Commuting on a 200+HP Motorcycle: No Need for Coffee!
ฝัง
- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 15 ต.ค. 2023
- Welcome back! Join me this week for a cold commute to work on the V4!
#ducatistreetfighterv4 #streetfighterv4 #ducati #v4 #motorcycle #bike #superbike #hypernaked #nakedbike #power #wheelie #motovlog #vlog #motorcyclelife #motorcyclevideos #streetfighter #red #sound #italian #cold #morning #ride #rider #fog #early - ยานยนต์และพาหนะ
Thank you guys for all of the love on this video! ❤ Make sure to tune in every Monday at 6pm EST for new uploads! Subscribing is much appreciated and helps make sure you see new uploads as soon as they’re released 🙂
All that cold dense air, engines love it
For sure! It’s a different animal in the cold.
Had an old air-cooled snowmobile that ran great when it was -20°F.
Many moons ago I only had a motorcycle as a vehicle for two and a half almost three years. My trip to work was 37mi one way. Didn't have enough money for a car so I got the bike new and was the only bike iv owned that saw all temps including sub freezing. Thank God for Fuel injection. Conditions like Rain, hale, sleet, snow wore out almost everything at least once, most things multiple times, just from wear and tear plus continuous cleaning in my apt living room at night. Got a house closer to work at a point where many things needed some addressing before it fell apart. 40k mi in the first year and a half. It was saved be the shorter trips the next year and a half before I finally got a car. Was a little over it as an only ride and took a bike break for a while but 80k later she did good. Just wish I could have babied it like all my other bikes before and since had been, so it wasn't so worn from milage and conditions, it racked up fast. Still in good shape just very used and hard ridden. I'd probably do it all the same, was never an easy decision or thing to do, but proved to myself and everyone else for that matter that it could be done.
That’s amazing, glad it was able to work for so long to get you where you needed to be!
The bike only life is hard.
@@thepodbaydoorshalthe rides are always worth it
@@Carlisho That, I will not argue with.
@@thepodbaydoorshal Hard on body and bike. Bundling up in winter with the layers it is boarder line under control with such little movent in the body and limbs. Quite a bit like the Michelin man attempts a motorcycle. Also easy to see if someone takes care of their bike well or not because milage runs up on them hard and fast and if you aren't keeping up with it it shows big time
You can commute on whatever you want. Comfort levels may vary. I really enjoy riding my R6 to work but I only take it like once a week, if the weather is nice (I live in the UK so that's not very often lol)
Can confirm
How much a year to maintain tax, mechanic etc? what year is the bike and how much finance, total cost? thanks bro@@996ducatirides
Ditto, but R1@@996ducatirides
So once a month then
i commute every day on a 1290 superduke, its really not that bad with the factory heated grips. though i have to say after 4 years im getting tired of getting wet (UK)
It must be so nice to have quiet roads at 07:30. We have nice roads in the UK but they’re always busy! Awesome bike 👌
Can't help thinking... Damp cold Rd, Tractors, mud, diesel and miss Daisy pulling out!
Good luck, you'll need it 😉
That is one bad Duck! Thank you for sharing.
Where ever you live that place is a beautiful, and with that ride that's like heaven !
What a beautiful commute you have! Lucky.
Nice bike. I commute with my Z H2. It makes going to work way more enjoyable. Then you count down the hours when it's time to leave work. At least I do 🙂.
Also, look into Axial under armor. Gear keeps you really warm during cold mornings.
Thanks! I love the Z H2, and I also count down the hours (and minutes) until I get to leave work. 😊
I'll look into that, I haven't heard of it before!
Yeah Cycle Gear and RevZilla carry it. They make a one piece suit which I didn't really like and a two piece. Then I use a Alpinestars balaclava to cut out the wind around my neck. I highly recommend the Axial gear there's almost no need for long johns or anything else underneath. Definitely will subscribe. Great video.
I commute year-round on my (only slightly) modified Triumph Speed Triple, which puts out 188hp. If it's raining or cold, I just throw on some Gore-tex gear. My commute is only five miles each way, and it's never a case of having to sit in traffic, since it's either a quick highway blast or a winding back-road. The way I looked at it, I could have bought a used Honda Civic, or a brand new super naked for the same price - the decision was obvious at that point.
I daily my bike too (little ninja 250) and I do it mostly because of traffic lol. My colleagues waste up to 30 minutes each day in traffic. I don't need to ever worry about getting late since late splitting is legal in Belgium and most people move to the side when they see an incoming motorcyclist.
@@dxpehat7682drive safe bro God bless
No need for coffee, love it. I ride a S1000RR 57 miles into and across London on my weekly commute. It’s a blast.
@@BV-co7hy the same man back when you could.... got a speed awareness course for doing 25 on the harrow rd [dual carrage]
@@BV-co7hy awsome, i was doing the same on an old Z650, we probably crossed paths.
Was just thinking how boring it sounded when you gave it the beans and it was beautiful 👍🇬🇧
You should ceramic coat or apply a hydrophobic solution to the mirrors and helmet visor. The morning dew and fog look nice until u can't see at all lol.
That's honestly a great idea!
Nice video buddy. Cold early mornings that are crisp and clear on a nice bike... no better feeling!
It´s about having the opportunity ;)
7:18 my guy casually cruising past a 1920's horse and carriage?! What on earth?
America really is different yo 😂
nice bike, great to see and glad you had safe commute.
Thank you!
Nice bike and great commute. I’m in NE Pa and the roads are similar here with zero traffic. My latest traffic jam was me and a bunch of wild turkeys crossing the road. Haha
Great place to live and ride. Stay safe always
Lovely bike and nice vid. My commute is a 2015 Ninja 1000. Does a great job, nimble, quick, easy to wheel around and versatile. Being over 50, the more upright seating with the screen makes for a more comfortable ride than my XX from way back when. Cheers from Sydney - Dave
what a morning commute, i'd kill to ride that every morning. Scenery is beautiful.
Solid video mate, look forward to watching more.
Thank you! There’s definitely more to come!
little ice indicator there, that's cool, wheelie's over the rise ;D you make the same noises as me on a bike!
Great vid as always. Keep it up!
Can you commute? Yes!
Problem is one don't keep to commuting speeds 😂. But its the only way to get to work with a smile 😁.
The exhaust makes a huge difference.
Ps. On the oil imho. Just keep using the same oil and brand. Different oils mixed together can work against each other. Even when changing to a new brand of oil, some of the old oil is still in there.
Thank you! Speed is definitely an issue 😅 We installed the exhaust last night and it’s…..ridiculous to say the least. (in a good way)
Good tip with the oil! I’m going to stay with Motul for the rest of the bike’s life.
The front end coming up each time you rip it?? Love it!
Making me hate my 821 but love these bikes. Might actually ride in the winter for the first time👊
485 subs and the video quality is better than most high sub channels and you sound great! Dude I’m shocked you should make a video on your set up
Thank you! I can definitely make a future video about my set up!
@@OneWheelUp17 looking forward to it, you now have 486 🤙
Used to PPF these bikes, beautiful machines! ❤
CHYNA exhaust is going to be epic, you're going to love the flash too. Just did OFT stage 1 here, and the bike is transformed for all the better! Termi pipes coming in a few weeks, these machines are amazing.
Does that void the warranty?
That’ll sound amazing! I installed the exhaust last night! The next video is going to be good 😈 Excited for the flash as well!
Yes, it definitely voids the warranty. Fortunately mine has been expired for a while.
Enjoyed the ride 😎🍻
No need for coffee! Brilliant. I was looking for a way to kick that habit.
Epic video bud! I love how you enjoy the bike to the fullest on video whereby other creators don't have the stones, I think that's what you were eluding to hence my decision to sub straight away!
My 1200 Bandit was a quick naked back in 2000 when it was new but now it may as well be a 600!
I'll look forward to more fun to come, cheers, MB.
Cool misty air, engine's love it.
Nice bike, I'd like to ride that anywhere, commute or otherwise 👍
Especially air-cooled ones😅.
StreetFIRE on cold weather it’s good to see something that you normally don’t. Great morning vibe w that v4
Thanks! I love the morning vibe on this thing.
Beautiful "monster"...
Definitely get the heated grips! They should come fitted to every bike. I even have them on my Panigale track bike :)
In temperatures like this I always have a microfibre cloth tucked in my jacket to wipe the visor and mirrors. 👍
That’s a smart idea!
Can confirm the neighbors hate the Akro exhaust. But you just try your best to get outta there as quickly and quietly as you can.
You make me want to Motovlog again. And get a SFV4 again, keep them coming!
All of those sound like great things! I’ll keep the videos coming!
cold weather riding.. My 1199 panigale runs very warm usually...But when it's below 50 the engine temp stays below 155 on the highway, but will get up to 180 or so in trafic, and top 200 easily when sitting still. 3 miles on the highway and back down to 155 again. Definitley nice to have a 'hot' bike in the Winter.
Hello man! First time viewer and I'm loving the experience! I can't help but wonder if you might be holding the handlebars a bit too tight when doing a pull, I feel the front looks like it woobles more than it should. Maybe something to look into :)
599th subscriber Love from Turkey
Thank you! ❤
That would make my working day soooo much better. I daily my 2023 V4S about 7 miles (15 km) to work in Sydney's CBD and it's not long enough😂. Too much power, hell NO!! I actually wish there was a little less torque management in 2nd and 3rd. Can't wait to see the exhaust
In Canada I extend the riding season with heated grips, heated vest, and heated long Jon's. Looking at getting a heated balaclava for me helmet. Thinking it could keep the visor from fogging up.
Had a heated vest and gloves for my bike in Australia😅. A life saver.
I have a SF V4 and there is always a need for coffee! WOOOO!
Combining coffee with the SF V4 😮
If i had a commute like that, I'd ride every day.. currently mine is a boring straight line with pleny of stop lights.
Is that the factory damper? How does it like the aftermarket mirrors?
Thanks, I do love my commute! It is the factory damper and it doesn’t mind the mirrors at all.
You atleast go one homes I want one so bad
Must say, I've had a couple of R1's but the day I borrowed my neighbours R6 for my commute made me realise I was in fact Valentino Rossi 😅. So easy to ride fast.
I commute 7 miles to work on my SF. Heated grips are SO good this time of year, well worth it. Once it gets below about 47 in the morning, I would't be able to feel my fingers by the time I arrive otherwise, like when I ride my 950 Hypermoto.
I need to get some!
Well worth the $400, I promise.@@OneWheelUp17
I sure do love a Ducati ❤️🔥🏍
Didn't see anyone comment this but I have a 2015 S1K with factory heated grips and all I gotta say is you should def buy some its worth it! It helps riding longer in the colder weather for sure!
Can't wait till i get my mt 07 currently on duke 125 it's fascinating to me how fast that bike is it must feel amazing to ride,i really like your videos cant wait to hear that bike with a new exausht
Thank you, it is amazing to ride! The mt-07's are super fun as well, they can wheelie forever.
I have the new exhaust installed, look for the video next week!
mto7 owner man there so fun and sound mean with exhaust hooligan bike for sure
Agreed, I love how aggressive they sound with an exhaust.
Wind definitely sucks for me when on the highway for longer than 20 minutes
@@OneWheelUp17That's great can't wait to hear it
I ride my 1200S everyday between Miami and Fort Lauderdale about 60 miles round trip. Definitely makes it bearable Florida traffic suckssss. Also change that motul often I just changed mine at 6k miles it was UGLY… put Rotella T6 in it shifts buttery
Yeah, I change mine every 3k miles
Love the streetfighter...had a 1200 Monster and that sounded sweet with the std exhaust....Sadly my riding days are done after a bad crash left me with serious leg injuries after someone pulled across the front of me....and bang!!!
Get yourself one of those finger wipers for the mist on the visor. I've found the ones you get built into gloves are always too hard but the 3rd party ones are nice & soft & just a quick wipe & everything's crystal clear again.
I've never seen those, I need it!
@@OneWheelUp17 I doubt you'll be riding in really bad stuff on that bike but a wet bit of sponge stuffed in around the forks is great for grime spray off trucks too, if anyone needs it. It can be scary smearing that all over the place.
Scenic ride dude, this the northeast? Gorgeous
it needs a screen ,,, lol ,, and heated grips , they are mighty.
Awesome bike, lovely roads as-well. Looks like the Bedford Area in PA, is that somewhat where you ride?
I have ridden in Bedford before! I’m closer to the State College area though.
@@OneWheelUp17 Awesome!
WOW, you ride that 200hp bike on a commute, dude you're a maniac! Well done sir, you are probably one of the craziest, coolest and most hardcore people I know off. Glad I watched this video or I wouldn't have believed that a motorcycle could be used to commute! Jeez I am properly learning something here. Thanks for sharing, your totally badass.
as long as the bike is regularly used & services it'll go forever.
Ducati & Aprilia critiques rag the bike & don't service it until the recommend times (have to inspect while cleaning etc) or they don't use the bike for 9 months & wonder why things have seized
Sweeet bike!
Where did all that fuel go? Great ride, you're lucky to have empty roads going to work. I've stepped down to a V2 base mod, miss the power a little bit, up high but love the economy.
Definitely not very fuel efficient! 😅
@@OneWheelUp17 out of curiosity, what's your fuel economy like on these commutes?
Usually around 34-38mpg. Not great for a motorcycle 😅
@@OneWheelUp17 Not bad at all though. I usually get around 30-32mpg on my 00' sv650 ubering around town (I know it's supposed to get better mpg but it is what it is lol). Earned yourself a sub after the most recent video btw, looking forward to watching your adventures on that wonderful bike.
Thank you!
I live in the UK and often I would to comute 12miles either way on my Ducati 1198 with my suit and shirt in a backpack somehow the 12 miles return home would take so much longer 😁😁
The bike sounds so good! Pretty ride, nice roads. Where are you?
And I subbed your channel 😁💁🏻♀️
Thank you!! I’m located in Pennsylvania (USA), the bike sounds even better now. Be sure to watch for next week’s video for the new exhaust!
Awesome Street Fighter, now I want to trade in my daily driver a 2023 Ducati Diavel V4 . I live in California and my daily commute is 100 miles round trip on Interstate 80. I get in my daily 120 MPH. So far since March I have ridden 10,000 plus miles. Slow Rider out.
That’s awesome! I wish I put more miles on mine this year.
I want to break everything while it's under warranty. 😁 So far they have warranty replaced the electric fans, exhaust servo motor, servo cable, rear passenger foot pegs, and they may have to replace the whole system. So far I have only paid for gas , the 500 mile maintenance, and a set of new tires. I'll buy my third set of tires in a few months.
@@Matthew21v42 jesus christ man! That's a lot of issues. Think I'll stick with my Busa 🤣
by the way the coolant cooled down either due to it reaching temp where the fans come on or due to better circulation the more you rev it such as on a pull
wrong. it was magic
@@tomihenrik4387 damn sorry man let me tell the other ducati and triumph technicians i work with that its actually magic
Bruh if you're ever down near IUP we gotta go ride! Btw editing is fire 🔥
Thanks!! and sounds good!
No wind fairing 😂 lol no thank you, nakeds are sexy but need a windscreen, get some heated gloves too man, they’re a game changer, be carful ripping it too man in them cold morning temps, tires don’t stick as good and take a bit to warm up
I don’t rip the corners very hard in the cold because of the cold tires, just the straights!
Engine probably runs hot because it probably runs lean from factory. Count on exhaust and ECU flash to correct that thigh-cooking problem.
Surreal NUUHHH❤🔥😍🚀
truth. on bike days i get the jitters if i drink coffee first from the overstimulation.
I used to commute on an FZ07 riding like a squid, until I lost 6 points out of the 8 remaining I had, I can't commute with only 2 points (france you got 6 point when new driver and slowely reach 12, I never reached more than 8) even with a car. I bought a surron in 2021 and man what a fun, I commute 50km a day and have the chance to ride only offroad, just 1-2 km road, and now that it's upgraded (more than 20hp now and more expensive as my FZ07 bought new Xp ) it's a hell of a fun commute, and as you say no need for cofee ^^, some mornings (like now, cold rainy and mudy, I really would prefer to take my car but after 1 minute on the bike I smile and think to myself " how the heck would you prefer being bored on a car following all the other cars" Now I wish I had a tenerre 700 instead of my FZ07, but damn is offrad maintenance expensive, even on a e-dirt bike. Goreous bike BTW
What state is that brother? Looks so nice! Love from the UK man, great video, amazing bike!🇺🇸🇬🇧
I’m in Pennsylvania, thank you so much!
@@OneWheelUp17 Looks great man! I’m in New York City for new years this year
Going to be my first ever time in the USA I’m so excited man💯
Subbed trying to decide between this the Tuono and the S1000R
Thank you! That will be a tough decision, they’re all really amazing bikes!
Great vid, just wanted to ask what settings you use on your gopro. 2k@16:9@30fps? linear, wide or superwide? etc
Thanks! I use superview with 2.7k @ 16:9 @ 60fps
@@OneWheelUp17 cool thanks a lot. Any difference between 30 and 60fps?
No problem! Big difference between 30 and 60fps, much smoother with 60.
Great. I'll try it out@@OneWheelUp17
What camera are you using? The clarity and set up looks amazing, it's so smooth!
Thanks! I just use superview on a GoPro Hero 10.
HA! You can't afford that morning coffee. You'll spend every penny on maintenance 😂
🤣
Are you in New England , cuz the weather is starting to turn to really cold in the morning so I won’t be riding in but I take out my Ducati icon out once I get home.
I’m in PA, definitely getting much colder!
6:23 Children of the corn!🥺
How many miles do you usually get before the fuel light comes on? Only asking coz I generally get 100-120km which is around 70-80 miles.
That’s exactly the same as me, it comes on around 80 miles.
@@OneWheelUp17 love the bike but for that very reason it usually stays home for longer rides😡
I don't mind stopping more often because then I have an excuse to look at it. 😍
@@OneWheelUp17 what a great perspective to have👍 lately I’ve been riding with guys on adv’s and sport tourers. I should tell ‘‘em that while waiting for me to fuel up😂
Cool vide. Im looking to get one for communting and just a dream bike to own. How's it on long runs?
Thanks! I haven't done too many long rides, but it's much more comfortable than I thought it would be.
Does the feature that turns off 2 cylinders when in neutral cause gas to get into the oil? Just curious what your oil smells like when you drain it.
I haven’t smelled any fuel in the oil. Theoretically it’s not spraying fuel in the 2 deactivated cylinders so it shouldn’t cause any harm.
@@OneWheelUp17 what about the issue honda had in their accord with the pistons rings shrinking and causing oil to get into the combustion chamber? (Making it burn oil) I’ve just been scared of this technology cause it looks like the Japanese manufacturers are doing it soon as-well. But you seem to not be having issues so thats good.
Enjoy life, that’s what it’s for.
Awesome commute dude! How's the wind at those speeds?
Thanks! The wind is not too terrible below 80mph, above that it can quickly get pretty crazy. 😅
@@OneWheelUp17also just got a 2024 SF V4s and totally agree with this haha. totally fine below 80 but anything significantly above 100mph the wind is pretty brutal. definitely not a good bike for road trips on the highway but other than that the wind isn’t that bad for just doing quick pulls, and most of the time in twisties you aren’t going 100+ anyway. but the comfort of a naked over a supersport is well worth the little extra wind
What mirrors are those? :) would love to get a set
They’re CRG bar end mirrors, my favorite!
@@OneWheelUp17 Alright thanks for the reply, btw really excited about the ebay exhaust haha I'm curious to see if its gonna be any good
I absolutely adore Ducati and this bike but for the money......Ducati should provide a fuel gauge and ton more fuel mileage. Its freak'n 2023! Ducatisti's should not just simply accept these flaws/quirks. But, I appreciate this vid, well done.....thank you! Enjoy!
I completely agree, thank you!!
Are all American houses really made of wood planks - Or are they stone underneath? Also what state or province is this; It is uncannily beautiful?
They’re usually made from wood with a concrete floor or basement. This is in Pennsylvania!
Where do you ride at? Looks very interesting
All around the roads in PA
Be careful with your death grip on the bars, likely to give you wobbles when you set the front wheel down.
Man, wish i could ride my MV Agusta in the winter here, but it is mostly snow and ice here in northern Norway :-(
just out of curiosity, when can you typically ride your bike in a year?
@@rolobotoman Late april to late september mostly. Salt on the roads is also a problem if i take out the bike before may.
Alta?😅
@@perpetualgrin5804 Not that far north :-P Just north of Bodø.
I commute 30 miles one way in very heavy traffic on my beat up old 2005 GSXR-1000 with around 93K miles. Bike's a bit modified as it started life as a race bike back in my club racing days. Once it finally dies I'm looking at one of these beasts. Always been a repli-racer only guy but this bike is close enough along with the better ergonomics (I'm 58). Now I have to decide on whether to get the V4 or V4S. Not sure the S is worth the extra money. Prefer the black fork tubes and don't need active suspension. Why did you go with the V4?
I went with the base V4 because of the black fork tubes and I didn’t think the electronic suspension was worth the extra money. Just my personal preference, I’m sure the upgraded suspension is nice.
My 600 srad does the same, faster you go the cooler it gets which makes sense
You buy a Ducati & stick a Chinese exhaust on it. You need counseling.
I thought a Chinese pipe on a Ducati..!! But you made good points for a video…!
Rather than heated grips you may want to consider heated gloves.
Both is the way.
I’ve got the Furygan Kevlar heated gloves £280 but worth it they’re amazing, I don’t put the heated grips on unless it’s really cold 🥶
Do they throw salt down on the roads in the winter where you live?
They do ☹️
@@OneWheelUp17 yeah man majorly sucks, in Scotland it’s down for about 6/7 months 🤦🏻♂️ ACF 50 is your friend bro
Hey man can u tell me what the weather temp was and did u change tires for that weather?
Temperature was around 40 degrees and I did not change the tires. I did wait for them to warm up before riding harder though.
@OneWheelUp17 Thnks brother for the reply. I am intending to ride until it starts snowing and my concern was weather the tires would stick to the cold road or not. Cheers.
i am thinking of getting it instead of m1000r (standard white one) becuse in our country street fighter is 24,65,000 INR and M1000r is 33,00,000 INR both ex-showroom price. the only thing stoping from getting it is no fuel guage(since it is a naked it should get ) and misses out on cruise control(even not available as accessory).
Not having a fuel gauge wasn’t as much of an issue as I thought it would be, but not having cruise control could be a big problem for some people. I think the Streetfighter has a lot more character than the M1000r, but that’s just my opinion.
@@OneWheelUp17 yes you are correct. I haven’t ridden those but I have ridden the s1000r and panigale v4. The s1000r lacks that excitement means power is there but it’s too linear. If you are upgrading from smaller cc bikes like str765, z900 then you will feel the excitement or thrill for max 3 months. V4s like street fighter, touno and inline 4 like zh2 and parallel like superduke is much more fun.
that looks like an amazing part of the world, where is that?
PA in the USA
Wayback, I commuted 80 miles round-trip into central London UK for 2 years... it's hard going in the cold and wet. (98 RRW blade)
My friend got this bike with akropovich stubby exhaust n its deafening just sat idling