Ducati Streetfighter V4 S is brilliant and everything we asked for, but did we ask for too much?

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[@Mr100asd]

I have my Dark Stealth S.F. a year. Had the AKRAPOVIC full system , MAP and low restriction air filter installed Prior to delivery. This bike is my every day transportation, 10,000 miles in 11 months. The bike came alive, power wise, after 3,000 miles. NOW, even faster. I'm competitive, street and track riding and take it too the limits. Dino results,, 207 @ the rear wheel ! Standing 1/4 mile, 9.54 seconds. Launch control IS wild. IT has a drinking problem,, less then 30 M.P.G. lol.. And of course, at speeds above 140 MPH, the wind wants too separate you fro the bike. I make excuses to ride. This bike cost two times what I paid for my first house in 1980 !! OH, I'll be 73 in April..

[@brianglendenning1632]

That is how this bike should be used!

[@Mr100asd]

@@brianglendenning1632 AMEN

[@brianglendenning1632]

@@Mr100asd in the early 90s I lived for most a season at Whistler BC. A guy had a then new 911 4s. He drove that things every day on mucky salted roads, and he drove it well and hard. These things need to be used as they are designed to be driven/ridden. My S1000 seems to run a lot better after a track day, as if it is saying “thank you”.

[@clifflong1203]

Awesome! I am 66 years old and considering one of these!

[@mattyoz0]

9.5 my ass.

[@tonypammen6150]

I’ve had my SF V4S for about a year now, and all I’ll say is to some of the comments on here, the throttle works both ways , you can thrash it in race mode , which is fun, but you can also just pootle down to the shops.

[@dekkor]

Agreed. A complete pussy cat when you want it to be

[@andrewhuzzard4908]

Totally agree, have 1 year / 8,000km on mine, its perfectly happy on a chill ride, I don't find it a handful at all unless I actually start to push it

[@sandorbergsma]

@@andrewhuzzard4908 Absolutely. Just needs to be in red though 👌

[@davea7250]

Ive done warp speeds on a naked bike on a track Without a fairing all be it on 125hp , its HARD Work and you feel it for days, thankyou for your review ..

[@cosef4491]

Cool! Looks like you found your perfect hyper naked🥳. After how disappointed ☹️ you were with the BMW it’s good to know there are so many other motorcycle brands out there that it’s almost impossible that at least one of them don’t have what someone is looking for and in this case it’s Ducati. Never been a buyer but a long time fan of the Italian stallion😉

[@jerryx2000]

I feel like Donavan now & I understood the bike is s good beginner bike.

[@Varrakk]

It's an incredible experience to ride. The first few weeks I was terrified of it, but then I learnt the bike is not trying to kill me. Bike is at home on bigger roads, needs a lot of room to work on.

[@theonlyredspecial]

Yes absolutely. Some people are missing the point. Thank god Ducati make these or we would all be riding much smaller bikes which quite frankly aren’t as fun.

[@Lowfliers]

We did a review of the Streetfighter V4S five months ago and we reached the same conclusion. Our video is even titled "Too Much of a Good Thing?" 😀

[@Fernando90054]

Yes probably the V2 would be the wise and more practical choice for the everyday riding and of course more affordable option and it is still a very capable and good looking bike…The V4 seems more like the fantasy bike or that thing that if you have the money, you can get, but can you really possess it? 😁✌️Thanks for an extraordinary video (like usually) and have a very happy new year!

[@Back2TheBike]

I've watched many of these Streetfighter reviews now and reckon there's nothing my Monster R can't do on typical road conditions. Looks better, and for a used low mileage version you'll pay half the price for the same performance and better looks. I reckon 1% of bikers do track days, but for the rest of us?

[@adamniswonger8015]

Mostly right, but that applies to any sportbike built in the last 5 years. To that end, a street triple RS will generally smoke every Monster built for a much cheaper price. I’ve owned a good mix, including said street triple RS, I wicked tuned Hyper 1100, super Duke r, and now this same SFV4S along with probably 2 others. I never fit properly on the older Monsters. You are missing out the ridiculously good suspension. The range of function is leaps ahead of the non-active versions.

[@just_one_opinion]

Of course, A Hyunday has 4 wheels just like a Ferrari, same.

[@Hugo_WP]

I own and love both, under 9000rpm the Monster R is funnier to ride but the SFV4s is a rocket above 9000rpm, silly fast for the road, scares the shit out of you, do you need so much power? probably not, the SFV2 will certainly be a great road bike. The Monster R will be the last bike I will ever sell :) she is a keeper!

[@KiwiMoto72]

I own a Panigale V4S (2019) as a dedicated track bike, and a SF V4S as my street bike. I love owning both of them.... I am spoiled

[@Steven-bk3ye]

Radiator guards should come stock ☹️ Hurts seing the state of the radiator being new.

[@adamniswonger8015]

You stated cruise control at 3:28. My ‘22 SFV4S doesn’t have cruise control and as far as I know, neither do any others. Which one of us missed something?

[@FingersRides]

None of them do. We’ll mine doesn’t haha

[@Jungleland33]

Wow, that sump is something you'd want to watch on speed bumps.

[@jesseonamotorcycle]

Such a beautiful bike

[@motocritic]

I've test ridden Streetfighter V4 back in 2020 when they first came out, including taking it up to it's top speed. I'll probably release the footage later. What really astonished me is the superb handling it has at any speeds, the ease of riding, and especially the unbelievable stability and maneuverability at high speeds, which I never encountered on any other motorcycles before (and I tested a lot of them). So, yeah, Streetfighter V4 is truly AMAZING bike in this sense. But at the same time it's extremely impractical, boring and uncomfortable (due to vibrations) to ride at sensible speeds, fuel thirsty because of the unreasonably high gearing, and very physically painful to ride at high speeds due to aerodynamic pressure pushing my helmet against my face. Therefore, my conclusion on Ducati Streetfighter V4: it is extremely cool and fun bike to take for a test ride for a couple of hours, but it's really not good and pointless bike to own and daily ride. And if you want a bike with almost the same level of handling, speed, and fun, but at the same time comfortable, practical, versatile, and awesome to ride almost everywhere - get a Multistrada V4 than. But that's for another story.

[@frankhall401]

I've ridden those roads on a Vespa and almost kept up with bikes with three or four times the power and far better brakes. I'm sure I was having more fun on something slow being ridden at 100% than the riders barely touching the throttle on their bikes.

[@theonlyredspecial]

😂

[@avitarmageddon1721]

No doubt about it, way more of a laugh :)

[@ghowells5433]

I have a 1260 multistrada pikes peak and was thinking about part exing against a street fighter v4s or the new v4 multi pikes peak, think I will stick with the multi v4s pp

[@minatormyth]

Love it🤗

[@justRORIRARU]

ye, roads in the mountains r pretty much beaten from the winters they see, missing some tarmac from time to time and one is silently cryin in anticipation of the bill one will get soon from the garage. ;)

[@Firestorm637]

I own a Super Duke and a MV AGusta Dragster 800rr Pirelli edition. Streetfighter is a beautiful semi naked. I love my Super Duke because you can see the whole engine similar to Ferrari or Lambo. If the Streetfighter allowed you to see the whole V4 they would of made a sale to me. SD still allows all its horsepower and torque below 9500. More so than Streetfighter at least to 9500.

[@timothy9596]

In my stupid little opinion, you can never have too much power, lol. This is my grail bike and I will have one someday. Thanks for the review. Peace

[@maximusaugustus6823]

I still would want the red one, therefore I'm keeping my monster 1200s this year

[@Ctaff63]

When are you reviewing the multisrada pikes peake ?

[@Lee-in-oz]

Matt, can you guys please do a bike show shirt please?

[@user-sw2lv3zp6o]

I like the Alpinestars jacket you have on at the beginning. The bike looks good, too. Too fast for me. I may get that jacket, though. And a 701 SM. The usual excellent video.

[@HeyAddieImTojo]

Can vouch for the 701sm. Owned one for half a year now. Great fun on that bike!

[@user-sw2lv3zp6o]

@@HeyAddieImTojo Any issues with it, HAT?

[@HeyAddieImTojo]

@@user-sw2lv3zp6o not at all yet. Newer bikes have a different o-ring and slave cylinder so that won’t be an issue either from 2020 onwards

[@user-sw2lv3zp6o]

@@HeyAddieImTojo That's good news. I had a 950 Adventure in the mid-00s. The slave cylinder failed at 10,000 miles. I wrote the bike off just short of 20,000 miles. Before it failed again, I suppose. I need to sell a couple of bikes to finance the 701 SM - an MT-01 [1670 cc V-twin] and Buell Ulysses.

[@HeyAddieImTojo]

@@user-sw2lv3zp6o Yeah, shame about the issues with 950’s. Had a 950sm for a couple of years. Head gasket started leaking coolant into the cylinders 18’000km, coolant hoses started leaking shortly thereafter, radiator leak, water pump failure… you name it. Fun bike! But not worth the trouble for me. It was not even fun to ride at the end cuz all i could think was ”what will break this time?” Never tried an mt-01, heard those old v-twins are real torque monsters! I wish you the best of luck if you get ypur hands on a 701! But be sure to test ride it first if you can! You never know

[@cpuuk]

Where dreams meet reality.

[@Kingsoupturbo]

The moto-dirt bike being more fun sums it up, its pretty hard to use 100hp very much on public roads, 200hp? can't imagine! whats next, 250hp? 300hp?

[@richardkillian5657]

Kawasaki has entered the chat...

[@theonlyredspecial]

Bike works great in the right situation.

[@fyorbane]

I am seriously looking at the V2 Streetfighter as my next bike and this test [as well as others] confirms it that the V4 really is overkill for the the road.

[@JohnJay1745]

I have a 165 HP BMW S1000R, which I ride exclusively on the road and there has NEVER been an occasion where I wanted more power. Though the BMW is a great motorcycle, I sometimes think something with a little less HP would be more engaging. Even with 165 HP if you run the lower gears to redline you reach lose-your-license speeds before you leave second gear.

[@MachoMadness69420]

@@JohnJay1745 I feel the same way on my 125 hp Kawasaki Z900. Even if I put in rain mode, which reduces the power to about 70 hp, I still don’t use it all for the vast majority of the time.

[@particleconfig.8935]

the rev-up at 09:00 is still Streetmode?

[@waynemurray5084]

Great review as always. I have been considering the V4S for a while now. Is the V4S worth the extra R60 000 over the non-S version if I do 95% of my riding on public roads?

[@Czechthisout24]

As a proud owner of of a V4S, I can tell you that it's well worth it: soak up the bumps perfectly, and when you hit a smooth patch of road, you can stiffen it up. Besides, would you buy a bare-bones Ferrari?

[@Varrakk]

The Suspension on the S is worth it. It is equal part technological marvel and magic.

[@BarryMDHo]

Not sure why anyone would get a non faired/windscreen bike with this capability. You can't use nor enjoy it at anything above 60 mph, as wind and turbulence become the focus. I've used my KTM 1290 SDGT to its fullest with the aid of needed wind protection that were very welcome while experiencing the wonderful superbike capabilities the bike had to offer.

[@ChrisMag100]

@@BarryMDHoMy SFV4S has SW Motech bags, Ducati windscreen, etc. it’s perfectly comfortable to do distances at speeds well above 60mph. It’s limitation is fuel range, not comfort. I also own a Multistrada. 1-3 day trip, I’d opt for the Streetfighter unless distance between fuel stops was a concern. 4+ days, or if it’s going to be rainy and cold, Multistrada for luggage, softer suspension and fuel range. I’m sure the SDGT is very good. I know a guy who has one and he likes it. I’ve owned a 990SD and 525 EXC, and have ridden the Gen-2 1290 hard enough to appreciate its strengths and weaknesses. My problem with the KTM SDGT and the brand in general is aesthetics.

[@MikeB-ng3ol]

@@BarryMDHo I've put 20k miles on a naked bike and never thought "I need a windscreen to go faster." I now strongly prefer naked over my previous preference of fully faired.

[@yonniboy1]

Wonderful as the V4 is on the road you're never get anywhere near even half its potential, last month Bike magazine done a test of the smaller siblings of the V4, KTMs Super Duke 1290, Yamahas MT-10 and Triumphs 1200 Speed Triple, they came to the conclusion that the middleweights were more practical, cheaper (in the Ducatis case the Monster was almost exactly half the price of the V4) and way more importantly more fun, Bike was so impressed by the new Monster that it's their bike of the year.

[@jesseonamotorcycle]

I want one

[@cengizozbek5285]

Bumps in the road?; it’s a street fighter. Got absolutely nothing out of this review. Unless I missed it after 10:40 which was as much as i could take.

[@andyshih7626]

So which one you like better, KTM SD 1200R or Ducati SF V4S?

[@lucalima12]

SF is a better bike to ride fast

[@mrkang4080]

Life has been good to me, I've ridden all of the modern hyper nakeds, and owned most of them at some point. The only one in my garage for 2022 is the Super Duke. These hyper nakeds are intended for street use and hooliganism, and the SDR is easily the most fun of the lot... No point in getting the streetfighter V4S, just buy the Panigale.

[@enntense]

I ride a 2nd gen SD. As a tall person, it's the only one I can ride all day and not be smooshed or have to visit a chiropractor.

[@patthonsirilim5739]

suzuki katana or kawasaki z1000 the last raw analouge road bike very litle electronic pure cable operated throttle body super smooth fueling and only what you need to enjoy the road.

[@o0mrrobot0o26]

There is a headlamp faring option but it's not very good looking from what I'm told...

[@salahjaabari8931]

❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@IDontKnow-bb6mt]

While an amazing bike the Streetfighter V4 S is for two things: Track riders Rich guys and fanboys wanting to flex (show off) to everyone by spending an assload of cash on a bike they will put around on between meeting up at the coffee shops.

[@sv650nyc7]

Exactly. I have seen lots of V4S at bike meets, but I have yet to see one at the famous technical road sections in my region.

[@Bow-to-the-absurd]

That bike would make brands indy feel small

[@adamniswonger8015]

TBF, it is

[@philip5798]

Please do a street fighter V2 review Matt

[@olegunnarsveen7883]

best i've ever owned

[@gliderider7077]

I own a few bikes, from touring bikes to sport bikes, when I travel I take my Ducati SF4S with me. Incredibly comfortable and tame to ride locally, but more than ready to stretch her legs. Only thing and I mean ONLY thing I dislike, no fuel gage and small tank 🤦🏼‍♂️

[@MachoMadness69420]

Really? No fuel gauge on a bike that expensive? 😵‍💫

[@wombat1238marsupial]

A beautiful bike but that exhaust can is absolutely ugly. Never argue with the Carabiniere😊

[@mrb4408]

The front looks like a ninja turtle.

[@zedddddful]

The V2 is probably the better road bike this is good for willy waving down the pub and not a lot else.

[@BarryMDHo]

Having experienced 20,000 km on my track mode/capable 175 HP 2019 KTM 1290 SDGT, on all kinds of roads, weather, and many 5,000 km plus tours, I can tell you that the V4S without a windshield, fairing, and optional saddlebags, is an absolute waste of a fantastic platform.

[@Monroe570]

There’s NO cruise control on this bike, you better read the brochure before talking about something ;)))

[@helgejohan3604]

Tuono V4 more grunt and sounds better🤙🔥🔥Streetfighter only over 9000rpm👎

[@IDontKnow-bb6mt]

Lets see buy this bike here in the US for $26K and have a bike that looks awesome but costs more than some cars. OR Get a MT-10 that is just as much fun, can tour, can track, and be fun in twisties for HALF THE PRICE. Then take my saved $13k and go buy another bike or a 4 wheeler or a myriad of other fun crap. Easy choice IMO.

[@BarnettSpeedSuzukiThou]

V2 is prettier

[@wellwonky]

The way the guy semi pauses as he talks makes this unbearable to watch. Crap.

[@veeken777]

Roads and infrastructure in Europe underlies a bankrupt public sector. Private wealth ok, public in the debt pan. Expect inflation and depression soon. Good news is the Bankers are ok.

[@Mockle07]

This is a bike video, not everything needs to be turned into a political rant 🙄

[@sv650nyc7]

Germany has been having budget surpluses for a number of years now. Italy had a budget surplus in the last quarter of 2019 before the pandemic started. The inflation is half of what the capitalists' paradise US has. Italy's budget deficit had been consistently reducing in the years before the pandemic as well. So they're on the way to handling their debt problem. Italy has a big current account surplus (more exports than imports) and the 30-year bond rate is 2%, hardly an indication for inflation. You need to improve your news sources.

[@splodge5714]

Just can't see anything nice looking about that bike. On those roads I'd rather be on their Scrambler.