well, that didn't take long...

[vtrandall]

I love my Ape but I'll never buy the first production run of a bike again....

Recall: Ducati 1199 Panigale

You know what they say about first-generation Italian motorcycles…Yes folks, the superbike of 2012, the Ducati 1199 Panigale, is having its first technical recall. Ducati North America is recalling 375 units of the Panigale because of an incorrect screw was used to attach the rear swingarm to the rear suspension linkage. The faulty screw could cause the swingarm to detach from the linkage, which would in-turn could cause a catastrophic suspension collapse.

Such an occurrence has obvious dire consequences for the bike’s rider, and as such Ducati North America will be contacting at-risk Ducati 1199 Panigale owners. Ducati dealers will inspect the bikes, and as necessary replace the incorrect screw, free of charge. Concerned owners can contact Ducati North America at 1-800-231-6696. As always, the NHTSA is available at 1-888-327-4236 and safercar.gov. Ducati’s safety recall number is RCL-12-004.

[WileECoyote]

Catastrophic failure...........uhh yikes. That would really suck at speed.

[Sprtbkbabe]

375 units? That's all?

[vtrandall]

375 units? That's all?

at these prices, I'm surprised they sold that many

Standard - $17,995
"S" version - $22,995
Tricolore - $27,995

[evandewan]

at these prices, I'm surprised they sold that many

Standard - $17,995
"S" version - $22,995
Tricolore - $27,995

The "S" version is a bargain for what one receives: that is my considered (ignorant?) opinion. I think they are selling these like pancakes at a church breakfast. Would I buy one? No, but it is in the reasonable price range.

[maxpower220]

The "S" version is a bargain for what one receives: that is my considered (ignorant?) opinion. I think they are selling these like pancakes at a church breakfast. Would I buy one? No, but it is in the reasonable price range.

I think they are way overpriced too (along with the RSV4 Factory). My opinion is based on the BMW package and its price point.

[The Commissar]

Bmw doesn't include ohlins and lightweight wheels. The base model rsv4 and 1199 are within price of the bmw. You want overpriced, ktm must be on drugs charging 16.5k for a bike lacking the same features as the equivalent competition

[Bill in OKC]

"As soon as he tested the new Ducati 1199 Panigale, Carlos Checa and his manager Alberto Vergani began looking for... another bike."

http://www.gpone.com/index.php/en/20...he-market.html

[MilleR Time]

I think they are way overpriced too (along with the RSV4 Factory). My opinion is based on the BMW package and its price point.

It always sounds biased when I say it.

Bmw doesn't include ohlins and lightweight wheels. The base model rsv4 and 1199 are within price of the bmw.

The wheel weight is only 1.5ish lbs between the two. Decent, but not a deal breaker for me. Ohlins from the factory are rarely the same as Ohlins through the aftermarket, quality wise. You end up with basically stock + stickers. You're better off in my experience just adding Ohlins after the fact. What you can't easily add to the Panigale is the extra 20hp that the BMW has.

I'll add though that I'd love a Panigale anyway, as another bike.

[FalcoLion]

By the way KTM can be had for a LOT LESS. Try doing it with a Ducati, Aprilia or BMW (though I did it last year for a friend - $1000 less then MSRP out the door wo/prep or any other BS fees). I just got my friend 2011 KTM RC8R for less then $14K out the door.

[jrflanne]

If I had one, I could be sitting in front of the Starbuck's right now!

[norcolmille]

If I had one, I could be sitting in front of the Starbuck's right now!

so true -with square tires and my mates hanging around me looking cool

[scubacat]

I was on the phone with an employee of BelissiMoto.com yesterday and he was telling me they bought an 1199 just over a month ago, so far he says it has been out of the shop for a total of 3 days. Said it was leaking oil out the side of the cases....and apparently NOT through mating surfaces/seals.

So far, they are less than pleased with it.

Take that for what it's worth....

[DanV990]

I'd sooner buy an 1198SP on the used market than a new 1199.

[WileECoyote]

I'd sooner buy an 1198SP on the used market than a new 1199.

Thats the way to go for right now.