Ducati Panigale V4s Review - In depth

Having been fortunate enough to borrow a Ducati Panigale V4s for several weeks I've been able to really get to know the bike in depth. In this video I show what it's like to ride the bike in various riding conditions on different types of road as well as discuss the cost of ownership of such a machine. To finish I summarise with the pros and cons that I have found out...if you're interested in the 2019 Panigale V4s, stay tuned!
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[@lateapex9420]

As an owner of a 1199s, I've done endless research on the heat issue. It stems from the coolant pump barely circulating coolant when the bike is coasting or at low revs. The pump was designed to be most efficient when the engine is under high loads on track. I actually can't fault Ducati for taking this design route.

[@baabaablacksheep6693]

Figures... it's a superbike after all, built for the track not the streets.

[@grahamsmith2022]

My 1198 is the same,it quickly gets hot and bothered in town and kicks out a lot of heat.

[@freedeworld]

Graham Smith wouldn’t it be programmable if it’s a matter of cooling? Water pump and fan trigger temp stuff?

[@grahamsmith2022]

@@freedeworld it's doesn't "overheat",it's a Ducati characteristic,they're known for running hot in town and low speed,they throw out a lot of heat,the temperature gauge might read higher than a Japanese bike but they're not in the red zone, as you say the fan kicks in when the temperature does get a bit too high but nothing to worry about,it soon comes down again.

[@RyanMcIntyre]

@@freedeworld It's not a setting as much as the engineering of the cooling system. You have to make design compromises, a system that flows enough GPH (or LPH in the rest of the world) to cool at low speed and low RPM would flow too much to cool efficiently at high speeds/high RPM. The water needs to be in the radiator long enough to radiate heat to the atmosphere, you can't escape physics.

[@MrPADDYOT]

An excellent 'real world' and honest and relevant review as usual Flyer. Keep up the great work!

[@gnarshread]

This is by far the best review in the V4 I have seen. Thank you! I desperately want a V4S but it'll have to wait a few years for them to become affordable to me.

[@MrBoybergs]

I'm still waiting :/

[@gnarshread]

@@MrBoybergs I rode an Aprilia Tuono the other day and I'm selling my Panigale asap to get one.

[@MrBoybergs]

@@gnarshread Excellent ! Id go for the Tuono over the Panigale if the choice were mine. Have a blast and stay safe :)

[@phil80ify]

What a thoroughly cracking review Mr Flyer.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Thank you Phil - appreciated!

[@ghowells5433]

Your reviews are the best on KZbin. For a prospective buyer it gives everything you could need, running costs, comfort, real world performance and practicability etc. Absolutely top drawer, I hope the manufacturers read the great comments you get. The professional ex racer doing a review just on the track means nothing the the typical 40 or 50 year old real world purchaser. Thanks again

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Cheers Gareth - that has always been my thinking and why I do reviews this way....

[@CycleCruza]

The Pabigale V4 us actually cheaper to own than my old cbr1000rr here in Ohio. Insurance for me is just $380 a year, my cbr is 630 a year!

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Wow that’s incredible....on what basis I wonder? ....and thanks for commenting, not often I get one of the big boys commenting on my videos! All the best - TMF

[@TrackSol]

Great video. I like how you broke down the cost of ownership to a monthly rate. More people should think this way when purchasing a motorcycle.

[@LukeItaliano]

You just earnt a subscriber. This is by far, the best bike review I have ever watched on KZbin. Well done! Keep up the good work. I hope you get many more bikes to review like this :)

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Thanks Luke and welcome along!

[@Tyke18]

I've watched dozens of ducati V4 reviews and this is the best, most interesting and comprehensive, i've seen. Well done TMF!

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Thank you!

[@Sweeterchalice7]

Great video and really appreciate your thoughts on the practical considerations. I too am in love with the bike but had a niggle in the back of my mind about it being practical and maybe intimidating. You’re vid has now put me at ease on both of those so thanks so much.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Not intimidating at all - one of the easiest sports bikes I’ve yet ridden!

[@cashflownpv]

I love your honest reviews. Thanks so much for the info/riding impressions-cheers!!!!

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

You’re welcome!

[@sushichef40]

Now this is a good review. Finally

[@snozzybosch7503]

Great review, practical costs and break down. Lets face it, many who buy this may well fall into two camps. 1) those that can afford it and don’t care what the costs are. 2) those that will not be able to afford it and buy it anyway. Bare that in mind when buying a second hand one guys.

[@whatthefitt]

Best v4 review I have watched!

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Cheers!

[@doyle4140]

By far the best review I've watched

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Thank you!

[@ghowells5433]

Thanks to your great review TMF I have put a deposit down on a V4 today, with delivery for start of next month. Thanks again, best real world review on You Tube

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Lucky man Gareth - you're going to love that thing! Awesome bike....

[@jade509]

Real and deep overview ever. Simple great video. Congratulation

[@ironman8fitnesspl-eire75]

Another honest, descriptive and straight to the point video.This guy is probably the best along with 44th 👍👍👌

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

You're very kind sir!

[@MikeTheBike58]

Never been a fan of Ducati but each to their own,a great real world review. My first bike after passing my DAS in 2006 was a CBR600F,had that for a year and then had a Super Blackbird for nearly eight years.Sold that and brought a Fireblade which was fantastic but very uncomfortable,I kept it for three and a half years before selling it and getting a Gen1 ZZR1400...kept it for 1 and a half years and now ride a 2015 ZZR1400 Performance Sport.

[@SpirosGlykas]

Another great real world review TMF. Can't help but lusting after this bike!

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Yes she's gorgeous isn't she Spiros - not often a bike grabs me like this one did...

[@pistolpete6321]

Wonderful in-depth review!

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Cheers Pete!

[@M4BoarBiker]

Hi TMF, I'm not really into Panigale's although I agree they looks the dogs bits. This is a top review, great video. Well thought out and executed. Enjoyed watching thanks.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Thanks for watching as ever - haven't heard from you for a while?

[@M4BoarBiker]

@@TheMissendenFlyer I'm still watching, still enjoying. 🙂

[@shadowred1980]

I've traded a 959 (which I owned for 4 years) for a V4, the standard bike without the Ohlins. Very easy to ride, compared to the other twin superbike Ducati's I've had. Yes they are expensive, then you are getting something with out standing build quality. I wanted to say thank you TMF, for your review here. It helped with the buying decision.

[@tom30]

How are you liking your V4 so far?

[@gavinbatty7412]

absolutely loved the honest review, ty

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Glad you liked it! Thanks for watching - Andy

[@alexanderzayas8213]

I like how you hit so many of my curiosities of owning and riding. Long video but not too painful to watch hahaha. Your accent makes it pleasant I suppose

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Thank you very much...I suppose ;0)

[@dogrange]

Thisis the first Panigale v4 vid I've watched where it actually sounds good.

[@cellphonenut]

Absolutely an excellent review much appreciated

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

My pleasure

[@simondick76]

Really great, real world review! Top video! Thanks

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Thank you for watching!

[@fcodijk]

Yeeeah mate, this is one of the very few ''full screen vids'' grab a special beer and enjoy the weekend. this should be a proper big brother for my 939 SP..

[@debenhamdave4314]

Fantastic review of an awesome bike, would love to have the opportunity to ride one but will have to stick with my Supersport and Monster, Thanks TMF

[@PistolPC007]

Great review. I have the Speciale which, as you know, is a V4s with special bits and numbered. I love my bike. It is so much nicer to ride than my Desmo D16RR! That is one brutal machine. I use my Desert Sled around town.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Definitely a Ducati man then!

[@carlton683]

Nice review as always you are a lucky boy keep these videos coming thanks tony

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

I like to think of myself as fortunate rather than lucky....

[@zardportugal]

Another A Class review. Cheers

[@cornishpastie]

Excellent update as always! I had a plan to save for the next year to then look at getting a V4S, might need to save a while longer as that monthly running cost is a bit steep!

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Yes the most costly I've come across yet! But worth it I reckon, gorgeous bike.....

[@cornishpastie]

@@TheMissendenFlyer yes agreed, (, might need to sell a kidney.....or child :)

[@afaankhan5650]

one of the great review for Ducati Panigale V4S

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Thank you!

[@grahamtricker4103]

Heat is a problem with all powerful bikes and cars, the more power the engine generates, the greater the amount of heat is produced. These bikes are designed to be ridden fast, so crawling around town at low speed is not going to get rid of the heat fast enough... Great bike, great review...

[@ticthedog9413]

👍 Great review on a cool bike I was born and went to school in Aylesbury so it was a trip down memory lane watching the beginning of your video.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Well done on your escape!

[@ticthedog9413]

TheMissendenFlyer The place does still look fairly dire, But must say that I went to St Louis and Henry Floyd schools and I've no complaints about them.

[@Lordaniel899]

Thank you for your terrific review - again. Like you, i have an 899 which I regard as my dream machine (The Scalpel) - but it's nice to know what else is out there. Probably like everyone who rides - I envy Michael Neeves - lucky duck touring around Europe on a Panigale V4, and he says he's at work!

[@mpsmyth3000]

great review and a cracking machine..fair play sir

[@6thmason646]

You've got a very reassuring voice mate. If I take up riding I'd want an instructor with the exact same patience and encouragement!

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Very kind of you.....maybe it's a pilot thing....

[@marcdavis2840]

Great review as always TMF - That Insurance would 'sting' !

[@AquaLoki]

Had a Ducati Monster for 3 years, 13k miles. Since new its always sounded broken on start up, its like starting up an old tractor. But in 3 years its never once failed to start, I guess its just a Ducati thing. They've got the Italian temperament. Once its warmed up it sounds delicious.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Yeah exactly - mine always starts too, just sounds like it doesn't want to!

[@MrAckers75]

Yep every Ducati I ever owned started up like a bag of spanners!

[@FORDGT86]

Excellent review, thanks man.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Thanks for watching!

[@robkirkham9878]

Thanks for a great review. That insurance quote 😮 ouchy 😞

[@twogotikitouring6940]

Valid point about the insurance TMF. Insurance use to be the first thing you checked out before buying your new pride and joy but it seems nowadays it’s the thing that buyers do after they have placed their order and arranged the handover. The best (worse) example of this is the issues that BMW owners have had with insuring the R1200GS Rallye. The vast majority of insurance companies don’t recognise the model even though it has been around a while now. The nearest they get to is the R1200GSA Rallye. That one is worth checking out on line to see just how many people had issues with that. Great review Sir! David

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Thank you Two go Tiki Touring - cheers for watching!

[@LambChopRides]

Great review sir! Insurance cost bit steep! But with your 9 points it's no surprise.. 😂 never mind fuel gauge I love the GSXR miles till empty indicator! Would be lost without that

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Yes why don't all bikes have that, pretty much all cars (except mine) do these days!

[@AntaresSQ01]

Ha what a joke, i used to pay that on my R125, then when I did my A2 and got an Ninja 650 I initially paid 1600, thats CHEAP but then again, for each person, their own, mind you the insurance i'm talking about for my bikes were all with CLEAN license, no claims bonus as much as possible and in a relatively cheap area

[@LOFTIB]

Just keep it full??

[@karlwalker1771]

LOL, I have traded in my Fire Blade and bought a VTR 1000 F FIRESTORM and love it:) no mamby pamby traction control or ABS just seat of the pants Thrills:)

[@JeanClaudeNoel]

Here is the deal. When necessary, the hidden miles to empty indicator will send a signal to the hidden gps. From then on it's hands off and the bike will ride itself the the nearest petrol station. This is the reason for the stratospheric price for this motorbike. 😂😎

[@johnschlesinger2009]

Re lubing/adjusting the chain: because it has a single sided swingarm, getting it on a paddock stand is a doddle, and adjusting the chain is easy peasy, as one can't get the wheel out of line. I haven't done the chain on one of these, but reckon it's much the same as it was on my 916 many years ago. Thanks for a really good review, as usual.

[@ExploratoryBehaviour]

The point that Ducati has improved with low speeds makes it a better urban handler... Not really sure about the heat though... By the way, I like the way you deliver your insight about a bike in each one of your videos... All the best!!!

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Thank you!

[@MrAckers75]

It’s improved due to it being a v4. V twins are notoriously clunky at low revs

[@OFallons]

The fuel issue on my 2020 Panigale V4S, I reset the odometer to hAve a idea of fuel remaining. 🥰 I absolutely LOVE it. !

[@zzApotheosis]

Very nice review!

[@tomdolby46]

Insurance is an interesting point here. I certainly agree with TMF about being indicative. I looked at a Panigale V4 end of 2019 (eventually bought a 2019 Honda Fireblade due to £). Insurance quote for the V4 as about same as TMF; circa £1300 for the year fully comprehensive. I'm in a better financial position now, so am fortunate enough to be considering a V4 again, but as a 3rd bike alongside the Fireblade and my Ducati Monster S2R. Insurance quote is now £545 for the V4. That being said, my circumstances have also changed; I'm now 30 years old whereas I 28 back then, I'm now married, and also a homeowner too. Things like this make an enormous difference here in the UK.

[@benboris5570]

Might have been worth mentioning the lithium ion battery, which helps make the bike light but means you’ll need a dedicated charger. The tyres are nice and sticky, but you’ll probably need a new set every year, which I would have included in the likely running costs. Another great video.

[@smckirk]

Why? I have lithium batteries on all my bikes. They hold their charge much longer. That's one of the reasons for having them. If you are referring to the desulphation mode with some chargers, I just use one without the desulphation mode. But as i said they rarely need topping up.

[@Rajvirdee]

2019 Model Year Wing Mirrors are rock solid ! No vibration like the 2018 model year ones ✅👍🏼

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Nice....

[@theporter5604]

it is a complete and helpful review ......good job

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Thank you!

[@nickprice3605]

Classic TMF "Asbestos lined underpants" "The M40, not a classic biker's road" Made me lol, nice 1 👍

[@graemeyetts3465]

Great and useful review

[@77archibald]

Great review as always. Regarding the lack of backlit switchgear, I have this on my 1260 Multistrada so don't see why Ducati couldn't put it on the V4. Maybe they figured that most V4s riders will generally only ride in the daytime. But for a bike of that cost you could be forgiven for expecting it, along with a fuel gauge!

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

I agree 100%

[@steve-wu7jp]

Slick machine! What a very focused back road weapon. I'd still take the Tuono and pocket the change for a holiday somewhere.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

I loved the Tuono - but I'd have this over one any day....

[@Martin_IPL5990]

Excellent review, very thorough indeed and very insightful with the running/owning costs to consider. I don't get why the engine has to spin a bit at start up before it actually runs. It does look extremely fast at a standstill....!!

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Thanks for the kind words Martin....

[@AW8UK]

TMF...You taking it easy in the wet on that with those Supercorsa's about same pace as me on similar roads on my BT023 shod Hornet CB600S !. In my defence I don't have ANY gadget trickery & it's my 1st winter riding a proper bike since DAS passed 3 months ago. Thanks for sharing...(saw a nice V2 yesterday at a regular stop). All the best.

[@keionchase2144]

Awesome review, very informative. Please review the Aprilla 1100? I've definitely subbed.....great job.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

I’d love ago on the 1100!! ...and welcome along!

[@scottmitchell6371]

What a weapon, cheers. Just to say (sort of related), if you only have a side stand there is a good little bit of kit that you put on the ground (front or back) that you roll the bike onto and it has two rollers on bearings so you can turn the wheel (front or back not both at once unless you had two). Great for fiddling and chain lubeing, cheap too, just sayin. 😊

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Yes good point!

[@stevecade857]

Puts key in ignition. 'Better go and pay' (for fuel). I really hope you didn't leave the key there on a £24k bike while paying!!! Beautiful machine. Personally I wouldn't own a sports bike as my only bike unless it was just for weekend blasts no matter how desirable.

[@BbBb-hw5pq]

This is England mate. You don't get a lot of thieves. You must be commenting from America

[@theonlyDougBlack]

Bb Bb 44Teeth or BaronVonGrumble...don’t they have a video titled, “Your bike will be stolen”? Always thought they were British, but being from Texas, maybe I’m mistaking the accent from somewhere up north. 😁

[@BbBb-hw5pq]

@@theonlyDougBlack you are right they are British. All I was saying is that it's not very common in the UK to have Bike thefts when you are just walking into a shop etc. Yes bike and car thefts happen but they are not that bad

[@BbBb-hw5pq]

@stan d. upnow lol 3rd world refugees have no history of Burglary in the UK. Most Burglaries are by English people. As of your girlfriends story that's very rare especially in apartments or flats .

[@jonasv19]

@@BbBb-hw5pq You have to be kidding right, not a lot of thieves? London is like the world's capital of bike theft...

[@MrAndrew1953]

Certainly couldn't use it as a general purpose in Australia with our roads. Having owned an R80GS that's the sort of bike you for touring, exploring back roads between Melbourne and Canberra.

[@Kickassdave]

With the Australian climate? You genuinely don't realise how much more practical a sports bike is in Australia than it is anywhere else

[@MrAndrew1953]

@@Kickassdave The problem with Sports bikes in Australia is that there is no nowhere you can enjoy more than a fraction of their potential apart from track days. Owing to saturation fixed, mobile speed cameras and the like, your chances of getting caught are pretty high. That's why large capacity adventure bikes that allow you to explore Australia on road and off are a much more sensible, worthwhile investment.

[@Kickassdave]

@@MrAndrew1953 ok I'm with you. That makes sense. Thanks for the response mate!

[@liruizhu2146]

It is impossible V4s owner just have one bike. We normally have 3+ bikes and 3+ cars, and 3+ girlfriends.

[@camthegoat7130]

Lirui Zhu could not agree more! Lol

[@johnmatsacos4692]

Tick on the first two tho one girl is enough

[@RyanMcIntyre]

Wait 😯

[@joeyiiihizon2293]

As a v4 owner, i have the right to remain silent

[@user-hs2hd7wp9g]

Thanks for the video, I just placed the order on mine :)

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Congratulations!

[@smckirk]

What a great review. Incredibly comprehensive. The heat would be an issue in Sydney. I wonder if the 959 mirrors can be swapped to this?

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Do they fold on the 959 then? They do on my 899 but thought they stopped doing them after that.....

[@ethanmax3168]

Yes, For Ever. V4 👊🏻

[@tnysalvaggio]

Great video. And info about the bike.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Thanks!

[@MrBurchy]

Great review MF. I liked how you considered a lot of the practical issues of riding the bike in real world conditions. You offered another perspective of bike review and brought a couple of things to my attention I hadn't considered. I test rode a V4s a few months ago and like yourself was a bit scared at the start but quickly grew in confidence and couldn't believe how easy and smooth it was at low speed, actually less jerky than my Duc Supersport. If only I could afford the bike and insurance, it has become my dream bike. Maybe if I save for 10 years I'll eventually have enough 😅

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

That's my plan!

[@robertwbeams9929]

Fantastic fair review Andy! If only Ducati had sought your opinion when designing the bike. Some of those niggles (and too many for a 24k bike) should really have been addressed before launch. So much so that even if I had the cash, they would seriously make me reconsider. But I understand those who are besotted with the brand, so tolerant of failings which are unforgivable really. But now I think, I don't know a single owner of one. Perhaps the few on the road are all Demos. That's why they are so expensive! How quirky is that.

[@grenvil8414]

Nice review

[@mrp3930]

Always been a kawasaki fan, had the 2005 ZX10R, but this is a lovely looking bike, lottery ticket on, fingers crossed haha

[@mototravelduo3955]

Hi TMF any plans of riding the Ducati Hypermotard 950 2019 ??? Great video again 👍🏻👍🏻

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

No plans but would love too!

[@hudsonrilke]

Top review. Lovely bike

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Thank you - and I agree on the latter point!

[@PremierNZ-qb5zd]

Hi TMF great video as always love the bike that would surely be a keeper. Just an observation, I noticed when you went to pay for the petrol you left the keys in the ignition probably not a good idea given the scourge of bike thieves in the UK. However keep up the good work. Cheers

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

...I didn't leave them in the ignition....

[@eubikedude]

One other note, putting a lithium battery in helps with the starting clatter as it turns over a little faster and starts quicker. I had one on my Multi and it was much better, especially when a bit colder.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Yes I have thought about that on my 899 - a bit of weight saving too....

[@georgehatcher8867]

Excellent review. Bit out of my price range although I have never been asked to leave Waitrose ( Banstead, fairly posh) just because I am on a Triumph.😁😁

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Nothing low grade about a Triumph!

[@asimms4101]

Hi TMF Any chance you could review the new Ducati 1260 multistrada enduro.. As a BMW Gs owner it looks avery interesting machine.. Would be good to hear your thoughts...

[@UncleWally3]

Referencing bikes you’ve reviewed, I’d like to hear you discuss engine configurations. They all have a character, but characterizing that character is a task I think you’d be able to nail.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Yes I have thought about that before....maybe I should....thanks!

[@DG-ss1gc]

I always just set things on a custom profile and have engine power settings all the way up but also traction control and such all the way up. One thing I’d love to try on the Ducati is the adjustable engine braking, as super sport bikes have such excessive engine braking for the track, it’s not so great for city driving.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Agreed that EBC is brilliant and makes the bike far more rideable....

[@kendogfriends8501]

Great video

[@MrAndrew1953]

I wasn't having a dig at you. Just that it would be an expensive bike to drop that you'd have to factor in. If I was rich and lived near Brans Hatch I'd love one. Have to have a Monster 1200 as a run about.

[@danielhicks1566]

Great review , crazy insurance quote though, im 31 , been riding 5 years , 3 years ncb and quoted £398 fully comprehensive, and considering id do alot of my own maintenance such as brakes, oil changes etc, then it makes it wayyyy more affordable than I anticipated!! Infact, my current mt10 is more expensive to insure (£439) 🤯

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Wow - who was that with!

[@danielhicks1566]

@@TheMissendenFlyer bennetts mate :)

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

@@danielhicks1566 I'm with Bennetts too and even though I had an extra years NCB this year they still substantially increased my premiums - Insurance is a law unto itself....

[@danielhicks1566]

@@TheMissendenFlyer yeah its a bit crazy to be honest, its better to cancel and get a completely fresh quote ! I think they just bump the renewals up and rely on people just being okay with it, again, great review and il drop you a sub 😎 ride safe and lets hope this year is better all round !!

[@simonbealing]

Great bike and a good honest review. Hopefully not spoiled your own Ducati for you!? Not going to happen is it:) The noise from that 899 is second to none.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Exactly Simon - the V4 is beautiful and I'd have one in a heartbeat....but my 899 isn't too bad (and looks and sounds better IMO)....

[@939sp8]

The heat on v4 2020 from the engine is the same as this or the did something about it?

[@grahamsmith2022]

I think all fuel injected bikes have to have a fuel warning light,as you have found,as running them totally empty is not ideal from a mechanical perspective.My 1198 puts on the fuel warning light on and then starts counting the milage from when light comes on,when it gets to 12 miles get ready to push it!😉😀

[@ClausWS]

Another fantastic review Mr. TMF but what's wrong with the camera in the garage? I first thought it was my eyes, but no, the camera goes in and out of focus continously! Maybe it's the lovely Ducati who is to blingy? 😂😂😂

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Yes it's a shame - that's a mirrorless panasonic that seems to struggle in the man cave - have recently gone back to my old Nikon DSLR in there or even the GoPro7......

[@pauljones6175]

Great review, not that i can afford one but interesting to know what they a are like.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Snap!

[@smokey9063]

Great review. Loved the fact you added some figures which are worth knowing. I wonder how a v2 would compare. Thanks for the great review would love to see one on thr 2020 r1m . 👌 subscribe

[@gdscheiwe01]

Mr TMF thanks for the review, very interesting. Gorgeous looking, sounds amazing, but damn that is a pricey proposition for the stable. But I guess if you have to ask how much...you can’t afford it. I feel your pain watching that gorgeous beast leaving your garage. It is magnificent. Peace!

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Cheers Graden - it was a bit of a wrench letting this one go I have to say, not many bikes that I borrow that I really would like myself...

[@oliver384]

Enjoyed your review, I've got a base model and it's an amazing bike, it is flawed though, it hates being ridden around town as it has a horrible,grabby clutch and gets STUPIDLY hot!, for a trackday or a blast around the countryside though what a bike, only other thing is it doesn't sound as good as the RSV4 Factory it replaced in my case.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Yes I agree on all points, the sound is a bit disappointing, my 899 sounds much nicer! All Panigales get daft hot it seems....have you thought about fitting the throttle spacer to cure the snatch at low speed? Transformed my bike and fits all Panigales I think (search for "Panigale Throttle Spacer" to see my fitting video etc).....

[@oliver384]

@@TheMissendenFlyer Thanks I will look into it, it's more the clutch at low speed and pulling away I don't like too much to be honest, think we could both agree this bike would rather be 'making progress' it really isn't a good commuter. Have you ridden the Aprilia much?, that and the generation R1s sound the best to me, not that the Panigale V4 is bad sounding, it's just not as good.

[@schwartz4074]

Best review.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Thank you Francisco!

[@montha123]

That insurance quote is way over the top , I phoned Carole Nash yesterday here in Ireland & I was quoted an extra € 132 until my insurance is up again next June ,I have 3 bikes with them , that was on a 2019 v4s valued at € 24 k !!

[@AlexSmith-qf1mz]

Most negative points I've head from TMF, normally there are a few points but not like these. Lovely bike!

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

They all fade into insignificance though when you ride it.....

[@AlexSmith-qf1mz]

@@TheMissendenFlyer Sir you were very clear on that in your review and round up.

[@squirms]

Hey! Since the uk is having some winter issues with rain and snow (mainly rain), what method do you recommend for drying gear as quick as its safe to do? Like i know with leathers to let them dry naturally and they take a while, but what about textiles? Is it safe to have a source of heat blowing onto them (like a fan heater)? Any different methods for gore-tex gear? Very interested! Anyways, have a good day!

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

I just hang 'em on a chair and put them in front of a radiator....

[@robertwbeams9929]

How about your cost of ownership section, looking at Depreciation after say 1 year and 2? Certain brilliant orange machines will fare badly compared with certain machines with the GS moniker ;-)

[@colinbell8250]

I considered on on offer here in Australia. I was very suspicious about the exhaust heat which is a huge issue in our summers. Also luggage makes it just a weekender spin machine. The rest ide love.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Yes all Panigale's run wickedly hot.....the heat shield I have fitted helps....

[@eubikedude]

As I've mentioned before, the 2015 Multi was first with back-lit switches I think. However, if KTM can put them on the 790 Duke and as you say, Triumph on a lot of their models, Ducati have no excuse for not having it on their flagship, especially when they have the tech in house already! Cheapskates! ;) Ditto the fuel gauge - although Ducati's history with those is a bit poor (understatement).

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Good point!

[@splodge5714]

Sounds like a Ducati. The RC30/45 sounded so good, quality V4 engines.

[@ravjitkaursodhi3018]

Sounds more like a v-twin tho

[@grahambrown5874]

Did you put the ignition key back in the switch whilst you went and paid? 🙈 Great video!

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Nope