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I'm 55 the evolution of motorcycles is nothing short of amazing where they go next I cannot comprehend just spent the day on a diavel I'm going to buy one

The information and the quality and camera angles and editing time make this your best vid yet

Great review. No gimmicks, just well informed and fun. Still got it, Neevesey!

I own the SP. I just love it. I don’t want to get off at the end of a ride. Just an incredible motorcycle.

I really wish there were more videos (in general) about the Honda. It's been a year and I still feel like there's no accurate description of what this bike is like, which modes do what, how it is in daily use (a lot of inconsistent reviews) is it smooth, does it feel better on road or track, etc. You did at Least mention brakes lightness, and 39 mpg (guessing that's average) just wish someone would finally do an ACCURATE in depth well informed review of the Honda. (Don't get me started on how long it took to start getting decent reviews on the NSX)

One of the best narratives on these 4 bikes Ive seen. I'm waiting on delivery of a new Panigale V4 and love getting the low down on how it performs. Rock Solid Job MCN!

Probably one the of the best MCN videos, big respect to Neeves and professional editing at the start.

As someone who is 6 feet 2 inches tall, 188cm tall, it's good to hear there is room on the Duc V4. I test ride a 1299 and found it very comfortable.

this video of the vr4 with an akrapovic exhaust fitted and it sounds simply incredible, you can hear how the engine pick up is more crisp with short throllte blips. Such an amazing bike @

Michael, I love your reports as you are always honest and spot on with your comments. This is a brilliant review and was looking for a 1299 V the new V4 and you have done it and hit the nail on the head. Well done. Take the rest of the week off.

Best MCN vid I think I’ve seen. Neeves, quality as always, always offers interesting opinions.

Probably my favourite MCN review in a long time, thanks Michael. I've read a lot about the Panigale V4 but this is the first time I've understood some of the nuances, such as the feel of the initial power delivery in lower revs or comparing it briefly to the RCV and noting that it is first and foremost a road bike, but an exceptional one. Thank you.

AWesome video. Long to watch but explains everything in details. Thanks Neeves and MCN!

Thanks so much Mr.Neeves for the comprehensive explanation for this a beautiful toy

This is the first ever Ducati that I can imagine myself owning, and I'm a dyed in tbe wool Aprilia V4 lover, but the new Ducati beats it for me. I hope Aprilia have plans for a new RSV4, but until then the V4 Duc is my new object of desire

MCN with Michael Neaves has the best reviews! O, and the 1299 Pani still the best looking 👍🏼👍🏼

This was a really, really good in-depth summary of the new Ducati and the other bikes there too. Had some great comments on the Honda too. And like he said, they are all bikes at such a high level anyway. Great piece of journalism. THANKS

No CC limits on the road. Good. More of this please.

Thankyou Mr. Neeves, another excellent professional compare and contrast presentation.

Good job MCN nicely edited and great info from neeves! First Ducati I want to own.

Fantastic video ! Couldn't click on it fast enough. Neevesy rules so hard son

This review is very well spoken I enjoyed the thoroughness

Amazing and professional review. I wish you will do more with another class bikes... Very useful that you tell the times on the circuit. Congratulations and a like for you!

What a great test! I really appreciate that you also took the 1299 into comparison. Owning a 1299 Panigale I recently drove the new V4. And it feels exactly like stated in this test: You really don't notice how bloody fast the new bike really is. But at the end of the ride I was exhausted because of the pure speed and acceleration whereas the 1299 feels demanding right from the start. I must admit that still haven't decided whether I should switch to the V4. Unfortunately I can't afford to have them both 🙁

A proper review as always not like fb keep it up boyz🤛🏼👍🏻

Can't wait to see what bmw and aprilla come back with.

These videos are so simple and so informative. Love em

This is a high quality review!

This was an excellent video gentman

Great review guys

I love Hondas. Had cbr600, I wanted new Blade so bad, I was really hyped, seemed like a perfect bike for me. Then I tested it... It's so tiny it is ridiculous! I am a tall rider, I finally bought a used 1199 Panigale which is like a touring bike when comparing with the Blade! It's ridiculous! We do use these bikes to go on short trips and even commute as well. It may sound strange but for me Panigale with comfort seat is like a touring bike in comparison to the CBR!!

I always enjoy this guy for narrating the reviews, he is a fantastic presenter.

Great video, always love you comparisons, paired with content, great video and sound quality. Quote: "Boys and their toys. No one needs any of it." Haha, so true.

Quality Video with awsome editing skills.

The 2020 Fireblade, with the obligatory 2 or 3 kg weight saving and 10-15hp gain will dominate things again with its trademark smoothness, lightness and agility. This underpowered 2017MY still beats pretty much all its competitors! Plus, judging by the brand's past record it will be reliable (Ducati, Aprilia and BMW probably not so much).

Took drive to a ducati dealer to have a squiz...then they started the v4s... yaaaaasis it's loud 💚...coming from a honda lover

Amazing work here guys. Great video 😁

This channel is pure gold 🪙🪙

Mmm well done Michael I actually loved the honest review and yes finally Ducati have finally made a great ROAD bike ....and a game changer .... well done

Thumbs Up for the fellas elaboration....bikes are nice too.....

Great content 👍👍

There is no doubt the V4S is smooth and powerful, but some of us like the sound and feel of the V Twin, with it’s terrible city manners, it’s more fun to ride and try to tame. It spits and snarls, and you need to feather the clutch...and it takes more motorcycling skill to ride properly. I had a 2016 Aprilia V4 and it just never got me excited to ride. But when I go to the garage and fire up the Twin, it makes me smile just like my GT350 does when I hit the start button.

Just speechless an awesome video for bikers especially petrolheads.

Very surprised the RSV4 brakes faded ? I've had 3 RSV4's and currently have a 2017 and the brakes are excellent (including on track fast group) I am 5'9 and the RSV4 is the most comfortable sports bike for me - just goes to show personal preference & ergonomics makes a massive difference, I rode the Blade last year and hated it ! But the new Ducati is epic, it really is special no denying. BUT, with all their differences & individual traits the Blade, RSV4 and new Ducati were all within a second a lap - whichever you feel most comfortable on will be the best for you.

I was ready to purchase the 1299, after this review , seriously considering the V 4.

Never 1x have I ever wished the TFT screen on my 2017-SP2 was bigger!! There is a reason the CBR is The lightest bike !!!

Nice vid 👍

IMO Ducati V4S is the most gorgeous superbike since 2007 R1.

The V4 is a great bike, but frankly I just loved the compactness and lightness of the Fireblade, it is a dream of a superbike.

That is a wicked cool go pro mount on the bikes. The gyro ability makes really cool footage

I could tell he likes the honda. Lol *stares intently at calipers. Honda needs to release a race spec unlock for the wheelie control and abs. The v4s is phenomenal I see someone finally got it to wheelie before the crank pulls it down. Amazing bike!

My Current Superbike Garage Inventory and my order of my favorites( All of these bikes are in the garage now, as of July 2018: #1 Ducati V4, #2 Ducati V4, #3 MV Agusta F4RR, #4 Ducati 1299s, #5 Aprilia RSV4 RF #6 Ducati 1198s V4 is leaps over the other competition by far. I have more bikes but these are in direct competition of each other. I had the Honda as well, smooth bike but not in the same class. I liked the V4 so much, I have 2

Great vídeo!!!!

That was a awesome video...☺👍❤❤

Thanks Michael! A well informed, detailed comparison.I'm looking forward to an extnded test of the V4S when in Italy this July at WDW2018. And then buying the V4R for myself next year. - Jim Gianatsis / FastDates.com

Ive ridden all bikes and I still prefer the rsv4 RF, for £18k with free Aka exhaust is a great deal and it sounds like a V4 not like the Ducati. The best solution is to ignore the journalists and test ride all super bikes and pick the one you would most like to have in your living room when your not riding it.

Great vid

love the panigale, it would be the perfect bike if it sounded as good as the Aprilia V4 engine. As always great review by Michael, best reviewer out there.

Looks like a sick refined machine!

I loved this review , l still love fire blade most tho

Can't believe you excluded the R1m!

Fantastic video! Seems Ducati really did their homework! I just tested the RSV4 RF last week and for me it just felt heavy and too “big”. (176 cm in height ..) The engine, built quality and everything is definitely second to none but compared to a Japanese it doesn’t feel that trust giving and easy to play with. Best

Man that panigale is beautiful....WOW

All these bikes are incredible but I love my Fireblade 😁🏍

what a job you have!

I must say I enjoy the Hondas engine sound even on standard pipe 👍👌

Does the blade still come with a box full of neutrals?

Great video! Must have been hard to find fault in what we normal riders would consider mechanical perfection.

First, cool vid! V4s is a beast

Great review! Can’t believe how much faster it is then the 1299s but now what I really would like to see it’s how the 2018 R1M fairs with it.

Why can't you disconnect the ABS on the Honda? I have a ZX-10R ABS and I just remove the fuses when I ride the track.

Why not include the updated 2018 R1M? Ohlins EC2 suspension same as Ducati.

Nice!

I love the new Ducati, and can't wait for a review on the V4R when it comes out. Honda has done nothing to impress me since the blackbird. (CBR1100XX)

Great review, but the last thing I would call my V4S is plush and comfortable.

Aprilia did what you asked RSVFactory 1200 what a machine!

Ducati needs to make a V4 streetfighter!

So if they sort out the Blade’s ABS, it might have a chance to catch up to the V4 Duc?

I was out of the saddle for the longeest time of my life: 4 years. During that time i would occasionally look at the Aprilia RSV4. By the time i finally pulled the trigger and went to purchase, i sadly found absolutely NO Aprilia dealers near me anymore. Both had closed down(dropped Aprilia). I read more on this and found that this is a nationwide thing in the US now. So, i opted for the bike i had also been very curious to drive: The new Yamaha R1. If i would've been willing to drop 25k i would've no doubt went with the Panagale. I spent 10k less and, while i know it's not close to the feeling of a V4, the crossplane engine IS something i suggest anyone to experience. It's entirely different than any other inline 4 i have ever ridden. Pretty happy with it, still wish Aprilia would have more of a dealership foothold in the midwest though.

I have both 17 Aprilia Tuono V4 and the new Panigale V4. Both are incredible in their own. I prefer Tuono for the street and Pani for the track. Pani is just way to fast for the street use to be in its sweet spot, while Tuono has torque and engine feel perfectly suited for the street

Good job Kneevesy! Question: if could have only 4 sport bikes in your garage. I’d be interested to know which ones you’d choose???? Cheers....

I want to see the V4s VS S1000rr😅,did you guys agree?

Anyone know what camera/mount that is on the Aprilia at 11:59? I need one of those!

This isn't a motorcycle, this is something else.

The tft screen on the Honda is perfect, its not to small at all, they were trying to save weight, so why would they add weight with a huge screen? Trust me people everytime i ride my SP2 I never think the screen needs to be bigger. All i can think about is how wickedly fast the bike is and how incredible it feels at any speed!! The Honda is legit in every area!!!

I really appreciate the knowledge being given in these reviews from someone that truly gets down with these machines.

Really enjoyed this review. Been waiting to see how the V4S stacked up against some of the best superbikes and I think you've got it spot on. I just finished a carbon 1299 build so I've been riding that bike for half a year and after jumping on the V4S every part just feels improved and more refined. And it does just grow on you the more you ride it the more you love it. Can't wait to see the proper group test later this year!

That cornering wheelie 0:54🔥

I used to have a 2004 zx10r... The way these guys carry on you would think the Ducati is a crazy wild beast. No it's tame in comparison. I now own a 2015 Ducati Panigale R and it's so much nicer to ride around. It actually feels tame compared to the zx10r. Yes it's a lot more power but it is so much easier to control. I'll give a review later on, really any new liter bike is quite nice.

Ol so you have a counter rotating crank which does x, y and z. But will you notice that on the road? Assuming you are going really hard in good conditions on a road you know?

What is the brand of that camera on the fuel tank that balances itself? 11:55

I would like to know the make on that Gimbal setup at 15:26.

Srs tho neevsy... put zo4 pads on all pls and i thought the new rf had ttx ohlins rear and 25mm carts for the front, surprized they aren't good enough??

So which biike would be as you say close too a gp bike? The V4

what track is that? Sorry I may have misssed it in the video if he mentioned

Nice 👍

Hell yes I took $25,000 Aprilla to the track ! The Aprilla has the best set up for me I’m 5’11” I haven’t been on the new Honda but I had the old one. 2012 This Honda the new ones strong point is the mid turn acceleration . You were complaining about the bricks but if you change the pads are going to get a different feel for the brakes . They virtually all use the same break calipers right ?

Why do these tests never have any MV's?

They didnt mention the 6 recall issues for the v4 that have to be fixed once you buy it.

In-line fours "quite bland" meaning smooth, that's a good thing.