2012 Ducati 1199?

[05 Busa LE]

Some published shots, and a "spy" shot. Reports are that the low exhaust may just be an interim exhaust, and that the final design will bring the exhaust through the tail, like the Desmo RR. Also, the headlights are reported to be LEDs, with a "brow" similar to Audi's cars.

 

[05 Busa LE]

Another ...

 

[05 Busa LE]

Last one ...

 

[2hip]

Don't know if I'll ever be able to have one..but they are sexy beasts

 

[GsxrBots]

Not feeling the exhaust, but loving the headlights...

 

[wv rider]

Thats one hot lookin' Italian!

 

[varma917989]

For me it looks good, but when it comes to RIDE no one can beat BUSA

 

[frisbee]

I like the lights !

 

[dadofthree]

Nice ride, nice price

 

[Ezduzit]

That rear tire looks wider than a 190.

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[sportcustoms71]

+1

Not feeling the exhaust, but loving the headlights...

 

[kairles]

I like the exhaust. The pic of the white one reminds me of a busa with a 1K tail.

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[05 Busa LE]

I think the exhaust, as is, looks too "designed," but I think it would look better than running it through the tail, like the Desmo RR. Also, I think a carbon fiber Termi that was triangular in section would look nice down low. That rear tire does look massive.

 

[HillbillyTom]

That rear tire looks wider than a 190.

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Pirelli does make a 200/55 in the Supercorsa SP.

Edit: Little more about it, and a few good "artists rendition" pictures.. http://www.asphaltandrubber.com/bikes/2012-ducati-superbike-1199-render/

 

[kdogg]

Nice! Was wondering when led lighting would show up on bikes,whats next push button start?

 

[Flicka]

Ducati builds a beautiful motorcycle (with the very occasional dog). Where I run into an issue is when the techs at my BMW/Ducati dealership say to definitely lean toward the BMW because of the ridiculous maintenance expense with a Duc. If I were rich, they'd both be in the garage. One of these days

Nice! Was wondering when led lighting would show up on bikes,whats next push button start?

I know, right?!? I am getting seriously tired of kick starting I keed, I keed...

 

[GsxrBots]

My 1973 Yamaha had push button starting..

 

[05 Busa LE]

Where I run into an issue is when the techs at my BMW/Ducati dealership say to definitely lean toward the BMW because of the ridiculous maintenance expense with a Duc.

You'd be surprised to find that the maintenance expense is not that high on a Ducati, especially when the dealership is experienced. But, when you own the Ferrari of motorcycles, I guess it's relatively expensive.