[Nick1019]

Hey everyone.
I have been reading this forum for years it seems like. Any who. I graduated college in May with a bachelors degree in Engineering. I got a job at B/E Aerospace a few months back and now I can financially afford my dream bike. My only question is should I wait till April and buy a new 1299 or get a great deal on a used 1199?
I have had 2 bikes in the past. a 2007 Daytona which I loved and put about 18k in 2 years living in the midwest and a cbr600RR.
I appreciate the help from everyone.
Thank you

 

[Tuned]

Hi Nick! Welcome to the forum! Leave all hope behind! LOL

Lets see… tough question to answer because the 1299 reviews are just hitting the news stand. The 100cc more engine is suppose to have more midrange, which is a common complaint about the 1199. I've ridden the 1199 a lot and it's got PLENTY of midrange, yet it's a very rev-happy engine. There are many other changes to the bike then just the engine, but they're all minor stuff. If you were to pickup a 2013 or 2014 1199, you wouldn't be missing very much.

Pre-owned and demo Panigale's out here in California seem to be everywhere, so maybe if you look around at some dealers, finding a low-milesage almost new preowned bike will save you thousands of dollars. Buying a new bike includes lots of bullshit fee's you don't have to pay when you buy used.

Also… you should try the little brother 899 as well. Maybe do a demo ride on both to get a feel for them because the 1199 is a HUGE upgrade from a Daytona or CBR600. Lots more responsibility in the throttle department. With the money you save on buying the 899, you can buy a years worth of tires!

Good luck with your decision and happy near year!

 

[219R]

Hey everyone.
I have been reading this forum for years it seems like. Any who. I graduated college in May with a bachelors degree in Engineering. I got a job at B/E Aerospace a few months back and now I can financially afford my dream bike. My only question is should I wait till April and buy a new 1299 or get a great deal on a used 1199?
I have had 2 bikes in the past. a 2007 Daytona which I loved and put about 18k in 2 years living in the midwest and a cbr600RR.
I appreciate the help from everyone.
Thank you

In my view, the ultimate Ducati is the "R" models... I bought a new 2008 1098R, and after seven years, I still love the bike,... everytime I ride, I have a big smile, sometimes laugh, in my helmet.
But, the 1299 Panigali is an interesting choice, although not an R model (yet)...it is the second generation Ducati Panigali... kinda attractive.....
I guess, if I were in your shoes... I would go for the 1199R, or if I could find a used 1199 SL ( in great shape).... I would have to go to town on that deal!!! A friend bought one of the SLs, and I am here to tell you, it is a gift from Ducati, similar to the Biggest Ducati Gift, the Desmocedici!!!! There is my choices, go big or stay at home!!!!....just sayin....

 

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[Nick1019]

In my view, the ultimate Ducati is the "R" models... I bought a new 2008 1098R, and after seven years, I still love the bike,... everytime I ride, I have a big smile, sometimes laugh, in my helmet.
But, the 1299 Panigali is an interesting choice, although not an R model (yet)...it is the second generation Ducati Panigali... kinda attractive.....
I guess, if I were in your shoes... I would go for the 1199R, or if I could find a used 1199 SL ( in great shape).... I would have to go to town on that deal!!! A friend bought one of the SLs, and I am here to tell you, it is a gift from Ducati, similar to the Biggest Ducati Gift, the Desmocedici!!!! There is my choices, go big or stay at home!!!!....just sayin....

Thanks for the advice 219R. I was looking at the 1199R because you can pick up a used one any where from 24 to 26k now. They have a used 1199R at the dealership in Villa park Il for 25,900 I think. I like your saying "go big or stay at home!" I would love to get a 1199 SL but for 60k i might be afraid to even ride it lol! ha! It is an incredible machine though! Thanks for the advice 219R. I appreciate it!

 

[Nick1019]

Hi Nick! Welcome to the forum! Leave all hope behind! LOL

Lets see… tough question to answer because the 1299 reviews are just hitting the news stand. The 100cc more engine is suppose to have more midrange, which is a common complaint about the 1199. I've ridden the 1199 a lot and it's got PLENTY of midrange, yet it's a very rev-happy engine. There are many other changes to the bike then just the engine, but they're all minor stuff. If you were to pickup a 2013 or 2014 1199, you wouldn't be missing very much.

Pre-owned and demo Panigale's out here in California seem to be everywhere, so maybe if you look around at some dealers, finding a low-milesage almost new preowned bike will save you thousands of dollars. Buying a new bike includes lots of bullshit fee's you don't have to pay when you buy used.

Also… you should try the little brother 899 as well. Maybe do a demo ride on both to get a feel for them because the 1199 is a HUGE upgrade from a Daytona or CBR600. Lots more responsibility in the throttle department. With the money you save on buying the 899, you can buy a years worth of tires!

Good luck with your decision and happy near year!

Thanks for advice Tuned!! Happy new years!! Looking around on forums and ebay, I have seen a bunch of used 1199s for sale. Sadly I am not from Cali ha! I'm from Illinois where it's only nice enough to ride about 5 months out of the year IMO (Some people here are riding when its 20 degrees still) Last summer a friend and I went to Motor Cycle Center in Villa park to demo the 1199S and the 899. We both rode about 25 miles together and then switched bikes. It was a hell of a time!! I enjoyed every minute of the test ride and was smiling from ear to ear but it was hard to get a good feel of the bike with only 20 mins in stop and go traffic.
Thanks for the advice Tuned. I really appreciate it!

 

[219R]

You are welcome.... Here is why... I have had, and raced, many different motorcycles.... from Norton, Honda 500 v4, Suzuki GSXR 1100, ... Nothing has come even close to the Ducati, (my first race Ducati was a Pantah 500/600), to the Ducati 1098R.... If I had the money and I was your age, I would figure out how to own either an SL, 1199R, Desmo, or even a pristine low milage 1098R/1198R......(in that order)... I would not settle for less....but I am a Sport/Race Bike Ducati Guy!!!
....just sayin.......

 

[Proctologist]

The 899, 1199, and 1299 are all excellent bikes..

Might want to test ride them to make a final decision.

There are plenty of new leftovers sitting around worth looking into -

 

[jaymasta]

I have a 848EVO (2012) but after deciding that I want a little more horsepower with a few extra features, I bought myself a 2013 1199 Pani S Tricolore. Man, I love it! I bought in Nov of (2013).