Ducati Streetfighter V4S Review | Top 5 things I love
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- Ducati Streetfighter V4S Review | Top 5 things I love: I've been riding the Streetfighter for a few days now, here are the things I love about the bike. Stay tuned for my fashion segment at the end of the video! Here are the links as promised:-
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You're so right about kids today not appreciating bikes (well the vast majority, I remember passing schools in the 80s on my RD350 LC and all the lads would be waving and giving the wheelie sign.
One of my techs at my job has 2 Rd350’s and I personally ride a 2003 Aprilia RSV Mille & 2004 Honda Hornet 599, I’m 24 and appreciate all bikes but the history behind them is what I love the most 👌🏾
That takes me back. Same timing, and bike. And yep, kids today aren’t interested - including my own.
I have the same memories accept I was one of the kids hoping to see a wheelie! 🤣
Good old Amersham. I used to drive through those roads every single day. Traffic was horrible during school hours. Great review as usual! Thank you.
Thanks 👍
Its the rear cylinder deactivation to help with the heat the engine gives off I had one the very first Panigale V4s's back in 2018. When it went into the dealers for a recall one of the updates was a map to deactivate the rear cylinder at lower speeds especially in town to help reduce the excessive heat issue. When I got it back it did help with the heat. After the first batch of V4s went onto the market Ducati introduced the rear cylinder deactivation from the middle of 2018. My 2020 V4 does run alot cooler than my 2018 V4. So that's what your experiencing it's running on the front two cylinders momentarily but only when your taking it easy at lower speeds. Although the naked V4 Street fighter shouldn't suffer with the build up of heat anywhere near as much as the faired V4.
Keep up the good work great reviews as always.✔😁
What we need to save biking for the next generation. Is a new Barry Sheen. He was the perfect role model for a young lad.
Or a king Carl fogarty!
Think Barry scored more than Carl !
Different world today.... when i was watching Barry Sheene one of the reasons we rode bikes was they were affordable, now it’s cheaper for young people to buy and run cars, with heating and apple CarPlay.
Wanted to be cool and pull birds like Barry Sheen. Cars were cheep use to pay 250 for a good Mk1 escort. Was not about money.
great review and thanks. I'm super excited for the V2 flavour thats coming soon .. hopefully!
People keep talking to me about it but I’ve yet to see anything official from Ducati or any spy shots....I hope you’re right!
Class as always Mr. Fly. Great energy and fun review.
Thank you kindly - much appreciated!
I do agree on all that Andy ,I did put on rox risers on mine , because I’ve got a knackered back , and they can always be removed quickly. Build quality is just on a different level makes me smile when I look at it in the garage 😊
Yes it's that elusive "Ducati factor" - they are something special to own aren't they....
I can see you buying the soon to be released Streetfighter V2!
Absolutely love this machine.
The silence at 31mph is the exhaust valves closing. I purchased a HEALTECH plugin for my V4 (About 30 quid) that plugs straight in and keeps the valves open permanently.
Great review - I’m starting to enjoy the fashion segments as much as the bike reviews - you can’t have too much kit 😀.
Great to hear!
Thanks for another fun video. For me the exclusive Ducati experience is relief when it doesn't strand me 50 miles from home. YMMV
I love the look of the bike and that engine sounds awesome
Beautiful bike and beautiful weather!
It was! Somewhat different now!!
Good one nice bike bit of sunshine is always good to see lookin forward to seeing you on the Speed Triple R soon I hope I'm gonna be trying one when they come in excellent as usual Andy : ) Road works are a pain but easier on a bike of course !
Very true Malcolm....
brilliant review
Thank you Rob!
I have to agree with you on the handling, Andy. I've ridden hundreds of different model motorcycles and owned some great handling handling bikes like CBR's and S1000RR's, but my Streetfighter V4S is my favorite to date. And so comfortable too! Coupled with that mega V4, it's a revelation. Owners of pre-ordered Multistrada's will probably be pretty happy too I'd imagine.
Yes I imagine you're right Richard - lovely machines these.....
@@TheMissendenFlyer Enjoy that Gold Wing DCT too. I tried to find one before Christmas, but they're all sold out. The 2021's larger top-case is more practical, but has detracted the looks a little. Enjoy both, you lucky flier!
That is one brilliant and beautiful looking bike.........always been a fan of streetfighter bikes either owner made or stock streetfighter bikes........stay safe.........thanks for sharing
Thanks for watching Ian!
I have owned this since April 2020, mine has been Phenomenal!!!! 0 issues, its just incredible how excellent this bike is!! With the Akropavic and a Ducati Corsa map, Bellessimo!
Great to hear!
Solid Top 5 Andy
Cheers Mike....
Fantastic Top 5. I totally agree but having ridden mine you need a top 20
Great to hear your thoughts on this amazing bike. It would be interesting to create another video about kids and motorcycles today. I know manufacturers would like to attract younger riders again. It would make an interesting documentary! 🤔
I share the same disappointment 😂 it's such a shame that they don't appreciate things like bikes anymore. I do know that they pay a lot more attention to supercars though. Was going through Evesham last week on my MV Agusta Brutale and there was McLaren 765LT behind me, it was like I wasn't even there!! I suppose supercars just look better and are way more expensive 🤷
Needs a top box. Perfect bike. Happy travels
Noooo....! (but I agree it would be handy if look naff)
I love the looks and it seems to run great, that's all I need know. Now being able to afford one is the holdup.
You and me both!
The jacket is fantastic.
I agree, very pleased with mine.....
great review! Comfort is not just for old people! I'm 24 and i love comfortable bikes since im always doing 200km trips on weekends . There's no need for clip ons on street
Couldn’t agree more!
Some people like the feeling clip ons give
Im 19 and for most of you that's probably still a kid and I can tell u, it pissed me off seeing so little interest haha. I love motorbikes and always look when i see one. Nice review btw! My dad is thinking of getting one
I can see you owning this bike soon!!!!! I own this bike and I can't say enough about it! I have about 900 miles on it. You talked about all the great things. Trying to explain how awesome this bike is, is like trying to explain how awesome skydiving is! I can try to tell you just how incredible it is, but you won't really know until you try it yourself!!!! I've owned a lot of bikes in my time, but this is my favorite!! It's great at everything,,, slow cruising around town, highway riding,,,,,you just have to be careful because it's so easy to ride fast and that can get you into trouble.
The best way to describe this bike--- "horizontal skydiving"!!!!!! ENJOY!!!!!!
Great way of explaining it - thank you!
I can’t decide which one I should pick multi or sf. Have you tried multistrada ?
Cheers from USA for a wonderfully in-depth, considerate review of a very appealing bike. Next up, PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE review the new Ducati Multistrada V4S. Would LOVE to get your opinion on that new bike (especially given my penchant to order one). And when you do ride it, do not do it during school exit hours! 🤓
Thanks for the reminder!
On the newer V4s, there might be a setting to shut the rear bank of cylinders to lower the heat and fuel consumption at lower speeds. Sort of a parallel twin.
Will be great if you get a chance to someday try the old street fighter.
I really need one off these Andy.
Nice vid TMF. Dream bike for me.
You and me both!
Prediction - You'll trade your 899 in and get one of these. You'll still have a Ducati in the garage, and the older you get, the more uncomfortable the 899 will get. Nice review, nice bike!
Interesting Jon - let’s see! ;0)
Yup, I do see an ownership video or two in the future.
Jeans good enough to wear to the pub. It''s been so long, i've almost forgotten what a pub is! Nice bike, could be a street triple replacement?
Tell me about it.....
mr flyer ive become a fan of naked bikes as their comfortable and easier to ride got an aprilia touno myself love it
I loved my old Ducati 750ss, and it was reliable too.
Another one for your collection mate 👍😷🇦🇺
I must admit Philip - I'm very tempted!
you have the best job ever !
Yes you may be right - I can think of maybe only one other that would top it....
@@TheMissendenFlyer Which one Andy?
STOP it! Your convincing me I want one. Ducati should be paying you. You could be their number one salesman. Great review.
I wish!
Thanks for posting. Being psychic, I am getting all sorts of premonitions about a Streetfighter V4 being added to the stable of some kind of flyer. Probably a Miss on my part because at the End of it all, I don't know that many Flyers.
Very clever!
Beautiful design.
Nice job of reviewing as always, I notice quite an emphasis on it doing 29 mph in 4th gear, wondering if that was for my benefit or to demonstrate that it can be ridden like a granny?.
He he... :-) Thanks for watching as ever Mark...
Few things I've learned after 3 months of ownership.. 1) Too much plastic (Wife has twigged on to my accessory spending!) 2) No fuel gauge. (However I hear from a Ducati mechanic its because the fuel tank goes under the seat they have been unable to make a sender that gives accurate fuel level readings.. The cost and time to perfect was prohibitive). 3) the slack in the throttle, which you have fixed already. I used 2 quids worth of wire heat shrink to fix mine!
Another good video TMF
Thanks 👍
Back cylinders cut out at low speeds to reduce heat on the seat which was one of the biggest issues with the V4 on the panigale
But this effect is only at a very specific set of parameters at 31mph in 4th only - you'd expect the cylinder cutting thing to happen over a wider set of speed/rev ranges....I think this is a way to circumvent some noise regs....or am I being cynical?
@@TheMissendenFlyer Lol !! I would say you were right but this was told to me by the marketing manager of Ducati at the NEC on launch. It was in response to me discussing the heat issue so prevalent on the early Pani's. Over 31mph, you need the cylinders and the wind blast will be enough to cool the back pots. Helps that it is quiet also I guess. :-). I still want one all the same. Great bike.
Ooh, I nearly forgot. You wanted reminding about never going out at that time of day again. Andy, don't go out at that time again!
Thanks for the reminder!
You beat me to it! 😂
Recon that noise is the exhaust valve moving, my 1100 scrambler does that. 😊 Ducati do things in a weird way most things are fitted and finished in an appealing way then you look at something elce and think it looks like it's been tacked on as an after thought. The horn and seat release on my Scrambler and the steering damper on that. 🤔
Yes you’re probably right Scott - the Streetfighter is beautifully made but a few small details let I’d down - cables running alongside the engine is another....
It’s a sneaky workaround for drive by noise tests. If you look on the plate on the bike it will say the decibels as tested at a certain rpm in a certain gear. The scrambler 1100 does the same thing. Basically it’s an electric flap that quietens the exhaust just to pass the test.
Yes I assume that is the case.....naughty eh?
Yet another awesome video . Love the bike , if only I had the dough to splash on it.
You and me both!
Wow, just had a look at your links for recording/video gear. Not cheap this vlogging lark is it!? You get what you pay for clearly, great quality.
Thanks Warren....and no, but you don’t need all the fancy gear to start with....
It's cylinder shut down TMF. Helps deal with the heat problem.
Its gorgeous 👍👍 Trouble is I've seen the new Speed Triple and that's lovely as well. Not sure I could put my money down on the Ducati without trying the Triumph.
it looks good it could be a better bike if only triumph included a electronic suspension on that new speed triple
Yes me neither....though this Duke is VERY good.....
@@allnighterist Having owned a Multistrada with electronic suspension my personal preference would be the manual but excellent suspension on the Triumph. Suspect both bikes will do little passenger or luggage carrying so not so much need to keep altering once set. You are also paying a chunk of cash more for the Ducati with it.
Or, go with the standard Streetfighter v4 with the manual suspension and save some money.
She's a beauty!
Cheers Andy great review, don’t go out at this time 🙄 another great fashion show
Watch out for the women wearing that top🏍👍
Nice vid as ever. I believe it turns in to a parralell twin temporarily when you're just trundling at low speed. Out of interest, would you consider swapping your 899 to have it if you had to?
I have thought about it but I love the 899 for the way it looks, now I have it I don’t think I want to let her go....I need to come up with another plan!
@@TheMissendenFlyer Indeed. Nice Dilemma I guess but still a bit frustrating I'm sure. I look forward to the solution!
Like the Goldwing, one of these bikes will end up in TMF's garage soon! Start making room!
...now wouldn't that be nice - alas lack of room and funds prevents it in the near term.....
@@TheMissendenFlyer LOL, similar problem here. I have about 3-4 bikes on my shopping list, but just about out of room for any more in the garage!
31 mph = 50 km/h, so I think you're correct in that the decrease in exhaust note has something to do with emissions/noise control.
Wonder if they're doing something naughty just to get through regs?
@@TheMissendenFlyer There's probably a noise test that stipulates that the bike must be ridden at 50 km/h in 4th gear, or similar, and must pass a certain Db rating. As you say, they're doing something tricky to make it pass.
Andy... tell us how much you love this bike!!!!!!! we didn't hear once you say that you loved it!!!!!
The panigale's look beautiful. I do like them. I have sat on one at a dealers, and the reason (apart from cost) why I'm unlikely to get one, well my knees were folded up, my neck cricked back and a fair amount of weight on my wrists.
Now the Streetfighter V4, might not be quite as pretty, I still think it looks really good. If I could afford a Ducati, the streetfighter is probably the one I'd get. I could handle the riding position.
Without the lottery win, the question for me is 2 Triumphs or 1 Ducati ? hmmm !
Streetfighter 1299 V2. 🔥🤙
Incredible machine. Just incredible. IMHO, you'll ponder trading the Street Triple R and Ducati 899 for it. Just my gut feeling. Edit: we have the same boots! I've been favoring the TCX Mood in the summer the last two seasons. Nice!!!!
Yes they're good aren't they!
Hopefully Ducati will let me test ride one when Supersport has her service. Cheers Andy.
Silly question time, I’ve never had a naked but are they all the same as regards wind buffeting in your face and body? What’s Its like compared to the KTM 1290?
Great video by the way, great review.
Video coming comparing the to soon! Stay tuned.....
I think two cylinders switch off under a certain rpm, so that could account for the lower noise on slow maneuvering and when stationary.
I'm not sure that is the case on this bike, seems to narrow a set of parameters when it does it....very hard to make it happen.
@@TheMissendenFlyer Hmmm, not sure, then.
Thanks for the tip-off re camera van in Hyde Heath. I feel a completely ridiculous place for a 30 limit. Too far away from the school and village centre, so I rarely stick rigidly to it. Forewarned is forearmed.........
Its a common spot for the van....
0:44 nicely done TMF 😉
Thank you....
@@TheMissendenFlyer you’re welcome. The street fighter is my dream bike some day
Really good, but is it better £ for £ than the SDR I’m not so sure but will wait for your comparison. I had a v4 panigale and whilst I loved the looks of it, not sure I would say it was fun like a SDR is, gorgeous but a bit too serious for road only use.
nice video Andy. Question for you.
What degree would you say your knees are bent at? what I mean is, if your sitting on the seat and your thigh to the tank lets say is straight. The top of your knee down to the foot peg is what im interested in. Lets say the GS, the multistrada etc is straight down. How does the SF compare? Does your knee bend backwards to get to the peg? like the Tuono lets say? Or does your foot go straight down. My one knee isnt that great so I dont want the pegs to go back wards alot. The Diavel has a lovely seating position and knee to peg line. How does this stack up?
Thanks mate.
I think I must have covered that in my first ride review.....was a whiole abo now and cant remember of the top of my head - fairly sporty I think... th-cam.com/video/UNnT_JzTSzI/w-d-xo.html
Great start to a Monday morning. So the big question is, taking price into consideration, which would you go for? This one, the new Triumph or the KTM?
KTM if you like to hoon around. Although the new one is more toned down to aim on speed and not wheelies.
Ducati if you love italian looks and want to pay for having the fastest most electronic supernaked.
Triumph if you like to have a fast bike where the edges are smoothed of the best (read: smooth and powerfull riding)
Aprillia tuono: the engine and maybe the looks if you like italian, but not ducati.
All in all all these bikes are in terms of power and features quite similar. When choosing one you should ride these four and see which one suits you. And the best thing is not to judge on looks. Triumph always looked ugly to me, but the street triple got my love for how the engine sounds/rides and performs
Triumph speed triple beautiful bike now
Well I’d have to ride the triumph of course!
very stylish bike
Hi Andy great reviews as always can I ask what helmet that is I can see it’s a shoei but which model just like the colours thanks ps never go out at school chucking out time to many mums and dad’s don’t walk but drive a few miles to pick up instead of using their legs all the best mate
You are joking right Paul? I talked about it in the video here th-cam.com/video/urfOpV31Hwg/w-d-xo.html and put details in the description.....
He said at the end; NXR
Sorry Andy I meant the paint option I could see it was a nxr I was not clear on that ps don’t go out during school check out time cheers paul
You a Ducati fan boy then? Yeeeehaaa indeed And nothing needs to be upgraded/replaced straight out the Showroom! Methinks there are many more things to like on this beautiful machine If only I could afford one 😢
Hi Andy, great vid. Did you ever try turning the TC off and if so did the semi active suspension still work? BTW, if you want the kids attention try waving the latest iPhone about ;-)
...no I didn't turn off the TC...why would I!!!
@@TheMissendenFlyer To see what the unrestrained V4 beast is like? I see where you're coming from though, but if I get the chance it's what I'd do. I've never had TC on any bike so I'm used to feeling my way around the grip/wheelie issue. Hopefully I'll be able to arrange a test ride sometime soon 😀 👍
Very pertinent video. I find myself wondering if these exotic machines will be available for silly prices due to the number of them currently sitting in showrooms which are forcibly closed....
I doubt it - oddly the UK motorcycle dealers had a bumper year in 2020 from what I understand.....
@@TheMissendenFlyer When I bought my ZZR1400 last September the dealer opined the same. Said it had been a bumper year. He put it down to the lack of people spending money on holidays, clothes, meals out etc. Indeed the very reasons I ended up buying my first brand new bike for many years....
Simple solution if you like it that much - donate the Street Triple (once lowered) to the Mrs as a first bike and then you'll need another bike? Why not another Ducati?
I’m liking the way you think....
@@TheMissendenFlyer Think i'd keep the Triple and Donate the Duke, much Prefer the Triples Exhaust Note and Looks.
Problem with that is Carol may prefer some other bike (Happy Wife Happy Life n all that ) 😉
@@norriemasson4080 we’re allowed to dream life could be so simple... but yes you are right.
Looking forward to your thoughts V4s v Speed triple. Which one would you have. ?
Well I have a Street Triple - Blank sheet and money no object I'd take the Ducati hands down....
@@TheMissendenFlyer Ducati over the new Speed Triple?
I noticed that too, most school kids don’t look at motorbikes anymore. When I was at school everybody looked, what is wrong with them? 😂
Kids today eh?!
I did notice that a couple of the kids did look at Andy as he went past but, I've noticed that a nice sounding, loud exhaust makes them look (the kids are all about noise these days) and you also see them gesturing to rev the bike.
I share the same disappointment 😂 it's such a shame that they don't appreciate things like bikes anymore. I do know that they pay a lot more attention to supercars though. Was going through Evesham last week on my MV Agusta Brutale and there was McLaren 765LT behind me, it was like I wasn't even there!! I suppose supercars just look better and are way more expensive 🤷
@@Jake-wc9cd It’s their loss. My head turns for most things on two wheels.
I want one!!
Join the club!
I rode one with the full Titanium kit, waaaaay too loud. I think standard or a bit louder would be fine.
Street for sale, v4 in discussion 😉👍
It's like riding a Triumph on Italian country roads...there's something special about it
Agreed....
@@TheMissendenFlyer And I'm looking forward to enjoy a review of the new Guzzi V7 cruising along the English country lanes !!
Could you do a review on the Yamaha Star Venture. I would love to see a comparison with the Gold Wing.
I don't think we get them here....
Hey Flyer, I appreciate you would have returned the Streetfighter back to Ducati by now but I'm a bit late to your chanel. I have been looking for a new bike and I am considering the V4s along wiht the new MV Agusta RS. When you were driving around on the Ducati how did you find the wind buffeting with no screen? Appreciate it is a naked and by it's nature you will be open to the elements, but was wondering if you found it severe or better than other nakeds you might have ridden. Wouldn't mind your opinion on the new MV as well if you've seen or ridden one? Cheers
No turbulence that I remember just smooth Ducati air - great bike (not ridden the MV)
@@TheMissendenFlyer thanks for the reply. Great channel by the way.
Do you still have room in your garage?You have sorted your tourer now you need a daily?Cheers
Not really a comment on the bike but i have watched a lot of your stuff especially on the BMW. My question is your camera set up, what camera ? what helmet mount ? how do you turn it on and off etc. also whilst riding along can you feel the camera ? if you have done a video about all this i appologise
Details in the description plus there is a video th-cam.com/video/Ld34m5CR9sQ/w-d-xo.html
I wonder what insurance would cost? I was shocked when I got the bill for my KTM 790 Duke. Love the Duc BTW!!
Yes, aint going to be cheap this one!
Still need to ride the 1098 S & 848 Streetfighters🥲
Cracking bike, out of my price range though
I think the biggest difference between the youth of to day and when I was that age many moons ago. Cars were damn expensive and for the more well healed bikes within reach
and your first aspiration. Today a huge number can get a car at 17 so skip having a bike so never really get into it.
Yes you may well be right - but bikes are so much more fun and exciting (and lets face it cool!), what is up with them!
I mean cars can be inexpensive ( I had a friend who kept getting £300 cars which limped to their MOT every year( but God is insurance expensive, like £1000+ especially for a 17 year old. That's why I started riding and still could not afford to drive a car now I'm 27! I just couldn't afford the insurance.
Back in the 70s you could get a good second hand car for a lot less than I paid for a new Honda 750. Also the insurance was a lot cheaper on the car. But I just wanted a bike, always preferred to be on two wheels. Most youngsters today would rather have a car.
Wish I knew the answer. When you see bikes now getting anywhere between 12 - £20 it’s an expensive purchase. Example; cars and a lot of bikes are nearly always PCP doesn’t really matter which you choose to buy the monthly payment V the value and mileage is the same and probably the 2nd most expensive item you buy after a house. It’s the monthly payment that dictates affordability and £200 on a bike or £200 a month on a car make your choice. Ride on your own or drive with your mates.
That’s why it’s us older guys that buy a lot of the bikes we have the spare income for it.. maybe they don’t want to get wet and cold anymore and getting in a car v jumping on a bike is so much easier. You have to want to ride and that desire to me is being taken away at a young age. I started with a bike with an aspiration to get a car one day. Now you don’t need to aspire anymore.
Or, it requires work and effort to obtain one, learn how to ride, maintain it etc.. which means one has to leave the sofa, or video game and show some ambition. How many young adults can drive a manual transmission? I know lots of 18 year olds that don’t want their drivers license, odd times we live in.
Fashion segment. Jeans you can wear in the pub. I've forgotten , what's a "pub" ? !!!!
(and oh dear, looks like someone else beat me to the comment !)
I thought hat as soon as I said it!!
My track bike is a V4S and i love it. But my daily ride is a new R1250R Beemer. Its a bit more low key for daily riding and i love that engine. I thought about a street fighter, as my daily ride but it felt like an over kill having two V4S' (one naked, one not) in the stable! But maybe i made the wrong decision! :-)
Who’s your insurance with, I’m struggling for insurance on a Streetfighter v2
Love all the bits and bobs but couldn't live with its looks. Went with a pani v4s in the end.
Nice....
Hi, for me this is the most desirable bike on the planet but sadly only for rich people. I never forget when I was 14 seeing a friends Suzuki GT 750 Candy Pink with drum brakes, I still want one!
I’m not rich, but I saved up, sold stuff on eBay, did overtime at work, then in September picked up my V4s from Ducati Nottingham. 😀
@@MX-Mug its not just buying the bike, it is the running costs and the resale loss. I am cheap so no chance of me buying one. Enjoy!
They're all looking at their damn phones, have no clue about the good things in life that really set you free or addict you.
Surely this isn’t recorded in winter.
Temperatures going up and down from very low to 12°C, lots of rain, some snow, wind etc. and lots of salt on the roads so I’m still not riding.
I did my lessons on a naked bike, mostly in winter. It was bloody cold on that thing.
Is this bike worth the price? Aren’t there other cheaper bikes with similar characteristics?
Bike sounds good. You don’t need another exhaust.
Correct - it wasn't recorded in winter, you can see that by the leaves on the trees....I tend to work about 3 months or so in advance...
Andy... remember to never go out that time of day again!!
Thanks....
Trade in or sell the Street Triple and the 899 and get one of these 😎😜
Any chance you'll be reviewing the Multistrada V4?
Yes quite a good chance I reckon.....
So you have tested the 1200 Monster and the 950 Multistrada and this Streetfighter is more comfortable than those?
Yes...I'd say so from what I can remember....
Andy do you find that you want a small windscreen on that bike?
Nope....
That quietening happens at just over 3000 revs. I reckon it’s a noise emissions thing.
Yes I reckon so too...really weird when it happens...