Ducati Panigale V2 2025
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Even though I am old dont bend and utterley unsuited to a bile like that I really like it
Light weight high tourque plenty of power - great for the road
Now a multi with that engine is something I would really like
Light weight high tourque plenty of power - great for the road
Now a multi with that engine is something I would really like
A modern day version of the original Honda Fireblade?
can you show your working for how you get to this hypothesis?
Sorry, I don't do working as I retired in 2015
They did say? It was around 170 kg and 120 BHP so very nearly the same as my Foxeye was and that it was a less extreme riding position than other Panigales and as my Fireblade was more comfy than it's rivals that's similar too....
Looks nice. The range topper bikes are now out of range in everything from power to price, so this seems sensible
Sorry, I don't do working as I retired in 2015
They did say? It was around 170 kg and 120 BHP so very nearly the same as my Foxeye was and that it was a less extreme riding position than other Panigales and as my Fireblade was more comfy than it's rivals that's similar too....
yet an I4 is nothing like a V2 to ride...
A mere technicality.....
I had the Foxeye Blade too, and along with the handful of RSVR's I've owned, they all shared a common theme making them the perfect road bikes...around 120 to 130 BHP and sub 190Kg weight (187Kg for the Aprilias). The RRT Foxeye was all day comfortable too. Cracking machine. Should never have sold mine (same goes for my 900 SS Darmah, RSVR's, my little V50 guzzi... and about 20 others!)Sorry, I don't do working as I retired in 2015
They did say? It was around 170 kg and 120 BHP so very nearly the same as my Foxeye was and that it was a less extreme riding position than other Panigales and as my Fireblade was more comfy than it's rivals that's similar too....
And look at us now
the Blade is one if the few bikes I regretted selling, it's sorn at the moment after a v5c change in 2017 so probably tucked away in someone else's shed. Photo is just before I went to the GP inJerez in 1996, I went the previous year on the VFR, but found the Blade far less tiring to ride (and more fun)
From what i hear the V2 Panni is more like the old ducati sport in its riding position
I may give one a go at some point in the future as if its isnt uncomfy it will be a hoot
I may give one a go at some point in the future as if its isnt uncomfy it will be a hoot
That's identical to the one I had, same colour scheme. Utterly reliable bike, handled well, very flickable and quite comfortable, to the point of being more what we'd call today a sports tourer. Why bikes had to become so track focussed was merely for sales and marketing appeal, yet the RRT embodied the best of sports performance with sports touring comfort. Manufacturers have generally made bikes far too track focussed in the past few decades and for many of us, that reduces road appeal. They're undoubtedly better in most areas these days except for running costs (as complexity rises and reliability today is no better than the original blade) and comfort. Several friends have still kept their R1's, and similar machines as garage queens, but rarely ride them except on the odd sunny weekend because they're just not as useable all round bikes as bikes like yours. The other remarkable thing about this model of Blade was the economy. I once took mine touring and after brimming the tank for the 3rd time on that trip, worked out I was getting close on 65mpg. The only thing needing attention every few years on mine seemed to be steering head bearings which became notchy along with fork seal leaks but that may well have been down to the wheelies!And look at us now
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