2019 S 1000 RR v Fireblade v ZX-10R v Panigale V4S v GSX-R | Bridgestone S22 Launch | Jerez

Jerez hosted the world launch of the impressive Bridgestone S22 rubber and while we were there, it made sense to execute a mini shootout of 2019's finest steeds...
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[@zippycentral]

Bridgestone: could you review our tyres. 44teef: this bmw is amazing.

[@DanielBrain]

To be fair they reviewed them at the start and gave them about as much justice as you can give a tyre when you're not riding the same bike X times with varying tyres to compare. After that short of the V4 (iirc) they didn't mention any tyre problems which says something in itself.

[@patw9175]

If 44Teeth says they like the tires, that's enough for me to heavily consider them.

[@Jay-yg8jj]

@@patw9175 Got a set for my '17 RSV4rr and....loving em. Pushed it as hard as I'd dare on public roads this morning and not a hint of sliding or instability into or out of corners. Real good warm up time, real good grip (BrenTuning ECU Flash make a claimed 214HP on 93 OCT). Feel isn't as good as supercorsa's, but then again, almost nothing is. Zero complaints, and they're a hell of a tire given the price.

[@nerdy1]

@@Jay-yg8jj but bridgestone front end is THE BEST. the stiffer carcass give such a good feeling. I would say they're better then dunlops. just my 2 cents \

[@Harley411]

literally every youtubers motocycle related nowadays

[@np7606]

The quality of the content on this channel is so far ahead of the traditional motorcycle journalists (that have been around for far longer) it's actually laughable watching some of the shit they produce now. Awesome job, yet again...!

[@gnarshread]

So damn true!

[@philclarke7712]

Totally agree

[@rewmeister]

44Teeth is the best Moto channel

[@samgab]

Agreed. I'd like to see a 44T episode where one of the factory teams let's Al loose on a MotoGP bike on one of the MotoGP tracks for a few laps.

[@wobblysauce]

They compliment each other so well...

[@wolfurine]

Sitting in a tent at Union Mills campsite at the TT in the absolute pissing rain (qualifying cancelled) - this has cheered me up. Cheers guys👍

[@alanjones3514]

Wish I was there, even in the rain. Never rains in the pub.

[@DamianDeEu]

@@alanjones3514 Yes, indeed! The roofs are bloody good on the island.

[@alanjones3514]

They have to be with all the rain, Still no place better to be.

[@ImLeuff]

Glad the ZX6R was there, 600s deserve exposure on youtuber/motovlog front. Not as shiny and interesting to report on as the 1000+cc wonderbikes but much more relevant to wider audience in the real world and we rarely hear about them. Also it's quite something to see how far bikes have got in just a couple of years to have the ZX10R be a "bit of a turd"

[@apollomorris9920]

The Zx10r SBK bike has a lap record faster then a moto GP bike . My friend got one because he did not like the R1 and loves it . He is a good rider too. I don't know why it's a turd, but I do know SBK bikes change everything on the bike .

[@Flip01]

Wow, the 44teeth train coming through. Since when is Chris as fast as Al? One of your best videos yet, loved the range of bikes up against each other. 👍

[@savejeff15]

i notices that since he bought the hp4 race he is been improving. was very surprised that he is no faster at sometimes. good job Chris

[@Al-of3zp]

I was thinking the exact same thing, I always thought Al was faster

[@Miata822]

@@Al-of3zp He has been. Seems like he's slowed down. I think it was in the Switzerland trip that I first noticed he seemed to be affected by nerves. Other videos too. We see it on the track here again. I suspect he had a really scary moment or maybe got that realization that comes along one day to remind us how mortal we are. And, yes, Chris is clearly faster than he was a couple years ago.

[@Al-of3zp]

@@Miata822 yes so true! It's amazing how much a few close calls can affect your confidence and your riding let alone a wife or kids get you thinking your mortality.

[@flamintasty]

@@davidmiatke155how much did Al pay you to say that?

[@jimbo1485]

I love how casual your chat is to each other whilst your doing 250kph

[@Porkycheun]

So the ZX10R did a 1.56.31 and the V4S a 1.56.38 but somehow the ZX10R is a turd and the Panigale is great? :/

[@Mike_P646]

Also said the engine was breathless but nearly spat him off as soon as he opened the throttle 😆

[@Neutronb0mb]

The material you guys turn out puts the “pro” bike journos to shame. Keep it up boys

[@flamintasty]

The short fat one was a pro bike journo, he used to work at Fast Bikes magazine.

[@Plasticjesus504]

You guys are easily the best motorcycle content on the web. You guys are just two dudes having a ball and it shows. Its a crime you don't have more subs. Keep up the good work.

[@woooster17]

What a way to spend your day.. spanking gorgeous bikes on what looks like a brilliant do it all tyre... Living the dream boys

[@Eidrian111]

Nice RS you have on your picture

[@woooster17]

Eidrian111 Thanks mate, had it 2 years now..

[@LambChopRides]

Excellent video next level sizzle, hope to one day get on one of these tyre events 🤩🤩 loving the S21 on the Gixxer looking forward to trying the S22

[@FortyFourTeeth]

Get the S22 on pronto Chops! Soooooo much better

[@jorgoshki]

Love these long videos.. great work guys

[@glenwhyte2555]

Totally agree and almost liked your comment, but 44 thumbs up seems fitting.. so I'll leave the 45 here 👍

[@jeeewhyyypheee]

Watching you two duet dancing on S1000RR feels like way to intimate. Almost felt like two lovers having a good times together

[@samuelsmith5027]

"This is like riding an angry dragon, it's bloody brilliant!" - quote of the day!!! 👌

[@zippycentral]

samuel smith sounds like my missus.....

[@GixxerZilla]

I don't watch many things for long - I have short attention span. But this was like magic. Great presenting, great bikes, good camera work. You guys killed it - I don't mind the Bridgestone lorry in the back. Congrats!

[@Tikkarifle]

Early in the video, Chris was riding the 636 I think and I thought it was the best I have seen him ride. Not as fast as he can ride but, lovely to watch. Still got to love that GSXR not the best looking bike but great to ride. Thanks chaps.

[@Showmetheevidence-]

Well Johnny Rea says the Zx10 is the best.... #justsaying

[@alphaprojectracing9634]

They lost me when they said the fireblade was the second fastest.

[@brandonmrich]

MORE OF THESE PLEASE 😍 I love the track videos with you two bantering

[@Joel-xe4re]

With the slowest engine, the honda still manages 2nd fastest lap behind the BMW.. wow.

[@bikerboy8723]

Loving it man, tired of these fools sleeping on my hondas 😎

[@bikerboy8723]

Loving it man. Tired of these fools sleeping on my hondas😎

[@ehtikhet]

Funnily enough I rode to Jerez and back on a pair of those tyres, they’re outstanding!

[@hondaracing4669]

I just rode COTA on my 18 GSXR1000R GREAT TIRE good feedback long lasting.

[@Mitch-Baldwin]

The intro alone already makes me wanna give the video a like. Great shots y’all. Jason Statham looks good in pink btw

[@bern1e74]

Pick up my new GSX-R1000R on Monday. Can't wait. Mind you, you made that front end look a bit lively at some points there..... Best stock up on the pants too.

[@Frankies95]

Congrats mate, I saw one on Monday at Margate meltdown and it looked the bollocks

[@bern1e74]

Cheers mate 👍. Test rode one a couple of times, great bike. Lovely to ride.

[@smiley4288]

Thanks gents for taking us along for the ride.... awesome!!! 🤘😎🤘

[@luckyoleary9626]

This still stands out as an excellent review. Still mostly the current crop, same tires, dry track and great information. Brilliant.

[@wildbill7]

Bloody brilliant guys -been a subscriber for years and easily the best bike channel on the 'tubes by a mile. Can't even imagine the work that goes on behind the scenes to make this as compelling as it is but keep on keeping on!

[@stranobikes]

Who the fuck gave two thumbs down? This is the best channel for anyone interested in real motorcycling journalism. Keep it up guys.

[@rssniff]

My S1000RR M is expected first week of June. Thanks for helping me pass time until it arrives.

[@grandtaino]

Mine should be in mid june also hell yeah

[@samgab]

Lucky lads. I wonder how much it'll cost me to trade in the 2018 single R for a 2019 RR M... I can't wait for the road based owners reviews to start appearing on KZbin.

[@michaelj.kastner5165]

R. S. Please tell how it does

[@Quazi1966]

Shame BMW couldn't supply me one until December 2019 they were telling me, so I cancelled and bought the Gsxr, no good if you can't get one! But then I'm a Suzuki man through and through, never disappointed with them. Good work guys.

[@wheelarch887]

How you finding it mate !

[@Quazi1966]

@@wheelarch887 the gsxr is mad, it has the character of gsxr's of old. I feel there is too much emphasis on the trinkets these days, its all become a fashion. For me its still about the soul of the bike. I'd be honest and say its not a comfy road bike but they're not built for that are they so how is that a negative. I did by the limited edition yoshi motul paint job for the extra special feel of it, so for me I love it. I still have an old k3 1000, they look good together, 16 years of development between them, hardly seems that long!

[@wheelarch887]

Think I might grab one next season they just look and sound the bollocks

[@adaptiveagile]

What a great review. Thank you. Might I suggest that each time there’s a point of view shot of the bike your riding, that you write the model layered over the image? So, too with the bike out front. Just for a few seconds. Wish the R1 was available for the shootout, but beggars can’t be choosers.

[@AdeptFPV]

Was just contemplating buying some S22 in near future, perfect timing thanks guys! Got a track day meself next Tuesday 👌

[@a.h.9324]

I laughed so hard from intro out of the helicopter!! Coffee spits all over iPad!

[@homefront3162]

yup lol

[@ritfloyd]

Seriously how does this channel not have a million subs!

[@602jesse]

I swear every time I watch a video I am thinking 44teeth should be at at least 500k subs what are people doing lol.

[@imtwotired3967]

Jessy Haugh they are getting there

[@thetippingpoint2832]

They not been doing it long it will be soon

[@assortedpov]

Honestly, I was watching 44T videos for roughly two years before I actually subscribed. I was kinda hoping Baron von Perkins would fuck off so I could just follow the one I actually like.

[@Juxtaposed1Nmotion]

sleepin on em.

[@SamMight]

@@assortedpov Haha can't believe you don't like Perkins, I'd have thought if you liked one you'd have to like the other. They're such a good pair

[@thomasphilyaw8593]

That had to be one of the best ones yet guys. Chris you were rockin it out there. The end was the best... yea, yea there's grip, there's grip. Trust me.... the look on their faces was priceless.

[@gideonsikk8733]

Most fun was had on the 6 ...🎉

[@DJJOOLZDE]

That massive moment Chris had on the zx10r is the same kind of thing i had on the S20's. Had a few of those actually. On the next bike i switched to Metzlers Sportec and never had those near highsides. I've ridden various Battlax tires for some 50,000km but would not purchase them again. Good luck out there folks :)

[@JohnWickOG]

I just want to say I appreciate you guys on screen chemistry. Absolutely entertaining!

[@helicopter234]

Already got the S22s on my Street triple rs! Absoluty love that tire!

[@Jaded-Wanderer]

I'm on 2014 Street Triple 675R running Metzeler M7RR (they're very good on track days and roads) but tempted by the similarly priced S22. Have you run a set of M7 and if so, how do they compare? Have you done any laps on the S22, how good are they?

[@bronx187G]

that CBR Fireblade looks bloody good as well love that color scheme with the Gold! great video guys 👍👍

[@danielandrews3205]

“You have to be a massive twat to crash the RR” Give me one, I’ll crash it within an hour! 😂

[@sullywully8742]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/iamqgX-Ej9KbqK8 They crashed one this year. Too soon 😂

[@daverae7544]

Baron's line's are really good. He's come along ways.

[@1MrBryn]

Is it just me, or are GSXR's always the people's Superbike?

[@remigusker6024]

Pretty much. They've always been right at that perfect nexus of affordability, ease of use and real world performance. I'd argue you can't get a better bike for the same cash and its competitors though great, don't alway warrant the price gap.

[@jponz85]

Kawi has always been, to me, the best bank for the buck kind of bike.

[@remigusker6024]

@@jponz85 I've always seen Kawasaki as the discount Yamaha personally. Capable, occasionally innovative, but they often seem to cheap out or lack commitment in some specific component that ends up holding the bike baby. Lately it's been suspension and chassis design judging by reviews.

[@jponz85]

@@remigusker6024 well I only do freeway pulls, I'll leave the tracks for you guys idc about that, interesting, but too risky. Still love my green 08 zx10r lol

[@remigusker6024]

@@jponz85 Eh, they're still really good track bikes. At the current level everything is margins, there's few bikes that are just flat out better or lagging far behind.

[@darthvisor9289]

i always liked the GSXR´s so i would go for the Suzuki

[@worldwidemattcam]

I bought the S21's on the basis of your previous review and they were brilliant. The rear came to a Viking-esque end at Phillip Island after almost 2 full track days (about 10 sessions). I'm now on Pirelli's finest and giving it all Elvis 'till they get up to temperature on the commute. I'm going to upgrade to these S22's pretty much because of the video above but also their predecessors ability. Great vid. Great work and do please carry on! Mxxx

[@robtno1]

Yep that one was one of the finest, helicopter entrance, an array of bikes, you guys went big ! 👏🏽

[@samgab]

Well, Bridgestone went big...

[@thomjanson9644]

I find it weird, that Kawasaki can make a superb 600, but can’t get the ZX10R right, as it is slagged off in so many reviews, yet it won like 3 or 4 WSB Championships??? Something doesn’t add up.

[@Mike_P646]

6 world titles

[@alzeNL]

you guys are doing an amazing job on youtube - i love 44Teeth so much - i really wish you had a TV Program with an audience, and interviewing motorbiking people, it would be the best motorbike program *EVER*

[@MotoMichelle]

Agree 😃

[@commonsense7057]

Just ordered a set of these tires for my R6. I have the S21's on my Speed Triple and they have been great. Excited to get these mounted and hit some twisty roads.

[@mortorv2030]

Might have to stick a pair of these in the Streety R as soon as the S21s are toast! Great vid lads!

[@13371011337]

watching 30 minutes of track driving.. and I loved it :D

[@rickynugraha9303]

Goddam i lost it at 3:41. "daz good yah" 😂

[@Rayk76]

Stunning footage of the S1000rrs going round I could feel myself actually riding one as I watched ! Hubba hubba

[@CPUspeed]

I'm a bit omellete on a good day. love tire tests love track time love 44 teeth.

[@oneonlyxram]

"Oh fucking hell, almost run up your shit hole there..." quality commentary😂 great series of reviews guys! What a fun and exciting day of riding.

[@dadbod6039]

Man I need another track bike. Gixxer sounds like great bang for buck 🤙🏻

[@noutubenamesleft]

This dump just got 30 minutes longer and a whole lot better. Ps; is Baron starting to edge it on Statham?!

[@hedgehog3900]

Edge it? He's smashing the edges into small bits and redefining his personal limits in a totally like,new edge like way. Like. Then he wakes up and puts some toast on.

[@fuellivery2579]

Baron’s throttle fingers?

[@noutubenamesleft]

@@fuellivery2579 Ey?

[@noutubenamesleft]

@@fuellivery2579 Some people teach your not really meant to grip the bars tight, they just push and pull them for the corners. Should never be tightly gripping the bars anyway, too tight your not allowing the front wheel to find its natural grippyest spot, and you want to be loose on the bars. Unless wheelieing or you get a slapper then yeah grip like fuck.

[@philclarke7712]

I just googled edging. Wasn't what I thought it was.

[@Syringe666]

Great video, guys - your tire tests are definitely highlights, with your impressions of a series of bikes on the same track with the same rubber! As a 2016 ZX-10R non-ABS owner who regularly tracks his bike, I (pompously, perhaps) wanted to make a couple of comments. I rode my bike new in stock form on the track, and then put a full system on it, reflash and tune. In stock form, I won't lie - I was disappointed. The bike felt heavy, there wasn't a lot of power under 8K rpm, and it transitioned side to side a bit poorly. The brakes, I thought, were great - but no ABS on my bike. The traction control seemed all over the place, too. After the tune, etc., (and setting the engine braking control to "little"), the bike was massively improved. The giant chasm in the midrange power was filled (from 70 to 100 hp at 7K rpm, for example), and the electronics seemed to work tons better. The bike is also 12 kg lighter. A taller profile rear slick (like a 200/60) makes the turn-in great. But, you could probably expect a similar result from other bikes, too. A tuner I know here in the U.S. says that Kawasaki & Suzuki literbikes are probably the most hobbled by Euro 4 emissions at this point. Wouldn't doubt the Honda has that issue, too, and as you said in the video, a full system might really help it. Was the ABS that you struggled with on various bikes switchable at all?

[@sughratsiddiqui8498]

Me: Struggling to decide between S1000RR and V4S Chris @ 18:09: "This is like riding an angry dragon!" Me: Well that's me sold on the Panigale then...

[@hubert1142]

I put them s22 on my mt10 on Monday. And boy oh boy is this rubber jizzy bang bang! Well done Statham and Perkins

[@ChoppsyV]

What a life you guys lead! Lucky f*****s. Keep the videos coming. 🤙🏽

[@flyingdutchy01]

this is the dream. 20 brand new sportsbikes on a sunny Jerez.

[@Airbag1010674]

These guys are hands down the best reviewers ever. Period.

[@mdbacolod]

Awesome!! Definitely the best motorcycle channel on youtube. 👍🏼👍🏼

[@goldjunge1375]

Michael Bacolod no 1000 ps is way better but it is in german language

[@earlebacciochi9796]

BEST TYRE TEST I've watched 👍👍👍🏁

[@rarejer]

Loved the teamwork. You guys are great. I don't have a bike, am still watching and learning. Onboard videos were awesome!

[@Tom_Svensen]

that intro is the best thing ive ever fucking seen, its like mr bean meets the chuckle brothers

[@savvas77]

Nice review guys as always. Was the CBR on 190/50 profile or for the S22 test was changed to 190/55?

[@miguelcosta530]

Spectacular, congratulations and thanks for sharing this experience,

[@scozza7150]

Like mentioned, another cracking video guys 👍 ABS = death trap 👎 I had a 2014 CBR and it was horrendous to say the least. Broke a collar bone and 6 ribs ffs due to this, utter crap, releasing all the time I don’t understand why they don’t make it switchable ffs. I have a 2018 GSXR and it’s bearable but it’s always in the back of my mind

[@MrDylanryan]

I was looking forward to the Yamaha vs Suzuki ☹️

[@sammeehan4323]

The end of the video cracked me up. That look the guy at the end is the same look people give to the drunkest guy at the bar 😂

[@2pist]

You FORGOT "THE" finest steed. Where's the Aprilia?

[@M2fiftycal]

I don't think they're in control of what bikes Bridgestone supplies for a tire demo 🤔

[@kawi704racing]

Love your channel. Hello from the states.

[@Roger101Watson]

Are we gonna see you guys 1 on 1?....no no not in the bedroom, on the track? That would be fun. Great video again guys, really enjoy your detailed description of the various bikes I don't think anyone gets it across better than you.

[@topgun8683]

What a great trackday with all those bikes and you two are rippen it, makes me won't to hit the track myself soon!

[@noelsheedy]

Great vid lads, excellent, informative, enjoyable and a snippet on many bikes. Will the 600 class make a comeback and not everything be about 1000+ cc's

[@wobblysauce]

600's have always been that way.

[@rento1973]

classic @44teeth. I tried the Kawa 636 when it first came out and I still think about that bike - mega road bike too. It makes you think - get one and get modding with full system, carbon rims, blipper?..... could be the connoisseurs choice!

[@thesickening0169]

All of the manufacturers need to watch this video and take everything you guys are saying into consideration

[@davidm8293]

Great video, love your content and quality everytime! Can I ask what your helmet setup is, camera and audio? Especially your com system is impressive, I can't here my mate anymore above 100km/h that's about 62 mph, you're crystal clear when on track?! Keep it up guys!

[@OrangeGenerator]

Great video! Good commentary, good footage with decent audio for the bikes engine (they sound amaaahhzinnng), great bikes and a nice tyre. Well done

[@Desertduleler_88]

Always liked the overall balance of the Fireblade, Honda must do more on that engine to improve it's competitiveness for 2020. I agree, the BMW is supreme, but I wonder about long term reliability of it's engine.

[@HippoDrones]

Damn.... very jealous. Only time I ever cooked the brakes on a bike was on a 2013 Kawaski ZX636R at Brands Hatch GP... I felt so confident in the electronics I kept braking later and later... and then the lever came back to the bar braking from Clearways into Clarke! :D That was a fun day! :D I don't normally ride anywhere near fast enough to suffer these things...

[@612crue]

Brilliant. Another great video guys, thanks for this one. That S1000 seems like an absolute weapon. Can't wait to see your guys' comparison video of it and the 1100 factory! Should be a proper showdown.

[@AcmeRocket]

great video- I am not sure this is the best way to properly test an S22 but thank you for the video!

[@wisdomfpv1499]

Damn u guys know how to make a video. Good bikes, good riding, good blokes! Amazing edit!

[@wimmm72]

When you guys go to Jerez, the content is always awesome.... i loved the RSV4 vs Panigale video...Espagnolo! Top job on this one,lads! Keep 'em comming the vids.You deserve the rewards for all the effort you put in.

[@TheAstraios]

Curious what the lap time of the gsxr was? Don't think it was mentioned.

[@lukecalls8279]

id love to see a longer format comparison of the Honda and Suzuki

[@joelfradiska8029]

Great vid, but the guy in the pink look like he had on a air bag suit that was already deployed 😉 and the grasshopper lookn dude at the 14min mark was hilarious 😂

[@jamesdonoghue5907]

Thank you! What you guys have to endure to bring us content...it's humbling.

[@ross5506]

I've been riding since 1980 best tire back then Dunlop K81 it's amazing how advance tires have evolved. I bleed green my bike ZX14 turbocharged, but if I was 20 years younger I would buy that BMW 1000RR attention to detail is gorgeous swingarm, under the seat tubular frame and so on. Kawasaki please build a new ZX14 with a supercharger with electronic suspension. Cheers fellow riders, love from Canada. 😀

[@abhayrao159]

when on fuckin earth do you blokes talk about the damn S22s?!?!? 25 mins into this video & i'm still bloody waiting

[@Viaticboston]

Seen Neevsie larking about there too. As if you’ve done Colin Edwards ont brakes. Great job again guys

[@SennaMadeF1]

Recently got some S22s on my GSX-R. Brilliant tyres, especially the front. Gone into a few corners a bit too quick for my liking and just leant on them and they handled it no problem at all. In a nut shell they are more than enough tyre for the road. Look forward to using them on track. Loving the 44T content as per...

[@FortyFourTeeth]

The front is insane, innit?

[@SennaMadeF1]

44Teeth bruv... those tyres far outweigh my skills/balls. Biggggg difference from the BT-021 that was on the front when I bought it haha!

[@1969Escobar]

ENVY ONLY ENVY!! Well done guys, pure enjoyment, AWESOME FUN!!!

[@davidfleetphoto]

Awesome production values, love your content and its so nice to see David Walliams presenting :D You're CBR650R review by Mossy made me buy one. I pick it up next month when I'm back in the UK.

[@mrBIGego]

Great job guys!!!! Once again BMW sets the benchmark!!!

[@industrialkhaos]

I watched these two idiots ride on these new tyres and said, "I'll have some of that" and I did. Great tyres, on both of my hondas. Simply amazing.

[@PLAYINGAROUND]

I've been mulling over a replacement for my 955i Daytona, and as Triumph are out of the picture these days it's been a hard choice as I don't want an "ordinary" 4 cylinder jobbie. The one that had a good chance though was the GSXR 1000, but I think I'll wait a while and go for the Panigale V4 whilst I can still bend my leg enough to get on one. If only the mirrors folded! Cheers chaps. Great stuff again.

[@philclarke7712]

Erm... New Triumph coming isn't there? Might be worth holding out for the 765 Daytona.

[@PLAYINGAROUND]

@@philclarke7712 not interested in a 765. Would like a Triumph that was up there with the best. The Daytona wasn't a bad effort in 1997, but it was never as good. Of course I won't be waiting on Triumph, so my pennies will be going elsewhere.