Ducati will update the 1200r Monster for next year?? I Took one out for a demo while the 1199s was getting its service. To say it was a laugh is an understatement. Don't want to get a 1200s if the 1200r is just round the corner. The only downside to my thinking at the moment is that you can feel/see the 5k difference when i get back on the panigale!!!! At what stage do I admit I'm getting old and the Monster is the better option???? Would you change a Panigale for a monster? Or have both:grin:
its more joint problems, too many years playing rugby. If I can straighten my legs when I need to stop it saves falling over....
I have just admitted that I am past race bikes and bought a Multi. Went to Almeria with my s1000rr and had to physicaly lift my leg on to the pegs. After two days I could hardley walk. Sold the bike as soon as I got back before I had second thoughts and keptit for another year. I really got very little rideing in last year due to knee problems so this is definatley the way to go for me. However saying that I have not had a twinge since so perhaps I just need a little race bike for an occasional blast. Still waiting to ride the multi so hope it will be up to what I am expecting. Regards Steve
Yes I read that report about a standard one beating race prepared panigales. Like to try one sometime. Regards Steve
Talking to KTM dealer...9 of his friends have just ordered there's. thing is I've always had a ducati.... the electronic package on KTM is supposed to be excellent. There is no rush to change. Book price for trade in was the same I paid for the bike last year.
Trade in price from KTM dealer for my GS was much better than I could have hoped for with a private sale. Obviously they have the margins on the product. That said much better than previous experience for trade in values against a new Ducati. Really like the monster 1200. Just not practical for me as I want touring potential along with hooning potential.
Maybe I am in a well served part of the country for Aprillia, as there are two not too far away. Ducati a safer option though if your concerned over back up.
I've had two aprillias. A Millie R and a tuono R. Great bikes, and a superb ride. But.... back up shocking....
ive had 4... all tuonos, but couldnt get on with the weeee lil v4.. an as for ktoom.. a few of me muckers have gone down that route, one switched to a multi after 6 month, the other is sticking with it, with regrets.
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