2020 Ducati Streetfighter V4S Review

I couldn’t take it anymore. My surroundings were whizzing past my eyeballs quicker than my brain could process. Instead of relenting and slowing down, I thought maybe an upshift would bring the engine speed lower and give me a moment to recalibrate. But before clicking up a gear I had to glance down at the tach to see how fast the engine was spinning. It was somewhere around 10-11,000 rpm. That’s pretty fast for most motorcycles, especially those displacing 1103 cc - but the Desmosedici Stradale inside the 2020 Ducati Streetfighter V4S I’m piloting shows an (indicated) redline of 14,500 rpm. I still had over 4,000 rpm left to melt my brain! Incredible.
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[@larunaaxthemischievous9762]

paused the video at about 12:25 and realized as the camera is panned, just how incredibly clever Ducati hid normally unappealing things like the horn into this bike to just bring the fit and finish of an already amazing motorcycle to an otherworldly level of premium

[@HooMeye]

5 years back I got a used 1098 streetfighter with little miles on it but with Michelin tires instead of Pirellis. I had a lot of difficulty understanding the riding characteristics of the bike coming from a heavy Yamaha MT-01. Changed the tires to Pirellis and it worked so much better. Later I changed to clip ons instead of the higher handlebar. This worked even better. I turned back to high bars but didn't like it and got the clip ons back on. Now I own something completely different, a Harley 2019 Fat Boy.

[@serenitygiver4694]

What I would really like to see is the V2 Street Fighter!!

[@Rick_Sanchez_C137_]

This is the first time I have ever said this, “I love that she has those tiny little, almost imperceptible headlights.”

[@BuFFMotO]

How much coffee did the music guy have? He really got carried away this time 😄

[@sisyphus73]

BuFFMotO LOL! As a professional musician myself, your comment made my day 👍🏻

[@SirFartsAlot1]

As a professional astronaut you made MY day.

[@tantiwahopak101]

@@SirFartsAlot1 whaaat?

[@tuckesic]

@@sisyphus73 As a professional stripper, you made my day

[@sisyphus73]

@@tuckesic 😆

[@metintin]

I own a Kawasaki z900rs and it is plenty of bike for the street. Can’t imagine the smile and the thrills trying to keep this beast in check. Definitely down to riding this street fighter.

[@oneonlyxram]

Just did a "first ride" video on the Z900, thought it was a fun and quick bike!

[@sugarrfree]

No way u would ever use all of that power. Id rather buy a bike for £10k and squeeze everything out of it and not b scared to slide it, crash it or whatever than a bike for £20k, i would cry like a baby if i would crash it. And riding a bike for £20 u would never go 100% cos on the back of yer head there will b always that ammount of cash this bike costs. But hey, thats just me. Stay safe everyone 👍

[@lensoprezole5322]

120 mph at red line in second gear. You're forced to short shift with the streetfighter v4 on open roads. 1290 SDR is a much more fun bike and more usable on the streets.

[@lensoprezole5322]

@@AndrasMihalyi I owned the 2017 Superduke and i was often at redline full throttle in second and third gear on the open road in the straights. Was good fun, loved the sensations. On roads I know very well, very low trafic, excellent visibility, no police there. I'm aware not every riders can do this. Much riders have big bikes but low skills ... We aren't all equal from the start !!

[@majoobba9947]

@@sugarrfree You just broke mate.

[@jamesbotterill9963]

Pick mine up next week, so excited after this great review!

[@aboodz]

We're all so damn jealous! Post initial impressions, etc. What love to see what an average rider thinks

[@-JSLAK]

Can you do a direct comparison of this with a honda grom? Trying to find out what would be best for my first bike.

[@projectg408]

JSLAK lol

[@rzu7120]

JSLAK First bike? H2R

[@Fiqih]

I think grom will dominate every aspect of street v4s.

[@-DC-]

Turbo Busa great first bike you don't want to buy something and outgrow it quickly.

[@TroySiahaan]

Should I throw in a 'Busa for good measure?

[@regulardude2011]

Dream bike on looks alone. That thing is absolutely gorgeous!

[@ClutchFirst]

OMFG! I'm so excited for this bike. Great review guys.

[@michaeljkasnter]

He is 100 about this bike, the bike can do almost everything very well, i honestly couldn’t imagine life without this bike, kinda like a Porsche 911, hard to be without because of the emotions they create!! Both are worth every cent!!

[@siddharthckiller3047]

Now this review made my morning... You guys have probably best reviews of bikes

[@andreasdimosthenous653]

Excellent review. The right balance of technical and layman terms. Explained everything so anyone could understand and at the same time giving the feeling that that you seriously know your shit. Thanks man

[@Firestorm637]

I own a 2018 Super Duke 1290r and was interested in the Streetfighter as an additional bike. I ended up buying a MV Agusta Dragster Pirelli Edition 800 rr. Horsepower is not always the most important. I enjoy my SD as a daily driver with all its torque/horsepower below 9500 rpm. The MV is for weekend cruising. Enjoyed your vidro

[@kindajal]

thanks for not crossing the divider line on public roads something a lot of riders should learn

[@gur262]

If you do cross it your just saying you can't ride. Why go to a twisty road and not ride any of the twists?

[@kindajal]

@@gur262 not on public roads that endanger yourself and others..

[@kindajal]

@@gur262 enjoy responsibly

[@adamstratford6740]

Sup Troy 👍🏻 Ducati have smashed it out of the park with this Streetfighter V4s dude you got my dream job thrashing bikes around places like this beautiful canyon you must wake up pinching yourself every day lol. Great review as always buddy 👍🏻 Adam 🇬🇧

[@elithegreat6463]

"Call me a Lorenzo" LOLOL))) Perfect !!

[@ItsOkLilFella]

Having officially put my first 100 miles on this bike, I can honestly say that together we have likely taken out half of the local mosquito/insect population. This is a merciless buzzsaw full of endless power….and endless thrills. An all-in-one, true BEAST of a machine.

[@aluisious]

Can you link to your review of the 1098 Streetfighter? Because $5 says you didn't say "I don't like it, it handles weird." You guys always say everything is great at the time.

[@Joric78]

He didn't write their review for the Streetfighter 1098, it was Kevin Duke.

[@TroySiahaan]

@@Joric78 Exactly. And Kevin liked the bike. I was at a different publication at the time.

[@Big.Ron1]

I want one. 200 hp and 400 lbs. Thats about as close as youll get on the street to rocket ratio. Sweet. I damn sure wouldnt swap bikes on a ride if i was on this beast. Yeah baby!

[@lensoprezole5322]

120 MPH in second gear at the red line with this new Streefighter ... You can only short shift with this bike on the open road 👎 (otherwise it will be jail or life wheelchair hell). It is the most beautiful naked bike but if I am forced to short shift gears, then where is the fun for me ? Yesterday I saw the new 2020 KTM 1290 Superduke on the street and I was amazed how stunning it looks in the flesh compared to youtube videos !! 😍 The black one with the orange fluo frame, it has an incredibly cool style, very modern and sleek and a big charisma ! The KTM has got shorter gear ratios than the Duc' and a very strong torque from the lowest RPM's. With the 1290 you get more smiles on your face than with the Streetfighter. The choice is pretty tough. I think the KTM is the best buy of the two 👍

[@IceNineIX]

And the price for the Ducati is insanity... It's no joke 8k more than the KTM 1290 out the door. That's just ridiculous. Not to mention the KTM has cruise control, which is just nice to have on the street.

[@projectg408]

Lenso Prezole and it’s $5k cheaper. I’d take the new 2020 1290 SuperDuke R as well.

[@lukaszg74]

Nah they all sucks , the only bike to have is mt10 in standard trim is way less expensive as much fun end most important in will not brake down like KTM or Ducati

[@terrystubbsjnr]

I'd take the 1290 r over this all day too. I think the new 1290 r looks absolutely stunning and nicer than the Duke.

[@b_mo]

KTM 1290 Super Duke is way more good looking than the Streetfighter. I also believe it’s a better designed bike for the road. In my opinion, if you want a super naked you just visit the KTM dealership.

[@bbouchan1]

I rode one back to back with the new 1290 Superduke.........As a road bike I much preferred the Ktm. The Ducati was a beast all the time......The Ktm was a beast but only when you wanted it to be.

[@nihvl]

Ever since the scrambler success Ducati is launching competition killer motorcycles in all segments, the ever loved supermoto Hypermotard 950 SP has been what the fans have been waiting for, the V4 pushed the Panigale to the top of the charts, the updated Panigale V2 is dubbed the perfect track middleweight and now rave reviews everywhere about street fighter V4

[@sidkarnick]

great review . . did you get a new cameraperson ? shots seemed better than usual ..more engaging ! great panning with the camera / gimbal ? as he zooms by .. thanks for the review guys ..love from India

[@n_0086]

I love how the DRL is the only thing that is light up when it running.

[@Rayk76]

Look forward to the zh2, 1290r, and street fighter group test, it will be epic

[@ur2slob724]

Test rode all of them plus the mt10 sp and speed rs I now own a zh2

[@DirceuCorsetti]

Trying very hard to hear the engine over that soundtrack.

[@Miata822]

Ducati V4 exhaust sound doesn't push my button. Tuono is still the modern king of motor music.

[@parko1965]

If it had been a Tuono you wouldn't have had that problem.

[@MarmiteTheDog]

If Duc had any sense they'd put that engineering into a 5 or 600cc V4 that puts out around 100bhp as that would suite most riders better

[@GIGABACHI]

Not a financially viable. Production and equipment costs are the same for either a 500 or 1100 V4 with the same gizmos and doodas. Better to build an 1100 V4 motorcycle when you can charge more for it.

[@nihvl]

Jason Manning Street fighter V4 is definitely going to be a successful product for Ducati and the monster series hasn’t been able compete with the middleweight naked street fighters, so hopefully Ducati banks on this success and make a street fighter V2 based on the Panigale V2 to take on Triumph street triple RS, KTM duke 890 R and Yamaha MT-09

[@Big.Ron1]

I can only imagine what a 600 would sound like at full scream. That said i would love to have this Streetfighter as a stablemate to my old Harley Heritage, and KTM 790 Adventure. What a rush. A bike for all occasions. That will keep this old mans blood running. I gotta see about getting one.

[@NetMillionaire]

Super review, which I had a feeling would be what you say it is. I own a V4S Speciale, which I am about to trade in for either a SF or KTM SD 1290R, I think this review even more so compounded my thoughts the KTM is the best and more to enjoy on the road, I do think the Ducati is much higher quality premium product, but the KTM still looks amazing, even better I think, but not quite the top notch finish that Ducati have. So once we get out of lockdown Im test riding the KTM and will probably buy it if I like it as good as the reviews! and I'm a hard core DUCATI fan.

[@gmcrusher77]

I love the content, fantastic reviews. I look forward to new videos even when the bikes are not personally my taste. However, will you guys be getting new cameras anytime soon? It seems like everything is filmed 7-10 years ago.

[@rzu7120]

Nicholas Alborn They’re using outdated film.

[@theevanprinciple6625]

This exhibits the genius of Aprilia. The Tuono Factory has adaptive Ohlins, all the other electronics, fire breathing V4 and MSRP's at $18,999. I think the re-birth of the Ducati Streetfighter was a brilliant idea, albeit a few years too late, and I think they're overselling this. That's not a $26,000 motorcycle. You can get staggering performance and technology for a lot less.

[@lensoprezole5322]

Agreed, they make a lot of profit on each bike they sell. Luxury brand. Robbers.

[@sau_rout]

The editor has been watching a lot of Powerdrift bike reviews.

[@dbmiller6]

Hi. I know you didn't like the original big Streetfighter, but what about the 848? Michael Neeves loved the thing. The geometry is different, the weight, the agility, etc. Did you get a chance to ride that one? Cheers.

[@marmoot]

When you said the wings don't make a difference, did you try the bike without wings?

[@Joric78]

Some great footage with this review. The location didn't hurt.

[@RR310_Rider16]

can you review MV brutale 1000rr or siere oro

[@marlonmanchanayake1593]

Please do a review on MV Agusta Brutale 1000 RR !!

[@mikesampont6091]

By far the best review on this bike yet! Nice job! By the way...how tall are you? Thanks.

[@lensoprezole5322]

He said he is 5"8

[@mikesampont6091]

@@lensoprezole5322 Thank you...I missed that.

[@prasantkhanal6672]

14:01 the car in background is going backwards ....lol

[@projectg408]

Prasant khanal good eye

[@75619630]

Hawk eye!

[@michaeljkasnter]

He is 100% spot on, I glance down to shift because my arms are being stretched 6” and i see 10,000-RPM !!! WTF ,

[@paulmcadam6825]

Pirelli tires...power is nothing without control. Great review!

[@oneonlyxram]

The more I see it the more I like it...add the full akra and little more carbon bling and I'm in!

[@siddharthckiller3047]

That would be interesting XD

[@mechcam796]

Too bad the akra is like $5k

[@ur2slob724]

Mechcam 79 don’t forget the up map 😂😂😂 fucking Ducati such a rip off

[@oneonlyxram]

@@mechcam796 I know, I own a V4 Speciale with a full akra.

[@oneonlyxram]

@@ur2slob724 Every bike you put a part on, even to something like a sprint air filter should have some sort of tune to accommodate that change and actually improve performance. Are Ducati parts expensive? Yea they sure are, having owned the whole line of panigale's I can tell you simple things like a shift linkage is expensive! My Ducati after the full akra came with the upmap, as did my Aprilia. So that mapping (when it's from the manufacturer) is included in the price of the exhaust.

[@2_Bike_is_Life]

Music Editor Guy: I AM SPARTA!

[@Braaping]

Great video, Troy! I'm just jealous I wasn't there

[@kishenjacob1113]

In place of the exhaust there is a bed pan urinal turned upside down

[@RK01]

Looking forward to the group test.

[@tokyorick79]

Please ride the 1290 super Duke, then the kawasaki ZH2, then Ducati. Technically from your review the Ducati wouldn't really make a good daily as opposed to the other 2 I mentioned. You stated you rode the 890 Duke and of course it would be massively different being there not in the same class. But that Ducati is seriously on another level, not for the faint of heart.

[@kcfox3130]

cut the music ,WTF you thinking, sound of a bike is music to most ears

[@UncleWally3]

If the roads this review used came as an option when buying the bike, twenty five grand would be a steal.

[@TheJWC56RSA]

Very interesting review.... However the question remains: Has the fueling been sorted for slower traffic riding? My previous XDiavel S (2016) was poor in this regard. It was snatchy (more on/off) in traffic. I sold it because of this. How then is the V4S in slower riding situations? I now ride a new SuperDuke R and it has super smooth throttle response. The XDiavel S also switched off the rear cylinder below 3000 rpm while gearing down which eliminated blipping per se. I hope this is not the case with the V4?? Would like your response on this... Regards!

[@Jason-hk4uq]

This bike can feel VERY docile! It’s literally got a Jekyll and Hyde personality to it. I just picked one up and man, It does it all. I commute to DC from MD and there’s a LOT of traffic and stupid drivers and this bike makes the commute easy. It’s worth a day at the dealer for a test ride.

[@MM-qv5lf]

1098 Streetfighter was an amazing bike to ride, what the hell is the reviewer smoking at the beginning of the video, talking negative about it?

[@rockyp3917]

Loved the Drumroll 👍

[@medraut9]

Was really looking forward to the release of this bike but...why is the pillion seat at skyscraper height? Maybe the designers should have glanced at a Tuono RR. And why does the instrument panel look like an afterthought? Also, I'm sure it's a great bike to ride, but...FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS better than a Tuono 1100?

[@Seanype]

Looks nice but think I’d prefer an MT10 or aprilia tuono

[@DarwinAllen]

I test rode both of those several times over the last few years and ordered one of these sight unseen. I also considered the SDR (lots of test riding on that one as well). I have zero regrets. The build quality and responsiveness of this bike is much nicer than the Tuono and the MT10 isn't even in the same league. All awesome bikes, though! The MT10 seems like a wicked deal for the price. I'd give second place to the SDR since it definitely gets the hilarious fun factor award. Have you considered the KTM?

[@ugk1106]

Ducati CEO announced a new Streetfighter V2 to be expected for next year. So l will replace my SF V2 by another SF V2. Surely rhe V4 has a mental sick amount of power, but it can not replace the V2 feeling.

[@dsgr6164]

A Ducati that doesn't burn your leg/butt, now that's impossible to believe.

[@DarwinAllen]

Hey what jacket is that? I'm looking for an A* jacket to go with my A* Track pants for the street and that looks great all blacked out like that. Everything on their website looks like the result of a kid's coloring book accident this year.

[@DarkRiderMotovlogs]

Was the music and colour grading done by Hellen Keller?

[@DarwinAllen]

LOL. Yeah I noticed that too. Just running this through "auto" in the free version of Davinci Resolve would fix this mess. Looks like it was color graded in the wrong gamut and just slapped on KZbin. Even raw video from my potato of a phone wouldn't look that dark and fucked up 🤣

[@DarkRiderMotovlogs]

@@DarwinAllen Yeah really lazy editing to be honest. The bike is basically pink and everything else is washed out.

[@a.h.9324]

By the time the Euro 6 restrictions will come, the exhausts will be larger than the motorcycles!!!!

[@cptkarima7373]

This is a potential first bike for me can’t wait to test drive it 😬😬😬

[@lensoprezole5322]

@Bunnyshooter 223 If she drives slowly there is no problem that the streetfighter can be her first bike. The danger is the speed and the behaviour of the rider. Not the bike.

[@lucaswright9053]

I want to get a motorbike when I get older but there are so many choices here are a few Kawasaki z250 the Yamaha MY 25 and the mutt abbath but I want one that can go on the motor way is under £5000 and is comfortable and does not have a lot of plastic and I would love for it to last long aswell could you help with this

[@DE-gb3wq]

Awesome music video!

[@genefurr9494]

I guess at 52 my love for speed has a sweet spot for my VFR800. When I think I’m invulnerable Itake my XSR900 out for a spin to make me realize that on the average street road we don’t need bikes like what you are showing.

[@projectg408]

Gene Furr I had an 05 VFR800... have also had a 1299 Panigale S. I still miss the VFR almost as much as he Duc. You’re right. 100-130hp is good enough for the street most anytime

[@michaeljkasnter]

Gene Furr just stop !!! And we all should drive a Prius right?

[@genefurr9494]

Michael Kastner you idiot. Did you read correctly. Did I say ban them? No I stayed an opinion. Should we all refrain from freedom of speech

[@barbieandbellaadventuresby9134]

XSR900 wolf in sheep’s clothing. Lovely engine, way better sounding than the Triumph Triple 😎

[@lemonjellies4985]

I have a 2019 Aprilia Tuono Factory and was thinking maybe I could switch to this but it doesn't inspire me, don't know why. Worse still, a new Tuono is on the way, and I bet it will beat the Streetfighter.

[@lensoprezole5322]

@lemonjellies : the all new RSV4 isn't out yet so you will have to wait few years for an all new Tuono V4 to come out. What doen't inspire me in the new streetfighter V4 is the very long gear ratios.

[@Fekillix]

Still incandecent indicators come on. The EU version has LEDs, and it's the same case on a lot of different bikes. Does the US have some weird regulation that prevents the manufacturers from putting on LEDs as they do in Europe?

[@lensoprezole5322]

Yes that is certain. No doubt.

[@Firestorm637]

My that is a big radiator you have! The better to cool those 208 horses, my dear! Seat height 33.3 inches. Maybe a motorcross bike also.

[@alwaystwoam]

Seeing as you’ve reviewed both the 890 R and this, I know there different bikes, but having to only pick one, which one would you keep as your personal bike?

[@michaeljkasnter]

The 890 will feel slow compared to this bike. Its just NASTY FAST!!!!!!!!!!

[@fightingcarrot]

How do you like it vs the 2019 Aprilia Tuono Factory?

[@NathanHolritz]

Viet Tran Yeah, no reviews I’ve seen have made that comparison yet. Hope to hear something soon! 🤞

[@lensoprezole5322]

Take a look at the video review made by the youtube channel "MCN" motorcycle news. The guy makes a comparison at the end of the video between the streetfighter, tuono, 1290 SDR.

[@tuyenhoang5546]

I ride the tuono and i feel like it has too much power for the canyons already. Can’t imagine how uncomfortable a 200+ hp supernaked would feel

[@DarwinAllen]

@@tuyenhoang5546 it's actually not that uncomfortable at all. I was worried about that as well but the electronics on this thing feel even better than my 2018 Panigale V4S that I traded in for it. It's got a great feeling of "it's there if I want it" as far as power goes, but it's not overbearing (until you want it to be, but the electronics do an excellent job of keeping the front wheel on the ground and the back from stepping out when they're set up that way). It's nuts, but it's also pretty confidence-inspiring, which I'm still quite surprised about.

[@Firestorm637]

I heard torque is limited in lower gears. Seat height way over 33 inches.

[@amod929]

Put it against the KTM Duke 1290!

[@FancyAnimal]

It needs a flash to wheelie. No joke.

[@DarwinAllen]

Where'd you hear that? I've been wheelying the shit out of mine and I'm not even through the break-in miles. You turn wheelie control off and twist the throttle - I've had the front come up in 4th with no clutch involved. Maybe they have some weird restriction on it where you live?

[@JackTaylor-cs8ot]

You think we’d ever see a v2 street fighter?

[@kevind2760]

Hiway 39 Azusa Canyon.....one of the best-kept secrets in California

[@JK-tu1xx]

Now if only they would make a Streetfighter V2 little brother like they did with the panigale

[@projectg408]

J K now that would be a good package... and for goodness sake chop off those stupid wings

[@NinjaZXRR]

I'd imagine they could be removed

[@quidestnunc9238]

Please, please, please wean yourselves off the background "music" mental milk. Motor sounds And "music" together??!! Evans needs something Else to do !!

[@tripnut5702]

V twin with 4 pistons! No wind protection at all, what happens when you get to higher speeds. Is the effective top speed 130mph except for very short bursts.

[@NinjaZXRR]

You get a mouth full of chin bar

[@johnny_123b]

If it sucked, would you tell us?

[@TroySiahaan]

Yeah. I would. And I have in the past. Check out my S1000RR review, for example.

[@roadracer247]

Not if they want an invite to the next Ducati event.

[@aboodz]

Yeah Troy isn't really one to hold his punches, especially with Ducati's. In past reviews he's ripped them for the imperfections they've had. One of my favorite; most-competent, and honest reviewers out there.

[@nickwilliams1612]

What body rig for your camera are you wearing and where can you get them from?

[@chriscrain2878]

After watching that I need a cigarette .. and I don't smoke ... Brilliant!

[@desidudev]

I have ridden the Panigale V4S and if this bike is essentially the same bike without a fairing and low clip ons then I don't understand how this doesn't end up roasting your legs, except when you are on the highway may be.

[@jeffskakie5324]

Rear cylinders shut down at idle, that and no fairing is why it doesn't roast you.

[@WalkerKlondyke]

They couldn't figure out how to integrate the dash a little better? That thing sticks out like they forgot about it till the bike was already built.

[@drewyager4020]

Those bouncing rear turn signals are so bad looking. I guess most people would get rid of them. Other than that I love it. Great roads and review

[@Fekillix]

I think it's a US thing. In the EU it comes with smaller LED indicators. It's the same on a lot of other bikes. LED in the EU, incandecent in the US.

[@ROmaniac21]

Nice rebranded Z1k 👽

[@otomotiftime4370]

the reall life monster in world🔥🔥🔥💥💯

[@tigerbalm666]

That should be called the Murder Hornet!

[@michaelsteven1090]

The seating position is too stretched out and I'm 6'..The tank is like riding a baby manatee..

[@kugangles9860]

So is the streetfighter the same as the Panigale v4 where the rear two cylinders shut down when the bike gets above a certain temp?

[@lensoprezole5322]

@yeets : yes when the bike isn't moving. like at a stop light. If I remember well.

[@kiwikiyo4710]

I was waiting for maxwist to come by

[@Nekminute]

good luck locking this thing up, cant see any places to squeeze through a thick 16mm + chain....

[@AntaresSQ01]

Garages: **exist**

[@AntaresSQ01]

@@thespectator5259 makes no sense why you'd own a 20k+ bike and not store it in a garage, if you're well off enough to own a bike like this renting a garage monthly even if your place doesn't have one is definitely not that hard, or just bring it inside your garden... No way anyone would keep a bike like this out front or on the street.

[@LuckyNikitaBoba]

Thanks. We can read between the lines. You would not buy one for yourself. If money is no object and you just want to show off, this bike is it. But a better bike would be a 790/890 KTM Duke.

[@greyanaroth]

You might want to scan your wireless frequencies again. Preferably do it whenever changing location. Welcome to 2020 (by which I mean wireless bands are getting tighter and tighter... Our wireless dream died before it even began...)

[@theresonly1truth138]

5:13 dear reviewer i hope you read this: this power is nothing without control was said by Dr. Ferdinand Porsche - the founder of Porsche.

[@lensoprezole5322]

@Nehme : porsche said this because the cars he designed and manufactured had VERY bad grip and VERY poor handling. Why ? REAR engine ! The worst place to put an engine in a car : behind the rear wheels. The 356 and 911 are very dangerous cars if you're not HIGHLY skilled at sport driving !!! TONS of weight behind the rear wheels in the bends without electronic aids (electronic stability program & traction control) make the 911 spin around very easily. A lot of 911 from 1965 to 2005 got destroyed because of that kind of accidents. Then the gen 997 came out with efficient electronic aids and anyone can drive the 911 fast in the bends without be scared of the rear take over the front of the car. Mid-engine sports cars are the best. The 911 without electronic aids you better be a professional racing driver to drive it flat out.

[@jeffskakie5324]

Rear cylinders shut down at idle, that and no fairing is why it doesn't roast you.

[@michaeljkasnter]

Just turned 1500 flawless miles, this bike with the full Akropavic Race Exhaust sounds like Satan’s doorbell!!! Bike is just balistic !!!!! It really is a Masterpiece!!!! POWER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Bike of the Century!!!! Ooozes Quality also!! GP-Shift Rizoma-Rearsets!!! LIFE!!!!!!

[@exothermal.sprocket]

ZH2 with an ECU flash will prove to redefine what "power" is for nearly $7 grand less. Brock's Performance already got 184 hp 94 ft-lb in stock condition. The H2SX makes 240 whp with basic mods, the ZH2 looks to be more powerful stock compared to the H2SX. Sure it's going to be over 500 pounds. But with the power-to-weight ratio equivalent to a fully tuned GSX-R1000R, I don't think the weight will be a problem. Also comes with cruise control, won't cost 6 grand to put an exhaust system on it, won't need 1200 dollar first service, won't roast your thighs at a stoplight (V engines and 1100 displacement will cook you if you're not moving), and won't need to fuel up every 90 miles, the ZH2 5-gallon tank is a benefit.

[@gjrip]

Please tell your editor to chill. We want to hear the bike. This isn't a Michael Bay film.

[@joaosoares3719]

What the hell is up with the white balance...?

[@arnoldis24]

I break the speed limit in 2nd gear on my Concours 14. What in the hell are you going to do with 200 hp naked?

[@gur262]

Power wheelies, autobahn, some extra bonkers feeling 0-200kmh moments... Anywhere n hope they didn't get you. It was less than 10sec after all. And just be a manly man that just needs to have the most hp to brag with.

[@timothy9596]

Nice bike but I'll keep my Tuono which in my opinion is much better looking.

[@YT1344]

Right. 180 mhp on a naked bike!