Matt Strange Posted September 5, 2017 Share Posted September 5, 2017 The best sportsbike I've ever ridden overall for balance, road manners & handling. OK it doesn't have the outright grunt of the 1299 but you'll forgive that on the right A/B road, it's just sublime and sounds beautiful with it. I will add specifics to the review when I have time. I cannot think of any real negatives apart from the lack of fuel gauge, almost definitely this will be my next choice of bike. I was thinking of going naked(!) but this was pretty comfortable during the 45 mins I was out on it. The bars are wide and flat compared to most sportsters and the pegs quite low, I didn't walk like a cowboy after getting off that's for sure! If I had to sum up exactly what i like about this bike, it would be that between 40-70mph I would rather be on this bike than any other sportsbike I have ridden. If you need the fastest bike, don't care about losing your licence and have an inferiority complex about riding the 'baby' Ducati because you have a small willy/boobs (and need to try and make up for it by being the fastest thing in a straight line) then this bike isn't for you Current model retails for around £13,800, for that you get a quickshifter, ABS, traction control all selectable via various rider modes or a custom one of your making.And it is truly gorgeous in pearl white with the red wheels. Demo model in red which I took out, not as nice imo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joeman Posted September 5, 2017 Share Posted September 5, 2017 Yeah I like those. Shame they didn't go with the single sided swingarm and those cans just look sillyApart from that, they look very sexy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tuktuk Posted September 5, 2017 Share Posted September 5, 2017 Definitely top 5 of my list for new bike next year! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Fro Posted September 5, 2017 Share Posted September 5, 2017 Looks good!It's crying out for an under seat exhaust though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six30 Posted September 5, 2017 Share Posted September 5, 2017 White and red looks sweet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Strange Posted September 6, 2017 Author Share Posted September 6, 2017 Now you see I disagree about the exhaust, under seat exhausts are horrible in the summer and raise the centre of gravity. You can get the belly pan style like the 899 before it and the current 1299, but I actually quite like the twin Akrapovic because it reminds me of the old 500gp bikes.959 with 1299 under belly exhaust Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Hitcher Posted September 26, 2017 Share Posted September 26, 2017 Can you put the 899 exhausts on it?, it's the only thing that let it down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Strange Posted March 3, 2018 Author Share Posted March 3, 2018 Can you put the 899 exhausts on it?, it's the only thing that let it down. The 1299's exhaust will fit, see above Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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