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For the little while that I had the bike, I was fortunate to ride it in frigid temperatures’ where the engine heat was very welcome to my frozen anatomy. Without heated grips, the 4 degree odd ride was managed by the voluminous induction noise and the whip like crack of the quick shifter, which made me forget the cold. Whether I could do it every day just because of the orgasmic sounds the bike creates, is a discussion for another time. Suffice to say, the gunshots and backfire the Akrapovics generate will not only turn heads, but will even wake up the dead from any nearby cemeteries, you may happen to traverse on your ride. YES. It is that f%$#ing loud, but oh so satisfying. The screen and electronics menus are easy to navigate, although the position of the indicators and switches could have been simpler. The different modes are precise and definite in what they present. Rain mode really keeps you slow and race is as rigid as a bucking bronco. Sport was used for the test and would probably be the most convenient mode to navigate corners and traffic with. The twin accelerates you like the proverbial bat out of hell and keeps going till the 11k limit where you realize there is gleefully another gear to go. The power is relentless and the bikes fueling with the full system on is superfluous. The test bike is a year old and being a demo, I do not think it receives the level of care that a privately owned bike will. I am saying this because the paintwork and the some of the levers etc look tired. Nothing some TLC will not remedy but it will be interesting to see what a regularly used bike looks like after 20000 km. Add the sex appeal, new power delivery and comfort of the 1299 S and you have a truly versatile and under-rated bike. The fact that Ducati SA will not increase the price (R274,400) for now is another great benefit in considering this bike as a unique and over-looked weekend cruiser and commuter. RATINGS: PANIGALE 1299 S Heat 10 (winter) - 4 Steering 9 Fuel 6 (hard to ride slowly) Acceleration 9 (never stops accelerating) Throttle 8 (twist, hold on) Traffic 7 (they will stop, just to stare) Servicing 4 (it’s a Ducati, better use DRP) Lights 10 (it’s so pretty, like a rainbow) Wind 8 (not for taller rider’s - works for Rob) New Rider 3 (if you are suicidal, then yes) Total: 74/100 (winter test) - 68/100 Remember this rating applies to the bike as a commuter 26 RIDEFAST MAGAZINE JULY 2016
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