Best review of the bike I have seen. The track test is essential on anything with that amount of grunt. And referencing back to the old Ducati SF's was interesting. Thanks.
Can attest to all the superlatives , I ve had nearly all the RR’s etc and this thing on road just monsters all of them , the trick is it’s ridability and compliance on road as opposed to bum in the air fighting with the bike all the time over poor surfaces , cambers , patch repairs on the tarmac , cats eyes , road markings and the odd man hole etc , you can make such huge progress across all surfaces and it never feels your on the ragy edge whereas on others you really feel yes your going bloody fast but always waiting for that buckaroo moment . The way the engine is tuned also gets you out of the corners faster , it’s just twist and go and it fires you out of the corners like an Exocet in any gear (almost) . Altogether I d say probably the fastest bike A-B on British road currently out there , and to top it off you get off after three hours of hooning around and feel you could jump back on and do it all again .
Great review Chris, many thanks. I’ll be up to renew my old BMW S1000r in July and just not sure where to go next. Love the look of the Ducati and its versatility. I Commute (well did before Covid), I do half a dozen or so track days a year and ride just for fun. Decisions decisions. Looks like you had a blast.
Another great review, top class and honest as always. The head to head with the KTM will be interesting. Look forward to that. (hopefully KTM will come out top 👍)
I watch many bike reviewers, stumbled on this and immediate subscribe. I liked the mix of actual review, POV riding and not taking it too seriously (we wanna see how much you enjoyed it!) cheers
This dude is really charismatic. I remember his review on the Indian FTR, since then I always stay tuned for his reviews. Though this bike is really awesome, I don't get the concept.
Thanks for the awesome review! Is there any chance that you guys could post the whole track day footage?........ I was loving just watching how it was on the track with so many other bikes around!
Great to see that video and really looking forward to the comparison test with the ktm,, as you rode the wheels off them on the track,, did the ktm have more track focused tyres on it 🤔🤔☘️☘️
You guys are making the best reviews at the moment, kudos to Chris especially! Also, Ducati owe you a pint (of espresso?) since I'm getting a hypermotard 950sp delivered next week, and your review might have something to do with it ;)
If I had the money, think I would opt for the Aprilia Tuono 1100 factory. Yes it needs a bit of face lift, but the sound is something to die for & 175hp is plenty for road riding. And much cheaper too.
Ok so most of the bike is gorgeous but you would think Italian, bling they would put some nice rear sets on as the standard ones look crap! Yes they have a full accessory line up and know how to charge but for £20k you want the bling in Thant price! Just look at MV
Great video... I'm REALLY interested in your contrast between the SFv4s and the SDR. I'm a Ducati guy so of course want the Streetfighter... but I look at where it makes it's power and I'm not sure I'd ever be able to actually use it (without risking my license) on the road (and I'm a good haul from the nearest track). The SDR on the other hand makes insane amounts of midrange grunt that's available even at street legal speeds... so does that mean while I want the Duc, the SDR is actually a better choice for how I will use the bike 99% of the time. I imagine the outstanding Pani suspension is superior to the SDR's... but is it worth the (very substantial) price difference if you're not using all the motor has to offer because you like having a license?
he man, I just got of an 1290SDR an hour ago and I can tell you, awesome handling bike. But if you think about keeping your license, forget about it. There is nothing street legal on a SuperDuke. The midrange is indeed awesome but a slight twist of the throttle to pass a car will hurl you down a village road doing 80mph. That thing is mental. Haven't ridden the Ducati SF yet but both of em are are going to need a lot of restraint on your part.
@@flyingdutchy01 I found the SDR decently mannered around town on the test I took. Sure, the thing pulls like an absolute freight train when you open it up.
He looks like he enjoyed the new Superduke more when watching his review of the KTM over this Ducati review. Be interesting to see how the comparison goes.
Nobody ever mentions fuel range on this bike in tests . I took one out and purposely brimmed the tank . Guess what , 76 fast road miles and fuel warning light on . My 2020 superduke 1290 gets 125/130 miles . Shame about that because I really liked the Duck but 76 miles . I think not
I will tell you next week. Got a test ride planned with one and I am 6ft3. Apparently it's pretty high standard but there is a comfort seat option which brings it up another 20 mm.
Lets be honest here. The average punter riding this with his mate on a 6k MT07 would be no quicker on British roads on a sunday ride out. I really have stopped seeing the point of super nakeds over 120 bhp. Like the last of the 955i Speed Triples 20 years ago. Call me old fashioned, but.....meanwhile the affordable, just as enjoyable, on legal Brit B & A roads, 803cc 70 bhp Scrambler outsells this prolly 100:1.
