@@Chad76Media well, it works. relevant where Ducati speaks of reduced lap times for its sponsored and employed riders - all great - but good to have someone independent test that claim.
Great idea to show time-synced video. Difficult to account for the effect of coaching with onsite telemetry feedback. As you say you’re older but also crucially wiser than the test with the previous edition 🦉
I think a lot is to do with bike fit too. You did carry more cornerspeed and rode the bike much harder the 22 bike moves a lot but the new ones moving too, so if it’s more stable it shows you were riding it harder.
The electronics setup was completely different. The old version had more intrusive electronics than the new one. How can I compare them if the electronics are not set up the same?
@@Chad76Media i see it doesn't look bigger on camera. Yea the TC on new bikes is such a game changer, allows for nice slides without cutting too much. Btw i also want to say that these tank stable cam is much better to capture bikes movement , chin/ helmet cam moves so much (understandably) ,that it hard to see how bike is doing. keep it up mate.
You were blown away by the new Fireblade SP. I wonder how you think it compares to the new V4S? I’m trying to decide between the two and either would be track only. I’ve not seen the new Honda but I’ve sat on the new Ducati and it’s a big improvement in ergonomics, primarily meaning the tank, although the throttle feels better as well.
@@Chad76Media So what's the answer? 🤣🤣🤣 Presumably 'wait for the shootout'... 🙄 One thing I'm not sure of is whether the Ducati suspension uses the same spool technology that is in the Honda suspension... any ideas? I have a sneaky feeling that the SP and V4S are probably just as fast around a track as each other and maybe it's just a different feel. With the difference in cost, and particularly the ridiculously priced Ducati exhaust, you could build a base Fireblade up with HRC race kit and excellent suspension, etc, for the same price as the V4S. Decisions, decisions...
Why the electronic settings are different? In the old v4s, you have them more intrusive than in the new one. That might be the difference creating that second faster.
No questins, just awe 😀
Great stuff!
Thanks
Clever approach - thanks
Just something different
@@Chad76Media well, it works. relevant where Ducati speaks of reduced lap times for its sponsored and employed riders - all great - but good to have someone independent test that claim.
@@brianglendenning1632 I need to get both bikes at the track at the same time just to make sure
2:13 i though it blew the engine! 😂 (Sound transition from old to new)
I sea a real difference between the old and the new! Really cool video!
@@alessio.123 thanks
Great idea to show time-synced video. Difficult to account for the effect of coaching with onsite telemetry feedback. As you say you’re older but also crucially wiser than the test with the previous edition 🦉
I’m unsure if I’m wiser
Definitely will get me to Tesco's quicker
Significant parts of the track you ran 1 gear higher on the new bike. Theory on why that was? Change in engine and gearing?
Are there gearing changes between the 22 and 25 bikes?
@@Velodictorian 2019 V4 - 1st = 28\14 2nd = 36\17 3rd = 33\19 4th = 32\21 5th = 30\22 6th = 30\24, sprockets are the same between both bikes 16\41. 2025 - 1st = 36\15 2nd = 34\17 3rd = 33\19 4th = 32\21 5th = 30\22 6th = 27\22. 1st and 2nd are shorter, 3rd, 4th and 5th are the same.
Yeah noticed that one I looked back. I also carried more corner speed at apex, or it appears so
I think a lot is to do with bike fit too. You did carry more cornerspeed and rode the bike much harder the 22 bike moves a lot but the new ones moving too, so if it’s more stable it shows you were riding it harder.
The electronics setup was completely different. The old version had more intrusive electronics than the new one. How can I compare them if the electronics are not set up the same?
They both sound bloody great and I would not be disappointed with the older bike
@@dannyhampshire2825 yeah old bike still good
Looks like the new bike gave you the confidence to push harder. Also think I prefer the sound of the new bike as well. Thanks for the vid!
Yeah more confidence to push, and carry more corner speed
You looked more confident on the new bike, does that have anything to do with how the new chassis feel?
@@motorjack141 yeah good spot. Precisely
@@Chad76Media good stuff as always Chad. Come ride in the Philippines sometime.
@@motorjack141 would love to
Both look quite slidey on power exit, looks fun !
I think old dash was bigger and more redable , new looks too much info crammed on small screen.
New dash is larger. A little sideways but you slide and tc control sorting it out
@@Chad76Media i see it doesn't look bigger on camera.
Yea the TC on new bikes is such a game changer, allows for nice slides without cutting too much.
Btw i also want to say that these tank stable cam is much better to capture bikes movement , chin/ helmet cam moves so much (understandably) ,that it hard to see how bike is doing.
keep it up mate.
@@RB26N thanks
You were blown away by the new Fireblade SP. I wonder how you think it compares to the new V4S? I’m trying to decide between the two and either would be track only. I’ve not seen the new Honda but I’ve sat on the new Ducati and it’s a big improvement in ergonomics, primarily meaning the tank, although the throttle feels better as well.
@@sp00ky1969 yeah really good question as they are both excellent and similar set up suspensions
@@Chad76Media So what's the answer? 🤣🤣🤣 Presumably 'wait for the shootout'... 🙄 One thing I'm not sure of is whether the Ducati suspension uses the same spool technology that is in the Honda suspension... any ideas? I have a sneaky feeling that the SP and V4S are probably just as fast around a track as each other and maybe it's just a different feel. With the difference in cost, and particularly the ridiculously priced Ducati exhaust, you could build a base Fireblade up with HRC race kit and excellent suspension, etc, for the same price as the V4S. Decisions, decisions...
Why the electronic settings are different? In the old v4s, you have them more intrusive than in the new one. That might be the difference creating that second faster.
What did you think of the sound of the bike in person?
Sounds good, loved to rev. The bike will the full system sounds amazing