Ducati 1299 Panigale R Final Edition Track & Road Review

Is this a fitting send off for the V Twin?
We spend a week with the Ducati 1299 Panigale Final Edition to find out.

[@McobraR]

Same reason i chose a 1299 over all the new bikes back in 2015 that i test rode. Hardest bike to ride and learn, most lively, physical, loud, aggressive, like an old school muscle car, and most importantly the most soul out of the current crop of bikes. Puts a smile every time i throw a leg over her.

[@MountainMetal]

Italy builds the most soul-stirring machines. They're almost incapable of not doing so. The Japanese don't even speak that language, and I've owned and enjoyed both.

[@UnknownS0und]

Well Damn! Probably the very best (honest) Panigale review I have watched in all the years it has been out. MCN take notice!

[@fastbikes]

Thanks!

[@fantomas3030]

What he said: MCN take notice! 90% of those supersport bikes are used on the streets, if you do more road tests, you won't need to biase them and you'll be honest too. And I'll re-sub and watch your reviews again. Fast Bikes Magazine: hats off to the Team !

[@rajdhaliwal]

Beej my good man. Stonking review! Your reviews are some of the best I've watched - you have a way of explaining how the bike feels and behaves, and the delivery is like having a chat with a mate.

[@fastbikes]

Thanks very much!

[@chrisvinicombe9947]

Lady garden full of razors 😂😂😂 A real Ducati 👍

[@DonnieDesmo]

So many awesome Panigales to choose from...

[@fqcraigus]

Now that is a bike review!

[@BikeWorldTVshow]

Thanks Craig

[@eree84]

the panigale is an awesome bike.. love em..

[@pags1981]

BJ nailed it...I love bikes that leave your eyes dilated from excitement and fear. Love the latest RSV4 but part of me wishes I purchased a 1299 S

[@kingy2063]

Great review BJ, your love and enthusiasm for the Panigale was clear, unashamed and honest. Would very much like to own a Panigale, but cannot afford to experiment with such a potentially fractious relationship. Reviews like this afford the vicarious experience without the pain. :-)

[@fastbikes]

One bit Bike World couldn't squeeze in, was where I say how I had bruises on the inside of my arms after Combe, and had actually pulled muscles in my stomach area trying to wrestle it around there!

[@kingy2063]

Hahahaha, truly suffering for your art, as well as my wallet. it's much appreciated.

[@fastbikes]

I'd laugh along with you, but it still hurts to do so!

[@kaisuhina8024]

This is my favorite bike. And it looks so good😍

[@varg777]

Awesome review BJ, i hope we're gonna see more reviews from you on this channel in the future.

[@fastbikes]

Ask Bike World real nice and we'll see! ;-)

[@AMPJ08]

Now I could really relate to your impressions thanks to the words used. I appreciate. Bike is awesome as always it has been good sent off by Ducati.

[@fastbikes]

Pleasure! Bike World has done a cracking job once again!

[@rafamayzin9093]

You buy a Panigale being aware of the fact that it's not like any other sportbike on the market. It's a piece art, a masterpiece of italian engineering and it's iconic. It's not an everyday bike for just anyone. It's tough to handle, it's a pain in the ass when it comes to maintain and it's expensive as fuck. But hey, when you buy a damn fine thing you can't expect it to be cheap and easy to deal with right?

[@fastbikes]

Bingo!

[@gonzotopia1]

Why would I want something that’s a chore to ride?

[@JohnS916]

@@gonzotopia1 Depends what you mean by chore. Yes, the maintenance schedule and pricing is high, but the newer models have much wider mileage intervals compared to older Ducatis, they required expensive valve adjustments every 6k miles. Back in 04 I took it upon myself to learn how to do the valve checks and any shim replacements on my 916 and followed that when I bought a 999S. The difference between the two was like night and day, the Testastretta design was much more user friendly than the 916 era bikes. P. T. did a great job in this respect, his predecessor Tamburini didn't. Royal pain in the ass to access the valves on the 916, had to remove everything first and the window opening to do valve inspection/adjustments was tiny, whereas the 999 had big valve covers with easy access to the motor. It was like fresh air times two.

[@jal1797]

nice skills man!I would prefer this from bmw hp race as It definetely going to be limited edition with high value as the last ducati v-twin engine in its sbk series.Whatever Ducati gave to it.v-twin could not gain any hp without increasing cc which in my opinion it is stupid to go above 1300cc v-twin!there is no meaning at all in that---keep in mind that started from 851 and had been increasing cc every time in order to be competitive.... models 851,916,996, 998, 999, 1098,,1198,1199....1299!Nice review again!you deserve a lot lot more subscribes!

[@fastbikes]

Cheers! And yes, true, when WSB went to 1,000cc across the board, they were having to use about three engines per rider per weekend for the litre twin to be competitive, which isn't sustainable even for a factory hence why they got more capacity again. Love V-twins, or L-twins in this case, but the format will always be at a big disadvantage with identical capacities, sadly...

[@minatormyth]

I keep watching this Panigale review, best one i have seen :)

[@BikeWorldTVshow]

Thanks!

[@9a21x]

Wonderful review and commentary. Thank you.

[@BikeWorldTVshow]

Thanks

[@findingneutral426]

Nicely done, very much why I love my panigale

[@fastbikes]

Ta!

[@JohnS916]

Excellent review sir. Man, I would love to have any 1299, base or S model. I'm "vintage" Ducati having owned the 999S and still have my 999R. I've kept the 999R for a long time, put a lot of upgrades into it and there is nothing more realistically that I need, but what I want is another matter. However, my bikes were built before the electronics craze and if I were to sell it would be for the modern electronics, just to try them out. Again, well done objective review of a bike that raises the senses to the highest level.

[@benjaminkubascronin3082]

Thanks John! Funny enough the 999R was my most favourite Ducati until this FE, which I still prefer to the V4, funny enough. Had a chance to buy one (999R) a few years ago and didn't pull the trigger, now prices are flying back up again it seems, ah well... Ignore any naysayers, electronics are awesome and used correctly (not on anything but the lowest levels) they're amazing and also no guarantee of staying upright - perfect. Turn them up and you're not going anywhere, but the best systems work as an extension of your own inputs, and they're mega.

[@scottieray]

Hopefully the V-4 will keep the rawness of the Twins. Passionate review,nice.

[@fastbikes]

We hope so too!

[@danwood8177]

Love the N7 patch !

[@fastbikes]

Good spot!

[@cyrillgebert5631]

Superb review! Thank you!!

[@BikeWorldTVshow]

Cyrill Gebert thanks

[@LambChopRides]

Great review, now I want to try it :-)

[@fastbikes]

Cheers Chopster!

[@matttyson6354]

Great Review! Thanks for the information (Ontario, Canada).

[@fastbikes]

Pleasure! Thank Bike World for the great visuals mostly though!

[@dajudge1969]

I believe I've watched this video 30+ times... Love the review, and the bike . Bought mine Dec 23rd number 450. She is gorgeous.... Akro needs to hurry up with the exhaust for this bad mamba

[@fastbikes]

Lucky man! Not jealous! Much...

[@tornadoknut]

thanks for catching the essence!

[@fastbikes]

Pleasure!

[@Death666wish]

They're numbered but not limited.

[@Death666wish]

Interesting, I recall the press release saying they are numbered but not limited. Maybe I missed that part.

[@rafamayzin9093]

They're numbered cause they're limited bro... this bike is the "final" and a special version of the Panigale series cause they will soon be realeasing the V4 wich will no longer be 2 cylinder sportbike.

[@mathias6423]

gr8 review

[@fastbikes]

Cheers!

[@adamstratford6740]

Great review awesome bike looks to me like you were riding pretty hard on track and on the roads good job 👏

[@fastbikes]

Not too hard! ;-)

[@hubert1142]

what a review man, great job 👌👌

[@fastbikes]

Cheers Hubert!

[@johna6968]

Done the Ducati thing and the Italian girlfriend.. When it good it's good, when it's bad omg it's bloody awful..

[@DamonH21fhs]

(At 4:22) Once you take the "collector can" off what system would be the best to put on it? would it be less muffled/louder? Would like a lot of opinions/comments.. more opinions are always better. Thanks.

[@andrewford80]

Great review guys

[@fastbikes]

Cheers Andrew!

[@golix1344]

Woow,Ducati never was made for tall guys,but this dude seems pretty tall and still looks like it fit the bike... thats one of reasons I always bought japanese bike instead of my dream bike- Ducati.

[@benjaminkubascronin3082]

Yep, no probs at all with the bike size, been touring on several Ducatis over the years and no problems body-wise.

[@dukedaz8920]

Wow great review panigale mwah love them but then again Ducati’s love them all 😁

[@fastbikes]

Cheers!

[@dorrellk7471]

And is a Ducati an italian GF from Sicily or from Jersey?

[@nyleen]

but what if you don't have a wang for the panigale to bite off? XD Also what background song is that you guys are using? Thank you for the wonderful videos also.

[@threethrushes]

Is this a good first big bike? :P

[@BikeWorldTVshow]

Perfect go for it, don't forget to film the first ride though.

[@Bricktop1967]

Staggered you passed the noise check at Coombe. Do you remember the reading? Did you have some sort of special dispensation? Cheers.

[@fastbikes]

No, 103Db, in fact every single Euro4 bike has passed this year!

[@Bricktop1967]

Thanks for taking the time to reply. I would love to take my 1299 to Coombe (local track) but even if I put the stock exhaust back on I fear I would be turned away.

[@fastbikes]

Pleasure! The added problem with most 'Gales at Combe is that the exhaust outlet is so close to the engine, which isn't the quietest, an 1199 I had a few years back was 116Db there - stock! Also this year we've got through a couple of MV Agustas, MT-10, KTM Super Adventure, and a new GSX-R1000 with a can on, baffle out!

[@MatNewtonTrio]

Great review

[@fastbikes]

Ta Mat!

[@michaelmarshall1713]

Being a current owner of a MV F4 1000 2005 model , I like the look of this and think it is nicer looking than the new V 4 model although I would prefer the V 4 but will await the Honda RVF 1000 and get back aboard the big bore Japanese V4 1000 that will eat all comers.

[@paulklees9871]

Michael Marshall i dont think that the Japenese put a v4 out.Because a v4 cot a lot of more in production than a inline four.The Problem is how much people paying for a v4 Honda so much more than for a CBR.Ducati has sold in 3 Months in Svizzerland 50 Ducatis over 40000 Dolar in the Same Time Honda has selling one cbr SP2 wich cost 30000 Dollar.The Problem is People Buying a Honda if is not Cost much over 22000Dolar.Ducati dosent gave any Problem to selling Sportsbike wuch cost 40000 Dollar and more.The Speciale V4 sells well just before is came out.

[@michaelmarshall1713]

I don't buy it. In 1984 Honda had the VF 1000 and they had it for awhile . The Superbike Rules later on favoured Ducati and most others were producing inline fours so Honda went back to boring. They still have the old V 4 engine designs that can modify and make them viable for today . They need to stop going down the elite sport bike road and make a bike like the old VF 1000 the could live in the city, highway and race it if you wish as opposed to now that thinly disguised race bikes for the street are not easy to live with and I ride a MV Agusta and on highway great in town a unhappy beast. Honda will do it they just wanted to see what Ducati offered and well it is not pretty at all.

[@paulklees9871]

Michael Marshall yes i have seen how much Power Honda pull out of a GP Motor for Street.Only 160 BHP for street for a Bike wich cost with Race Kit 200000 Dollar????Plese dont talking shit about the Honda v4 this is a shame 160 BHP out of a GP Motor and this with the Euro 4?????!!.Ducati GP Motor is in the GP the Strongest,and Ducati using Desmodromik wich is Enable to do RPM like Pneumatic Valve wich only use in the GP.Tell me how can Honda put that Power with standart spring Valve??You can go over 14.500rpm without pneumatic Valve.Ducati can with the Desmdromik making more RPM because Ducati is only one that using the same Valve System in the GP like on Street legal Bikes.And i am shure the Panigale v4 r 1000ccm can brake the Rekord of RPM for street legal Bikes.

[@michaelmarshall1713]

Shit ? What shit ? Honda make the best V 4 engine period I have owned one and the torque is amazing even from back then. I don't know what Honda will do for their street bike but who has the titles in Moto GP ? Honda have more than Ducati ! I own a MV Agusta right now and it is good but like all Italian exotics hard to live with and the Japanese make great all round bikes even the old SP 2 Blade update is a better both worlds bike than most of todays sports bikes. Shit you say ? Where can I use this 160 BHP ? I cannot even ride my MV to its potential . Not shit mate but reality ! I think the Ducati power is awesome I think the bike is ugly & the new Blade is even uglier!

[@paulklees9871]

Michael Marshall i dont say that 160 is not enough but why they not enable to put 200 BHP of a Moto GP based Motor???Sorry but paying 200K for a Bike that only can put more than 200 BHP with Race Kit.You can Talking how ever you wont but Honda has not that Power like other Bikes thats a Fact.And i Talking about Title in the SBK and in SBK Ducati still Rekordholder with Titel,and with each new Model has won the SBK Titel.And you realy think that Honda can adaptet a Motor from VF1000R from 1984 in 2018??????Just only one thing Ducati has build the first v4 in 1963 this is only a litle Information,because i can not heare any more how much stupid shit you talking🤔a got a headache.

[@paulodoko29]

God damn Italians they know how to create a beauty

[@MrCocksuckme]

I'm here to Hear the Duc...

[@madducmonza5214]

Wow i thought the stock system was a slip on system I guess its sort of like a stock system and quite.

[@cnealmartin]

Everything he said is right on point. My 1299 base model is exactly like he says. My 1299 stood up in 2nd all power, like other bikes stand up in first. I almost $hit myself. Just when I thought I knew the bike... nope, she tried to bike my dick off.

[@benjaminkubascronin3082]

Ha ha! Thanks Chris, glad you've still got your old fella!

[@jessetaylor6976]

Just not really big on my bike resembling an Italian flag.. But I'd still have her once or thrice!

[@zissou6928]

Funny bit: The 1/3rd missing from the SL is actually worth half the price

[@fastbikes]

Ha! The main difference twixt the FE and Super' is that despite all the special stuff on the FE it still feels like a Panigale, whereas the Super' feels completely different, a different bike in its own right with virtually none of the 'foibles' that has affected the big Panigale range since launch. There's the other half of the price!

[@zissou6928]

Couldn't be all the titanium magnesium bits that kill off 80 lbs right..?

[@fastbikes]

You'd be surprised!

[@iblongshia]

The 1299S has the better and more usable powerband.

[@saffytv8926]

V4 vs VTwin? What's the difference? Why are most new supersports going towards the V4s?

[@fastbikes]

Big difference! And it's only Ducati and Aprilia with V4s, Yamaha's R1 mimics (to a certain extent) a V4, and we could be waiting until the next ice age for Honda to make a V4 (The VFR doesn't count), one that doesn't cost the price of a small flat that is...

[@saffytv8926]

Fast Bikes Magazine What's the difference in performance and overall quality

[@fastbikes]

Between what bikes exactly?

[@saffytv8926]

Fast Bikes Magazine in general v4 vs vtwin!

[@minatormyth]

Brilliant :)

[@osmanreyes7195]

USA price please

[@incognito8219]

i wonder if rossi's done acid before.

[@thejackgraves13]

"Spit yourself into Orbit"😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@reerbaadia1896]

Same bike 44teeth reviewed. I guess it is a press bike

[@fastbikes]

Yep, Al's local (plus worked for FB), so we just handed it over when we were done with it :-)

[@thejackgraves13]

What settings did you have to wheelie it

[@benjaminkubascronin3082]

Anti-wheelie off, TC on level 1 or 2 - level 3 also allows it to wheelie a decent amount. Actually the anti-wheelie on lowest setting wasn't too bad, good for low height carried lofts.

[@Ihelpanytime]

Why is it too expensive. Just for looks? I must admit this bike is asthetically pleasing!!!! But I can't afford it.

[@Hsp44]

Lonewolf Nazgul but its owned by chainese brand

[@Hsp44]

Lonewolf Nazgul not ducati im talking about benelli

[@felixteg]

Where is this strange track and how is it called?

[@fastbikes]

Castle Combe - awesome track, super fast, super bumpy in places!

[@Yoshi489]

I like L2 better than V4 . from Japan

[@dorrellk7471]

What happens when they crash the test bikes?

[@BikeWorldTVshow]

Classy Freddy Blaise we have to pay for the damage.

[@fastbikes]

What Bike World says!

[@cnealmartin]

Problem is for the price of a good exhaust and install you can buy a used bike...

[@brewerbrewer5988]

You lucky tree!

[@anasnurhafidz]

Final edition, final twin most powerful engine in the world...

[@damnlogin]

Bike so good they had to call in a N7 to ride it 😉

[@fastbikes]

If only!

[@dinsake3570]

Like

[@turkislam4337]

Vs - BMW s1000rr hp4 race

[@atobpilot]

Someone's been taking notes from 44teeth.

[@BikeWorldTVshow]

Alex Brazier why?

[@fastbikes]

With Fags? Who learned his trade at Fast Bikes for years before 44? And in fact still works for FB now? Let us just ponder a second, too, as to who pioneered dynamic motorcycling videos twenty odd years ago. Wait, got it! Nope, hang on, it's slipped away... ;-)

[@BikeWorldTVshow]

Actually Alex, love what 44teeth do but we've be producing vids like this for years, just saying!

[@stephenmwyatt2]

why not get a superleggera?.........if you can't afford it, just finance it

[@MrCocksuckme]

I'd rather hear the Bike...

[@paper____]

They did all they could to the engine to come up with a high hp figure to sell these bikes. They sold us out. No low end hp or torque. SHAME ON YOU DUCATI !!!

[@realsstates1180]

I don’t want an Italian girlfriend to bite me.

[@BikeWorldTVshow]

problemsolved have you ever tried it?

[@realsstates1180]

bikeworld, I would try if I get a chance and I would be on my best behavior. But can’t imagine spending a lot of money and live with something that requires me to have my guards up at all times and tries to kill me at the first slip up. On that analogy, have you ever been in an abusive relationship with someone you desire greatly?

[@paper____]

bet the SL engine sucks to. About the same engine or that is what Ducati is telling us. Do we believe that & if so it sucks like the new R according to the dyno run below/

[@elle8062]

M50 isn't that great... LOL Also, it's not limited edition anymore

[@pz5006]

2 people can’t afford this bike

[@stichupman]

Baz Sheene better make that one more lol.would love a Ducati at some point though.

[@stephenmwyatt2]

Ducati could never win without rule concessions. It has been the industry joke for a really long time. They are fast FOR A TWIN, but that is all, and it is an ass burner that sucks to ride. Compression braking is dangerous, and it only runs at high RPM. the 959 Panigale already seems like a 916