Hey guys, I used to ride an Aprilia Shiver 750 naked bike and I loved that as well for spirited backroads and touring but track-wise, it left something to be desired.
I'm currently riding a Ducati Panigale 899 and I love it. On country roads and mountain passes she's composed and rides like a dream. The Panigale is a track tool and performs on the edge like a razor. On rides longer than 4 hours she's quite painful and for daily commuting she's a bit brutal in city traffic and summer heat.
I'm planning on moving to a Ducati Monster 1200 S or R and purchasing the Corbin seat with Passenger Backrest.
- I do find the R upgrades to the wheels, suspension, and engine as worth it.
- Will the Monster R fit the Monster S seat? I know the R has a slimmer tail so I'm unsure if this affects the aftermarket seat options which is a "make it or break it" deal with the R-spec.
- How is the tank range between both the R and the S models? I'm sure that extra torque and horsepower doesn't come without a price at the pump.
- The Monster S is faster on the drag strip than the Monster R?!
