Daytona R better than the 899 Panigale

Well, I bought the 899 Panigale before I was even aware of the Daytona R!

I then took the Daytona R out for a full review, as shown below, and loved it!!

Overall, I believe it is a better bike, and cheaper.
The Ducati wins on looks, if you conducted a poll, and sound (stock) but in every other way the Daytona R has it beat really. I found it smoother, slicker, more comfortable and more of an all round ownership proposition.

If I get a track bike or move back into a road super-sports then it will either be the Daytona R for the budget option or the S1000RR for the opposite. Both great bikes at their different levels.