Panigale 1199 a performance flop?
atadaskew:
When all the journos went on the mfg release of the Panigale, they said it was a game changer/ground breaker/toast maker etc etc superbike.
But... all the comparo tests that I have read so far (American ones) show it to be mid pack, behind old school, old tech Japanese bikes.
So... what gives? The old 1198 seemed to have done better in these comparos, and at least it had its insane torque to give it unbeatable low/midrange punch to give it an edge.
The Panigale has lost that Vtwin characteristic - it now 'needs' to be revved out - and yet still seems to be a work in progress.
What do you lot think?
Mac:
Quote from: atadaskew on August 11, 2012, 09:25:10 AM
What do you lot think?
I think its purdy!! :drool: :leghump: :inlove: :drool: :leghump: :inlove:
Orson:
Quote from: atadaskew on August 11, 2012, 09:25:10 AM
What do you lot think?
Depends on the paint job.
I read on the innernet that the tricolore scheme is worth 15% power, even at a standstill.
Guzzi could easily match these power gains, but they choose their paint from whutever spray cans are available down at the local Mandello hardware store.
veefer800canuck:
We shall see next year, when they hand it to Checa.
The Panigale is currently leading the 1000 SuperStock class.
119 to 88 over BMW.
DogBoy:
Any 150+hp 1200cc v-Twin needs to rev. You're not going to get more hp without pushing the powerband up the rev range. All the big bore sportbikes are so damn good these days that comparison tests are just exercises in splitting hairs. Paginale sales will remain strong.
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