Ducati 1299 Panigale R Final Edition + Desmosedici V4

As Ducati finally say goodbye to L-twins and choose V4 to power their flagship superbikes, we got lucky and blagged a Desmosedici D16RR V4 for a day of spanking against the Panigale R Final Edition around the Pagan fly-tipping site of Stonehenge.
Apologies for the onboard Desmo audio. Don't think the mic liked an open exhaust...
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[@wbev_thai1666]

I’m a 58 year old man and waiting for some operations on my hands this year hopefully, so next spring I will be 59 , I haven’t ridden a road bike since 1985 when I bought a Kawasaki gpz 600r , but I have always said I want a Ducati before I die and I want a panigale 1299 s a 2017 model , am I being stupid in hoping to get one after such a long time off , I will only be plodding along and admiring it lol

[@smokeybarr]

"I've always said, riding a Panigale is like wafting your nuts in a vice" - This needs to be on the Ducati home page.

[@paulklees9871]

smokeybarr are you driving R1?Thats means hot from the front and under the Tail.I driving a 1299 and a driving a R1 and the R1 is hot as Hell the Model 2008

[@smokeybarr]

Nope. 2005 Vespa ET4 mainly. Bit wobbly, rarely warm, and the bloody speedo is still broken.

[@john1492]

smokeybarr, agreed. I worked at a Duc shop for a bit and this was the first thing i noticed about these bikes.

[@paulklees9871]

bill smith i Made 30000km on The Panigale in Sommer over 36' outside,yeas if you wear Jeans or sommeting light and go in City its normal than heatet beadly its a Race Bike and not a Gold Wing.But on the R1 2008 feels much more hooter

[@paultaylor701]

paul klees are you typing with gloves on?

[@hemamshuratnakaram4520]

'One's velvet and the other is velcro.' This is why 44Teeth is bloody good.

[@rahulsudhir666]

Hemamshu Ratnakaram Hehehe.. Agreed! Ownin a Desmo some day is jus one of em bucket list items!

[@MattyT_86]

The day I passed my car driving test, I had to go back into university in the afternoon on my SV650. As I came near kingston, near the nikon building, a man on a desmo pulled out and joined the traffic in front of me. I made a point to stick with him as long as I could. That bike sounded incredible at idle, at low rm, at high rpm, at every rpm, on every amount of throttle. And it looked so good, so special.

[@georgemacdonald5282]

I love it when you hear the brilliant comments and love for the desmocedici, even having the two tyres different sizes makes it special, great video

[@davespooney8472]

As much as I'd hoped for a budget bikes vid, those 2 (bikes) are dribblesome. Great vid

[@Ellis01234567890]

I know I can't and probably never will be able afford a Desmo. But I still paused half way through to look on eBay.

[@PAINTEDBYNURGLE]

I just did the exact same thing

[@JamiePav]

Ellis Thomas just did the same haha

[@andrewg4412]

Personally I'd happily swap the engine out for one that doesn't cost me the price of a new bike every year xD

[@jonnyj.]

@@andrewg4412 Fuck no, that would be sacrilege. That engine is as close as we're ever gonna get to a motogp engine (fucking 86mm bore) and it just makes the bike

[@alex31721able]

Just over a week I've barely been able to move things because I broke both of my wrists in a bike on car accident and have above elbow casts so it's a good thing I love re-watching every Baron and 44t video plus over a week till the cast come off so there aren't enough of them sadly.

[@mrgreen9388]

BrO'Neill check out fast bikes magazine mate .should help u pass the time.

[@TheWhyteChoice]

get better soon bud.

[@Jason.cbr1000rr]

I hope you recovered now! Also i am curious as to who "serviced" you.. did you errr.. have a wife/gf or did mum help (obviously not the sexual part... unless you like incest 🤪😳) But yea goodluck to all!

[@thomasdixon7152]

Fantastic Video. I've been waiting for your release on this bike for ages, hoping you boys would. I for some reason have fallen in love with this FE. I own a 959 now and track it, have a fantastic time with it. Then I saw this bike be released . Tomorrow my dealership is taking delivery of this bike. I have a down payment on it and approved for the remainder. I look at it like the last of the big block cars in the 60s here in America. You touched upon a great point with this bike. It's meant to make you feel alive and out of all of the Panigale bikes this is the most mental, and that right there equals the fun factor. That is also why I am taking it. I'm 38 will never be the track champ, not care to be . I do track days now to have fun, enjoy my machines and walk away with as many smiles on my face as I can.

[@ninjanelly3506]

Archbishop Desmond Sedeci!👍🏻😎

[@jimb8695]

Desmotutu

[@dilligaf0220]

The patron saint of bike porn. There needs to be a feast day for St. Dez.

[@thegribbs]

Archbishop Desmond Sedeci, Frantoio per Testicoli

[@HelloJamesBond]

🤣🤣🤣

[@650ib]

I ♥️ the 44 teeth stickers covering the speedo. Lol... We Yanks proudly display our abusive speed. Great video!

[@froztking7339]

650ib im surprised you didnt buy a desmo after riding it not so long ago. Haha

[@650ib]

Frozt king I was patiently waiting for my precious V4 Speciale ♥️♥️♥️

[@Jay-yg8jj]

*We rich people proudly display our ability to buy our way out of trouble when we endanger others FTFY You'd bin it on roads like these, too many turns for a "Yank" like you.

[@exothermal.sprocket]

650ib, one day law enforcement will come along and put the smack-down of humility upon your antics.

[@elle8062]

Ordered V4 Speciale too First V4 Speciale in my country apparently When are you getting yours 650ib ?

[@LoveMachined]

BARON WE MISS YOU!

[@DaOneJoel]

The quality of these videos is just amazing, mesmerising cinematography, and you gents are very enjoyable as hosts! 11/10

[@MrJudge51]

Great vid guys. Im one of those old blokes who ride a 888 with lots of pleasure. The first really suberbike. Good maintance is important.

[@dezib5458]

Always get a little fizz down there when a new 44 edition pops up , you lads never disappoint best MC show on the interwebs.

[@dronewild3234]

These two as a duo, best motorbike channel.

[@bsmukler]

I was present at the launch of the FE in California this summer and fell in love with that bike. I ordered one the next business day and took delivery about a month ago. It replaces a 1299S, and I agree that the steering geometry feels different (faster turn-in). Also, the transmission is smoother out of the box, with no break-in. It is true that it beats you up, riding on choppy road surfaces, but that has a lot to do with the suspension settings as delivered. The bike comes set up for the track (based on the chart in the owner's manual) rather than for the street. I'm leaving mine as-is for now, but will probably soften the settings somewhat in the future. This is the first 1299 Panigale to come to the US with the Euro 4 exhaust and, you are right: It is noticeably quieter than the "regular" 1299S. However, Ducati is making a limited run of race exhaust systems (and presumably a firmware adjustment to go with it), which should suffice to tick off any neighbors who still tolerate me at this point. That Desmo looks and sounds fantastic, and I am sure the new V4 will be great, but I'm enjoying my FE, even if it does cause bruises!

[@centurionnutcracker4691]

so will be getting the FE next week. any tips/advice.

[@bsmukler]

Nothing unusual. I like the Ducati Performance Race Seat better because the surface material eliminates the problem of sliding forward under engine braking or regular braking. As always, I am very careful to follow the break-in advice (and the electronic tach display helps: It is orange beginning at 6,000 rpm until the service light comes on, around 621 miles.) If you think you may want the race exhaust--even if not right away--ask your dealer to look into ordering it, because my understanding is that there will only be one small production run of those. Have fun!

[@centurionnutcracker4691]

Thanks 👍

[@angrybird29]

guys ,this talk was amazing. some peacefully you guys sat back to talk about to of my all time dream bike. Never stop this format of review. Enjoying the conversation!

[@RDxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx]

"Scaring sleeping babies with the Desmocedici" best Ducati quote ever.

[@reerbaadia1896]

And that's why I'm subbed to *44teeth*

[@exothermal.sprocket]

Wait......what? Why?

[@ivansakent]

Cannot get enough of 44 teeth vids👌🏻 looking forward to the next instalment of the BBB

[@FRJMJ]

Ducati Panigale 1299 Final Edition is the most beautiful bike ever

[@hubert1142]

What a vid to come home from work to. Thanks boys!

[@Clint_the_Audio-Photo_Guy]

I love that Tricolore paint scheme. Incidentally, I saw an 1199 Superlegerra once at a dealer that was closing its doors and blowing out their bikes. I want to say it was around $30K with maybe 1-2K miles on it and a full spares kit with race exhaust, extra parts, and such. I stood there for a while and considered cashing in my retirement, lol. I ended up buying a Tuono 1100RR somewhere else, and I still have my retirement account. :D

[@paulboulanger00]

Better choice than I would have made lol

[@Clint_the_Audio-Photo_Guy]

@@paulboulanger00 Haha. Then I even thought I overbought, and should have got the used Speed Triple R for $9K I test rode. It was very nice.

[@thealvaco]

I don't give a shit about racebikes but I love to watch you guys talk so passionately. Nice video!

[@_marcus_does_]

I ride my FE around the plain as well. It's a Husaberg FE 450! Cracking green lanes. Love the Desmo. Keep it up 👍

[@zicascaval]

So glad you guys managed to make 44Teeth what it is today!

[@Sorry_ImTruthful]

Mann~ i was so caught up watching this episode that I almost forgot to hit that “like” button.

[@Kortiah]

I'm so glad Ducati is going back to V4s. That sound is orgasmic

[@deanhenthorn8674]

Let the flogging begin. My first time seeing a Desmo..Im in love...great point about riding a bike that makes all your senses come alive. I bought my Aprilia based on that logic and have loved every twist of the throttle..here is to Italian Motorcycles and those crazy bastards that build such pieces of performance art..Bellisimo!

[@512bb]

You guys are the best! My RR will only be parted with when they drop me in six feet under.

[@ChrisJohn_444]

I love the burnout with the army dude in the back - weapons of war.

[@seventysevencats]

"Listen to that!" Yep, sounds as good as an 8-bit console from the 90's. Those bikes needed a proper audio recording setup.

[@HEKTIC458]

Desmo is my ultimate ducati, the sound is amazing

[@riffsontwowheels]

I rode the Supersport and it was comfy. Great Ohlins. Perfect HP for the street. The fact of the matter is, on the street you want to be comfortable enough to ride for a while. Many full on race bikes just say, "Get off right now!"

[@adamstratford6740]

Great review boys I myself love the styling of the final edition and would buy one tomorrow!!

[@malcolmtodd8668]

Really enjoyed the video, great format and immense bikes. Keep it up gents!!!

[@coombsfh]

You chaps just gunned some of my old commute and mucking about roads. Lucky sausages. #wiltshire

[@sk2283]

The Desmosedici is still achingly gorgeous after 10 years, I was at the NEC and there were a couple there on stands, If I had a spare £35K I'd have one tomorrow - looks & sounds miles better than the FE !

[@ilmostro16]

God I’d ride those two so hard mmmm Nice bikes too

[@abaraniba]

@john jay shut up man

[@supercharged3975]

Your on about the 2 blokes in the van ya perv

[@raynic1173]

I 'm really surprised that they wasn't any footage of them humping the bikes.

[@beanburnham01]

The nuts in a vice metaphor was Gold

[@GreggCesaroni]

Speaking of chasing lap times, you’re right about ruining your weekend. I had that happen many times. But I figured out how to get around that. Just don’t care. Some reason when I did that I felt more relaxed and was more consistent. Then dropped a full second out of nowhere from my previous best lap time

[@ImLeuff]

But is it better than the SRAD?

[@Yeahbuddylightweigh]

Leuff 😂😂😂

[@rickeco4tango33]

Yes...

[@nsrenkb9096]

Yes.

[@GroGroGro51]

I want a bike so much I can't see videos like this without pain at my stomach...

[@theoracleprodigy]

Just bought a 2015 Ducati Panigale R. I have to say it's quite calm compared to my 2004 zx10r. That thing was nuts. Power wheelie everywhere and no electronics at all. This seems tame in comparison.

[@ilmostro16]

That Desmosedici sound, my god

[@moriwaki1105]

Not a 16 inch front lads....but sixteen rear.....still a great vid....Getting to be the Best Channel on here.

[@JustinSane50]

You guys are brilliant. Buzzing whenever I see you in my notifications ❤️

[@scottlincoln6286]

I'm SO happy you guys finally did a review on the FE. I ordered mine last July, took ownership in October (bike number 140) and absolutely love it. The bike is surprisingly comfortable and rather quiet until the power band kicks in. Keep up the great reviews and always look forward to watching your video's. Cheers

[@adriengahery9471]

Nice vid fellas. Nice contrast too with your budget bike battle vids. All these vids are making me connect with what I'm really after when I ride my bike. It also strikes me with what a snob I may prove with my '06 Kawi 650......... Hm. Best of both worlds I guess.

[@DeanOnRS]

"not really designed for road usage ... wheelie ... ... fuck me, it's quite as fuck!" lmao

[@sergeyd.4733]

WOW!!! absolutely amazing video guys! keep it up! deff the best MC channel out there. I wish russian speaking audience could understand what you say in your show, as there are plenty real MC enthusiasts but absolutely no decent content, should you wish to widen up your demography, will be more than pleased to help with translation scripts! WOW again! thumbs up!

[@Ducati-Gdl]

Soy afortunado de haber tenido la oportunidad de probar esas 2 motocicletas!

[@AakarshanB]

That V... L-twin sounds 😘.

[@rahulsudhir666]

Aakarshan Bhagat Totally! Sounds angry AF even at de low end of de rev band! Screw de Panigale.. Dat Desmo is jus pure hardcore pornography!!

[@AshwinAyyagari]

Man the Desmosidici RR is hot! There's a guy in my area that owns one. I see it every now and then.

[@benboris5570]

Another superb video. Well done gents.

[@Mukenin90]

Proud to be italian! 🇮🇹

[@harusameglory4821]

My tablet is vibrating like crazy with the sound of that desmosedici

[@Cerberus256]

Good job lads, can't wait until you try the new V4, going to be spankers

[@curtg5654]

“Desmond sedici, sounds like a half african half Italian man with power” 😭😭😭😭😭

[@karlsumner5594]

Top vid as per usual. Even toppier when it’s Duc exclusive.

[@robertburks2126]

The Desmosedici RR all day bro, my favorite bike! Can't wait till I get mine. And never big on the tri-colors at all. The RR price was $75,000+

[@mushrume]

i had one. be weary of numbers below 800 or so . or make sure they have had the springs fixed . and they are no longer making most of the parts for it . make sure its in amazing shape and low mile. but one that gets ridden every once and a while . one sitting for years is a no bueno . and get an aftermarket regulator installed . mine left me on the side of the road twice . its a mean machine though . enjoy

[@projectg408]

This is possibly one of the greatest comparisons I’ve ever seen. It’s so hard to find anything more than a grainy, crappy video of the D16RR Edit: never mind... they barely did anything on it. I appreciate what footage we got I guess

[@jbird330]

Fantastic desmo rr, and years before the Honda rcv, which was touted as the closest you can get to a moto gp bike, Ducati were 10yrs ahead of Honda and a fraction of the cost.....

[@gnarshread]

I can't wait to see a final edition at a track day or on the road.

[@miamijag]

Great video, lots of fun watching. Made my day!

[@maverick2678]

Desmocedici is always my dream bike

[@nspinicelli]

If you told me I could have any motorcycle ever made, it would be the Desmo. More advanced motorcycles be damned, that bike is what motorcycling is all about.

[@LookAtMeLuis]

such beautiful bikes love the exhaust on the desmo... they just dont make them like they used to

[@davedavidson3814]

I'm just gonna come straight out now and say thank you for this.

[@wetterontour1015]

Third time I've watched this spaff over the noise every time!

[@olis790]

Gonna be a whole lot of competition with Ducati and Aprilia. To me the sound of the ape is hard to beat!

[@natenobrakes6292]

“Fuck me, it’s as quick as fuck.” I laughed out loud. Never change gentlemen.

[@nineofoto]

I came on here to see if there was another Budget Bike Battle... This will have to do.

[@jdman7170]

You two guys always have great videos! So often you show off bikes that many of us can only dream to see let alone ride. Your reviews are raw but classy at the same time. Keep it up and thanks!

[@samgriffin1227]

nice to see ya riding on my local roads! shame you have to deal with the terrible road surface which must be horrible on these beasts!

[@theonlyredspecial]

Final edition r v2 with the full system sounds epic. Not many of them about however. Was a £5k upgrade at the time.

[@INNOVVDashCam]

OMG Awesome performance !! Love the bike now! Your review is so great!

[@Digidi4]

fun fact: desmosedici means "gimme all yo money" in italian

[@afandou1966]

11:21 Velveeta (American heavily processed cheese used in macaroni and cheese dishes, for those who don't know)

[@VanTheManSLB]

Great video! Cheers from Portugal.

[@Ninja1000.]

Another great vid guys!

[@findingneutral426]

Saw one of these FE’s today at a dealer, very pretty. I completely agree ref panigale’s as well, I’m on my second, and I love them. I am quicker on a IL4 but they don’t have the same ‘occasion’ about them. That’s not to say the panigales aren’t quick, they are but you need to be Chaz D to exploit it

[@charlieryan1736]

I love this channel! Great review excellent chemistry very real

[@kasztan2008]

15:21 spot on ! that's why I love V-twins

[@mikegan73]

Desmosedici still the best sounding Ducati ever.

[@JoeAchilles1]

You accidentally stuck the 44 sticker over the speedo ;-) Brilliant video as always lads!

[@suzuka8235]

Whenever Fagan talks to Chris about Moto gp or WSB his eyes glaze over and he just nods :-)

[@phicuriousrex2974]

That nut-vice analogy...

[@stuwhite1969]

Never mind all these new bikes! I want to see the SRAD and the ZX7R!!!! and where are my stickers!!! :)

[@thegrumpybiker3563]

Hey guys. I see you were in Coventry my home turf. Beautiful bikes and great vlog.

[@ownyourworld]

With a red v4 there is no need for the blue pill

[@cliffh2103]

Clever sticker placement, that.

[@Faszinated]

quiet a contrast to the budget bike battle :)

[@matthewkabbash]

During the burnout I didn’t notice at first the guy in camouflage. Guess that shit works.

[@rayhaanf]

beautiful

[@jhstony]

Blinding video You boys are Motorcycle special Ant & Dec video fools Well done xxxx

[@FortyFourTeeth]

Hahahaha. That's a new one

[@jhstony]

44Teeth well it may not be new news but if the cap fits .........Peaky Blinders

[@northwest8634]

Yes!

[@Pillokun]

MM indeed Panigale is a flop when it comes to racing and I do not like the looks of it but I simply adore its sit position, ie the short reach to the clippons and the high but super narrow seat/saddle. That is very modern, just like a D675. The old superbikes especially pre Panigale ducatis and even some new ones like the R1, S1000RR you really need to reach out with your arms over the fuel tank to the handlebar/clippons but on D675 and Panigale you sit right on the front wheel, I love it and they both are very comfy regardless of their sportiness on the street because of that. Lets hope the new V4 Panigale is as good as Panigale when it comes to sit position, the new frame looks more like the one from the Monster but in alu/magnesium instead of a trellis one but maybe it will turn out to be a better bike on the track than Panigale ever was.

[@paulklees9871]

Pillokun what in a Hell you scribe🤣🤣🤣they dosent have any logic🤔

[@bostontricolore6958]

Nice video gents thank you for the Ducati Love...