9 things I hate about my Ducati Panigale V2 

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I’ve had my V2 for a year and a half also and you’re spot on. I’ve had every one of these issues as well, except the battery one. The bike takes a while to start every blue moon but that’s the worst of it. But ultimately like you said I love this bike. The amount of pops and cracks you get even with the stock exhaust never gets old.

If you grip the tank with your legs it takes the pressure of your wrist

Great video, thanks! Trouble with Akrapovic is they started with a monopoly on aftermarket exhausts. Now in Europe Arrow has a slip-on that is half the price of the Akra. Still waiting for Termignoni to release something, hopefully a full system. They've been slow to get one to market. For the heat, I've heard that installing a heat shield and adding the comfort seat helps (the company that sells the heat shield also has a solution to the throttle play). In hot weather also try wearing FIA-approved flame/hear resistant leggings (Sparco Nomex, Alpinestars Zx Evo) which are designed for motorsport and do a great job preventing heat rash and major hot spots, of course worn underneath leathers or riding jeans. For the battery, I always swap with Lithium (LiFePo4), assuming no extreme cold conditions. Lithium cranking power is much better than lead acid and discharge is much slower, plus they save a few pounds in weight too.

appreciate your experienced consumer perspective and knowledge

Beautiful V2. I was so close to buying this but after riding one for an hour, i recognized that my style of riding wouldn't always be conducive for this bike (I love sportbikes, but I also do some touring up in the mountains of Carolina and Tennessee). The heat was what swayed me as I live in Florida and I needed something that ran cooler, so I opted for a CBR1000rr SP1 instead. Still, it's a beautiful bike (I would have gotten it in white; It's still on the docket for me, i just need more space for a second bike).

Bro this is an awesome video. I like how you pointed out the issues with the battery and insurance. I'm about 8 months out from getting mine.

Definitely subscribing now my dream bike 💯💯

Great video. My wife just picked up a V2 3 months back. The heat is the number one issue; maybe less with an aftermarket exhaust. Number 2 is the battery, this bike is a complete pain to start. Even when on the charger, it can take up to 20 seconds to start. Installing a Lithium battery soon. Subscribing.

Great video

I have a 959 Panigale fot almoust 3 years and i have never used a charger for the baterry. Nevef had a problem with it, love the bike.

V2 is great. I was fortunate enough to get a 1299 final edition and it’s one of the best bikes I’ve had. Unforgiving and not great in traffic but it’s the most engaging engine I’ve had. And I own some cracking bikes

Love the purple mini in the back round

you recorded this video all before 7:30am? man you work hard and def deserved this birthday present to yourself 😂

I have a 2020 V4S, and have to agree about the heat. I live in Florida, so 2/3 of the year the temp is about 95+. I am just now starting to learn of heat management on the bike. Reducing the downshifting and keeping the bike at lower RPM's. Reducing the amount of downshifting and judicious (word of the day!) use of the clutch when coming to a stop instead of downshifting. This after getting blisters on my inside calf...while wearing jeans and not directly touching anything hot.

great video for the kick stand use your heel i get it everytime. have you experienced over heating issues? ive gotten to temp "hi" in traffic

I saw a solution of a fabric heat shield under the seat.....she said it worked wonders on the Supersport

I think, the only real issue is the heat - and this problem you have on every sporty italian vehicle - especially on old Ferraris...great video, I like it!

Use your heel for the kickstand, much easier to line your foot up

Awesome bike

The streetfighter green is nice!

Expecting more vids on v2

Buy the throttle kit to eliminate the slack. The kits are super cheap and work perfectly. All panigales have that issue. As for your wrists, get some skintec tank grips and lock your legs onto that tank and stop using your wrists. But did the real question is, did you put an air filter and then get the flash that opens the evo tune. That’s what really helps open that power up.

the cost wouldn't be the issue. it's a choice.

1- Battery Issues 2:16 2- 959 vs V2 4:17 3- $$$ 6:57 4- Kickstand 11:49 5- Fuel Range Indicator 13:09 6- Heat 14:28 7- The Color Red 16:00 8- Throttle Play 19:14 9- I'm a Big Boy 20:00 I see, 5, 6 and 8 are the real downsides, maybe 1. I see some mods for heat shielding under seat. Do you consider it? I guess every ducati has some throttle play. There is an aftermarket solution for this, but it should come without play.

Geico insurance is pretty reasonable. They quoted me around 300-600 per year for a Panigale v2

What tires are you using and their size?

Lower the kick stand with your heel. Should help a lot! Ducati Detroit here I come. Black V2 on the way!!!

Aprilia had some issues with defective battery terminals. Connection inside the battery is faulty giving it an intermittent not wanting to start. My friends Aprilia started arc’ing and Aprilia replaced it. Maybe this is what’s wrong with the Ducati battery.

Battery is not the main reason. It is the gauge of the wire Ducati uses. Replace with heavier gauge and it will crank much better when the engine is hot

I think $2500.00 is reasonable for insurance in America, when you consider you have a 10 minute parking lot test at a DMV test center, and you can jump on a 200bhp + bike in US, but you have to be 21 years old to buy alcohol. In UK its a bit less than a third of that cost to insure a V2 with full no claims bonus. But in UK your are a very competent rider when you get on one of these, due to testing standards, and your riding among car drivers that have been tested properly as well, so it cuts the risks for insurance companies considerably. You are right, parts prices are inflated.

ty ! now i will think about yamaha :)) at least they fix last year problems

Sounds like a a bad batch of batteries Ducati got from their supplier. And since the issue didn’t happen all the time, would be hard for them to know/test ahead of time. Aftermarket parts aren’t really a complaint against the bike. Those are different companies. But Akrapovic stuff, especially in titanium, is always very expensive. It’s 3 times the price for a Ducati because they make and sell much much fewer of them than for an R6 or GSXR1000 or whatever Japanese bike because those bikes sell in quantities like 10 times greater. So when Akrapovic designs an exhaust for a bike, they have to take into account how many they think they will actually sell. Quantities of scale, the more you can sell, the cheaper the product. Think about it, how many Panigale V2’s have you seen on the road over the past year? How many Yamaha R6’s? So when you buy an exotic vehicle that sells in low quantities relative to the competition, everything for it will also be more expensive. In 2019 Ducati sold 50K bikes worldwide (all models in total). Same year Kawasaki sold around 230K.

I have two Ducati's - a 2022 V2 Bayliss and a 2021 Monster plus. I also have 4 other motorbikes. I live in Ireland for reference. Ducati's are expensive to buy for sure but you don't have to change the exhaust or do all those mods the minute you get it. My stock V2 Bayliss exhaust would wake the dead and the insurance companies over here are not too fond of mods that make a bike faster than stock. All I did to my Monster so far is a radiator guard, an ohlins steering damper and I got a small ducati luggage bag which is mounted to the fuel filler cap. So far I have done nothing to my V2 other than get it serviced. Although I have to get the radiator guards - a must do mod. Once you spread your mods out over a year or two or three it does not work out too expensive - no need to do everything the minute you get it.

My only "thing I don't like" (hate is a bit too strong a word to describe anything on this beautiful bike) is checking and topping up the coolant. First the viewing screen (the right inside upper corner of the front wheel arch as you sit on the bike) is not very clear and you can barely discern the coolant through it. The max/Min marks are also difficult to see. I had to mark the lines with a dark marker. You can see a vague image but it always leaves me a bit uncertain. So everytime I clean the bike which is frequent I check all the fluids and to check the coolant you have to remove two panels which involves 5 allen screws and two plastic push on clips and getting the second panel off and on requires some patience as it does not simply lift off and the edge of it is tucked under the outer main panel. Then shine a torch through the open top of the coolant bottle and only then is the coolant level clear in the viewing screen. For a bike that gets so hot keeping on top of your coolant level is VIP and I feel many owners will neglect this as it involves too much work.

No way an Italian product with electrical issues. 🥴

I had a Honda Sabre that ate batteries like M&M's. It sucks hearing a click instead of a rumble

What’s the model of you Akra exhaust?

Relocate R/R away from exhaust / with airflow?

When to ride a ducati? Only during cool days.

Kickstand & No cruise control, that's all I can think of ;)

My V2 kickstand scratches the black paint from the exhaust cover. Does anybody else the same thing?

While I agree $5400 is kinda nuts, my guess is that the amount of V2's sold is so low that your are only splitting the R&D up by a few thousand ppl vs a Japanese liter bike, where there is tens of thousands of ppl to split the R&D with. Also the V2 is new enough but Aprokic just doesn't have enough competition to drive the price down. Thank you for the review. I was on the fence about trading in my '08 GSX 1000. I just don't know if it's worth starting over again on the mods side. Think I might go another season on the pig.

i bought mine in 2020 july and i got 15000 miles on it issues ( Casket , Quick shifter replaced two times xD but i got austin racing exhaust on it

Just wait, maintenance cost gets lots higher with mileage exponentially. So worth it tho

The combination of red white and green , I seen it just can’t remember which model it was

“Hate” is a strong word 😢. Bit of advise for those new to Ducati Superbikes. Wear leather riding pants the heat won’t be an issue. If you think the riding position is aggressive on a Panigale ride an older generation 9xx. With the batteries on any of these large V-twins their performance can vary with temperature extremes, too cold or too hot. Change to a gel or lithium battery you won’t have an issue again.

You might have been happier on a Supersport 939, which is much more comfortable and also has less engine heat. All you need for fuel tank scratch protection is clear urethane, available at most auto paint stores.

lol kickstand, color, a sore wrist...not sure if a Panigale is made for you...nice setup tho

Hey man - do you think the aprilia rs660 is a „buget“ alternativ to the V2. I love the look of the V2 und the V2 motor but i cost (in my country) 6k more then a rs660 🥲

As far as colors, look up Subaru Heritage Blue (50th Anniversary Edition)

Saw this bike listed for sale in Michigan. So sad I didn't have the proper funds available to buy it . Will stick with my ninja zx-6r for now . One Day...

Whats wrong with yellow ? :D

The way to deploy the side stand on a V2 is to use your heel not your toe.

Use your heel to get the kickstand down… it’s not designed to use your toes

They made a storm green ducati street fighter defender 🔥🔥

I mean you could just...um...I dont know...wrap the bike to a preferred color? I'm just spitballing here you know.

I had a 999. The best, easiest motorcycle to ride fast that there ever was. The problem was; way too much heat coming off the engine. I could only ride it for about 45 minutes before it exhausted me. I got lucky. Some guy didn’t understand what he was buying when he bought a Bimota DB 5S. So, I traded the 999 for the Bimota DB5-S, and several thousand dollars. I was so happy to actually be able to ride a bike for what it was intended for. Too much heat from any motorcycle is a joy killer. Manufacturers, keep this joy killing heat in mind when selling us bikes.

When I get my V2 I’m going to wrap it in racing fluorescent red orange and black.

My insurance for the current year for 5 motorbikes which included the two ducati's mentioned below and a 2021 BMW S1000RR m package and a 2021 full sized electric moped (scooter) was €485. All the bikes are on the one policy so I can hop on any bike I wish all year. Insurance in the USA is crazy but my reasoning for that is (correct me if I am wrong) No helmet laws in a lot of states, any 17 year old can get on any bike he wants with no training, Insane health care system and hospital costs etc. Total USA type freedom comes at a cost in both lives and money. I prefer the hyper regulated system we have over here because it keeps costs down for me. I am 64 in case anyone was wondering.

Was the battery different spec or just faulty?

Great video! would you buy it again? i'm about to buy a panigale 959 and i'm not sure about it?

The battery lifespan is a common issue on every Italian bike. For some reason, those bikes tax the battery very hard. I had it on my 1299 and Tuono 1100. I usually just replace the OEM battery with a lithium-ion one, and it lasts for ages and never leaves you stranded.

Tbh you can't complain about aftermarket prices, if you wanna talk about expensive things you should talk about maintenance

I have the 959. The stand is a pain in the ass but I just put down with my hand, something I can live with as it's a ducati, not generic Japanese bike. Fuel range... Rest the trip. Fuel light comes on when there is a gallon of fuel left. Look over to your right to check out what your average mpg is, hey presto, that's roughly how many miles you have left... No maths needed.

Hey mate, isn’t the design of the kickstand to put it down with your heal in front of the foot peg?

The kickstand is fucking true 100%

Don't use your toes.... Use your inside heel for the kickstand to put it down

Kickstands slightly awkward. Only done 3 hours test riding it so far in full leather and spidi boots it’s not that hard even first go.

Have you ridden the V4? Is so, would still choose the V2? 👍🏾

#6 - Bike runs so hot, the fans run for an hour after I switch off the bike. #1 - The battery is flat next time I try to start it.

There’s no excuse for insurance companies not to keep up with manufactures annual production catalog.

Ducati’s are still rare bikes so parts will always be more expensive compared to Japanese bikes. Just supply and demand. I ride an FZ-07 and there are a ton of cheap parts available for it on eBay.

it is a 1000cc (955cc to be exact), with a price of 1000cc (the 2022 kawazaki zx10r is priced at 20 thousand) and has a little more power than a 600cc (155 hp where as a zx6r has 126 hp and with a remap it reaches 135 140). I don't think the v2 is worth it as long as a new one is above 12 or 13 thousand (I know that won't happen, Ducati won't lower the price). It's much prettier than a Japanese motorcycle, yes, I agree. The single sided swingarm and integrated exhausts look beautiful, but they also have many more problems than a Japanese one

I went to my local bike shop today to put a deposit on the V2 and because I'm a beginner Rider newbie the guys they're kind of talked me out of it and said that it wouldn't be a good decision to go that route so I put a deposit on a super sport 950s. Just wanted to get you guys thoughts out there to see if I made a good decision as I'm having some second thoughts and really did want to get the V2 for the added power but they're saying that the super sport is good for riding on the road and more comfortable etc etc. Anybody have any thoughts?

I just ordered at 2023

V2 is a bike for those riders who love getting stuck in neutral

How tall are you?

Thank You...Buying Ducati V4 for movie "Bleed the Fifth" instead of Ducati V2 Thanks Again $25,000 well spent

Put spacers on your throttle. Put heat shield on your fairings. Now you’re down to 7 things to hate.

Can we replace the v4 fairing kit for the v2

This bike is the most uncomfortable bike I’ve ever owned/ridden. The wrist issue he explained in this video is an understatement. Do not buy this bike if you are not bringing it to the track. Don’t say I didn’t warn you.

Ducatis run hot, they’re not very comfortable at first. The older ones are even worse with aggressive posture. They’re temperamental and yet, the best bikes around for me. Now, if you’re new to one, you’ll learn to love it or move on. BMW is very reliable and crazy fast. If you’ve driven old Ferraris, they’re a pain in the ass too. Buy a used bike that has all the mods. Also don’t buy parts from thr dealer. You could have gone the SC project route. Akro is a house hold name now and they’re overpriced

Yes, Duc yellow is the best. If they brought out a Supersport in their bumblebee, I'd have to throw $ at them.

Yellows good but it’s ducati red and that’s Italian and right, blue all wrong, ducati yellow would look good but always be coated in flies, dead and otherwise! V4 SP2 in black Matt winter test livery looks amazing!

I was gonna like the video but the yellow over red comment made me ill

£14,000 from the dealer with 495 miles on it!

No friggen way i am buying an exhaust that cost 30% of the MSRP....that is insane...stock is perfectly fine, 😂 V4 system is 7k plus

My White v2 cost me $32K without exhaust in India

If you learn to bumpstart your bike you’ll never be stranded again when a battery has an issue.

so basically get a supersport 950s minus the horsepower

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4 grand for the wheels??? 🤨bro wtf???

This bike doesn't have a fuel range indicator??? Lel, and I thought my 16K Thruxton RS was overpriced, man I don't have to deal with any of these weird issues or quirks. Granted it's not a sport bike but shit man.

Dude! A bad battery is not a V2 issue!

It's crazy what countries governments do with duty and tax to throttle imports. Boooo!

Its like the Apple Iphone of bikes 🤣🤣🤣 expensive asf

Italian bikes ..Are like sexy women that loves spending your money and always let you down .... Japanese bikes.. Are like guys costs nothing to run them and never let you down .....

Tell me you really needed that $5400 exhaust. You did not.

ninja 250 in green suits you better boy