visions Posted November 24, 2011 Share Posted November 24, 2011 (edited) Ducati's flagship 1199 Panigale: the full story By Loz Blain 15:25 November 23, 2011 A formula one car, at 640 kg (1,411 lbs) and about 800 horsepower, has a power-to-weight ratio around 1.25 horsepower per kilogram (2.2 lbs). The new 1199 Panigale, with 195 horsepower and 164 kg (361.5 lbs), has a ratio of 1.19 horsepower per kilogram. Granted, that figure changes significantly if you add my porky badonkadonk and a full tank to the equation ... but regardless, this roaring L-twin beast is not only the new power-to-weight champion of the production motorcycle world, it's a ground-up reinvention of the Ducati superbike that has reportedly been in development since the venerable 1098 first hit showroom floors in 2007. Read more: www.gizmag.com/author/loz-blain/ Edited November 24, 2011 by Maestro Quoted text redued to comply with "fair use" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KRS1 Posted November 24, 2011 Share Posted November 24, 2011 IMO this proves that Stoner is the better rider being able to adapt to any bike and to learn how to control it. Either that or he's just more psycho. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nikster Posted November 24, 2011 Share Posted November 24, 2011 Probably the only bike that looks better than the chicks sitting on it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mezcal Posted November 24, 2011 Share Posted November 24, 2011 If it had the MV Agusta F3's styling, it would be heaven on earth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garry Posted November 24, 2011 Share Posted November 24, 2011 Anybody want to buy a kidney? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrilled Posted November 24, 2011 Share Posted November 24, 2011 did i miss something.Top speed 0-60 times and 1/4 mile speed and times.I saw it on motor week.It's A strong scooter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skybluestu Posted November 25, 2011 Share Posted November 25, 2011 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BSJ Posted November 26, 2011 Share Posted November 26, 2011 Will be interesting to see if the new Duke dealership up 3rd Rd Pattaya gets one in.....when they actually open! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moe666 Posted November 26, 2011 Share Posted November 26, 2011 But is it like most of the Italian stuff, ride or drive for 1 day put in shop for 10 days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moe666 Posted November 26, 2011 Share Posted November 26, 2011 Throw in a couple of pot holes, tuk tuk, soi dog, scooter with no lites, cockeyed parked pickup. and a few predestrians and see who gets checkmate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBikeBKK Posted November 26, 2011 Share Posted November 26, 2011 Throw in a couple of pot holes, tuk tuk, soi dog, scooter with no lites, cockeyed parked pickup. and a few predestrians and see who gets checkmate Bah, quit yer whinging; there are plenty of FANTASTIC mc roads in Thailand that are completely devoid of any of the hazards you've listed above. Just one example of many- Potholes? None Tuk Tuks? None Scooters with no lights? None Cockeyed parked pickup? None Pedestrians? None Fantastic sport bike road? You betcha! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBikeBKK Posted November 26, 2011 Share Posted November 26, 2011 But is it like most of the Italian stuff, ride or drive for 1 day put in shop for 10 days. It's true that in the past Ducati had a rather poor reputation for durability and short service cycles, but to their credit in recent years they've been cranking out much more reliable bikes with much longer service intervals. Fun to tease but if you know anything about modern Ducati's you'll have to realize that they've come a long long way! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garry Posted November 26, 2011 Share Posted November 26, 2011 (edited) Wow, I never realized pot holes, crappy roads et al only effected Ducati's. Next bright spark statement if you will... Edited November 26, 2011 by Garry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moe666 Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 Good stuff there you guys took the bate hehehe, I know Ducati has improved a lot. While back in the states visiting son a fella came over on a retro looking model cannot remember the name but it was one good looking bike and he was very happy with it. They stopped building this model one or two years ago. Keep riding those bikes boys and be safe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skybluestu Posted February 18, 2012 Share Posted February 18, 2012 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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soihok Posted February 18, 2012 Share Posted February 18, 2012 Sure is a sexy bike. Thanks for all the video clips. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
submaniac Posted February 18, 2012 Share Posted February 18, 2012 Why is it that Ducati can make a twin cylinder engine that doesn't sound like crap and Kawasaki can't? Did I say that out loud? I meant, the Ninja 650 is sure a good bike for Thailand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travelmate Posted February 18, 2012 Share Posted February 18, 2012 Crap!!! Just added another bike to the shopping list Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flying Posted February 18, 2012 Share Posted February 18, 2012 Why is it that Ducati can make a twin cylinder engine that doesn't sound like crap Short Stroke High Rev? Beautiful tone eh? That whole bike is sex on wheels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thaicbr Posted February 18, 2012 Share Posted February 18, 2012 Why is it that Ducati can make a twin cylinder engine that doesn't sound like crap and Kawasaki can't? Did I say that out loud? I meant, the Ninja 650 is sure a good bike for Thailand. You forgot to mention 'at 4 times the price' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanForbes Posted February 18, 2012 Share Posted February 18, 2012 Throw in a couple of pot holes, tuk tuk, soi dog, scooter with no lites, cockeyed parked pickup. and a few predestrians and see who gets checkmate Exactly! Where is the laughter button when you need it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karlos Posted February 18, 2012 Share Posted February 18, 2012 Stunning bike and what impressed me most is that MCN have a decent camera and camera crew now!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garry Posted February 18, 2012 Share Posted February 18, 2012 Throw in a couple of pot holes, tuk tuk, soi dog, scooter with no lites, cockeyed parked pickup. and a few predestrians and see who gets checkmate Exactly! Where is the laughter button when you need it? I thought I heard an echo. Wow, I never realized pot holes, crappy roads et al only effected Ducati's. Next bright spark statement if you will... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickster Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 (edited) IMO this proves that Stoner is the better rider being able to adapt to any bike and to learn how to control it. Either that or he's just more psycho. Dear oh dear....heart ruling your head is it !!! Ducati do make one hell of a bike but MV's are a class above IMO Edited February 21, 2012 by Rickster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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