Ducati Streetfighter V4S | Review | Beauty or Beast?

A claimed 208bhp in a superbike chassis. Surely the 2020 Ducati Streetfighter V4S is an absolute riot? Sue and Jason explore Bologna's latest offering
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[@Scootir185]

Just turned 4K miles on mine today. Best bike I’ve ever owned. Comfortable, great for real world motorcycling but still completely savage when you want it to be. So easy to ride. I absolutely love this bike.

[@tannerkennedy4941]

Any update on the bike?

[@brucemacdonald5532]

That nuts and bolts montage in the intro was delicious!

[@johnpeters4268]

100%

[@nicholasuselmann2469]

I thought the same! Cheers

[@bserper]

I thought it was nuts.

[@fraserbell2716]

Yeah fair play that just have taken fucking ages

[@kimisaito5489]

Can't decide which is sexier, the bike or Jason Statham's hair

[@rahulsudhir666]

Definitely the hair.. No question about it

[@pwprosser]

I thought Scott Redding popped in for a chat 😂

[@Timmayytoo]

Hair? I thought that was a squirrel

[@goldfever4570]

It's only half a mohawk really though.

[@schwartz4074]

@Ragnar Danneskjöld I actually think that it could be compared to the brutale RR

[@bschoenecker]

Honestly, this is the best review of the bike on KZbin and helped me make the decision to buy. Particularly the sit-down session where you guys discussed the bike. I felt identical after the test ride. I pick mine up on Friday with the full Akra system. Really stoked.

[@sonamoto6246]

Never mind the beauty of the street fighter! Ummm what about the elephant in the room!! Mr Fagans hair!!

[@jonathangriffiths2499]

Looks like a ferret is emerged from the back of his leathers looking for fresh air

[@RawTopShot]

I thought it looked like he'd gotten the remnants of a build-a-bear and glued it to the back of his head. 😂😂😂 Fair play though, it suits him. He could be Mr Reddings best buddy now.

[@bodgerover]

Mohawk with a stutter

[@davidebbs2797]

That's some serious shag pile! lol...

[@bern1e74]

That’s what happens when the barbers get closed down.

[@tarmacsurfers]

NEWS FLASH “It feels SOLID in the hand” 🤣

[@LambChopRides]

So looking forward to trying one! Ducati UK get me on the list!

[@DamianDeEu]

MCN Festival of Motorcycling in Peterborough should sort you out, postponed for September due to the pandemic. They had the Panigale V4 among the other models last year for test rides!

[@Roger101Watson]

They've heard about you you got no chance!! lol

[@salisburyplain998]

Dont do it chops cause that will surely mean I buy one lol,you sue and Jason are my go to for first impressions of a bike before I test ride

[@noorazhar2209]

Everytime I watch/look this bike,I remembering him... RIP Carlin Dunne #5 😔

[@redliner9995]

Thoughts from the UK pal.. RIP #5

[@barbieandbellaadventuresby9134]

Baron on all fours at the end made me laugh😂😂😂🤣 Reminded me of the film with Ben Stiller and Owen Wilson, Starsky & Hutch, when they did the dragon scene in prison.

[@jamesbotterill9963]

Picked my Streetfighter up two weeks go and was a bit anxious on how hard it was going to be to ride compared to my speed triple, but was amazed. Just as easy to live with around town and on my daily ride to work, but bonkers fast when you want to have some fun, best all round bike i have every owned. Good job Ducati!!

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Hmmm, enjoyed that, must get myself a go on one of those puppies....love my Panigale, but not sure it's beautiful looks justify it being sat in my garage not being ridden...(and would be easier on my aged aching arthritis ridden shoulders). Nice one chaps!

[@pingdingdongpong]

Yea, you should take it around town 35 mph and call it a bike review.

[@michaelj.kastner5165]

Someone been hanging around Redding too much!!!

[@haolee1975]

same fun on the Tuono for 1/2 the price and comes with Cruise Control.

[@FireTwo]

Bloody love cruise control now! After few k around Europe especially on the toll roads was a god sent!

[@capz3217]

And the Tuono still sounds better.

[@ruddin3]

Would love to see you guys compare a 1098 Streetfighter S against the newer V4 S. The original model is much less refined, but still an amazing proposition and I wonder if you rode them back-to-back whether you both would prefer the newer, more refined riding experience, or the more raw, visceral experience of the original.

[@asawyer2872]

Got my dinner on the go, 44teeth on the youtubes and not a care in the world. Oh yes!

[@wellyftw]

A Sawyer What are you having?

[@asawyer2872]

@@wellyftw Homemade Madras! Blew my arse off...

[@WITHTEETH1]

I bought one and put Arrow exhaust with Ducati up map and wow! Now its a proper raging bull as it were.

[@bovrilbadboy1]

Glad it’s stable at low speed, my Panigale V4S is like watching MJ Fox hold a glass of water.....juddery as fark.

[@julianod9426]

Man that was mean lol

[@JeremyBorkat]

You know why Micheal J Fox makes the best milkshakes? Because he uses the finest ingredients.

[@ventisette.]

It’s no RSV4, and it never will be.

[@Jonathan_Doe_]

The key is to never ride at ‘low speed’. Not even joking... Even when you’re filtering through traffic you’ve got to be decisive and swift about it on a Ducati (not necessarily heroic with your passing speeds, but on it with picking your line, blipping the throttle quickly for a sec, then clutching it to avoid the speed getting excessive), hesitation tends to get punished with a wobble or some sputtering from the shit part throttle mapping on a lot of models.

[@dirkdiggler7727]

Yea bro that's shitty. He played Marty fuckin McFly for fuck's sake.

[@michaelj.kastner5165]

Sold the KTM-1290 and couldn’t be happier with this StreetFighter V-4S Akropavic Race Exhaust-ECU Map 220-HP, i love the wicked power everywhere unlike the 1290 that went flat at 8500-RPM. The Ducati keeps pulling to 14,500. 5th to 6th issue went away when Akropavic finally released the Up-Map for the Race Exhaust. Iam telling everyone the bike was created with the Race Exhaust in mind.

[@Texarmageddon]

Nah I’ll go for the ZH2..

[@CuntyMcShitballs100]

Al has a ferret on his head 😂

[@RiXiE16]

Been waiting for Statham and perkins to jump on this since it was announced!!

[@deanduch]

2018 I was meant to die with my 848, every time I see the new one, I legitimately tear up. I don't know if ill ever ride again. stay safe lads

[@justinsmith1001]

That stinks. Injuries preventing you from riding again or you chosen not to so far?

[@MrHawky78]

Cylinder cut is to do with temperature. It kills the rear 2 when the revs are at idle. 30mph is 1st gear, possibly 2nd not 3rd or 4th which put the revs at or below idle

[@FilipRauh]

But also to the pass noise test. The Pani does it as well in 3rd at around 3750rpm or something because that's where the "riding noise" is measured. Then it's dead quiet, but brutally loud in all other cases. Quite cheeky of Ducati but I'm not mad😂

[@pravesh736]

@@FilipRauh sound test is at 5750rpm. The butterfly valve opens after that. All manufacturers do that.

[@am_s9695]

Been looking foward to this one

[@matthines5150]

SUE PERKINS outside the tent! Al's flabby flanks flutter flawlessly! I want this bike with hard bags and a wind screen. Good to see you blokes. Rawr.

[@MOTOUK1]

Exactly why I bought the MT10SP as it’s so versatile and an every day do it all bike.

[@MOTOUK1]

Oh and 10 grand cheaper 😂😂😂

[@mbal4052]

Yip I agree and that’s why I bought my MT10 too 👍💪

[@NudaMan]

Still tryna decide which MT I should get coming from a ninja 250 lol but I’ve ridden a Cbr600RR easily and a Ktm 990 super duke easily lol I think the MT07 would be perfect but wouldn’t mind a MT10 because I’m not gonna full throttle it everywhere everyday lol

[@willludwig1356]

@@MOTOUK1 Lancaster Legend

[@MaxTw1st]

MT10 isn’t even in the same league as this??? Pushing 160 max bhp and 30kg heavier. This almost has 25% more power? MT10 is more of a tourer naked rather than a hyper naked!

[@r1mac308]

Wow i thought i was watching the late great Ronnie smith, the legend and all round top guy, then i looked again and it was mr fagan, still a top bloke, keep up the goid work lads..

[@themorganator]

wonderful review guys - thank you! The quality of these vids has improved substantially and really shows the hard work you're putting in. Bring on 300k subs!

[@gdmacdonald]

“Just one of them?” F**king gold, Chris.

[@FuryMotoWorks]

No one on the planet could find a way to combine Theresa May and Ducati in a single sentence. You guys deserve medals and statues everywhere.

[@MotoGoato]

"It's a premium bike" ....... and so it should be for the damn near £20K asking price 😉

[@robh952]

I'll stick with my DULL 8mth old S1000R for half the money ta

[@catojohnsen1729]

In norway the price for the 2021 v4s is 28728,27pounds😮 amazing taxes here 😭

[@mortorv2030]

Oofffff I like her. Congrats on the 200k (whenever that happened). Deserving of a lot more though. Keep it up lads!

[@timtownsend7713]

Hands down 44 teeth is the best motorcycle channel on utube, keep up the good work lads.

[@brandonhuggins1736]

You’re definitely doing 100mph EVERY DAY on this bike. I have a 14 SF848 and always break 100. This SFV4(S) is amazing in every way. I’m getting one this year. I like the heated grips option. Can’t wait.

[@slipknot2985]

Love the hair Jason....

[@callumdean]

I noticed Alistair is rocking the tractech evo 3's. Absolutely love those boots, so comfertable to ride in. I rode in them constantly for about 2 hours and they didnt hurt me feet

[@Villani_AV]

I'm always looking at other bikes like the s1000 or the diavel, but the original 1098 street fighter is one of the 2 bikes that made me truly want to ride (ironically the other is a v-rod, whatever, feelings) and I constantly find myself back here, watching this video... when I can afford one I'm buying one lol

[@joshsvoss]

I liked the v rod too! When I was younger.

[@Mickster428]

Love to see you guys review the Kawasaki zh2 👍👍

[@GaryFÓBrien]

Don’t know why they never mentioned it here. Super duke blah blah, Tuono blah blah 🙄😆

[@Mickster428]

Gary O'Brien I was thinking the very same thing 😂😂

[@Deathgod2911]

23:21 Exactly what i came looking for

[@ahde3133]

Performance per pound and best sounding V4, you can’t beat an Aprilia Tuono

[@ilmostro16]

But the Streetfighter looks much better. Though I agree the Aprilia V4, especially with an aftermarket can, is the best sounding street bike engine ever made.

[@ahde3133]

IL MOSTRO it should look better for £6k more and 10 years younger

[@pravesh736]

Anyone can beat Aprilia service and after sales 😂✌️

[@desertfresh3740]

I thought you were saying this sounds better than an Aprilia and I was thinking you're crazy. Aprilia sound > All

[@nitinb3758]

@@SNAPZ46 not really, mate. You're probably lucky with where you live. But I can tell you from experience Aprilia service is shit in many parts of the world

[@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.

[@thejman29]

Nice to see you round Radstock way! The corner and junction at 1:10 was where I had my very nearest arse clenching near miss. Pretty much got stuck on the pavement as someone decided that I didn’t exist and just drove straight toward the side of my bike.

[@Manvswild11]

I’ll stick to my V4s thanks. Wouldn’t want a bike tamer than that, the main reason I got it is because you feel alive when you ride it unlike the s1000rr I had before it...

[@nihonnewbie]

What a perfect reason to put off chores on a Monday morning! Great video! Looks like it provides a buttery smooth wave of power to ride straight to jail 🏄🏻

[@TheMightyYak]

Don’t ever stop dicking around in your videos, it’s the best content out here

[@keithprentice2100]

Great vid as usual lads👍🏻 Stunning photography at the beginning and the SLO mo’s too....keep em comin’

[@mrgreen9388]

WELL DONE ON 200,000 SUBSCRIBERS 👍🏽not sure why you guys aren't on 1 million yet.

[@AndrewLynch9]

The effects of lockdown are hitting hard. You boys still fit in those leathers? 😂

[@justinbaker1135]

Ain’t gonna lie; I’m “maxed out” on room in my jacket.

[@pravesh736]

I don't fit anymore in my racefit suit 🤣

[@haydnfreshwater8780]

not even gonna try & squeeze into mine.

[@damiene9563]

Yet another fantastic review fellas, by a country mile the best out there..... If only I could get the vision of Mr Statham's new landing strip out of my head.

[@Luminoso72]

Best review video of the SF so far...thank you.

[@ans512]

Best review - discussion... for the V4 streetfighter, making sense in every possible way. felt like riding it guys. Great work!

[@decky1990]

This video has done nothing for me trying to convince myself to not buy something I can’t afford. Damn you, 44Teeth! Damn you!

[@neilmalcolmreed]

Please tell me you have a FM magic roundabout helmet to go with that haircut.....

[@mrgreen9388]

I hear you 👍🏽

[@Hamishleonard]

Something's crawled on Al's head and died! Another top video ya pair of Rod Bells! I finally joined the moto-journalistic revolution that is 44 teeth. Enjoy my $6 NZD per month! You guys are the best 😁

[@markshirley7639]

After riding the Ducati and the 2020 superduke back to back I bought ....................... the 2020 superduke , I don’t do track days it’s a big step forward to the 2.0 . Be interesting to see your back to back review 👍🏼

[@LitleBear]

Nice review. I had a 2015 1290 which I loved. Just picked up a 2017 S1000r with a full akra system and tune, dull is not the word I would use. The SDR was more exciting and silly but the S1000r is basically a M5 on two wheels and feels faster and easier to ride on the road, and I picked it up with only 4,000 miles for less than $10,000. The Duc is great and I would not say no if you gave me one, but it is expensive and there are a lot of used supernakeds out there.

[@kernplace37]

Tuono is half the price and 90% there. Sort of embarrasing for Ducati since the Tuono is essentially 10 years old lol.

[@connorp1513]

Half the price... Show me where you can get a brand new tuono 1100 for £10k...please!

[@raynic1173]

kernplace37, I was thinking the same thing.

[@Jordan-rs8yi]

Is just a fashion item

[@Anthony_K]

~20whp more and ~30lbs less is nothing to scoff at

[@tonykartracer8032]

Are you even surprised there? Ducati have always been late to the party and copying everyone else's designs. And they are overpriced and ugly.

[@Faithles-hx8ni]

That hair though !! love it Jason. The Baron back on the road too,Cheers guys.

[@CharlieInshawDrums08]

Fagan is looking like Ethan Suplee in Evolution with that quarantine cut!

[@91scalloped]

Owning a V4s and a diavel 1260s this is the best of both worlds.

[@jamandtoast4tea]

Chris s1000r 2015 "it's a jizz machine, we've found it!" Chris s1000r 2020 "dull" lol 👍

[@BaronVonGrumble]

By today's standards it is though 🤷‍♂️

[@timrodierides]

@@BaronVonGrumble The semen goalposts have moved

[@bibhabbag1]

The question is, is it as lovable as the darling of a bike the aprilia tuono 1100 is?

[@richardsykes6575]

Valid question, but one things for sure the ducati damn sure looks better.

[@M.R.A.11811]

Richard Sykes Perfect comment

[@stevengiles6140]

Lol i'm 40 in August I get the responsible thing completely god I hate getting old! Loving the content Nige!

[@karlosh9286]

I find the "street mode" on this bike hilarious. If I recall correctly it limits it to 150 BHP !

[@happyjalapeno9397]

Your leathers go super well with the bike too

[@xkukubax]

The bloody headlights... if it wasn’t for those this bike would be a stunner.

[@ChrisMag100]

Bought one a couple weeks ago. Agree with everything you two said.

[@RUBBERNMETAL]

It’s true you could get a Tuono and Superduke cheaper which brings good value but Ducatis are royalty imo and it has a different sort of presence that comes with it. With it being Germanic my initial thought is that ‘Ducati has lost it’ but then again on some days I can relate hating the shake and rattle when I want to take it easy. Hence I bought a smooth 4cyl Honda as a transition to my monster.

[@douglasw4082]

I think I want a Streetfighter V2. I reeeaaally don't see the point in 200+ hp naked bikes (even though it's absolutely wicked and awesome), but as you said, 100+ mph is just painful on them. V2SF, no wings (just like the pani V2) but with decent electronics and suspension, cheaper price point and 160 ish horsepower. Perfect all rounder for me (I say that as an 848SF owner, I'm totally not biased).

[@davidsampson3537]

Great to see you guy back

[@beastieboy3926]

Bloody fantastic,just what I need in UK with 70 m p h limit and speed cameras every where,not to mention the potholes.

[@ridewherever]

IMO , Ducati makes the most beautiful bikes. I cant wait to own one. Yet again another great video boys.

[@jesperhvid9667]

The banter is glorious

[@AMGPilot]

Had to use Closed Captions for this review LOL!!! However, it was a great reviews, thanks!

[@jmrracing7097]

Glad you're back

[@ReignitedAuto]

The previous street fighter is my top pick for best looking production bike ever made, so this one had some big shoes to fill. Result? Meh. Great bike, doesn’t tickle me the same way. Can’t win em all though, I’m sure some people think it looks amazing.

[@esprokr99]

Agreed. I’m sure it’s much nicer to ride than my SF848, but mine is way prettier 😂

[@mbingham10]

Looks lovely, I'm have a couple of 200bhp plus bikes and quite frankly I can't see the point I have much more fun on my Urban Gs if I'm honest. 200bhp on the road is a recipe for disaster trust me.

[@jimcook3448]

I honestly thought the road kill on Al's head was a stick on joke and was waiting for the punchline 🤣

[@MrRowrow22]

GSX-S 1000f springs to mind

[@ross5506]

You boy's got do shoot out between this machine, the Super Duke R and, the Tuono, and the sleeper zH2.Great review guy's 🇨🇦

[@nitinb3758]

I have to say, Ducati have knocked it out of the park with this one (by all accounts). Seems like a fantastic motorcycle

[@user-nt9nd7xm5f]

Agreed the price seems too high for the competitive competition, and being the top model surely it needs more carbon, heated grips and some funky colours. Looks like I am sticking with the Speciale for the masochistic days and the XSR for bad back days and when I don’t need my testicles toasted. Ageing = Boring, not necessarily I’m 10 + years older than Sue and Jason Wattie Buchan and still enjoying a blat around the Nurburgring all be it with more comfort breaks 👍

[@ideiben3190]

'People' who BUY this bike are NOT ..AT ALL.. making their decision based on 'Price', but PASSION.

[@RookieRay]

The cylinder cut is for keeping temps down when you’re not needing them

[@Mr100asd]

I guess U guys like it ! STILL waiting for my S.F. V4 S too arrive. I will Install Akra race system and Map Immediately. I ALWAYS have too have an edge. Be safe guys

[@dazza291970]

🤣 the fake speed trap in Four Marks! Fooled me at the weekend too...

[@jopaco85]

This bike is beauty and the beast. It kidnaps itself locks itself in a castle and the rest of us are unworthy. It's that simple.

[@kkg9340]

is see Statham has rediscovered his prodigy CDs. great vids guys

[@virtualinsanity911]

Would love to see you put it next to a MV Agusta Brutale 1000 RR in a road test comparison. Battle of the Italian Supernakeds!

[@PetrolHeadsLdn]

My 2017 S1000R. Love it so rideable. might be biased but that’s a solid premium bike too. Did 2k euro tour last summer was amazing. Awesome as an all rounder or a weekend burner. Thoughts?

[@criscrum66]

I have to agree with you there, dull i think not , awesome bike.

[@PeppyZeb]

I had the 1098 streetfighter for 3 years as my all year round commuter. It used to cut out all the time in the winter where it was too cold and it would only take supreme unleaded. It was a dog at low speeds but gosh did it sound good with the termignoni pipes. Would still have it but a car reversed into it in a car park.....

[@sheldonnelson1887]

Guessing there won't be any trips to Switzerland on that beast any time in the near or distant future :)

[@donaldmaddox4531]

Sounds like you liked it a lot. However, I'm not hearing the same giggle-inducing joy that was apparent in your 2020 Super Duke review. Obviously, the Tuono is a bit dated and needs an update, so I think a lot of people are eagerly awaiting a shootout between this and the Super Duke as they're the main rivals at this point. Considering you rate all around versatility as being this bike's most attractive characteristic, it's a shame it lacks cruise control or a fuel gauge, both of which the KTM has. That just seems like a rather stupid oversight on Ducati's part. BTW, I like the new hair. Very Warhammer. The Baron needs to get with the program and do something crazy for lockdown...

[@mikefairfield7551]

Given how most 'purchase' bikes now, the question isnt is it worth £20k, its is it worth £230/month? Because thats how majority will 'own' them, on pcp.

[@Texarmageddon]

Most bikes worth it... it’s the insurance that’s crazy

[@davep6286]

Like the Aaron Slight look, think his was a one piece though😱 but probably done less teabaging 😂

[@NudaMan]

Can’t wait to go back to work tomorrow to stare at this beauty all day 😭🙏🏾

[@ricardojorge5654]

Just bought one thank you for the vid :)

[@valentino0406]

Top top review lads, as ever, although I was particularly looking forward to this one as my test ride is booked, ready to chop in the KTM SD I think...now where's that PCP paperwork...

[@Bredaxe]

That's the first combination bald guy mohawk mullet I've seen since Andre Agassi, and you both like pink!

[@Altanabstick]

Have you guys ridden the new Z H2? How would that compare to this? Can you take it with you for the supernaked test later this year? Not a fan of the looks, but curious whether the Japanese have finally cought up in the hyper segment.

[@markgunn6680]

Sorry to see you lost a leg Chris! 12:39 :)

[@Oscee613]

I loved how you dropped the bomb with mentioning Domino's at the end. Italians triggered