come into the US like that. 

Meanwhile, Lux Machine is building some butch looking mirror block off plates with integrated turn signals!  Try http://luxmachine.blogspot.com/2012_11_01_archive.html for a peek.

Add a bar end mirror on the left and, voila!  A whole new look for the front of the bike.

[DonJuanDucati]

The holes next to the windscreen look like mirrors are missing from there. Maybe they took them off for a photo op? Or to show that they're easy to take off for a track day?

[Duc L'Smart]

New for 2013 and no ugly rabbit ears   :
http://www.ducatiusa.com/bikes/superbike/1199_panigale_r/index.do?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=panigale_r&utm_campaign=NL_20121112

Hey Karl- you'll be able to pick up an 1199 cheap once Cloner's "R" comes in!!!

[Duc L'Smart]

mirror block off plates with integrated turn signals!
Add a bar end mirror on the left and, voila!

That's exactly what I did on my 1098. Took off the fugly mirror/turn signal, installed "mirror block off plates" with led turn signals, & CRG bar-end mirrors. Not only looks better, but is also much more effective!

[Duc L'Smart]

The holes next to the windscreen look like mirrors are missing from there. Maybe they took them off for a photo op? Or to show that they're easy to take off for a track day?

I think they were pointing out that mirror block-off plates are included on the "R".

[Cloner]

Hey Karl- you'll be able to pick up an 1199 cheap once Cloner's "R" comes in!!!

I can barely ride the one I've got.  Why the hell would I want to upgrade?!?

[Zaster]

Panigale race action:   

http://www.motociclismo.it/ducati-panigale-superstock-on-board-a-jerez-con-niccolo-canepa-moto-53524

[JJ]

Thanks for sharing Karl! This thing is a beast...truly scares me! How do you ride on the ground when hitting the red line means turning the flaps ON? It was exciting to watch, love the heavy bass during engine braking, love the gear indicators, lap timers, red line bars, love the POWER! Hopefully, I can ride behind few of your (current and aspirants) Panigale's next summer...