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I'm often asked "what's it like" or "don't you find it difficult to switch rides between the Panigale and the Monster"?
The quick answer is: "You get used to it fast".
I then get the question: "Which do you prefer"?
This latter, I believe, is worth sharing with you. Notwithstanding the track, here's what I like about both on the street:
For starters, the Panigale is so predictable, it inspires confidence. As you guys all know, keeping a line with the Panigale is effortless and rock steady, almost instinctively. Secondly, never have I owned a bike which gets so many compliments. I may be preaching to the choir here but I kid you not, nearly every ride some guy will give me the ok, thumbs-up, "nice bike" or "I would love to own one" comment. I often let the Honda civic or whatever (especially pick-up trucks) where the lady passengers often looks at the Panigale while I allow them to pass on the left just to see the look on the driver's face. That's just terrible on my part but sometimes, I just can't help myself. >
Now for the Monster, in all honesty, it just scares the bejesus out of me. Although the handling at civilized speeds is amazingly quick turning and precise, twist the throttle in second and it's those nano moments of terror that keeps me wanting more. Add that to the sound offered by the SC-Project exhaust and you have one fine attention grabbing ride.
In a nutshell, I like them both for different reasons and I would like to read your comments about the Panigale and any other bike you enjoy riding and why.
The quick answer is: "You get used to it fast".
I then get the question: "Which do you prefer"?
This latter, I believe, is worth sharing with you. Notwithstanding the track, here's what I like about both on the street:
For starters, the Panigale is so predictable, it inspires confidence. As you guys all know, keeping a line with the Panigale is effortless and rock steady, almost instinctively. Secondly, never have I owned a bike which gets so many compliments. I may be preaching to the choir here but I kid you not, nearly every ride some guy will give me the ok, thumbs-up, "nice bike" or "I would love to own one" comment. I often let the Honda civic or whatever (especially pick-up trucks) where the lady passengers often looks at the Panigale while I allow them to pass on the left just to see the look on the driver's face. That's just terrible on my part but sometimes, I just can't help myself. >
Now for the Monster, in all honesty, it just scares the bejesus out of me. Although the handling at civilized speeds is amazingly quick turning and precise, twist the throttle in second and it's those nano moments of terror that keeps me wanting more. Add that to the sound offered by the SC-Project exhaust and you have one fine attention grabbing ride.
In a nutshell, I like them both for different reasons and I would like to read your comments about the Panigale and any other bike you enjoy riding and why.