@@alexandresantini4072 I am not sure what you picked up on in my comment to make you think i Hate. The only people i have some small amount of Hate for when it comes to Motorcycles. Would be Harley Davidson Owners. Now we can start to talk some degree of Hate. And i would not go as far as say it is Hate. More so people i have little to do with. Once the Belt Buckle arrives so does the attitude???? But they are Not all bad just most of them. I am sure if we meet face to face things would be a lot better. I Love Bikes always have. No need to Hate anyone. I am a Happy guy and Love to be around Happy people.
That's the plan. We already have the next 3 lined up, although there's no way we're stretching to this price range again through fear of bemoaning spending £13k of our own money on free content
Once you get in the MV Groove, you will get blinded By its beauty, and start spending. Also you might have to..... Just bought myself an second F4, even though the first nearly caused nervous breakdown :)
I really have to say since I stumbled over those "budge bike battle Italia" video series I'm hooked. you guys are fun to watch. Keep that spirit, it makes you unique compared to the others out there. Since I'm also an Italian bike lover, have currently an Aprilia RSV4, I would love to see a Series with a Benelli Tornado 900Tre. I had one and till today they really deserve the title "exotic"
James is a Legend. He probably has a story for every situation. He comes off as an honest mechanic who'd not RIP you off but would expect to get paid his due....and Baron was having a Keith Moon moment at the start of his dyno run.
Zanpa reminds me of a similar thing, but when he started his Gixxer up in the morning on that snowy winters day heading for the channel tunnel for his little break away
I had a 999R Fila with full Termignoni and it was the second most loved bike I've owned of many, never one issue with that bikes be so amazing in sound!
Last time I wanted the ZX7R to win but this time it has to be the 999, the more time passes the better they look ! 120 hp is enough on a road bike anyway - sounds lovely too
S K no...120hp is not going to make up a 40hp deficit...even if you have bad corner lines on the MV. You'd have to be a dunce to lose to the Duc on the road OR the track. MV 4 the WIN!!!🏁🇮🇹💥
I agree the MV will be faster, but the Duc is simply nicer ! besides as soon as they do a 'tour' the MV will break down and spend the rest of the trip on an AA truck ! LOL
Legio XXI Rapax lol I bought a 2007 Honda cbr 600rr that was sitting outside in the element with no cover all she needed was a New battery and she rides fine, on the other hand I just purchased a 2 year old Panigale and she has issues every single time I ride her ... I’ve already spent over 3k on repairs for a practically new bike ... You are delusional if you think that Ducati’s /Aprilas unreliability is a myth lmfao
List of worthwhile mods to the MV. Microtech ECU, not cheap, but transforms the bike with no on-off throttle and cooler running and circa 15hp more. De-cat, again for cooler running. Water pumper impeller upgrade, standard doesn’t flow enough. Also worth talking to Chris Wells at X-Bikes.
New bike videos are great and I enjoy watching them, but these budget bike videos win the prize for sheer fun. The friendly competition betwwen you guys is so funny. Keep it up guys. Cheers.
Love the first bit of the vid. With the very sarcastic "great video" on the mv intro. Had me dying. Great stuff guys always keep me laughing which makes u guys different and more interesting. Cheers from Cali
just back from bsb cadwell park got home yesterday to scotland and was knackered got on the comp today to see this today and have never clicked so fast lol can't wait for next episode looks like it will be a good battle :D
My first bike was a 900ss back in 1999. I loved that machine and have started to admire this 999 too. I think it’s a beautiful and capable bike. Looking for a 999r right now.
That smug smile is all I wanted to see. I think its going to come down to rider skill if the Duck can survive the MV on the straights. Great as usual !!!
This made me very nearly get my 999 out and go for a ride then I just realised why my back, neck and wrists ache today and I can't do 2 days in a row on it so I'm staying in for a nice gammon, mash, beans and piccalilly dinner. Great vid again guys.
I almost spat out my food when the mechanic said “to use waterless coolant, cos it boils at 180 degrees, cos the bike runs hot”. 1. Water has one of the highest specific heat capacities on earth. So no water means you won’t be able to remove as much heat from the engine. 2. If your coolant is boiling, you probably have a pressure issue with the cooling system, cos pressure increases the boiling point of water
Please, for the love of bikes. DO NOT put waterless coolant in anything other than a bin. Yes, the boiling point is higher BUT the heat transfer is shit. Your bike will run hotter with waterless coolant and if it developes a leak, it has the chance to ignite as waterless coolant is flammable.
Regardless of the power, the Ducati is as close to a Ferrari as most of us could ever afford. And how many of us could really ride it to its limit without killing ourselves?. Its enough.
Clenched up pretty hard when BVG ran outta steam pushing that lovely MV onto the dyno! Didnt know if super athlete Al was gonna help catch it or not ! 😱
Waterless coolant.. that's just coolant and it has poorer heat transfer then 50/50.. so it will up your heat. You should know that, if you are fixing bikes
I’m starting to realise that owning a bike can’t be done on a budget. I’m in my second year riding, I’ve paid for a CBT, purchased riding gear/leathers, bought a Yamaha YZF 125 as my first bike, got stung heavily on insurance. I’ve now moved onto a Yamaha R6, another heavy sting on the insurance. The final straw has now been bumping up security, owning a motorcycle isn’t cheap. My insurance alone over two years would have been able to pay for the MV Agusta alone. My point is I wouldn’t change it for the world, apart from the thieving wankers who live amongst us.
DUDE!!!! You're gettin' a Honda DeVille...I never liked the classic 'Duc' twin sound when compared to the banshee wail of a inline 4 at 13,000RPM. Very nice wheels boys! Let the games begin~🇮🇹💥🏁
'Tis brilliant to finally see more BBB(I) content up from you bloomin' bonkers pair. Baron's already looking smug, but I've got a feeling the MV will bite him in the bum before long. Go Team Duke!
I had a 2003 999s and I loved it. Apart from it being uglier than any Ducati made from the 90's onwards, it sounds fantastic, has a nice smooth rev curve and is very nice to ride. I also think the tank is the nicest looking of any Ducati. And the looks grow on you... seeing one in a video or photograph is not the same as in person. I sold mine because I didn't think it would hold its value like the other classic 916, 996 and 998 shapes. I got very good money for her. How right I was to sell!
The F4 is a bored out 750cc engine, many think they went about 80cc over the max. Perhaps thats why Goggi dropped back to a liter engine for the Morton design second generation F4.
The mech has some ideas that make sense but the whole left hand thread thing perplexes me because I own one and my wheel nut tightens, not loosens. As for "wetting the bed" the oil thing is big, use a paddock stand to prevent the kickstand from causing an oil leak. Then, the coolant, just dont ride in traffic. Its really NOT designed to go slow no matter what. I even liked to push the speed limit in the paddock to coast in and shut it off ASAP and pop a faring off.
Fellas, don't half heart it this time, let's see an actual video of you both working on them, Al said the brakes need sorting and the MV needs a new chain and sprockets. I for one would love to see Chris try to remove a front sprocket!!!
I'm fully aware of how to remove the front sprocket, I was saying I want to see these 2 do it and the other parts of a real project budget bike, getting your hands dirty.
Very true, let's hope although it may be boring they actually show you can spanner these bikes yourself. Even without being air wrenched mine is still a 3ft breaker bar job and a fat git sat on the bike to undo it, with the front break on.
Well, that's good for Baron on the straight for sure! Jason Statham in the corners can hammer those out. Choose somewhere with more straights than twisties and your set to win every lap!
Now you're really making me wonder how much power my 999R used to have? It would rip out of the hole leaving the Japanese bikes in the dust but that was when new, lol. I get your pain watching this.
The MV Agustas chain looked super loose you might want to check that out mate. O_o Edit: I didn't wait till the end of video where you said exactly this. Nevermind.
I remember a few years ago when I was still stuck on my measly 125, I stopped by a bike dealer in St Ives who had an F3 on a pedestal. He saw me admiring it and came over to tell me that it would rip my arms off... seems like he wasn't exaggerating.
44 Teeth video with James in it. YESSS
We can't afford him full-time
At least he was full savage for the short time he was on. I almost felt sorry for Statham at one point. It soon passed though.
@@FortyFourTeeth He should have his own TH-cam channel.
He should have his own youtube channel
It’s only taken me about 15 years but i think the 999 looks are starting to grow on me!
motogp murf same here, never liked them but like you said that’s changing 🤔 strange....Ducati are clever bastards
to me what makes it are the black fins on the side and the S cowling with the termignoni exhaust
with red fins it looks nowhere near as good
motogp murf You're not the only one.
I've never be a fan of ducati looks, but 999/749 is looking better after every year.
I like it from the start.
Probably because you can only afford it after 15 years.
Is it just me or the Ducati sounds pretty beastly when revved up?
It's just you
It sounds really good.
does the F4 still have its stock pipe on?
it seems to be :-)
nah... idle sound make me moist...
Of course the mechanic loves Italian bikes, they keep him busy!
Funny but TRUE, and Italian bike owners are generally suckers for paying the price $$$$$$$$
@@weldmachine Lol, no.
@@alexandresantini4072
Hey Alexandre.
You must be a beloved Italian bike lover.
Looking at your face i am guessing Moto Guzzi first or Ducati , LOL.
Peter CCR ENG yep, ducati. Why the hate, tho ?
@@alexandresantini4072
I am not sure what you picked up on in my comment to make you think i
Hate.
The only people i have some small amount of Hate for when it comes to Motorcycles.
Would be Harley Davidson Owners.
Now we can start to talk some degree of Hate.
And i would not go as far as say it is Hate.
More so people i have little to do with.
Once the Belt Buckle arrives so does the attitude????
But they are Not all bad just most of them.
I am sure if we meet face to face things would be a lot better.
I Love Bikes always have.
No need to Hate anyone.
I am a Happy guy and Love to be around Happy people.
These budget battle videos are fantastic. I hope there will be many more in this series.
That's the plan. We already have the next 3 lined up, although there's no way we're stretching to this price range again through fear of bemoaning spending £13k of our own money on free content
Once you get in the MV Groove, you will get blinded By its beauty, and start spending. Also you might have to..... Just bought myself an second F4, even though the first nearly caused nervous breakdown :)
I really have to say since I stumbled over those "budge bike battle Italia" video series I'm hooked. you guys are fun to watch. Keep that spirit, it makes you unique compared to the others out there.
Since I'm also an Italian bike lover, have currently an Aprilia RSV4, I would love to see a Series with a Benelli Tornado 900Tre. I had one and till today they really deserve the title "exotic"
1st gen Suzuki Hayabusa VS Kawasaki Ninja ZX12 R
" what do I need to look out for " ??? The AA or the RAC fecking brilliant 🤣😅😂.
I didn't get that. Can someone explain please?
The AA and RAC are well known auto breakdown company’s in the uk 🇬🇧
Love these videos with James, great stuff ! 👍🏻
The MV was ridden on Swiss motorways in 2010. At least the 10 badge on the windscreen tells it.
James is a Legend. He probably has a story for every situation. He comes off as an honest mechanic who'd not RIP you off but would expect to get paid his due....and Baron was having a Keith Moon moment at the start of his dyno run.
Termiginoggoni exhaust got me dying here !
It's termignoni
@@Lamentecon_cakethat’s the joke 🤣
The start of the video was very nostalgic. I was expecting to hear the Baron Von Grumble theme.
Absolutely. It reminded me of the Tour de Baron.
Zanpa reminds me of a similar thing, but when he started his Gixxer up in the morning on that snowy winters day heading for the channel tunnel for his little break away
@@TescoRoadman yep, that IS the Tour de Baron
Id still take the 999...cant beat that vtwin sound
Got eem
I had a 999R Fila with full Termignoni and it was the second most loved bike I've owned of many, never one issue with that bikes be so amazing in sound!
I have a RC51 so I can relate, I dont know if I'd ever be interested in any inline 4 again, maybe only the yamaha crossplane
Type f for respects
For sure
Bloody entertaining that was 😊
The killer trio. Love watching you three together. James is an inspiration with all his knowledge. Thanks boys!
"Yeah, we all have dreams" Hahahaha brilliant. Rewatching all these for lockdown 2.0. Best bike series on the internet :D
That was hilarious 🤣
This has all the hallmarks of an epic tale!
Last time I wanted the ZX7R to win but this time it has to be the 999, the more time passes the better they look ! 120 hp is enough on a road bike anyway - sounds lovely too
S K no...120hp is not going to make up a 40hp deficit...even if you have bad corner lines on the MV. You'd have to be a dunce to lose to the Duc on the road OR the track. MV 4 the WIN!!!🏁🇮🇹💥
I agree the MV will be faster, but the Duc is simply nicer ! besides as soon as they do a 'tour' the MV will break down and spend the rest of the trip on an AA truck ! LOL
S K so it didn’t and the MV kicked the shit out of the Duc, what do you think about that?
"We all have dreams" 🤣
One of the funniest thing I've seen for ages ." We all have dreams"
"Not bad for a 750" classic !
I am here for a 2005 Ducati 999 even in 2021 because that bike is timeless!
What can go wrong with budget Italian bikes lol. EVERYTHING!
Legio XXI Rapax lol I bought a 2007 Honda cbr 600rr that was sitting outside in the element with no cover all she needed was a New battery and she rides fine, on the other hand I just purchased a 2 year old Panigale and she has issues every single time I ride her ... I’ve already spent over 3k on repairs for a practically new bike ... You are delusional if you think that Ducati’s /Aprilas unreliability is a myth lmfao
List of worthwhile mods to the MV. Microtech ECU, not cheap, but transforms the bike with no on-off throttle and cooler running and circa 15hp more. De-cat, again for cooler running. Water pumper impeller upgrade, standard doesn’t flow enough. Also worth talking to Chris Wells at X-Bikes.
Oh man your face when the 999 is on the dyno made me LOLZ. Great video as always guys, keep it up. Forza Ducati prestazione solida!!!!
god that dry clutch jangle is killer
James is a riot. I don’t know. I just always liked British humor. I guess it started with Benny hill.
Amazing video as always. Loved it.
An idea for next series could be the little 400 pocket rockets from the 90s
New bike videos are great and I enjoy watching them, but these budget bike videos win the prize for sheer fun. The friendly competition betwwen you guys is so funny. Keep it up guys. Cheers.
Love the first bit of the vid. With the very sarcastic "great video" on the mv intro. Had me dying. Great stuff guys always keep me laughing which makes u guys different and more interesting. Cheers from Cali
Chris I'm so glad you made this channel. I love this series. No more interviews with your helmet on, LOL.
its great to see this channel grow, from von grumble too this masterpiece of a duo. its 2 lads, as 2 lads
it's an honour to see the beginnings of this greatest victory for Al.
not bad for a 750 lol!
That mv is a right fucking nugget 😂😂😂
I just can't get enough of this series, you three guys are absolutely hilarious
just back from bsb cadwell park got home yesterday to scotland and was knackered got on the comp today to see this today and have never clicked so fast lol can't wait for next episode looks like it will be a good battle :D
Scotty Bhoy- snap was there all weekend great weekend cadwell 👌👍
It's gonna be worth watching every episode of this just to listen to that Ducati revving through the gears 😍....
Another quality episode from the best thing on TH-cam!!!
I could Listen to james all day......a legend
My first bike was a 900ss back in 1999. I loved that machine and have started to admire this 999 too. I think it’s a beautiful and capable bike. Looking for a 999r right now.
That smug smile is all I wanted to see. I think its going to come down to rider skill if the Duck can survive the MV on the straights. Great as usual !!!
Can we just take a moment to appreciate, "you're green with MV".
Genius.
How, why, could anyone dislike this video! 44t one of the best things on TH-cam
This made me very nearly get my 999 out and go for a ride then I just realised why my back, neck and wrists ache today and I can't do 2 days in a row on it so I'm staying in for a nice gammon, mash, beans and piccalilly dinner. Great vid again guys.
absolute classic! that intro was hilarious! and the sound of that 999 made me have funny feelings in my pants
I almost spat out my food when the mechanic said “to use waterless coolant, cos it boils at 180 degrees, cos the bike runs hot”. 1. Water has one of the highest specific heat capacities on earth. So no water means you won’t be able to remove as much heat from the engine. 2. If your coolant is boiling, you probably have a pressure issue with the cooling system, cos pressure increases the boiling point of water
Well said sir.
Both sound sensational however the MV at full song around Phillip Island... Glorious!
Please, for the love of bikes. DO NOT put waterless coolant in anything other than a bin. Yes, the boiling point is higher BUT the heat transfer is shit. Your bike will run hotter with waterless coolant and if it developes a leak, it has the chance to ignite as waterless coolant is flammable.
yea, that was a really dumb idea
Evans is a scam=total bullshit
Can't believe this guy suggested using waterless coolant. The stuff is garbage.
Joonya Strange, Im running Evans waterless coolant in my cr125 and never had an issue
He runs a race team builds race bikes and is a top Mechanic............I’ll go with him!
Best motorbike channel in the world lads. long time fan :D Cant wait for the next episode..
Regardless of the power, the Ducati is as close to a Ferrari as most of us could ever afford. And how many of us could really ride it to its limit without killing ourselves?. Its enough.
Clenched up pretty hard when BVG ran outta steam pushing that lovely MV onto the dyno! Didnt know if super athlete Al was gonna help catch it or not ! 😱
I really enjoy these videos and the banter is spot on!
"I wished for a little bit more..."
"We all have dreams..."
Hahahaha! :D
Gosh that 999 sounds the business with Termis!
Waterless coolant.. that's just coolant and it has poorer heat transfer then 50/50.. so it will up your heat. You should know that, if you are fixing bikes
Errtu Zarathos snake oil
Exactly
The face of a smug man at 19:25
Solid poo time entertainment as well by the way.. keep it up
I’m starting to realise that owning a bike can’t be done on a budget. I’m in my second year riding, I’ve paid for a CBT, purchased riding gear/leathers, bought a Yamaha YZF 125 as my first bike, got stung heavily on insurance. I’ve now moved onto a Yamaha R6, another heavy sting on the insurance. The final straw has now been bumping up security, owning a motorcycle isn’t cheap. My insurance alone over two years would have been able to pay for the MV Agusta alone. My point is I wouldn’t change it for the world, apart from the thieving wankers who live amongst us.
Buy / ride shit bikes until you build your ncb or suck it up
buy old bikes at least here they are cheap cheap and cheap to inshure with any luck u can find one in good condition
@RandomShart true, panigale superleggera or FE then you'll not worry about it 😁
My insurance is 120 USD...per year.
Naked bikes are far cheaper to insure ;)
Love it. Well done Boys. James is an asbolute treasure.
Back in 2005 I was set to buy a new 749 Dark.....loved it but did not pull the trigger on the buy. Would loved to have done it
DUDE!!!! You're gettin' a Honda DeVille...I never liked the classic 'Duc' twin sound when compared to the banshee wail of a inline 4 at 13,000RPM. Very nice wheels boys! Let the games begin~🇮🇹💥🏁
More James content needed. He’s the man
how about a good old GEN1 RSV Mille - R ??
Good point. You can get a lovely example for £2.5 to £3.5
Or the RSV1000R, both are very cheap compared to other Italian bikes and a lot more reliable
Definitely the bike to go for
Cool, Budget V twin sportsbike 1st Gen Aprilia RSV Mille R VS Honda RC 51 (or Vs Suzuki TL1000R) will be nice.
Nc30 Aprilia rs 250 battle next please
saw both bikes on Saturday have to say yours looks bloody bootiful Chris.....
You guys should do a zx14r and busa challenge
So pumped for this series. You guys have great chemistry. Not sure which bike to cheer for... I'll go with the Agusta tho I think 👍
That opening scene brought back some memories...
Cant wait to see the MV honk up over a French motorway, and AL, saying, told you so....Great work fellas' this is an inspired pair of bikes!!!
The sound of that Ducati... wank-bank material!
Another awsome video...I really do look foward to when you guys post a new video up !!! Best biking channel on TH-cam...keep up the good work !
Glad that rear wheel didn't come off on the Dyno ! Great fun
Just bought a 2006 999s.. better later than never. Love the video shippers.. your faces are funny.. the mv.. sounds like a electric bike.. .. 🤣
Best channel on TH-cam, keep up the great work
'Tis brilliant to finally see more BBB(I) content up from you bloomin' bonkers pair. Baron's already looking smug, but I've got a feeling the MV will bite him in the bum before long. Go Team Duke!
I had a 2003 999s and I loved it. Apart from it being uglier than any Ducati made from the 90's onwards, it sounds fantastic, has a nice smooth rev curve and is very nice to ride. I also think the tank is the nicest looking of any Ducati. And the looks grow on you... seeing one in a video or photograph is not the same as in person. I sold mine because I didn't think it would hold its value like the other classic 916, 996 and 998 shapes. I got very good money for her. How right I was to sell!
Brilliant Boys!! You's never disappoint
The F4 is a bored out 750cc engine, many think they went about 80cc over the max. Perhaps thats why Goggi dropped back to a liter engine for the Morton design second generation F4.
The BBB series is just stellar. Please keep it going!
You lads are legends I would love to chill with you all !
This is the fastest I got to a video, ever.
Tesco
The mech has some ideas that make sense but the whole left hand thread thing perplexes me because I own one and my wheel nut tightens, not loosens. As for "wetting the bed" the oil thing is big, use a paddock stand to prevent the kickstand from causing an oil leak. Then, the coolant, just dont ride in traffic. Its really NOT designed to go slow no matter what. I even liked to push the speed limit in the paddock to coast in and shut it off ASAP and pop a faring off.
Your videos have a very ‘Simon Pegg’ feel to them 🍿 🎥 🧟♀️
MotoWaifu I thought Howard moon 😀
i just looked up howard moon and i think his real name is Mr howard von grumble...
Wow, racist much?
Shiznutsz huh?
Shiznutsz not sure you understand deary
Love the banter in your videos, top lads👍👍👍👍
really cool garage! it’s the staff that makes places like this
Damn, that 999 sounds like a beast
Best start to your videos yet couldn't stop laughing
Oh daayym, I've been waiting for this!
The old Top Gear guys of Clarkson,May and Hammond have nothing on you two and James.
Proper entertainment.
love this channel great banter top geezers! BBB is so good to watch👍
Fellas, don't half heart it this time, let's see an actual video of you both working on them, Al said the brakes need sorting and the MV needs a new chain and sprockets. I for one would love to see Chris try to remove a front sprocket!!!
ADC-K5 piece of piss, on the paddock stand, leave the chain on and ratchet strap wheel to pegs, then undo 🤔
Alex Daly piece of piss so long as the stupid fucker who owned it before you didn’t use an air wrench gun... ask me how I know
I'm fully aware of how to remove the front sprocket, I was saying I want to see these 2 do it and the other parts of a real project budget bike, getting your hands dirty.
Very true, let's hope although it may be boring they actually show you can spanner these bikes yourself.
Even without being air wrenched mine is still a 3ft breaker bar job and a fat git sat on the bike to undo it, with the front break on.
That Ducati sounds like the God of Thunder! Absolutely awesome. It may just be my weird taste but I think it looks meaner than the MV too.
Well, that's good for Baron on the straight for sure! Jason Statham in the corners can hammer those out. Choose somewhere with more straights than twisties and your set to win every lap!
I'm crying funniest ever I could feel the tension 160 or not still take the 999.
That excited look in the face of BVG when his bike went on the dyno
Another cracking video.. 👍 loving another battle
Best 20mins of my day !
that augusta is beautiful
Love this series top work lads
Now you're really making me wonder how much power my 999R used to have? It would rip out of the hole leaving the Japanese bikes in the dust but that was when new, lol. I get your pain watching this.
The MV Agustas chain looked super loose you might want to check that out mate. O_o
Edit: I didn't wait till the end of video where you said exactly this. Nevermind.
#team999 FTW. That MV is gonna turn around when the Baron least expect it and BITE HIM ON THE ASS. I got my popcorn ready.
The banter in this is savage 😆
I remember a few years ago when I was still stuck on my measly 125, I stopped by a bike dealer in St Ives who had an F3 on a pedestal. He saw me admiring it and came over to tell me that it would rip my arms off... seems like he wasn't exaggerating.
Statham will smash Perkins on track despite the bhp disadvantage
Yeah.. you would think that, until the baron stomped him :-D