Well, that sounds cool for a short ride assessment. Sure does not look comfortable. More race than tour.

The 1299 is definitely built for speed with comfort only as a secondary consideration Hub.

* Last updated by: Kruz on 9/10/2024 @ 12:49 PM *

Hubster, this might just be my all time favorite bike, 144 miles as of this morning, brutally quick but super easy peasy to ride. Lovin the new 1299, understand now why this bike has developed such a cult following, you couldn't build this bike today and hope to pass Euro 5 so they moved on to the V4 configuration.

* Last updated by: Kruz on 9/11/2024 @ 1:45 PM *

Well Hell, Kruz... I'm going to have to get one then. I'll let the FTS sing awhile. They (duc's) sure perform in GP and WSB, let alone MotoAmerica. That twin engine of the Indian grabbed the vibes in my cochlea at willow springs last year. Love'inn the lift of that exhaust note when slowing down.

Still waiting for Mother Tea to beat my heart for some more speed, however. Shit, some 71yr old is selling his brand new FTS... is saying it's too much for his age. I laughed.

Glad you're loving it.

Hub, this is my second Duc, 959 is OK but the 1299 gaps it in virtually every category including performance,comfort and ease of use. I think the 959 may have been built to a price point and Ducati slipped in the budget components on us.

John

Hub, check out page 1 of this thread, the new 1299 has just moved into the second spot, past the 2016 ZX-10R and may soon surpass even the mighty BMW S1000RR as new "Top Gun"!

John

* Last updated by: Kruz on 9/12/2024 @ 1:06 PM *

The lovely young lady gracing my 1299 is Mckinley....Ok guys, you can put your eyeballs back in your head now!

* Last updated by: Kruz on 9/13/2024 @ 9:34 PM *