In my opinion the 1299 was a pretty big leap of improvement over the 1199 (widely considered so) However... the tricolore is also in my opinion the best looking panigale they made
Unfortunately I don't seem to have that sort of luck. I pay the premium then end up selling for much less
Great advice, thanks. The tricolore I've seen is a tad shy of £14k. It's the one in the photo above. I have no idea if that's value for money or not?
Hi Tccrofty7. What a nice dilemma to be in. I’d say the 1299 would be better on the road. It’s extra power appears in the midrange going by reviews and reports. Something people felt the 1199 was missing explaining some riders preferring the 1098/1198’s when they test rode the 1199’s. 11/1299 is still a hell of a lot of bike for the road. I have an 899 and find it plenty for the road and not to intimidating for developing my skills on the track. Although lower on power, I do miss my 999s. Such a nice throttle response and connection with the engine. I have test ridden a 959 and although I could feel a smidge more power in the mid range, it didn’t feel as alive or mechanical as my 899. However the 959 and 1299 have a different positioned swinging arm mounts (as does the 1199R) which makes those models feel so planted and stable. The handling characteristics really stood out for me on my test ride. My bet would be if you rode the two bikes back to back, the 1299 would stand out as the better performing bike, but something might just keep you longing for that Tricolore. I’m looking for a 959 Corse for my next bike! That’s how nicely balanced the baby Panigale’s are. As suggested previously, get on the two bikes and make a decision from there. Let us know the outcome. All the best.
Tricolore is local to me, nice guys there. I lusted after a paingale and when I could afford one I got a 1199 (my first duc) I had it for 4 months, in the end I loved looking at it but didn’t really want to ride it, I get more joy from my 2009 fireblade, I would concur with others above, if you have your heart set on the pani, get the 1299 as it seems the better bike.
Not sensible ones, just crazy.... So anyhoo - get the good lucking troublesome one it's looking 50:50 from the opinions above
If it’s the idea of paying too much for the Tricolore - look at the one that’s 2k less - and make a cheeky offer on it - buyers market right now.... https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/274337523605
Or if you are comparing like for like - a standard red 1199 S is cheaper still. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/184260568823
