I just can't imagine living in a country where you have to wait for the weekend to ride your bike.... my heart goes out to you guys. I want a 22 so bad. thanks for the video mate!
I love the Ducati bikes - power, style, performance but like you, wasn't into red bikes. I knew I wanted a superbike and was looking at an Aprilia, but the ergos wasn't great for my 6'0" frame and my position around the tank. When they started taking pre-orders for the SP back in November last year, I fell in love and made it my mission to put down a deposit. I picked up #105 at the end of May 2021 and have loved every minute. Congrats on your purchase, you can always buy the matte black fairings if you are not a fan of red. BST carbon wheels and a termi D184 slip on, and you have an incredible machine.
I am soooo jealous... I really did want one but would have to wait until about April next year. I had to change my 959 in a hurry due to an issue at the dealer. But hey, who knows what will happen next year, I may upgrade again!!
All I can say is WOW!!! What a beautiful bike . I love your bike its so awesome and so beautiful. I rode a 1299s and it was really cool I hope to ride another Ducati again soon but until then I'll just admire yours and others who have the pleasure of owning and riding. I hope someday soon I'll get the chance to ride one again. I really love your bike it's so gorgeous and such a beautiful machine.. Please be careful and ride safe buddy and God Bless.
Carbon Fiber wings would add about $500 USD to the cost of this machine. Front fender and rear tire hugger in CF would add over $1000 USD. The price of the bike would push it out of the limit/value of the average retail buyer.
I have bought myself a panigale v4s 21 last week, wanted to buy sp instead but couldn’t get it here in AU. This bike is absolute beast, No regret…So exciting to see the full system akrapovic exhaust install on it.
I know right, they are so hard to find.... They were supposed to have more stock in the New Year but that never happened. I am super happy with the V4 and will do a review in a few weeks. I keep going back and looking at the slip on for $6k fitted but still unsure....
Thanks a lot for the video! It was really informative and it’s made me rethink getting a V2. The V4S looks so much better. Not being able to ride your new bike because of the extended lockdown in Sydney must be killing you.
Hi, I had exactly the same dilemma…. With the new electronics I thought if I could afford it then it would be a better choice… however I have read that the V2 is a cracking bike so I think it’s a win win either way…. I have done all the mods to the bike and yes I just can’t wait to take it out…. Oh well
@@markwarner7326 V4s is good for the track, while the V2 I think is more fun on the street hence why I got the V2 over the V4! Although that V4 does look much nicer than the V2.
I'm also a V2 owner. Chose the V2 because *for me*, off the track the V2 wins on the price/fun equation. Especially with the Akra exhaust on it ;) They're both amazing bikes of course! Hope you enjoy it Mark, it's gonna be a fun summer. And an exhaust upgrade is essential and completely worth it. It's not really a Ducati without those Akra pipes!
@@EyeAmOne I hear you…. But it’s $5000….. maybe a Christmas present! I agree that I did seriously consider the V2. If I hadn’t had the 959 for 3 years I most likely would have purchased one
@@markwarner7326 Yeah its not cheap, but you do get what you pay for ;) Treat yourself!! All the best with the bike. (I also have the Ducati/AMG combo in the garage!)
you bought one because you understand you need one . i got one from 2019 and sadly crashed it last month ( got a vid bout it ) but its being rebuild now . enkoy it because its a very very good bike , i trashed the sheit out of it for 12k km's now and nothing broke down so far , they realy got the reliability they never get credit for . o and the side stand you get used to , i remember thinkin the same when i picked it up . just always warm the engine proper before you rev and do the ordered maintenance !
Beautiful bike, I’ve tested the v4 and found it to be too big being vertically challenged(feet could barely touch the ground). Currently have a 959corse and awaiting for the v2 Bayliss delivery. Looking forward to see you on the road. SCM Lane Cove is my local dealership now, better service than Fraser’s.
The Bayliss looks very nice... I saw the new V2 pass me the other day and the stock exhaust sounded great. SCM are ok.... but i agree they are better than Fraser but that's not hard... I have had issues with SCM but they are local for me...
Hopefully your electronics will be fine…I have spent quite a lot of visits to ducati dealer already ….this 2021 my goodness sucks ! 2750 km already since May …but high frustration
@@markwarner7326 So you mates can't even go out to enjoy a ride?!? You mean to tell me that you haven't been able to rip on it at least a few times??? I bought the standard V4. another $6K USD would've put the bike out of my price range. We have the same engine tho...and it's GLORIOUS! Since you guys are approaching spring/summer, and you're on lock down. I'd advise installing a throttle spacer, and the heat shielding under the seat and subframe. Bike will still feel hot in traffic and at lights, but will be much more tolerable. Both are considerable improvements.
@@kelz4198 no we are in lockdown and cant travel more than 5 klms from our house. So no point going out... You are right there isn't much difference between the 2 and the fun is all the same...Did you install the heat shield yourself? I only usually ride with leathers so it wasn't so bad on the 959
@@markwarner7326 Wow, your government isn't messing around! I installed the kit. It took just over two hours? I like to do the work myself, and I took my time with it. A professional can do it quicker I'm sure. I scoured youtube for every video about heat shielding for the V4, and was somewhat skeptical. But it does make a difference. It's not a night and day difference though...it's more like an "afternoon" difference (Still hot...but not goddamn hot) but as I mentioned, It makes the heat more tolerable. It would probably mean a very comfortable ride with your leathers. :)
Hi @mark awesome Video , i also own the 2020 V4S with all the goodies including the Exhaust , now i order myself the new SP which is due on March/April 2022. Akra exhaust is so pricey because thats the only exhaust that the Factory allows without voiding your warranty and apparently you also paying for the Upmap. I noticed that you got the Heated grip Button , its an add on right? meaning its not really fitted. cheers
@@markwarner7326 , are you sure that the heated grip is standard or you to add it on like the multimedia? We get the same batch from italy i supposed , im located in NZ Cheers
@@markwarner7326 , please do me a favour by checking if it’s actually fitted , the heated grip don’t come with pro grip 717 grip , Heated grips are plain black not like the sport grips that are standard. You can tell by seeing if there are wires coming from the grips. We get the same specs Aus - NZ , I’m just curious and want to be corrected if I’m wrong. I believe your bike is heated grip and Ducati Multimedia ready only , you need to add it on if you want them …. Please check for me as my SP specs don’t really mention about heated grip as a standard features. Cheers
Congratulations !! I just wanna know is it a good move to transit from a street triple 675 to this beast?. I just sold my striple and planning to buy this beauty!!. Its just weekend highway rides and once in a year track day to me!!
Hi, Absolutely... Its actually a really great bike to ride and in some ways smoother than my 959. Don't be scared by the 1103cc.. However it has the brutal power if you want it... The settings and the electronics are brilliant... buy one!
@@markwarner7326 Thanks a ton Mark for the reply. Following your channel to get more insights on this red beast. I am 5 Foot 9 and wonder the comfortability factor when it comes to reach of handlebar and foot-on-the ground factor. Appreciate if u can cover this part in your coming videos of this bike. Cheers !!
And the big question..! How is the heat management on this bike. Have seen couple of riders here in India own this bike and i have not been able to connect with them yet. So plz let me know About the heat thing!! Like is it completely nuts or bearable on road ??!
Depends... If you wear normal trousers/jeans and ride in the city in 1st or 2nd gear you can say goodbye to your nuts... If you have sweeping roads and chance for air to cool the engine or you wear leathers then it is manageable.. But it is a hot bike.
Hi, Its a Ducati so it will heat up especially the Panigale range. If you wear jeans then this can be uncomfortable but if you wear leathers then it doesn't bother me. I found that the heat shield i put on my 959 didn't help that much as the heat comes out the sides right into your inner thigh.
It’s a dilemma….. the stock sounds good but all I have been doing for the past 3 weeks is RU-vid the exhaust upgrade. The cost of a slip on is $5500 before fitting and the total system is $8500…. All that I have seen makes me believe that it’s just not worth it… it may be a bit louder but the standard sounds great. Then you have to buy the extra lower fairing too…. It is a rip off but I also know there are other alternatives… for me…. I think I won’t change it
@@markwarner7326 yeah you're right it is so ridiculously expensive just for the exhaust, I agree its just not worth it. I can't wait for the dealerships to open. i was going to buy a V2 but I think I may buy the V4 Panigale instead. I really like the wider shark looking aggressive looking fairings of the V4.
$8500 for the full system and $5500 slip on is a total ripoff. I built 70mm full system (based on a termi) for my brothers 1098 a few years back, if had to charge him it would've been around $130 for the materials plus 5 -6 hours of labour etc ($ 700) here in Perth Wa. with a full exhaust system ona v4 on a mass production it probably cost them 300 to 400 max.
The arrow slip on is $2k US, and it sounds very aggressive. The sound matches the look of the bike. As oppose to the stock exhaust when you rev it it’s just weak. Your riding experience will definitely change if you upgrade your exhaust
Agree both very nice bikes… I wasn’t a fan of a red bike to begin with but this has really grown on me. I also don’t track ride and what I have seen the aprilia might be a better road bike… I just prefer the look of this and the way it doesn’t have a can on the side
@@markwarner7326 I agree. I've gotten to test ride the v4s and the feeling I got on it was hard to explain. You know you're on something special when you ride a ducati. No other bike looks as pretty as the v4 in my opinion. If I had the money a v4sp would be the bike I'd get without a doubt but it is a little out of my price range unfortunately. The aprilia on the other hand isn't as pretty as the ducati but comes with the same tech along with cruise control which is better for the street. And man the aprilia sounds absolutely nuts.. Since my next bike will be the one I keep until it can't run anymore I just don't know what to choose haha
@@markwarner7326 hi mark. Thank you for letting me know. I’m still in two minds to get one. My wife likes the bike and higher sitting position so think we will have to see what we do next. Thank you again for letting me know.😀
