Possible 2016 m1200r owner

WannabeRacer said:

Hello all I’m new to the Ducati world and maybe acquiring a 2016 m1200r and had some questions about ergonomics are they good bad or otherwise? Any major mechanical issues other than the recent brake recall? And a daily ride review of yours? just want to make sure I’m gonna get a good powerful bike for my daily
4 year rider, R6, ninja 400 track bike

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It's a big step from a 400 Ninja for sure but if you've been tracking you should be OK. My guess is it'll take you a while to stop hitting the rev limiter!
The ergonomics are good for me. I have arthritis in my back and a herniated disc (I'm 74 and almost completely worn out) so the slightly forward lean is actually good for my back. It'll be pretty relaxed compared to a track bike. Respect the torque and learn to use it and the riding experience will be outstanding! Also respect the bike. She needs TLC and maintenance can be challenging and/or expensive. I'm a mechanical engineer, former flat tracker and bike shop owner, and a matter tech so I do all my own maintenance except machine work (cylinder boring, valve seat installation, etc) so I Sabre $1-2K a year I figure.

Welcome to Ducati-land. Glad to have you. You'll love it!

Guido C. said:

It's a big step from a 400 Ninja for sure but if you've been tracking you should be OK. My guess is it'll take you a while to stop hitting the rev limiter!
The ergonomics are good for me. I have arthritis in my back and a herniated disc (I'm 74 and almost completely worn out) so the slightly forward lean is actually good for my back. It'll be pretty relaxed compared to a track bike. Respect the torque and learn to use it and the riding experience will be outstanding! Also respect the bike. She needs TLC and maintenance can be challenging and/or expensive. I'm a mechanical engineer, former flat tracker and bike shop owner, and a matter tech so I do all my own maintenance except machine work (cylinder boring, valve seat installation, etc) so I Sabre $1-2K a year I figure.

Welcome to Ducati-land. Glad to have you. You'll love it!

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Awesome thank you for the welcome yeah the r6 is just too leaned over for me so a little lean would be good

I've had my '16 1200R for 3 years, before that I came from multiple R1's and a R6. The 1200R is a little bit more upright in comparison with the non clip-on handlebars but with adjustable rearsets it really isn't that much different and is a total blast at the track.

It's been pretty reliable but with a SC Project slip-on exhaust and no tuning I think it has been running way too lean and my O2 sensors finally crapped out the end of last season. I also had the ignition coil wires and coils replaced, rear brake recall done, and I shipped out the ecu to rexxer for a tune and it is on its way back.

Other than that it has been great, it does not like to start right up in cold weather but that isn't too big of an issue. Like I said before, it is a riot at the track and the suspension is fantastic. With rearsets you get extra clearance so I don't have any issues with dragging parts leaned over. More torque than what you are probably used to. You'll love it!