2016 Ducati 1299 Panigale: The First 1000 Miles 

Good man you won't regret it at all!

Kennedy Miriti You get it yet?

+RajDave Dhaliwal I had an 899 and loved it. Unfortunately technical gremlins meant it went back and I've plumped for the 1299 as a replacement. Couldn't be happier.

Hi Ray, it's 1299S is something I talk about in the video I'm working on at the minute. Personally if cost is no issue at all go for it. However, £4500 is a lot of money for elec suspension, lighter wheels, full LED lights and some carbon in my opinion. I know the resale value on the S is probably higher but for me that £4500 is money better saved or spent on a track bike. I rode the S daily for a few weeks and I found the difference in feel and performance between the S and the base 1299, almost non-existent on the road. I have no doubt on track the S comes into it's own. On the road I found the base easier to get into and out of a corner. The S always seemed to run wide out of corners. I now know this is down to how the electronic suspension works and can be changed. On my base I can change settings manually in 90 seconds. The S took me about 20 minutes. Obviously once you have your settings set its quicker to flick between them.

Thanks Belter. You've confirmed what I've read in most of the articles... I like the idea of using the additional funds for a track bike, but the Akrapovic exhaust is calling me like a siren... Cheers.

+Tanishk Yadav I didn't I got them done by a company called Empire Graphics in Manchester. He created and fitted them from my design. Takes about a day to do whole bike. I can find out if he posts overseas.Thanks for subscribing.

+brandon schneider All 1299 models have quickshift up and autoblipper fitted as standard.

Not at all probably exactly the same to be honest. I don't notice it.

It definitely would be sensible to run a winter hack. Have an 89 GSX600F but just never got round to getting everything done to it for tax and mot. I'm a one pair of shoes kind of guy. I like to buy things and use them and whilst I understand owners wanting to keep their main bike pristine. I'm not worried about wear and tear and corrosion so much. I want to see how the bike withstands it given a decent amount of care and attention. Plus I don't feel I could justify the outlay on a 1299 if I was only doing 1500-2000 miles a year on it.

Belter Man, you're a rare one, in the best possible way. I had a Suzuki tea pot, I loved the thing. There's something about a bike that gets you home. You will build a relationship with your Panigale like very few will. I envy you for that. I don't envy the cleaning though. All the best, bruv.

+L47B747W It depends on your ability but it is definitely easier to ride than an 1199 Panigale. The S1000RR has good road manners but I found it a bit boring to ride compared to the Panigale.

Hi Mark, the bike will only go as fast as you want it. If you have and can exercise restraint and sensibility with the throttle then there is no reason why you couldn't ride one. It will be comfortable I reckon for you too at 6 foot. Definitely test ride one to see what you think.

Not at all. I'm covering that in next 1299 video. Should be up soon. Once setup for the road with base you are flying. Ridden both and hand on heart £4500 is a lot of dough for a difference you can't feel too much on the road.

Unless of course you have managed to bag a 1299S Anniversario! It's a bike I'd pay for over the base.

full circle by george fitzgerald. Seems to be an instrumental version which I can't find.

Hey man. In my opinion no. I've commented a few times below about different reasons why and cover it in my next video. In a nutshell. Keep your $5k and buy a sorted 675 Daytona trackbike. However, if you are made of money and won't notice the difference in your bank account go for it.

Hey mate no I didn't have any issues like that. It could be a faulty gear position sensor or simply moisture on the gear position sensor causing it. That engine can be hard to get into N for the first few hundred miles but does loosen up considerably. Talk to your dealer would be my advice.

Belter hi bro...is the 1299 panigale and the 1299 panigale s are the same performance and speed?

Luven Thiran yes same power

LonDuc but then why the panigale s model so much expensive than the normal one

Luven Thiran has active suspension forged wheel carbon fenders for full spec ducati website will give you better information

Ginger Crusader sure has gave her a wee tickle around Oulton and Silverstone.

Hey man I understand what you mean but in the UK the heat is definitely an advantage as we never get warm enough weather for it to bake you. USandA, Australia or anywhere that it gets over 20 degrees then yeah I imagine it will make you sweat.

Rest of bike is completely different to the R except the number board and corse stickers. Wasn't trying to make it look like an R... Apart from the number board and corse sticker of course.

+Belter well for someone who was trying to not make it look like an R you did a good job, the white on the tank is even the same.