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Author Topic: *UPDATE*Test rode a panigale yesterday and now I can't stop thinking about it  (Read 9102 times)
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« on: January 17, 2016, 02:52:54 PM »
 My monsters suspension is tuned, and the bike is totally set up for me and it is a joy to ride, BUT during my short test ride I instantly felt the handling improvement and raw, crap my pants power when I opened the throttle for a few short blasts!   Shocked

 I went to my second track day last summer and I'm hooked. I was contemplating transforming my monster to more of a handler, but I have room in my budget and a space in my garage for a second bike!   Tongue. I can't stop thinking about that panigale!
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« Reply #1 on: January 17, 2016, 02:55:45 PM »
1299 I assume you test rode
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« Reply #2 on: January 17, 2016, 04:52:31 PM »
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« Reply #3 on: January 18, 2016, 07:58:31 AM »
I've only sat on one and I'd love to ride one, but haven't actively pursued it since A) I'd probably die, B) my license would probably be forfeit indefinitely, and C) I would need to buy one immediately thereafter, assuming A and B didn't transpire.
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« Reply #4 on: January 18, 2016, 09:09:22 AM »
From the reviews I've seen, the 959 is not too shabby either. Not sure if my old ass could handle a sport bike as my daily commuter.
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« Reply #5 on: January 18, 2016, 12:22:43 PM »
Quote from: Speedbag on January 18, 2016, 07:58:31 AM
I've only sat on one and I'd love to ride one, but haven't actively pursued it since A) I'd probably die, B) my license would probably be forfeit indefinitely, and C) I would need to buy one immediately thereafter, assuming A and B didn't transpire.

 The bike was a 1299S. The entire time im thinking , " I love this bike and have to have one!" and " I will probably kill myself!"

Quote from: duccarlos on January 18, 2016, 09:09:22 AM
From the reviews I've seen, the 959 is not too shabby either. Not sure if my old ass could handle a sport bike as my daily commuter.

 This might be my best option, the 959's will arrive next month and I will demo one of those also!

 The track day/ canyon riding bug has hit me late in life. My wife gave me the green light to do what ever makes me happy( I'm using my own money not hers) I have to admit this is probably the last attempt at fulfilling this urge for a sport bike as my beat up body and slowing down because I'm getting a little scared is beginning to kick in.
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« Reply #6 on: January 18, 2016, 12:55:38 PM »
Go for it while you can. waytogo
Track days and canyon riding also came to me in my 30s as did racing. I wish I had raced while younger, but at least I did it. I still do track days. It gives you a reason to keep in shape.
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« Reply #7 on: January 27, 2016, 01:52:55 AM »
Forget the big panigales...  Shocked

A certain four time world super bike champion said to me as I helped unload the shops 899 demo from his van after a weekend track day at which he'd lapped within a second of the circuits record and I must add in sport mode that this little beauty is all that's needed... bow down

Well as far as I'm concerned, enough said... waytogo

Geoff.... coffee
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« Reply #8 on: January 27, 2016, 07:14:05 AM »
They say you can live with a 40HP motorcycle, and you sure can.
But opening up with a 200HP bike is something that puts crack on the retard corner, as far as addiction goes  Grin
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« Reply #9 on: January 27, 2016, 10:11:36 AM »
A big +1 to what Geoff said.

And if you want a track bike, there's lots of quick, good handling bikes that are *way* less expensive to buy, and *way* less expensive to crash.
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« Reply #10 on: January 29, 2016, 08:32:21 AM »
I've been giving the Panigales a lot of thought for a long time. The 1299 was at the top of the list for the just sheer everything it has. I know the 959 would be even better for total usefulness. My old body can tolerate it but in the end I ended up with a 1290 SuperDuke R.  Evil Evil Evil

Get the Panigale if you want the superbike ride!!  waytogo  Dolph
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No modification goes unpunished. Memento mori.  Good people drink good beer.  Things happen pretty fast at high speeds.

It's all up to your will level, your thrill level and your skill level.  Everything else is just fluff.
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« Reply #11 on: January 31, 2016, 04:30:15 PM »
 I ended up with a 1290 SuperDuke R. 
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« Reply #12 on: February 02, 2016, 08:18:03 AM »
Quote from: Lars D on January 31, 2016, 04:30:15 PM
I ended up with a 1290 SuperDuke R. 
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I was hoping that you would have picked up DRKWNG's 990SD but you still did way good!  Of course now he may have to keep it a while longer.  Evil Evil
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No modification goes unpunished. Memento mori.  Good people drink good beer.  Things happen pretty fast at high speeds.

It's all up to your will level, your thrill level and your skill level.  Everything else is just fluff.
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« Reply #13 on: February 06, 2016, 04:06:25 PM »
I can't own  a 990 superduke ,that thing is mental.

The 950 that I have ,I will be selling soon,great bike,just not really adjustable for me.
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« Reply #14 on: February 20, 2016, 06:17:03 PM »
Don't be scared Lars.
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