It’s been discussed a few times on here, the move the from a twin to the V4, but am I mad for considering a high mileage V4S or even one being sold by The Superbike factory!? The prices of 18/19 plate bikes are all over the place and these have slip on exhausts that I’d look to buy anyway. My 899 does everything I need it too and I’m not ‘needing’ power but after 6 years, I’ve got a V4 itch that needs scratching.
Don't rule out a non-S V4. And treat Superbike Factory like a private sale purchase, and you should be fine buying from them.
I wouldn’t touch Superbike factory with a barge pole. and I have a new Speed Triple 1200 in the garage, 175hp is nowhere near the V4 and yet I prefer riding the 899, I just think the V4 would be savage on the road, my R1 was okay for pottering around on but it was mad on the road
I was lucky to ride V4SP and it an awesome bike extremely fast, smooth and efficient, but I recently purchased a 1299s and man that bike angry, but it has bags of character. So if you are thinking of moving from 899 to V4 you will find it’s a much better bike, but if you fancy an animal to ride get the 1299s.
The Panigale V4 is leaps and bounds a better bike than a 899. spend a bit more and get at least a 2020> better sorted tech and geometry 2022> even better sorted tech and geometry. I wouldn't pay the extortionate prices of the named place. If you want to pay over the top I would find one at a ducati dealership.
I've had an 899, loved it to bits apart from the riding position, found too to arse up and wristy for me. Now got a late 2021 Euro 5 Panigale V4S, as above the geometry is loads better and feels awesome to ride.
Plenty of choice in dealers, less so from a private sale. Although in theory I could spend more on a newer bike, my sensible head is trying to keep the cost to change lower hence 18/19 bikes.
Ohlins front and rear Blip box pro Slipper clutch Lots of carbon Rear sets etc, etc. I’m only missing the OZ wheels which I do keep an eye out for.
Glad I'm not alone thinking that. Loved my Panigale 959 but was too wristy and hot in the crotch in urban environments. However, I still miss it. Boy was it fun when used appropriately as designed. I'm getting the itch to trade the Monster for a V4S.
It is a pretty bike but have you heard the sound of that V4!? It’s a full paint job, from new I believe (I’m the 3rd owner)