Meet the New Toy

[bostongixxer]

Well, I have to say it was worth the wait to get the 1199. I got the base, happy to save the $5,000 to put toward termi slips and perhaps sometime soon, an aftermarket rear shock. I think the front 50mm marzocchi shock is better than the ohlins on the S model.

Put 350 miles down yesterday up into N. NH with Tricky and his new 848. The bike flicks like a 600...the power is incredible, even though I still have to keep it under 8,000 rpms for the break-in (which is pretty much over at this point). I'm amazed at how such a powerful bike can be so nimble. Tons of room for a tall rider...I'm 6'1". The biggest pleasant surprise is that the engine runs so well at "around town" speeds. This was a big problem I had with the 1098. That engine was horrible at low speeds. Throttle response is very good in race mode. Bike came set in sport mode, which had twitchy response, and who wants to ride in sport mode anyway? In all, this bike is amazing. Need earplugs because the termis are really loud. Hope to get it to the track at some point. Will need suspension work, as it is incredibly stiff out the box.

[Kenn157]

Great bike! Congrats! How's about a visit to MCN in Lowell or a Thursday down at MotoMarket?

[Evadd]

that thing is just sex.

[jwm2k3]

Nice. Im still waiting for the frameless design to grow on me. It sure is a performer!!

[Manny]

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How does it compare to the following bikes? Please provide an in depth comparison if you will.

F4i
Gixxer 600
Brutale
1098
Gixxer 750
Mv 1000 f4
Hypermotard

[pontifex]

sweet. i want one

[FirstDuc-1098]

How's the weight on the hands compared to the 1098?

[CBR929RE]

that thing sounds amazing with the Termis

[bostongixxer]

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How does it compare to the following bikes? Please provide an in depth comparison if you will.

F4i
Gixxer 600
Brutale
1098
Gixxer 750
Mv 1000 f4
Hypermotard

Better...bitch. ...and you forgot the Streetfighter.

[Manny]

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How does it compare to the following bikes? Please provide an in depth comparison if you will.

F4i
Gixxer 600
Brutale
1098
Gixxer 750
Mv 1000 f4
Hypermotard

Better...bitch. ...and you forgot the Streetfighter.

Street fighter. Doh!!

[bostongixxer]

How's the weight on the hands compared to the 1098?

It seems a bit harder on the wrists...though it just may be the fact that I'm transitioning back from my Streetfighter (and Hyper before that). It is so much more nimble than the 1098.

[bostongixxer]

Update now that I've completed the break-in period when the rpms can't go above 8,000. I played around a bit with it today rolling swiftly (without a wheelie crack) up to the mid-9,000s and the acceleration is crazy.

[Tricky Mike]

So, yesterday's was probably the last drag race I'll have a shot at winning, huh?

[bostongixxer]

So, yesterday's was probably the last drag race I'll have a shot at winning, huh?

Pretty much...I had to keep shifting just above 7,000. That was an epic day. Good times.

[dhawks]

Better...bitch. ...and you forgot the Streetfighter.

And you both forgot the Aprilia SXV or whatever it was called. Pathetic.

[NeverlosT]

that bike looks so sweet. I cant wait to hear one in person. The power delivery must feel great. If I ever thought about getting a buddy for my beloved Tuono, that would probably be it.

[jwm2k3]

Roastin' chestnuts over an open fire....kinda like all the other Ducatis LOL.

[Manny]

And you both forgot the Aprilia SXV or whatever it was called. Pathetic.

Haha - he forgot that he owned that bike!!

[bostongixxer]

Roastin' chestnuts over an open fire....kinda like all the other Ducatis LOL.

Dude...you're not kidding. I had a heat burn/rash on the backside of my right thigh from the heat radiating off the exhaust on Saturday. I did lay down a lot of miles with hours of seat time, but that kind of heat is crazy. I'm going to get the pipes that curl around under the seat wrapped with something.

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Haha - he forgot that he owned that bike!!

It was a brief affair...

[Tricky Mike]

It was a brief affair...

Yeah, you two didn't even get a room...
Damn, it got that hot when we were moving? Gonna be pretty hot if you have to sit in some traffic. Hope you don't want any more kids.

[cbr_chick_nh]

That bike is sexy - congrats!

[hawk]

I didn't realize you were right in swampscott. I am as well. We should get our Italian girls together. I can lend a hand on your suspension too.

[jwm2k3]

Im in on the Italian girls, ah...bikes deal. Im right in Danvers. I wanna see the 1199 and RSV4 in motion...god i love all these Italian bikes!!

[hawk]

I could be available Thursday evening depending in weather. If you guys want to try and put something together let me know.

[I8A4RE]

Was it yuo (bostongsxr) that was at murphy's tap room probably a week ago? I my mouth dropped when I saw that bike there. I was walking the dog.