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    2014 Ducati 899 Panigale first look

    Surprised this hasnt been talked about yet. New 899 to replace (I believe) the 848 EVO.

    http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/619/16...irst-Look.aspx

    Im excited about it, looks great imo and is more appealing to me than Duc's bigger 1199 Pani. Be interesting to see how it stacks up against the MV F3 800, another bike Im watching closely.

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    looks stunning, and more approachable for the casual rider than say the Panigale.

    Still don't think it would be the best choice of commuter somehow...

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    Quote Originally Posted by wellyriderz View Post
    looks stunning, and more approachable for the casual rider than say the Panigale.

    Still don't think it would be the best choice of commuter somehow...
    As long as your don't mind not being able to turn you head to see behind you, liked clunking along in 1st and 2nd gear, and having

    your wrists aching for the whole trip it would be fine....well thats how I found my SS when I used to commute on it.
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    They're just so fucking ugly. The 1098 was bland, but at least their was some beauty in its simplicity. It's weird how the 848 was so pretty in white, and this just looks plain wrong. I still want to bang that chassis every which way though. Just doesn't seem to make sense, buying a bike like that stripped back and parts replaced with lesser models, the premier model isn't that expensive. I wonder why the front subframe is aluminum and not some sort of FRP product (yet?). I wonder how much power it'll make? Wonder what the torque curve is like? The red wheels need to go... fuck it the whole thing looks like arse... definitely the red one for the win. 2 year unlimited mile warranty, bonus. Loving the weight. Do like.

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    My first thought was "wow, a 900, everyone else is making thou's now..." but they call it a Supermid...

    193 kg wet, not too dissimilar to the old school 900cc sportbikes, just a bit more power (as is to be expected with newer technology).

    I'm not convinced... at least it looks the part though!
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    Quote Originally Posted by imdying View Post
    They're just so fucking ugly. The 1098 was bland, but at least their was some beauty in its simplicity. It's weird how the 848 was so pretty in white, and this just looks plain wrong. I still want to bang that chassis every which way though. Just doesn't seem to make sense, buying a bike like that stripped back and parts replaced with lesser models, the premier model isn't that expensive. I wonder why the front subframe is aluminum and not some sort of FRP product (yet?). I wonder how much power it'll make? Wonder what the torque curve is like? The red wheels need to go... fuck it the whole thing looks like arse... definitely the red one for the win. 2 year unlimited mile warranty, bonus. Loving the weight. Do like.
    How about this one?

    http://www.cycleworld.com/2013/10/30...review-photos/

    http://www.asphaltandrubber.com/bike...-eicma-photos/

    Horsepower: Somewhere 200 territory.
    Weight: 155kg dry


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    Quote Originally Posted by EJK View Post
    Horsepower: Somewhere 200 territory.
    Weight: 155kg dry
    For $80K you have this, available now from Cyclespot http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-665313797.htm

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    Quote Originally Posted by Voltaire View Post
    As long as your don't mind not being able to turn you head to see behind you, liked clunking along in 1st and 2nd gear, and having

    your wrists aching for the whole trip it would be fine....well thats how I found my SS when I used to commute on it.
    An SS is so far removed from a Panigale it's irrelevant. Might as well compare a GS1000 with a GSXR1000.

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    The 899 got a great wrie up in dec PB. They rate it as better than its big brother.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Phreak View Post
    My first thought was "wow, a 900, everyone else is making thou's now..." but they call it a Supermid...

    193 kg wet, not too dissimilar to the old school 900cc sportbikes, just a bit more power (as is to be expected with newer technology).

    I'm not convinced... at least it looks the part though!
    This.

    Almost identical weight/power as a Honda 929 from 13 years ago?
    Whats he building in there??

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    Quote Originally Posted by raziel1983 View Post
    This.

    Almost identical weight/power as a Honda 929 from 13 years ago?
    It's a twin though... and covetable.

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    Quote Originally Posted by raziel1983 View Post
    This.

    Almost identical weight/power as a Honda 929 from 13 years ago?
    Progress for you .............

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    Specs smecks.
    Who cares?

    Its not like anyone here uses 100% of their bike daily if ever.

    besides 4s are boring - get a twin!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Yeah ok I have a Duc so Im biased.

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