Until the short stroke 1199 and 1299 Panigale, the old twins were best in the mid range up to lower top end. Handling hasn't improved that much for a couple of decades. Top-end has improved a lot, at the expense of lower down, braking is better now. The 916 family were pretty uncomfortable.
GREAT Vid!!
I love them both...and the 996 is the one that I would 'put a ring on it'...BEAUTIFUL.
@elmoomle4565 thank you and yea I think I'd take the 996 in this pair.
You are on point with this video 🇬🇧
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That 996 is a beaut, but I'm never getting rid of my Speciale! 😉
I got rid of mine #321 🥲
Until the short stroke 1199 and 1299 Panigale, the old twins were best in the mid range up to lower top end. Handling hasn't improved that much for a couple of decades. Top-end has improved a lot, at the expense of lower down, braking is better now. The 916 family were pretty uncomfortable.
If you like the feeling of this try the very affordable buell xb12R. Also if you put a red seat and red 996 decals on that bike it will pop.
Unfortunately that bike isn't around anymore...so I like Buells. They have a unique feel, from the motor to the brakes.
@@CaliMotoTV I hope everyone is ok.
How's Bill ? Did He Ever Get Plates Removed from Right Arm ?
Hows Bill doing?
He's great
Ok, the engine was fantastic, brakes, fantastic, styling fantastic, looked like Scarlett Johansson Sexy AF... starter motor however was shit
No bike is perfect
My 1098s was the biggest POS
Hmmm, the 996 though?
@@CaliMotoTV never road one, road my buddies 748 it was a fantastic motorcycle.