Launch control and pit lane limiter on the S, why would 99.9% of people want or ever use that. Heated grips would have been a better option. That exhaust outside the swinging arm isn’t great, even the Termi isn’t much better. Hopefully alternatives will be available. On the SF those plastic panels below the tank don’t look right along with that big silver part ( Why not black ) maybe better in reality Also the gap between the bars and the fairing on the Panigale does make it look more like a supersport or tourer.
Gsxr with 150 and R1 with 170. No abs or any electronics b5llovks. Next thing you know they will get fitting Bluetooth and radar cruise control on Ducatis. Oh. Wait. Bikes are now aiming toward people who want all the thrills without so much of the danger. And yes I will be faster on a track with less power, but I want a bike to fight me and scare the crap out me. There are better bikes at much less money than these, Ducati USP of sport bikes is being diluted and once it's gone it's gone. The Honda triple is much more interesting. Although I've owned Ducati's from 1980 I'm no luddite, my SF is bonkers guess I am not the demographic for the new age of ducati more is the shame
If I change one of my bikes… this is where my money is going, probably going to be £5k cheaper than the Panigale V2, and yes 105hp but it’s not replacing my 899, it’s as well as.. finally! A Factory Rs660!
i saw it at EICMA, a very pretty bike, covered in carbon, swing arm cover, etc, but everyone i spoke to about it and the power drop just shook their heads. new model = progress a drop in power is not progress
It looks like a 2wheeled Vw Golf to me. Ducati was synonymous of DESMO ,bass sound,red colour,pour quality plastics or electrics,owners with elementary mechanical knowledges but Still giving you pleasure every time you starred at or drove your bike. 998,1098,1198 or Pavigale V2. Thumbs down for that CBR 600
