A naked 1199 Panigale

Since the Ducati Pannigale will be arriving in Manila in June. Ever wonder what was under those plastics, Ducati was kind enough to provide some CAD drawings to satisfy my craving.

Ducati has provided the riding public with the most advance bike for 2012. Underneath those plastics as seen in the CAD drawing is an exceptional overview of the bike. A frame less motorcycle, the first of its kind available to the riding public. For all the other details of the Pannigale, just log on to Ducati.com.

This is my dilema, if ever you are willing to spend and purchase a Ducati Pannigale, be sure to have enough money put aside to purchase Motorcycle Insurance. Looking at the way the bike is built, a low side will surely damage a bit or potentially more of the frame less bike. Ducati surely did not have that on mind when they created this bike, Ducati assumed that anyone that purchased the Pannigale is not allowed to crash. There are no provisions for bike sliders as well. Hence, the extra money for Insurance.
Current insurance price for a 1198 S is at 44,000 pesos, for a 1198 Corse is at 68,000 pesos and for the 1198R Corse is a whopping 98,000 pesos. Owning a Ducati is not cheap so I assume to have the Pannigale insured, it would cost you between 70,000 to 90,000 pesos. If you plan to own one and not get insurance you must be a pretty confident and skilled rider.

One more thing, If and when you decide to purchase a Pannigale, allow me to ride it!