I looked for a power curve to see how well-behaved (or poorly-behaved) it will be, but wasn't sure if what I found was for the V4, so I didn't post them.
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I don't think the 4 cylinder part is a deal breaker for most Ducati fans.....the Desmosedici RR was viewed very favorably when it came out.
This new V4 though...it does nothing for me. I'm not a fan of the Panigale styling and frankly Ducati really hasn't made anything that interests me since the 1st gen Multistrada or the short lived SportClassic series.
Between the 45 degree cylinder head sitting under your crotch and the exhaust pipes i'm sure it will be a real pleasure on a summer's day in leathers out on the track.......
I bet it's a monster for what it's intended and I hope that it is a success for Ducati. That space and segment of bike is just littered with insane machines.
If I were buying a bike in that class with my hard in green backs I'd look no further than the Aprilla.
Woof!
Nice find! Can't say as though I'd want to street ride it much but I'd track the hell out of it.
I would........
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Or this.
here's my SuperSport S. I just took the stupid license plate holder thing off and it looks alot better. I'm going to raise the forks a tiny bit, put some lower clip-ons on it- and this thing will then be perfect in every way!
They aren't the fastest or the 'latest and greatest' but I agree....they are near perfection IMO. I've owned this one since 2005....
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