Should be interesting. I want a 1299 SA really bad, but I am interested to see what's gonna happen with the V4.Ducati will introduce 5 new models on November 5th at 3:00p.m. Hope we can finally see the specs of the Panigale 959 Corse and how the new V4 will look like!!:smile2:
A little bummed they didn't put LED's on it.959 Corse also has DQS Up & Down and an aluminum fuel tank according to these guys:
https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2017/11/05/2018-ducati-959-panigale-corse-first-look-fast-facts/
About the US version:
http://www.cyclenews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/IMG_6243.png?x40615
There is NO WAY that the depreciation on your bike in addition to the depreciation you will get hit with on the Corse will be less than the cost to upgrade your suspension. Especially when you can catch a Ducati Omaha Ohlins sales promotion for the TTX and forks combo.Time to crunch the numbers to see if trading in my 959 to a Corse is less then buying the suspension and exhaust. Been on the fence about the exhaust and after experiencing the stock to ohlins steering damper I would be tempted to do the suspension.
In addition to @sinjin 's comment, you can probably add forged wheels to your current bike's upgrade and still be ahead.Time to crunch the numbers to see if trading in my 959 to a Corse is less then buying the suspension and exhaust. Been on the fence about the exhaust and after experiencing the stock to ohlins steering damper I would be tempted to do the suspension.
I am not sure what suspension components you are contemplating, but the link I provided has a front and rear package for $2500 plus you can keep your current set up and put the bike back to stock later to offset the cost.$3,700 for suspension and $4,500 for exhaust, $1,200 (guess though probably low) on labor? $9,400.
I see on Cycle Trader the Corse going for $17,395 (not sure that is accurate or just web garbage).
If those numbers are accurate it is probably pretty darn close if a $10k trade in is used.
QS up/down, something I really want since I have ejected my 35 years of blipping the throttle on downshifts to take full advantage of the slipper clutch.
Oddly one of the biggest hesitations is the color, love the AWS. If it comes with the Euro Akra instead of the US version then that would be hard to swallow too.
Suspension alone it is a no brainer to keep my current bike, but if exhaust enters the equation (agree it is for weight and possible smoother delivery...but Ti blueing is HOT!) then it gets me considering the Corse.
Now, if those black rims are forged then it is a no brainer, trading my bike in!
Those Cycle Trader ads never include setup, or dealer fees, etc.$3,700 for suspension and $4,500 for exhaust, $1,200 (guess though probably low) on labor? $9,400.
I see on Cycle Trader the Corse going for $17,395 (not sure that is accurate or just web garbage).
If those numbers are accurate it is probably pretty darn close if a $10k trade in is used.
QS up/down, something I really want since I have ejected my 35 years of blipping the throttle on downshifts to take full advantage of the slipper clutch.
Oddly one of the biggest hesitations is the color, love the AWS. If it comes with the Euro Akra instead of the US version then that would be hard to swallow too.
Suspension alone it is a no brainer to keep my current bike, but if exhaust enters the equation (agree it is for weight and possible smoother delivery...but Ti blueing is HOT!) then it gets me considering the Corse.
Now, if those black rims are forged then it is a no brainer, trading my bike in!