What to choose?

[carotte]

I currently have a 2019 Tuono Factory, lovely bike. But I spend very little time on the roads and mostly at the track.

I'm having a hard time deciding between: Daytona 765 Moto2 edition, Panigale V2, or wait for the RS660. I know they're different bikes entirely but if you had to choose one dedicated track bike (for fun and learning, not for competition) - which would you choose and why?

 

[FourThreeSix]

Didn't you have this question a few months back, Viet? Get the Graves ZX!

With the bikes you mentioned, I think I'd go with the 765. I know you've got experience on the triples and the 765 engine is amazing. Plus, it's definitely a unique/rare bike.

 

[carotte]

Didn't you have this question a few months back, Viet? Get the Graves ZX!

With the bikes you mentioned, I think I'd go with the 765. I know you've got experience on the triples and the 765 engine is amazing. Plus, it's definitely a unique/rare bike.

I did! But the Pani V2 and RS weren't in the mix yet (((
And I was moving to Texas at the time and didn't really have the bandwidth to make the change.

 

[carotte]

Gordon any particular reason you chose the ZX6R over the R6?

 

[FourThreeSix]

Gordon any particular reason you chose the ZX6R over the R6?

Cost, contingency, the Graves support, the ergos, and having something different. For the amount it cost to build out the ZX, it wouldn't have even scratched the surface for building out a new R6. I do wish I could have a blipper though.

 

[East Bay Blake]

Keep the Tuono. I love mine on the track.

 

[Holeshot]

Viet, Gordo's my boy and I like Kawi's product line, but I'd suggest a 17+ R6. I'm biased, I know...

Out of the box they're fantastic and there's considerable setup advice on them all around. Parts are easy to find (if you hit the ground) and they're in demand when you decide to sell. A 600 is probably the best learning tool around if not starting on a 400. I've ridden a 600 my entire racing career and I still learn things on it.

That being said, my second choice would be a V4 (cause I love the sound), but not for learning. For learning, it would be the Kawi 636.

 

[stangmx13]

of those 3, probably the 765. the chassis should be comparable to the Daytona 675. so it shouldn't be impossible to find setup info or used parts. plus, id guess it going to be the most reliable.

the things that make bikes good for fun & learning also make it good for competition - ez to ride, tons of setup info, high performance ceiling, plenty of used bikes/parts, etc etc. buying a NEW bike to learn at the track is already a bad idea when you can get a well-setup track bike for less.

 

[FourThreeSix]

That being said, my second choice would be a V4 (cause I love the sound), but not for learning. For learning, it would be the Kawi 636.

Agree on the V4. If I was only doing track days, I would go that route or maybe the new BMW.

 

[NorCal Factory]

of those 3, probably the 765. the chassis should be comparable to the Daytona 675. so it shouldn't be impossible to find setup info or used parts. plus, id guess it going to be the most reliable.

the things that make bikes good for fun & learning also make it good for competition - ez to ride, tons of setup info, high performance ceiling, plenty of used bikes/parts, etc etc. buying a NEW bike to learn at the track is already a bad idea when you can get a well-setup track bike for less.

And for most people, you will be more comfortable exploring the limits on a less expensive, used bike. Unless you won’t be crushed financially if you finish a day with the bike that has crashed.

Adding a new, high priced bike to the pucker factor reduces advancement.