150 mile ride, few comments

MadeinItaly · August 9th, 2012, 10:21 AM

I'm not big on reviews, not so great with words, however after my ride yesterday I just had to share.
Not often I get to take the bike out and let it breath. Wife and I took our bike (hers is a Repsol) from Fort Lauderdale up 27 and around lake Okeechobee and back. Nice stop at a Tiki bar in Clewiston.
Well, having owned many bikes I can say hands down this bike makes me LOLIMH (laugh out loud in my helmet)
As sexy as it looks, it is matched in performance. You really know when you ride it this is a racing bike. A few times I just had to open her up. From 50mph is just screams, I run out of balls before she runs out of power.
From a dead stop I took off, have to love the QS, hit forth and felt the back end wobble and TC kicked in. So much confidence is given you don't even let up off the gas.
What is a whole lot different than lets say my Hayabusa is if you find yourself in the rough air turbulence of a truck 40 feet ahead, the bike wobbles all over the place. I just trust in the bike and it passes but it will make some freak out.
Riding heat? What riding heat? It was 101 degrees not a cloud in the sky and I just didn't notice any engine heat at all.
At night the headlights are amazing. My wifes bike gives off such a yellow looking light in comparison.
Anyway, like I said I'm not much for reviews but have to say it again, amazing, worth every penny. NOT for sale ever, and the bike too.
some pics later

rm4two · August 9th, 2012, 10:33 AM

+1 and Congrats Man!!!

Napalm · August 9th, 2012, 10:38 AM

I hear you on the so called negative write ups. I have four othere Ducs, from MOnsters to 999S. Ducs give off some heat and maybe a lil more on the Panigale. That is only if I am sitting still and not riding the Superbikes. I dislike all the negativity about the Panigale, and all I say to those people are don't buy it. Its a stock trim race bike, not a commuter to sit in traffic and only do 25 MPH. Good on you MadeinItaly for your choice comments.

Gunny Fitz · August 9th, 2012, 12:07 PM

Way to go my friend! So glad you decided to share your enthusiasm and had the chance to feel what it's like when truly stretched out! I can hear the smile on your face!

koreanano · August 10th, 2012, 12:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MadeinItaly

At night the headlights are amazing. My wifes bike gives off such a yellow looking light in comparison.
Anyway, like I said I'm not much for reviews but have to say it again, amazing, worth every penny. NOT for sale ever, and the bike too.
some pics later

you are making me regret getting the base with yellllow lights!

1stduc1199 · August 10th, 2012, 05:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MadeinItaly

I'm not big on reviews, not so great with words, however after my ride yesterday I just had to share.
Not often I get to take the bike out and let it breath. Wife and I took our bike (hers is a Repsol) from Fort Lauderdale up 27 and around lake Okeechobee and back. Nice stop at a Tiki bar in Clewiston.
Well, having owned many bikes I can say hands down this bike makes me LOLIMH (laugh out loud in my helmet)
As sexy as it looks, it is matched in performance. You really know when you ride it this is a racing bike. A few times I just had to open her up. From 50mph is just screams, I run out of balls before she runs out of power.
From a dead stop I took off, have to love the QS, hit forth and felt the back end wobble and TC kicked in. So much confidence is given you don't even let up off the gas.
What is a whole lot different than lets say my Hayabusa is if you find yourself in the rough air turbulence of a truck 40 feet ahead, the bike wobbles all over the place. I just trust in the bike and it passes but it will make some freak out.
Riding heat? What riding heat? It was 101 degrees not a cloud in the sky and I just didn't notice any engine heat at all.
At night the headlights are amazing. My wifes bike gives off such a yellow looking light in comparison.
Anyway, like I said I'm not much for reviews but have to say it again, amazing, worth every penny. NOT for sale ever, and the bike too.
some pics later

We've been doing the 27 north ride every sunday leaving at 8:15 from the Air Boat ride park just north of I 75. Try to meet us one Sunday,Let me know.

August 9th, 2012, 10:21 AM	#1
MadeinItaly Senior Member Joined: May 2012 From: Florida Posts: 255 Thanks: 6 I Ride: Panigale S/Abs Honda CBR1000RR Repsol	150 mile ride, few comments I'm not big on reviews, not so great with words, however after my ride yesterday I just had to share. Not often I get to take the bike out and let it breath. Wife and I took our bike (hers is a Repsol) from Fort Lauderdale up 27 and around lake Okeechobee and back. Nice stop at a Tiki bar in Clewiston. Well, having owned many bikes I can say hands down this bike makes me LOLIMH (laugh out loud in my helmet) As sexy as it looks, it is matched in performance. You really know when you ride it this is a racing bike. A few times I just had to open her up. From 50mph is just screams, I run out of balls before she runs out of power. From a dead stop I took off, have to love the QS, hit forth and felt the back end wobble and TC kicked in. So much confidence is given you don't even let up off the gas. What is a whole lot different than lets say my Hayabusa is if you find yourself in the rough air turbulence of a truck 40 feet ahead, the bike wobbles all over the place. I just trust in the bike and it passes but it will make some freak out. Riding heat? What riding heat? It was 101 degrees not a cloud in the sky and I just didn't notice any engine heat at all. At night the headlights are amazing. My wifes bike gives off such a yellow looking light in comparison. Anyway, like I said I'm not much for reviews but have to say it again, amazing, worth every penny. NOT for sale ever, and the bike too. some pics later

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August 9th, 2012, 10:33 AM	#2
rm4two Senior Member Joined: Jun 2012 From: Phoenix,AZ Posts: 790 Thanks: 74 I Ride: 1199 Panigale	+1 and Congrats Man!!!

August 9th, 2012, 10:38 AM	#3
Napalm Junior Member Joined: Aug 2012 From: California Posts: 6 Thanks: 0	I hear you on the so called negative write ups. I have four othere Ducs, from MOnsters to 999S. Ducs give off some heat and maybe a lil more on the Panigale. That is only if I am sitting still and not riding the Superbikes. I dislike all the negativity about the Panigale, and all I say to those people are don't buy it. Its a stock trim race bike, not a commuter to sit in traffic and only do 25 MPH. Good on you MadeinItaly for your choice comments.

August 9th, 2012, 12:07 PM	#4
Gunny Fitz Senior Member Joined: Mar 2012 From: Washington, DC Posts: 1,457 Thanks: 233 I Ride: Panigale Tri-Colore	Way to go my friend! So glad you decided to share your enthusiasm and had the chance to feel what it's like when truly stretched out! I can hear the smile on your face!