As an owner of a BMW S1000R, I always said that "why we should compromise?". What if I like having 200+ HP on a motorcycle but being more comfortable than in a super sport. I like the fact that Ducati did it, and I hope other manufacturers follow suit. Nice video, as always!
@@XenonG I own a 2021 z h2 and my buddy owns a 2020 streetfighter v4. They're very different bikes. You can have fun on the zh2 riding your local twisty roads, but on the track it's not a fun bike at all. It's very slow and clumsy. It's not your typical razor-sharp hyper naked; it's a heavy and clumsy bike. It's kind of a "muscle car" of motorcycles.
I will NEVER go back to a bike with clip ons. Riding a naked with Motobars was a MASSIVE gamechanger for me. I am MUCH faster and MUCH 'calmer' on the track as well. It is just so much more enjoyable. I now have my dreambike, V-4 SP. I did, however, install a small windscreen on it made by Ducati, and I also changed the tires to Super Corsa SP, along with Termi slip-ons with re-map. Going to the track in a few weeks. Then 'Road Atlanta' for track day in the spring.
Al, thanks for showing a full lap. For being a tiny little track, it seems to have a bit of everything. I'm a Tuono fanboy and hope this spurs Aprilia to produce something similar. Great video as always!
Same. I have a good old gen2 that I recently bought and have made a project bike of. I feel like the Tuono has lost its way in recent years, especially with the new model; it doesn't know what it is anymore.
Great review, but i really miss those older style reviews where Al and Chris would sit and have a dialog between each other about the bike. Anyway, great to see Al on action !
Good god that's the one. Despite how good modern Ducatis are, they just haven't been my thing. But this and the Multistrada Pikes Peak are right up my alley. Unfortunately, by the time I'm able to afford one, I'll probably be riding a mobility scooter.
An awesome insight and I agree with you 💯! As an ex Australian Superbike racer, I get tired of hearing about what people have spent to make their bikes go faster. From my perspective, “if” you need a faster bike simply buy one. The R&D manufacturers spend simply out weighs what a “backyard” mechanic can achieve. Yes Euro5 has made this different however this is simple proof. Great to also hear a naked bike that is capable on track compared to the conventional clip ons and fairings kit. 👍😎🇦🇺
So Aprilia should put the RSV4 engine in the Tuono V4, put carbon wheels on it, stylema’s and call it the Tuono V4 SP… Now that would be the ultimate hyper naked….
Aprillia literally put the tuono engine in the RSV4 1100 but tuned it a bit higher. I had a 2017 Tuono 1100rr and trust me, it doesn't need more power. It's very powerful and out-accelerates any superbike till the gears end up. Also, if you need 200HP on the Tuono, you can install the RSV4 airbox and it'll unlock 180rwhp, which is essentially 200hp at the crank, but most people like the Tuono so much mostly because of that raw midrange power and torque.
I'm swapping in my V4S for one of these bad boy SP's. I cant wait. Actually opted for the full Akrapovic system also even though they really don't need it. Only live once so jumped on it. Pictures and videos do not do it justice when you see them in the flesh 🤪
I have CF wheels and they are transformational... the only other mod I've ever done that as comparable a change in sotp is gearing. That lap at around 11 minutes looked lovely... banged every apex.
Another great review by the best in the biz , absolutely love the streetfighter and now I’ve seen this I love them even more. Great riding mate . Love the channel.
Looks like Ducati and made the pinnacle of motorcycles, something fast af, relatively comfy and beautiful, now just have to save some pennies to get one !
I still find the STREETfighter line to be too compromised for the STREET. 80 miles of range, no fuel meter, and no cruise control are a non-issue for the track but deal breakers for the street. I'd like Ducati to live up to the streetfighter name and give us a more versatile street biased option. I'm kind of glad that the bike has these flaws, otherwise I'd be out of >$25k 😂
You need to ride one. My buddy owns a 2020 model, and man, it's the perfect bike. It behaves so smoothly and nicely at lower rpm. The seat is one of the most comfortable seats I have ever experienced on a motorcycle, let alone a sporty one. But when you open it up, all hell breaks loose. In my opinion, the fuel gauge and cruise control are minor inconveniences when the bike rides so amazingly on the street. Also, I had a 2017 Tuono 1100rr and now a 2021 Zh2 and I never used the cruise control option. Ironically, I find it more useful on less comfortable bikes like superbikes.
@@Fearless154 I could live without the fuel gauge since you can always use the trip meter instead but Ducati really has no excuse not to put cruise control on such an expensive bike. There are $10k bikes that come with them stock now. I personally use cruise every time I'm on the highway on my MT 10 and I'd expect it on a >$25k street oriented bike. Every other hyper naked has one! And 70-90 miles of range is absurd. Why couldn't they just put a slightly larger tank to get at least 120 miles? I wouldn't mind the extra weight on a street biased motorcycle especially if I can get more range. I just feel like Ducati has the wrong priorities. I have a weekend trip coming up where there are stretches of twisty road with no gas for 150 miles. It's annoying enough that my MT taps out at 120 miles. I found the Tuono to be too uncomfortable, the Super Duke too unreliable, but the ZH2 has caught my eye. I hear it doesn't handle as well but is super comfortable. How do you like it?
Didn’t seem like there was much wind buffeting at high speed is that correct?? Also this is one of the best videos I’ve seen of how rude a track. Maybe as an idea you guys could do future videos on track riding. Only cause I’ve just noticed how quick you are in cracking the throttle compared to where I used to. Awesome review! Great footage!!
First three corners so look abit of me, never got to back to back my bst’s after smashing old bike up and having 5 months off but they’ve always felt positive 💪🏻
But why a dry clutch? One of the best things about bikes is the wet clutch - easy to change, lasts longer, no worries about slipping them in the slower bits/parking lots.
Beautiful looking bike but why a track focused hyper naked, I’ve never understood the wanting to ride a naked bike on track or buy one with a focus to ride it as a track bike when there are so many more suitable bikes
Corking video as always from 44 teeth and you know Al is loving it by the involuntary woohoo while on track ...... but ffs Nige did you have to open with a full on facial shot with no prior warning 😉
Hi Al Great review again! Can I ask a question New Street fighter SP or new v4 panigale S Mainly road riding. Fast road Currentjy have a well set up panigale v4S 2019 Thanks J
Genuine question. "Pegs 5mm higher but feel 20mm higher due to firmer suspension". Is that counter-intuitive - surely softer suspension would make the pegs feel higher as the seat height reduces more increasing the bend of the knee? Just keen to understand. Great review BTW.
The pegs are fixed to the frame so the pegs/seat/bars seating ratio wouldn't change due to any suspension change. I'm assuming that with firmer suspension, he's talking about ground clearance in turns...?
Once again the Transporter with another amzing review. Just goes to show you probably dont need toupgrade you bike, go suspension, go carbon wheels. Save 10k.
I was a little disappointed that it does not come with the suspension and brakes of the Superleggera like the Panigale SP does, but that explain why it is $5k cheaper. Nevertheless, amazing machine.
Curious how big you think the marker segment is for a hyper super naked that can be competitive on the track ... at any price. As a 2-Ono owner, I wanted near-superbike performance and comfier on the street (and not in the "do not insure" category of insurance), and over 50, super nakeds tick all the boxes... and it's capabilities are far beyond most recreational riders anyhow ... But this, not sure the point of 2 seconds faster on the track ... Buy a $5000 R6 track bike for that ... Being faster around the track doesn't make it a better street bike ... better track suspension on a street bike the same ...If you're clocking lap times, what are you doing on a super naked anyhow? Next will be "Way to go H-D for making a Heritage Classic that's 2 seconds faster through the Starbucks drive-through ... like anyone was clocking it anyways ... Looks like you had a gas in an exclusive group... thanks for sharing but other than vicarious thrills, wonder what the real takeaway here is ... just traded the Tuono for a 1250GS... guess I'm just goin the other way! Great video stuff 44T
But they put heated slick tyres on the sp but the guys how will by these bikes from delarship are or the guys how will go ride this bike on track will not put slick tyre on their bikes will they still go 2 sec a lap faster then a regular v4s bike
As an owner of a BMW S1000R, I always said that "why we should compromise?". What if I like having 200+ HP on a motorcycle but being more comfortable than in a super sport. I like the fact that Ducati did it, and I hope other manufacturers follow suit. Nice video, as always!
You mean, like a Kawasaki Z H2?
@@XenonG Right because the Z H2 can compete with this when it comes to it's weight and chassis setup lol
Yeah naked bikes aren’t new.
@@XenonG
I own a 2021 z h2 and my buddy owns a 2020 streetfighter v4. They're very different bikes. You can have fun on the zh2 riding your local twisty roads, but on the track it's not a fun bike at all. It's very slow and clumsy.
It's not your typical razor-sharp hyper naked; it's a heavy and clumsy bike. It's kind of a "muscle car" of motorcycles.
@@XenonG Yeah! I completely forgot about it. But yeah, that is another great example.
I will NEVER go back to a bike with clip ons. Riding a naked with Motobars was a MASSIVE gamechanger for me. I am MUCH faster and MUCH 'calmer' on the track as well. It is just so much more enjoyable. I now have my dreambike, V-4 SP. I did, however, install a small windscreen on it made by Ducati, and I also changed the tires to Super Corsa SP, along with Termi slip-ons with re-map. Going to the track in a few weeks. Then 'Road Atlanta' for track day in the spring.
Thank you Ducati for bringing 44T in to this. Top notch as always Al what a bike!
44teeth back at it with the banging reviews. Yes lads!
Brushed stainless, carbon, dry clutch and wings, that’s the best looking bike I have seen in along time 😍
Like going in for a bean flick with a pair of oven gloves on?! 😂😂😂👌🏻👌🏻
Just brilliant 😂
The Dooo-catty bean flick. Wonder if anyone has mastered the technique.
He cracks me up 😂
That literally cracked me up
Does that mean what I think it means? It must...
What a beast. Didn't need lots of words, I felt like I was hanging onto the bike myself during the whole review. It looks incredible too.
Al, thanks for showing a full lap. For being a tiny little track, it seems to have a bit of everything. I'm a Tuono fanboy and hope this spurs Aprilia to produce something similar. Great video as always!
Same. I have a good old gen2 that I recently bought and have made a project bike of.
I feel like the Tuono has lost its way in recent years, especially with the new model; it doesn't know what it is anymore.
Great review, but i really miss those older style reviews where Al and Chris would sit and have a dialog between each other about the bike.
Anyway, great to see Al on action !
I always find Chris's input into bikes very engaging with how he describes how it feels to ride. Have missed him like you say.
Good god that's the one. Despite how good modern Ducatis are, they just haven't been my thing. But this and the Multistrada Pikes Peak are right up my alley. Unfortunately, by the time I'm able to afford one, I'll probably be riding a mobility scooter.
I’ve got stock exhaust on my 2021 Streetfighter V4S. BST Rapidtek’s made a big difference, even for fast street riding.
must say the Streetfighter isn't my favourite super naked but my god that looks soooo good 😍
Wait until you swing a leg over it pops!
Dude that last lap…I could feel the speed from here. And it looked effortless. Do want.
That looks so quick round there, would be an absolute missile on a mountain road in the UK! Another amazing video there Statham
"It's like going in for a bean flick with the oven gloves on". 🤣 You silver tongued jester - fantastic analogy.
Well done Al (and the track camera person), what a machine! Great review as always, thanks!
Ahhhh! Now THERE's a sound I've not heard in a long time...(dry clutch plates rattling) Reminds me of my ol' 900ss.
Fagan is the only moto reviewer who reviews the lunch with the bike. Can't wait for the uncut footage on bike sausage
Love watching Al test riding bikes on perfect looking tracks in the sun. Especially with bikes like that. Really wish I had his job 😂
Until payday... 😂
@@FortyFourTeeth Nah, still jelly 😁
@@FortyFourTeeth 😂😂 I’ll pay you to take me with you next time 🤙🏻 Not In the pissing rain though
That lap 2/3rds in that had no commentary and showed near a full lap was wiiiicked… chin cam over the flickering paint… love it 😉
That was excellent! Great review. Great track footage. And a beautiful bike. Thank-you for taking us along for the ride 👍
Look at that subtle off-bronze coloring, the tasteful thickness of it. Oh my God!!! It even has a dry clutch…
Great review! Making me want to buy one and sell my ‘normal’ Streetfighter V4S
You're a lucky dog Al! Keep up the good work, I'm watching from the mountains of Colorado USA drooling.
"I looked at it and thought, shall I ride it or Shag it?" 🤣 Quality review 👍
An awesome insight and I agree with you 💯! As an ex Australian Superbike racer, I get tired of hearing about what people have spent to make their bikes go faster. From my perspective, “if” you need a faster bike simply buy one. The R&D manufacturers spend simply out weighs what a “backyard” mechanic can achieve. Yes Euro5 has made this different however this is simple proof. Great to also hear a naked bike that is capable on track compared to the conventional clip ons and fairings kit. 👍😎🇦🇺
is anyone else dipping their head left to right with the onboards. brilliant riding what a bike.
I'd love an all black one of those !
Looking forward to the video ... you didn't give too much away on the walkaround
Well done being invited.
Oh my! The black/red/silver bike is absolutely stunning! 😍 Would love to have one.
Awesome review from Statham as always! PS: The S1K review from you guys helped in making the decision!
So Aprilia should put the RSV4 engine in the Tuono V4, put carbon wheels on it, stylema’s and call it the Tuono V4 SP… Now that would be the ultimate hyper naked….
Aprillia literally put the tuono engine in the RSV4 1100 but tuned it a bit higher. I had a 2017 Tuono 1100rr and trust me, it doesn't need more power. It's very powerful and out-accelerates any superbike till the gears end up.
Also, if you need 200HP on the Tuono, you can install the RSV4 airbox and it'll unlock 180rwhp, which is essentially 200hp at the crank, but most people like the Tuono so much mostly because of that raw midrange power and torque.
I'm swapping in my V4S for one of these bad boy SP's. I cant wait. Actually opted for the full Akrapovic system also even though they really don't need it. Only live once so jumped on it. Pictures and videos do not do it justice when you see them in the flesh 🤪
I would give anything to be able to ride as well as this. Nice one Nige. Great review
I have CF wheels and they are transformational... the only other mod I've ever done that as comparable a change in sotp is gearing.
That lap at around 11 minutes looked lovely... banged every apex.
Goin in to flick the bean with a pair of oven mits on🤣🤣🤣classic!!! Love your metaphors!!!
Well Sunney,
I remember back in the Day when All Ducati had dry clutches!! Really miss my 748,749, & ST2😢 building 996😋
Another great review by the best in the biz , absolutely love the streetfighter and now I’ve seen this I love them even more. Great riding mate . Love the channel.
Great video and I actually managed to find one left in the uk today. Deposit taken!!
Fanbloodytastic and thank God those tyres really did stick beyond where you thought they did. (no doubt)
How about a Brutale 1000 RR review as a comparison? :D
Great footage and editing as always
Looks like Ducati and made the pinnacle of motorcycles, something fast af, relatively comfy and beautiful, now just have to save some pennies to get one !
Honestly I'd need a centrally mounted catch tank... What a beast!
It has similar looks to the new MT10sp (2022). Looks and SOUNDS A-MAZ-ING. Gr8 review Al.
Just got mine in! Waiting on a few mods like tidy tail and a few other things and I take delivery in a few days!
I still find the STREETfighter line to be too compromised for the STREET. 80 miles of range, no fuel meter, and no cruise control are a non-issue for the track but deal breakers for the street. I'd like Ducati to live up to the streetfighter name and give us a more versatile street biased option.
I'm kind of glad that the bike has these flaws, otherwise I'd be out of >$25k 😂
35k usa
@@michaeljkasnter So that would 49K AUD, tell em he is dreaming son
You need to ride one. My buddy owns a 2020 model, and man, it's the perfect bike. It behaves so smoothly and nicely at lower rpm. The seat is one of the most comfortable seats I have ever experienced on a motorcycle, let alone a sporty one.
But when you open it up, all hell breaks loose.
In my opinion, the fuel gauge and cruise control are minor inconveniences when the bike rides so amazingly on the street.
Also, I had a 2017 Tuono 1100rr and now a 2021 Zh2 and I never used the cruise control option. Ironically, I find it more useful on less comfortable bikes like superbikes.
@@Fearless154 I could live without the fuel gauge since you can always use the trip meter instead but Ducati really has no excuse not to put cruise control on such an expensive bike. There are $10k bikes that come with them stock now.
I personally use cruise every time I'm on the highway on my MT 10 and I'd expect it on a >$25k street oriented bike. Every other hyper naked has one!
And 70-90 miles of range is absurd. Why couldn't they just put a slightly larger tank to get at least 120 miles? I wouldn't mind the extra weight on a street biased motorcycle especially if I can get more range. I just feel like Ducati has the wrong priorities. I have a weekend trip coming up where there are stretches of twisty road with no gas for 150 miles. It's annoying enough that my MT taps out at 120 miles.
I found the Tuono to be too uncomfortable, the Super Duke too unreliable, but the ZH2 has caught my eye. I hear it doesn't handle as well but is super comfortable. How do you like it?
I have one and I absolutely love it but damn the shit needs cruise control
Turn @ 3:30 was gold 😂 Full lap was amazing, amazing riding.
Didn’t seem like there was much wind buffeting at high speed is that correct??
Also this is one of the best videos I’ve seen of how rude a track. Maybe as an idea you guys could do future videos on track riding. Only cause I’ve just noticed how quick you are in cracking the throttle compared to where I used to. Awesome review! Great footage!!
Nice going. Your lines were night and day between the S and SP! I would love to see you do a back to back review of the Panigale V4 SP(1) vs SP2😍
Top review. Lovely work. But have to say, this bike appears to be perfection on two wheels
Just 3 things
SP
Oven glove
Statham
😂👍
Testing the back seat is above and beyond 👏👏👏
Your head cam angles are great, can you tell your go pro setup for the helmet?
Are you secretly Lamb Chops with shades or his younger brother?! Nice review either way!
Ducati are riding the crest right now.Thanks.
Why didn't the have the full akro on it to really unleash the beast
Al Fagan can fair get a shift on!! Man has some skills 👌🏽
great video as always . . . keep pumping out great content ! ! !
First three corners so look abit of me, never got to back to back my bst’s after smashing old bike up and having 5 months off but they’ve always felt positive 💪🏻
But why a dry clutch? One of the best things about bikes is the wet clutch - easy to change, lasts longer, no worries about slipping them in the slower bits/parking lots.
More power
Decent video that Al! 👍 I know it’s not the same but I might have to get myself down to Riders of Brizzle to test ride the standard version…
Great review 😁👍🏻
“Bean Flick with oven gloves on” and “shall I ride it or shag it” need to be on the next range of 44T-shirts 😂
Is there going to be a Streetfighter SP2 test? 🙏
What an amazing job you guys do and what an amazing job you guys have ;)
Beautiful looking bike but why a track focused hyper naked, I’ve never understood the wanting to ride a naked bike on track or buy one with a focus to ride it as a track bike when there are so many more suitable bikes
A bean flick wearing oven gloves?!! You're going to be in trouble for that one!!😆
Corking video as always from 44 teeth and you know Al is loving it by the involuntary woohoo while on track ...... but ffs Nige did you have to open with a full on facial shot with no prior warning 😉
Sorry Nige 😂
Beautiful stuff. It's been too long since I've done a track day
Great video, any idea what the distance is from the pegs to the seat? I'm an old motocrosser with bad knees!
Do you think, like other Ducati’s, it would benefit from some decent tyres?
Love it love it love it. Yes nige. What a beauty. Fortunate man to do what you do.
Hi Al
Great review again!
Can I ask a question
New Street fighter SP or new v4 panigale S
Mainly road riding. Fast road
Currentjy have a well set up panigale v4S 2019
Thanks J
how did you like Cremona?
Loved it!
Fabulous riding! The track looks really fun too.
Genuine question. "Pegs 5mm higher but feel 20mm higher due to firmer suspension". Is that counter-intuitive - surely softer suspension would make the pegs feel higher as the seat height reduces more increasing the bend of the knee? Just keen to understand. Great review BTW.
The pegs are fixed to the frame so the pegs/seat/bars seating ratio wouldn't change due to any suspension change.
I'm assuming that with firmer suspension, he's talking about ground clearance in turns...?
3:26 What was this? A new riding position? A new technique?🤣
Nice one mate! Really enjoyed that!
Great review as always 👍
I couldn't ride that bike knowing only a small stone in that clutch basket is going to end up a major costly exercise.
Top riding Al, Nige.
Question which is better
Panigale V4R or Panigale V4 SP2
Once again the Transporter with another amzing review. Just goes to show you probably dont need toupgrade you bike, go suspension, go carbon wheels. Save 10k.
What a stunning machine ,Thanks for the insight on this beautiful machine
I was a little disappointed that it does not come with the suspension and brakes of the Superleggera like the Panigale SP does, but that explain why it is $5k cheaper.
Nevertheless, amazing machine.
Look at that italian beauty, mate you need to consider that messy helmet hair. ( I have the same problem)
Another quality review thanks 👍
Curious how big you think the marker segment is for a hyper super naked that can be competitive on the track ... at any price. As a 2-Ono owner, I wanted near-superbike performance and comfier on the street (and not in the "do not insure" category of insurance), and over 50, super nakeds tick all the boxes... and it's capabilities are far beyond most recreational riders anyhow ...
But this, not sure the point of 2 seconds faster on the track ... Buy a $5000 R6 track bike for that ... Being faster around the track doesn't make it a better street bike ... better track suspension on a street bike the same ...If you're clocking lap times, what are you doing on a super naked anyhow?
Next will be "Way to go H-D for making a Heritage Classic that's 2 seconds faster through the Starbucks drive-through ... like anyone was clocking it anyways ...
Looks like you had a gas in an exclusive group... thanks for sharing but other than vicarious thrills, wonder what the real takeaway here is ... just traded the Tuono for a 1250GS... guess I'm just goin the other way!
Great video stuff 44T
@6 minutes in, I had a Ford fiesta that sounded like that, didn’t last much longer though . 😂
Wish we saw more from you!
Lovin' the leathers!
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE get one and you, Chris & Boothy do a 1 bike endurance team at no limits! It'd be awesome
What a bike, looked like a great track as well.
Cheers!
What about a v4s with carbon wheels nige?
Only if it has the suspension too
But they put heated slick tyres on the sp but the guys how will by these bikes from delarship are or the guys how will go ride this bike on track will not put slick tyre on their bikes will they still go 2 sec a lap faster then a regular v4s bike
You should test out the ZH2 on the track and compare it
Just commenting for the algorithm... love me that 44 Gold.
The bike is gorgeous and Al looks really quick on it. But this review lacks epic wheelies. 4 stars.
Great stuff Al 👍
Dear Santa... ps Absolutely corkin' stuff there Nige.
Great video, awesome riding! Amazing bike!!!