Panigale As Your First Sportbike ?

[@ProjectFairmont]

Nice to see you back. Candid honesty is something we can’t lose.

[@FancyAnimal]

Pretty soon KZbin will just be ad spots, product affiliations, and censorship with content sprinkled in-between.

[@stephenmegel6975]

​@@FancyAnimal that's exactly what it is already

[@PabloConcrete]

Welcome back! I hope you can start posting new videos more often. Many thanks! Great content as usual!

[@PabloConcrete]

How have you been? I see the wicked sense of humour is still there 😂I love the pictures you input to help us visualise what is in your head 🤣

[@FancyAnimal]

Thanks chief. I appreciate the kind words. I’m working on a bunch of new videos. ✌️

[@PabloConcrete]

@@FancyAnimal Great!

[@charl12]

FA, Great to see you out riding again. Hopefully we get to see more of you in the future.

[@FancyAnimal]

I’m going to try to post weekly. This was a test video of sorts for the GoPro 11. It’s a buggy little fellah. Cheers!

[@billycross3785]

Great to see you and the panni back , hope more videos soon your best on the tube 😉

[@tph122951]

I am so happy to see you have posted again. As you can see from the other comments, you have been sorely missed. I am always slightly jealous of folks who have the ability to bring joy to their fellow man. Good on you! I was too uptight to put up with my Ducati breaking down all the time and finally just replaced it with a naked R1250R. I had to add an Arrow exhaust to make it sound good though, the Duc surely did!

[@FancyAnimal]

Thanks for the positive comments skippah. Never ridden a BMW R bike. Is that a boxer twin shift cam motor?

[@tph122951]

@@FancyAnimal Yes, tremendous torque, and a great top end. Definitely a bit slow on the transitions but certainly no wrestling involved, very stable and comfortable. Actually a bit more torque than the KTM Super Duke but no insane top end. Seems like a hidden gem to me. Dash is amazing. I hope you get to try one.

[@FancyAnimal]

@@tph122951 Interesting. Might have to add it to the inglorious bastards list!

[@gonzo221]

Great seeing you back man. Always enjoy your content! Hope to see more.

[@FancyAnimal]

Thanks for the support. Cheers!

[@Delboysparody]

Really been missing your videos. Great to see you back.

[@FancyAnimal]

Thanks man! Cheers

[@juliangreaves5684]

Great to see you posting again! 👍

[@luissantiago847]

Love your videos. I hope to see more of you, your bike, and your adventures this year!

[@FancyAnimal]

Thanks for the kind words and encouragement. Cheers mate!

[@jaycee4049]

Great to have you back again. Some of the most enjoyable videos on KZbin You inspired me to sell my RC51 and buy a Ducati!

[@josemag8431]

Damn we missed your videos FancyAnimal!

[@FancyAnimal]

Cheers mate!

[@gonzo221]

I think this is where manufacturers have done an amazing job at making superbikes more accessible. Electronic have transformed the category in my opinion. I'm less hesitant to recommend a new superbike to a a new rider then I was 10 to 15 years ago because electronics have really made them much much easier to ride. Fueling has gotten better, traction control is insane now, and ABS has gotten better. I know for a long time all the fast guys on superbikes complained that ABS was a waste and they could stop faster (I may or may not have been one of them). Well all that noise has gone away. ABS systems are great now. I think the only assessment that matters as to whether or not a person is ready for a superbike is mentality. If you're a bit reckless a superbike will humble you really quickly.

[@FancyAnimal]

Well said chief.

[@ianhoyle8459]

Great your back FA. My 2012 Panigale is under a cover not ridden for seven years for numerous reasons. I found it a very challenging bike to ride but still love it more than the new designs from Bologna. I so very much hope to visit California before I die. x

[@Lar308]

Nifty jump up on the bike at the end for a guy with a broken back! Best moto vlog intro on You Tube - don't ever change it - I love it.

[@FancyAnimal]

Hey Man, been tough to vlog this year due to health stuff. Trying to get the mojo back. Cheers!

[@CptMonkeyHoax]

Welcome back!! More please😊

[@WalkerKlondyke]

He’s back!

[@smokeviper911]

Welcome back. Do you think you will ever finish your “Inglorious” series? That was one of the best TL vids I’ve seen.

[@vpweber]

No shit, I feel like he owes us, such a great talent!

[@FancyAnimal]

Ya it's coming, along with the desmo valve video lol. CHeers!

[@ScottS381]

Glad to have you back! Based on your and Baron's lusting over it, I picked up an RC51 as a touring bike. ; )

[@FancyAnimal]

How's your neck? If you lower the pegs and raise the clip-ons it would be a kick-ass cruiser. I always thought of deleting the front fairing and doing a super naked...maybe if I finf a rat. Cheers chief!

[@ScottS381]

@@FancyAnimal My neck's no problem. I just have to do the gangsta lean with the left arm on the tank. Made it all the way up to Monterey and back for The Quail last year. Plus plenty of room under the rear seat for a tool roll. Stay safe and be well!

[@Topendz]

Fancy I picked myself up a Sprint P08F1-85 air filter and waiting on a Termi slip on with upmap key for my 1199 I will let you know if it makes a difference at all. Stay healthy my friend. One of the few things I look forward to online are your videos. It will be weird to see you on another bike though lol

[@FancyAnimal]

Sprint is a noticeable performance gain. Let me know how loud the termis are. My exhaust flapper failed so currently it's fixed in the wide-open position and the bike is annoyingly loud with the stock exhaust. Now I know why Ducati uses it. Good lord. I'm workign on Suzuki K5/K6 1000 review. How's that for weird. Cheers!

[@Topendz]

@@FancyAnimal the stock pipes are loud enough hope the termis aren’t louder. I hate working on these modern Ducatis. My 998 I had all the bodywork off in 2mins flat. Just changing the air filter on this thing took 30 mins and cut up hands… maybe I’m just getting old lol

[@johnrogers6271]

I learned to ride a motorcycle when i was 18. I hadn't been back on a bike until i turned 55 and my 1st bike was a brand new 2023 Ducati Panigale V2. I have 4600 miles on it so far and its been a great mototcycle with no problems except the normal heat that comes of that cylinder, hot hot, hot 😂

[@FancyAnimal]

Great bike. You'll enjoy that heat in the colder months. Cheers!

[@45south]

totally agree with your comments on how to ride a Pani, I had a 1299 and the best way to describe it is to pretend that your are riding a front wheel only, forget about the rear. You need to own the front but the weird thing is the more you push the better it gets. They are not called pain-igalies for no reason though, you need to set them up for your weight as they are so stiff out of the factory.

[@NotNowCato1254]

Hey there FA - thought you'd kicked the bucket or summit! Good to see you back. Look forward to more content 👍

[@FancyAnimal]

Glad you made as well my friend. Cheers!

[@TheMacki95]

HE IS BACK

[@NathanMian]

Nobody does it better, makes me feel sad for the rest.

[@vpweber]

How dare you leave us hanging for so long, you bastard! PS love your content! You are so awesome at articulating your thoughts, always look forward to your next post. Be well!

[@FancyAnimal]

Thanks captain. Glad to see you're here as well. Peace brother.

[@minatormyth]

I have had my 1199 for 6 years. Along with my mk 1 diavel carbon, they are both 100% keepers.

[@courtneyricks500]

Thank you for the video. Always like the PCH videos. Ride far and fast.

[@stephenmegel6975]

Stoked to see a new video from you. Ive been riding a Honda DCT would love to see you react to one of those.

[@FancyAnimal]

As long as you don't buy something with 3 wheels, you're still wicked cool. CHeers!

[@chriscoteaz]

This was really good. Welcome back!

[@Topendz]

I missed your posts welcome back! Still have my 1199s too. Agree with everything you said. Wish I never sold my 998 I had for 13 years to be honest that rode nicer that my Panigale. The SV650 is a great starter bike I owned the first generation 1999 model with the half fairing. I was already a seasoned rider at that point so grew out of it quickly but it was a great bike regardless. Back to the older generation V twin Ducatis they all require commitment to handle them properly that’s for sure and I wouldn’t recommend to any novices. In my day in England we had to start on a 250

[@FancyAnimal]

998 is a gem for sure...that whole era was great. I'm probably going to get a 2009-2013 1100 Monster....the blend the best of new and old. Not sure I'd have the patience with those damn timing belts. Hard enough these days motivating myself to change the oil. What kind of miles are on the 1199?

[@Topendz]

@@FancyAnimal my biggest regret selling my 998. Best bike ever owned and I put so much into it to make it perfect. Oh well. Honestly don’t have a lot of mileage on the 1199s. Lost touch with all my riding friends and don’t get to ride as much as I use too. Pretty much ride solo these days. The riding season here in Eastern Canada is pretty short April to October at best. Less than 10k on the bike. There’s a Ducati 851 for sale near me that I was thinking of but not in budget right now. I sold my 998 to a friend who I’ve been begging for him to sell it back to me but his not budging. The sad thing is he doesn’t ride it at all and it’s just sitting there such a waste. I put about 60k on that bike before I sold it was such a joy to ride. I will never sell the 1199 though learn my lesson just save up for another ride. My dream bike is a series 1 Laverda Jota 1000 (180 crank)

[@Topendz]

@@FancyAnimal yep i could see you enjoying an old skool monster

[@mattarian79]

Hi Rob! Great riding with you today, i see you found decker canyon one of my favorites!

[@FancyAnimal]

Hey Matt, same to you chief. That’s a sweet ride you got there. I checked the GoPro footage and I was keeping a safe distance in case you ate a horse turd, but you’re a speck on the video. Next time I’ll hang on your rear tire. We should get some people together for group rides.

[@mattarian79]

@@FancyAnimal it’s Michael, Attarian is my last name. For sure! I have a go pro as well planning on sticking a mount on the tail. Thank you, sick Ducati!

[@FancyAnimal]

Sounds good Michael. What are some other good rides around here other than The Crest, Ojai, and Santa Monica Mtns?

[@mattarian79]

@@FancyAnimal big tujunga canyon, angeles forest hwy, glendora mountain road

[@Topendz]

Fancy I wanted to give you an update on my slip-on and UpMap after finally getting a long run yesterday. The fueling is perfect now on the bike and significant improvement between 5-8k rpm. Not sure if the air filter contributes to this or a combination of all three but I think the bike is as good as it’s gonna get now. I’m content. Was left stranded at the end of the ride due to a poorly seated fuel injector but that was most likely “me” error after replacing the air filter

[@Avi.TorOfficial]

Careful on those double yellow passes man. Thanks for the insight.

[@Quattordici]

So glad you released the vid ❤

[@MichaelAdkins-xb9fd]

Picked up a 14’ 1199 Pani 2 years ago with 2k miles. Mint condition, $12k. Not the best nor worst deal but it was the dream bike. (9th bike in my life)

[@courtneyricks500]

Fancy, have you ever done suspension video for the 1199s DES Sport vs. Race mode? You have the gift of explaining mechanical topics like this quite well.

[@FancyAnimal]

Good topic. I recently switched my rear suspension over to progressive rather than flat spring rate so I could throw that into the mix as well. Cheets!

[@zackrides265]

Welcome back!!!!!! We've missed you!

[@davidwood974]

Great to see you back!

[@lknanml]

First bike should always be a used bike. Worry about increasing your skills rather than scratching up your new ride. Even people who say they don't worry about that 100% worry about that LOL. I got a 90 VTR 250 in 93. The first time I ever road a motorcycle was on that bike. I spent the next year and a half seeing just how far I could push that thing. It pushed back a few times. Little sanding and white paint. Good enough back on the road. Got a CBR900RR brand spanking new after that. Yep. I would have been dead had that been my first bike. Daily rider since 2010. Duc 900ssie, 996 and a KTM990adv when I want to attack and bearhug unsuspecting bushes at speed. I could swear I had a bike under me a second ago. Some people might be able to control themselves with a brand new space and time bender but most WILL push it before they are ready. Traction control has my back. Then you take it out of rain mode and the world goes by all blurry you hit that turn and run out of talent. There is NO WAY I would have been able to control myself had I tossed a leg over a propper machine on day one. Just like NOS you turn it up a little more each time. Ran good last time. She can take some. Rinse repeat until you find yourself talking about how she couldn't take anymore one day and you blow all the welds on your intake and for some reason your passenger floorboard breaks off because reasons.. Wait. I think that was a movie... That's right. I put a piston in low earth orbit. If you have self control and the cash then by all means buy something faster than 90% of the cars on the road. Otherwise buy used and invest the cash you would have spent on a brand new bike. After a year and nowhere to go performance wise on your bike go buy your dream bike and spend the gains you made on gear and cams for your ride.

[@whammerjammer1562]

Welcome back!

[@theviewer9690]

I drove a new panigale V2, it was a testbike and I was surprised how easy it is to ride it. I am currently riding a z900 and this is my first year having my license. My next bike will be the panigale v2 for sure, probably next year

[@FancyAnimal]

I highly recommend buying a 1299 over the V2. The prices aren't that different and both bikes are just as easy to ride....the 1299 is actually lighter. However, the 1299 in the last year with slide control etc etc is so much more bike and something you can own for a lifetime without taming. The V2 becomes underwhelming very quickly.

[@rickmiller9557]

Glad you’re back in California miss your videos try going to Vazquez rocks in Palmdale in the daytime is a great ride

[@FancyAnimal]

Thanks mate. I was just looking at a map…what road should I take? Soledad?

[@rickmiller9557]

@@FancyAnimal That’s right all the roads up there are killer I can take it all the way to the crest through Acton I just parallels the 14 freeway but it’s fast sweepers hardly any traffic Aliso Canyon at the end of the Angeles crest towards Palmdale those are nice roads and when it’s warm out is good for a bad back really makes your body feel good try not to go in the summer hot days,early in the morning is good

[@FancyAnimal]

@@rickmiller9557 ok will check it out. Thanks for the 411. BTW any idea where there might be some clear road to do quarter mile testing? Abandoned air field?

[@rickmiller9557]

@@FancyAnimal Mount Emma Road right at the end of the Angeles Forest Road.All over Palmdale there’s all kinds of areas like you’re talking just don’t do it if you see any cars there’s plenty of police and if you’re hungry try grizzly Burger in Acton I think it is that’s a good place for food and gas is right around the corner

[@rickmiller9557]

Also if you want to improve your riding ability there’s always Osborne off the 210 freeway it goes thru the mountains and gets up to the 14 freeway it turns into Sand Canyon Blvd., I live in Pasadena so all roads lead to Palmdale

[@sinmrl]

Joey Diaz impersonation spot on

[@CHuzz7777]

Yes! And the old full intro to boot!

[@FancyAnimal]

😜

[@-DC-]

The MAN returns 😘

[@goutvols103]

Welcome back Fancy. Thought COVID got you. Are you back in SoCal and your old job?

[@BB-ln4gv]

Missed your videos

[@daviscampbell9020]

I just bought a 23 HD Road Glide Special. Only thing that beat Ducati for me was i'll be doing long distance. In addition to that Ducati panigale does not come with heated gear/grips or cruise control.

[@FancyAnimal]

COngrats on the new ride. Did you get a leather vest and upload the complet Skynard / Allman Brothers catelog to the bike? Ya even the Pani V4 doesn't have cruise control. Fries my brain.

[@daviscampbell9020]

@Fancy Animal Thank you, man. No vests aren't my type. I got a full HD gear though. I'm not sure about that catalog. Its Unfortunate the Panigale series doesn't have an option for cruise control or heated gear option. Maybe one day. Love your work.

[@FancyAnimal]

@@daviscampbell9020 have you seen the First Gear heated jacket and glove liners? I've been wearing mine for 10 years.,..adds 2-3 months to the riding season.

[@daviscampbell9020]

@Fancy Animal afraid not. I'll check em out thank you.

[@hfracing]

I sold my 899 to a newb that was in the process of getting his license. He loves it and has also done trackdays on it. :) i only sold that bike to get my 1299:)

[@FancyAnimal]

What I love about that move is if you didn't tell your woman you changed bikes, she'd never no the difference.....assuming they're both red. CHeers!

[@hfracing]

@@FancyAnimal they were both red :) but she knew i had one at home when i went and got the 1299, we were on vacation 6 hours north of where we live and found the bike for sale 15 minutes away from us. so i decided on the spot to buy it. Flew back north a weeek later and drove it home so then i had 2 :D She had no objections and actually was happy for me to get a really cool bike!

[@stevegriffith7236]

Power delivery isn't appreciated until your 6 to 7 grand on the rpms.

[@hybridEP3]

Yeah and then you’re going far too fucking fast on the street lol

[@stevegriffith7236]

@@hybridEP3 won't get any argument out of me. It was definitely intended for the track.

[@goldie6579]

Welcome back.

[@halemotors4084]

Great advise, good video !

[@elrrapage]

Gusto de verle de vuelta caballero 😅

[@FancyAnimal]

Salud mi amigo!

[@Captainhairyass]

I've been riding for 20 hrs on and off. I weigh 260, 6'2". I bought and Aprilia RS660 and it's super comfy, but I'm tempted to get a V4 or V2. Any recommendations?

[@Mike-Onyx0824]

Idk I'm looking for my first sports bike and I love speed but it's not a car it's a motorcycle so I'm probably going to get a Yamaha r6 and then move to one of these I love ducati but I need to get things down before I move up to that .

[@bznupe30]

Who opened the barn door? Lasso that beast and pull it back in, LOL 🤪

[@Shy_Knee_Side_Up]

Sweet ride

[@bradpaquin8397]

Hey there old friend. I've got a stiffy for a Africa Twin to explore the VT backroads. What do you think? Better options?

[@FancyAnimal]

Did you marry money and move to vermont Bradley? Honda Transalp would be worth test riding along with the Africa Twin...but no cruise control on the prevous. Tenere 700 is a steal. Ducati Desert X and KTM 890 Adventure are better but big money.

[@bradpaquin8397]

@@FancyAnimal seems like AT and Tenere sell for $ on used market. Better to just get the nicest GS I can find? Some low mileage older low mileage GS’s seem easier to find and I’d imagine are bulletproof?

[@FancyAnimal]

Dude you’re way too young for a GS. Wait until your urine stream hits your ankles to get a GS. Get a KTM SuperDick 1290 or GT. 180hp twin that’s just as comfortable and docile as a GS but handles like an S1000RR and power wheelies through 5 gears with luggage. Best bike ever made.

[@FancyAnimal]

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[@oneonlyxram]

The 1299s is far more refined than the 1199s and is "easier" to ride. But no, neither of those are great for a first superbike...I say that as someone that jumped from cbr600rr to the 1199, then 1299, then v4 panigale.

[@FancyAnimal]

1299s has such a better ride than the 1199. It felt liek a cruiser when I demo'd it lol.

[@mikef1411]

How is that cruise control lock? I'm still wanting a gale after all those years haha

[@FancyAnimal]

Works like a charm...as long as you don't need to panic brake....the device obstructs the brake lever lol.

[@lastfanstanding999]

Meatballs and Bugatti Sauce !🤣😳

[@fulltimemechanic3109]

What about 2018 v4 as first bike

[@Kyle-R]

how you break your back

[@Szlejer]

Nope. I don't see much Ducatis at trackdays, but even if I do the older they are the less likely to see the end of the event in working condition. ;) Unlike 15+ year old, beat up GSXRs.

[@FancyAnimal]

Gixxer is so good that Suzuki had to stop making them.

[@fateswingman3006]

Saw an over 50yr old at a Thunder Hill track day 2 turns in front of me high side his Yellow 916 during the 2nd session of the day. He was in the middle of the track unconscious. Poor guy. Props to him for tracking his Duc. These bikes are a lot of motorcycle, a lot of money to repair, and a handful even for experienced riders. I love V-Twins (I had an RC51) and an SV650 is a solid rec.

[@samboles8796]

👌

[@ryshask]

MMmmm. Mamma mia!

[@djbowler3333]

No. GXR 1000 will smoke. EVERY. SINGLE. TIME.

[@CHuzz7777]

Dull as ditchwater though…

[@FancyAnimal]

Gixxer is an under appreciated gem. Working on a review of the K5/K6 right now. Cheers!

[@duckylucky6505]

@@FancyAnimal Glad you're back to YouTubing! Please make sure you ride it in shorts and a tank top and it has a license plate mounted vertically on the swingarm, full assortment of multicolored sliders and a bald rear tire.

[@thornmcdaniel3317]

Welcome back!