Yet another Desmo thread!! Apologies in advance but given that mine hasnt been delivered I am reduced to just talking about them... Anyway, hopefully I will get it on Wednesday. Unfortunately the weather forecast is for it to get much colder next week so not sure if I will get to ride it before they start salting the roads, which would mean waiting until the spring to find out what it is like. That would be a tad frustrating. So what are they like to ride on the road and how do they compare with a Panigale? Any tips once I finally get it on the road (beyond the obvious of not dropping it!)
Don't worry. Extensive write up coming...at some point. Actually the weather looks ok for Wednesday and it looks quiet enough on Wednesday at work that I can sneak off for a few hours to fit in delivery and a short ride. Just got to make sure I block out my calendar on Outlook first thing tomorrow before someone tries to snag me for a meeting!
I know they rattle your teeth I was close to one when it took off The sound is like nothing else I have heard
well I sold my desmond to buy my 1199s, as the desmond was 'so overrated'. Basically, the panigale is 50% faster everywhere, 80% more powerful, 150% better looking, and 200% more reliable. It was 300% cheaper too, so better, in every way. Honest.
Depends upon the meaning of bought. Do they have my money? Yes. Do I have the bike yet? No! Until I'm fondling the bodywork in my garage or working my way to an ASBO by pissing my neighbours off with the exhaust I won't feel like it is truly mine!
The 1199S is probably quicker and more reliable and much, much cheaper. But not better looking to my eyes. Did I mention the noise?
Then all is not lost, you can put them to another use quite easily. I used mine as a shelf when I was plastering my garage.
