Would have thought we still have another three at least. The end will be in sight once we start to see evo/corse models as they normally indicate it's time to empty the parts bin.
Wouldn't have thought you would see any on the 1299 as its too new, the 899 hasn't had a colour change since launch so would've thought at a minimum that would likely happen soon. Of the two variants, would have thought 899 would see an evo/corse first, however under Audi who knows!
If history is anything to go by then we normally get a change of superbike every 5-6 years so my guess is around 2017-2018.
Hmmmmm I am not so sure, the 848 was released 2007/2008 and was replaced with the 899 panigale 2013 The 1199 was released 2011 all they have done is released a slightly bigger bike for 2015 but are still calling it a panigale it could still run for many years yet under the name panigale but bigger cc's, how long did the 749/999 last 5 to 6yrs ? Mind you the trellis frame on the older bikes ran for years n years now replaced with the monocoque. In theory each release of bike that has more cc is a new model irrespective of what they call it?
Monster 1993 - still going 22yrs later Supermono 1993 - 1995 916 1995 - 1997 996 1998 - 2000 748 1994 - 2002 998 2002 - 2004 (including Matrix version) 749 2003 - 2008 Conclusion is that the monster seems to be the longest running model
First 916 monopostos were 94, so that gives a 10 yr tweaking span on the 916 with bigger lumps etc. Surely it will just depend on the machine sales. If no one is buying we will see frequent tweaks, if they are selling well then we will see minor/zero revisions. I would imagine in these days of Audi ownership, the next gen bikes are already being worked on, to be fired out when the market requires it.
Remember that you are much better getting a model that's been a around for a few years and had all the issues ironed out.
Thats what i always do. Buy it once they have sorted the issues , and buy a new bike as its about to be tweaked slightly. got my 848 as the 848 evo was released (saved £2k) 1199 as 1299 was realesed saved even more
