The BEST Sports Bike EVER!! | Ducati Panigale V4S | First Ride

[@northernlefty5412]

I was a hater when I first saw this bike but after seeing the 25 BMW M1000RR, this bike wins. It beats the BMW in basically every category. If I didn't love my M1000R so much, I'd consider swapping to this. Maybe in a few years... Thanks for the video! Looks like you had a blast.

[@2wheels6strings8]

Great review Chopsy, going to watch 44Teeth BBB next for the other end of the superbike spectrum! What a great period of time for online bike content!!

[@mattedmonston4692]

Beautiful bike Chopsy and great review. My mind is officially boggled by this machine. I remember my Dad bought an Esprit Turbo back on the 80s and that had 225bhp which at the time was phenomenal. Crackers that we’ve not that kind of horsepower in a bike. Amazing….

[@RollinThundervlogs]

Great video chopsy! As lovely as the V4S is, the big killer for most people who want one of these is the insurance! I’ve been looking at quotes for these bikes, and as a 40 year old bloke from Surrey who’s got 20 years experience, 10 years no claims and no points on my license, I’m looking at £1500/2000 quotes! It’s insane!

[@stevetaylor9265]

I have the same problem. Ins is ridiculous.

[@LambChopRides]

blimey thats a chunk of cash!

[@T-Bone54]

Insurance is a racket, particularly in the UK. That said, anyone who can afford one of these is not going to be put off by the insurance rip off.

[@RollinThundervlogs]

@ agreed, if I’m honest I prefer the more angry look of the 2018 v4, but even that is astronomically expensive to insure!

[@aluisious]

The insurance should be expensive. It's a stupid idea to ride one of these.

[@MotoBikerMike]

So interesting to hear the performance gains from the double sided swing arm, I see the new 1000 hornet has vent holes in the wheel rims to help with flex. The engineering today is so refined! Awesome video Chopsy, sorry to see the Insta jump off the bike! Bet you can’t wait to take this bike on track 🤩

[@wattie1050]

Great stuff chopsy , Ducati is a great looking machine and I'm amazed you found it more comfortable on the road than the Honda fireblade !!!! Look forward to you trying out some older bikes in the coming months 👍👍👍

[@LambChopRides]

Thanks buddy 👍

[@shadowred1980]

I own a 2019 V4, used it on the road for 2 years but now it's time to move on. It's superpower is going obscenely fast, it can do slow stuff but doesn't like it. Mirrors are useless. I've just ordered the hornet Sp.

[@davidlutton4560]

Certainly takes your mind off the back ache! Absolutely love that machine. Almost sacrilege to take it out on a cold December day, but your enthusiastic commentary and brisk overtakes, more than made up for it. Just wish I was 20 years younger and an expendable income to indulge in that piece of art. From the comfort of my sofa, a big thanks for the salivating experience. Take care.

[@LambChopRides]

You are absolutely welcome David 👍

[@randlcars4582]

Can’t believe they have not put rad guards on it with all the muck on the roads

[@pwburch1988]

Had Ross look at my zx10r for a few years, top fella, always looking for a good deal for the customer and pretty nifty on track too. Great collaboration forming here 👏🏻

[@paulhollingsworth6999]

Merry Christmas Chopsy....🎅 Cool Video 😎 What a Naughty Bike... 15,000rpms... Bloody Hell !!!!!!

[@DMRMOTORSPORT]

Lie on your side and do some side leg raises every day and it will strengthen your muscles and help your back and sciatica. You can use bands after a month to give more resistance.

[@LambChopRides]

Will try that thanks!

[@alanshearing7515]

Top of the pops bike , looks awesome and from your impressions is a great ride . Out of touch for most mortals, but nice to see what can be achieved with modern tech . Great video Chops 👍.

[@richarddoyle6680]

I love mine , cruise has to be turned on and makes such a different alone , the 3rd gen supension is so good it now just flows over the bumps now however you can change it all in all modes , amamzing bike and now is good on the road

[@doombuggy7331]

I want that ZX-7 juuuust off frame. One of my dream bikes.

[@drewyager4020]

Yes!!! Those green machines were looking spicy

[@mart7798]

Bikes are other worldly now,the tech,performance,looks and sadly price.all going the way of the 4x4's.started off functional for the masses,and today 100k chelsea tractors! What a lovely track day weapon though!

[@yidopedro]

Saw this pop up and immediately put the kettle on.

[@LambChopRides]

Nice :-)

[@vaughanboyce3702]

You could get 3 Hornet 1000 SP for 1 of them Duks. Looks like good valve thou ???

[@ducky237]

Lucky boy Chopsy! Cracking review 👌👍

[@davidellis2021]

Ooh, ZZR1400, definitely interested in your take on that.

[@johnklein6322]

Good review 👍 I was wondering, what psi do you run in weather like that?

[@sk2283]

It's beautiful ! and awesome !! I like the new swingarm, might not be quite as distinctive but still look good

[@simonbowen6653]

First I think. Merry Christmas Chopsy.

[@LambChopRides]

Merry Christmas Simon!

[@trevormoss1396]

That's one handsome beast and a very nice looking bike. Sounds like it may be a test of your ability to resist temptation 😁

[@paulcullum1473]

In awe of the engineering that goes into these modern superbikes but they are utterly pointless on the road.

[@shamil14basaev88]

no balls

[@thepongopete]

So is a Porsche 911 but that's not the point is it...

[@sk2283]

it's not pointless at all, the aids and improvements are there for everyday riding - you just won't push it to its limits on the road but that's been the way for years !

[@jimn7788]

In a way you're right as cameras and cops along with the state of the roads and traffic on them dictates there's just no way you can use that power other than the track. However no one would buy one if it only put out 100 ponies.

[@Cartsp70]

I’m with you on that tbh , I had the Speed Triple 1200Rs and honestly I did not go over 7000 rpm so I basically used 50% of it’s capacity and that was all I could do …. Unless wanted an instant ban , I get people love the power yeah but you’re spot on it’s totally pointless, I had a demo on the Zh2, Amazing bike yup but the best thing about it……. Slow moving traffic, very easy to ride…at its peak power ? Dunno because in 2nd gear it’s already at 70 mph .. ! A total Waste of time

[@kawicepticon8866]

I believe she has new cams to add a bit more shove on the big end but at the expense of low end. My concern is the new ram air system , since I have yet to see it in person ,my brain tells me its less effective than the last. I have a feeling the "R" will have a larger more aggressive ram air scoop, maybe not lol

[@stephanest-pierre7646]

la finition est bien meilleur sur la 2025 , ma 2022 avait l air bas gamme chinoise :))))

[@garybrown4854]

You need to get it on a track Chopsy to see its potential , maybe in the summer , hope your back gets better , sciatica is no joke , I've had it , get to the docs asap . merry retail festivalmas .

[@LambChopRides]

Thanks Gary

[@helgejohan3604]

2024 looks much better✊🔥

[@myagoodbody7942]

That’s really good, I called into my Ducati dealership today to see it, it’s beautiful ❤❤

[@LambChopRides]

Incredible isn't it 👍

[@ChillyWon]

Awesome video! Hoping today mine is finished being built. I’m bouncing off the walls. Can’t wait. Oh, yeppers - I’ve gone through 2 360’s as well…

[@LambChopRides]

Lucky you! 👍

[@sp00ky1969]

Are you able to draw any comparisons to the Fireblade SP?

[@drewyager4020]

How do you protect those wings from a tip over???

[@tim1289r]

She's a beauty. It's going to be a challenge at this time of year not squaring off those awesome Super Corsa's.

[@rexnflex1469]

How comfortable is the riding position?

[@craigcooper8810]

great video chopsy your a lucky man getting to ride that beast :))

[@pennfootball71]

if you like this you will love the Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RR it is more comfortable and still quick but more useful as a road bike as a trade off over pure track mental go fast

[@shauns5278]

Super neutered from the factory though. You get about 30whp with a slip-on and flash and around 40whp with a flash and full system. Got Vandemon headers planned for Spring and leaning towards a Leiker can and mid for mine.

[@pennfootball71]

@@shauns5278 I got the slip on from competition Werkes and it has a flapper delete plug in gadget. Not the same as a flash but it is a start.

[@xorbe2]

@@shauns5278 Right but even stock it's crazy fast for the average rider on public roads. I would guess the average Triumph buyer isn't concerned with peak power / peak speed. Same reason I got the 1200 RS, it's punchy but I don't really care about going over 100 much. I can't imagine someone cross-shopping the 1200 RR and the V4S, nanny road bike vs no-compromise race bike.

[@elithegreat6463]

You’re correct, I’m 5’9”, and the pegs are very reasonable, there’s not an extreme bend to the knees, 👍🇮🇹

[@talkingrock7011]

Beautiful bike with a lot of go fast , thanks Chops

[@churchofbrap876]

Gotta be torture riding such a fast bike in all that nasty congested traffic. Beautiful bike though and i like the new swingarm!

[@LambChopRides]

Yeah it is! Builds speed effortlessly

[@tonyciriello6872]

Great job as usual. Now I understand that the TC is so you don't have to spend ten more grand for a minor low-side after spending 30 to buy it. That's before insurance and tax. If you have to ask----.

[@johnschlesinger2009]

It must be incredible, but if I was going for another Ducati (have owned a few over many years), I'd definitely get a V2 Panigale. Re the comfort on road settings, I reckon it's not anything to do with frame/swingarm flex, they've just got the spring/damping rate right - and of course, you're no lightweight guy either...in days gone by, the sportier Ducatis were oversprung at the rear (888SPS was hard as a plank).

[@fireblade6756]

thanks but went for BMW M sport all black with all the carbon bits-nice bike- wanted something I can ride down to South Spain on without breaking my wrists and back lol!!!

[@fud1376]

It's a hard life for some eh Chopsy...Ha!!! And no Tea today,I've got the Lager out..Ha!! Merry Christmas !

[@mkclarke8307]

Used to work at a bike shop and was always disappointed with the V4 panigale for the cost. I went for a second hand RSV4 1100 ES just run in for a fair chunk less than half the price of the new V4 P as it does all the Italian exotica without having to sell your house to own it. Respect to the brave boys who actually use these on track in 2025 with 3k track slags going left, right and centre around them!

[@MrAndrew1953]

@@mkclarke8307 very easy to get caught up in all the hype of getting your hands on and owning one of these amazing pieces of Italian 🇮🇹 exotica. Unless you live near a racetrack for practice days or a mountain range of twisties,is it worth it? A town oriented performance bike makes more sense to me personally.

[@richardegan5797]

I found the mirrors were next to useless, flapping about. How did you find them Chopsy?

[@LambChopRides]

Yeah a real afterthought the mirrors if I'm honest. Look very cheap

[@markbaker5221]

I would like to see a comparison on the Aprilia RS4/BMW S1000rr/Ducati V4s. Also Chops get a ride on the new Aprilia in isolation for a ride because that looks very quick on paper. Keep up the good work Chops 💪🏻👍🏻

[@LambChopRides]

Yes hoping to be able to do that comparison this year!

[@ragerider6283]

Nice review & seemingly a truly amazing machine. It literally could be the best sports bike ever on the electronics front at the very least. Personally I'm more interested in the V2 on the basis less is more for the road. Altgough, compared to the V4, less is just less in this instance & I'm not kidding anyone by pretending I couid afford one of these.

[@LambChopRides]

Thanks RR, yeah plan to test the new V2 soon as they hit Bournemouth Ducati 👍

[@ragerider6283]

@LambChopRides Nice, very interested to see that one as & when.

[@markbennett9043]

Nice bike.did the insta 360 survive?

[@LambChopRides]

One side did! 😩

[@davidebbs2797]

Indeed we need flagships such as this Bolognan Marvel to inspire those future genners. Can only hope these are still in existence by the time their able. Also I'd be getting rad/cooler guards plus some ppf for the front lower front cowling at the earlier op 👍😎

[@stevietrucker4631]

I prefer the previous headstock in silver instead of this black 1 it looks a bit cheap and so does the front mudguard as well would look better painted red.

[@davidherringgo]

Try doing some Pilates Chops. Might help. I try to do some regularly.

[@fud1376]

I could sit and look at that for hours...What a Weapon!

[@davidherringgo]

Great 1st ride . Hope your camera is still functional.

[@JohnBrookes6128]

Great video and bike👍 hope your Camera wasn’t broken .

[@LambChopRides]

Yeah unfortunately it was 😢

[@BernardVisagie]

Chops which bar end mirrors did you install on your Suzuki GX?

[@LambChopRides]

They are Daytona ones from Pyramid Accessories. Drop them an email as they were getting more in 👍

[@BernardVisagie]

@ thanks! Are they at all less vibey than stock at speed?

[@LambChopRides]

Yes much more so 👍

[@mageprometheus]

I'd love one. It just doesn't sit well with my adventure lifestyle. I can't give up wild camping trips and exploring now I'm retired and off out most of the time. It's a fantasy machine for sure.

[@quacker998]

Def the best iteration since the 916

[@viasevenvai]

The seat has air ducting now doesn’t it? The amount of changes they’ve made to manage the seat heat could be an entire episode. Pipe shielding, seat shielding, cylinder deactivation, new fairings, now ducted subframe….the cylinder deactivation was on the last model.

[@mickgarbutt3553]

W#nking material! If only I was 30 years younger... 😮

[@AdamBrowne-eg1eb]

And 30 grand richer!

[@ninja12lawbreaker]

An achingly beautiful machine but my sportsbike days have gone I think since I passed 16 stone, I would love the Streetfighter version however, maybe have one for fun after a lottery win

[@stevethomas6479]

Remember your Christmas vlog last year lshopping for a turkey on a gs1300 can’t believe there’s no top box on the Ducati for you to go shopping this year 😂😂 lovely bike but I’ll never be able to afford one

[@LambChopRides]

Haha good memory Steve! 😄👍

[@AlsRides]

"I'm sure it goes very hard, if you want it to." - Chopsy, 2024

[@LambChopRides]

haha :-)

[@thomasmales6248]

A video on ktm brand upcoming ?

[@LambChopRides]

We will do a best bikes coming 2025 video where ktm will be mentioned 👍

[@mrcintheuk4641]

Is that yet another Insta 360 on the scrap heap?

[@LambChopRides]

Yeah 😫😫😢

[@johnwiffen6655]

Aprilia Tuono for me

[@thepongopete]

History tells us that when Germans and Italians work together, bad things might happen. Definitely not the case here...

[@LambChopRides]

Haha 😄 👍

[@simonsmale1645]

Run it in on the dyno, wouldn't be taking that out when the salts out or even now. Hopes it's a track day abroad 😂

[@jimn7788]

Looking at the bike from a side view I noticed its more MOTO-GP now rather than WSB. If only Ducati had kept the side panel flowing in a linear direction below the tank that tank would have looked the biz and I know because of the proximity of the engine to rider leg the need for a heat guard but really Ducati on a premium expensive bike, cheap black plastic hiding the exhaust !!!? Strange I thought I'd hate the twin fork swingarm but I don't miss the single sider however I just wish they had used a Moto-Gp swingarm as that doesn't look safe. . .

[@helgejohan3604]

Panigale 1199R are the best looking Panigale 🔥🔥

[@theincrediblesulk5543]

Please give a GSXR 750 a review if doing used bikes

[@LambChopRides]

Yes certainly it's on my to ride list 👍

[@Mbowen75]

Dude!😮 Don't ever wipe the tire off with your hands and then touch the bike! Not my V4S u wont! Lol beautiful bike!

[@soulrebelno1]

Another camera bites the dust!

[@craigoverall5753]

Write up on V2 next?

[@LambChopRides]

Yes soon as they hit Bournemouth Ducati 😁👍

[@craigoverall5753]

Enjoyed the MV Augusta Dragster RR and actually own a 22/23 model. Great bike. ​@@LambChopRides

[@nickrider5220]

Sympathy for your back pains Mr Chops.....the only good thing about trapped nerves, is that when it stops it's heavenly ! Gorgeous bike, if I win the lottery I'd buy one, for general use it's like having an 18 inch schlong 😂

[@LambChopRides]

Thanks Nick, yeah you are absolutely right! I'm fully medicated today and not noticing it so much, and it's heavenly! 👍

[@gerrievl]

Amazing technology, but sofar out of reach for the normal working man (me atleast) that i couldnt care less. I just want to see that old R1 restoration of yours.

[@LambChopRides]

Yeah that will be coming 👍

[@MrAndrew1953]

Boy oh boy it’s a beautiful bike but you would want to have very deep pockets- if god forbid you ever dropped it! What’s with the blue tape on the left mirror? Ducati pinched the idea for that front air scoop off the F16!

[@andytee5677]

It will be for his recently departed camera I think, stop the clamp marking the stem perhaps?

[@MrAndrew1953]

@ I was going to roll back the tape to see if the tape was there at the start of the review?

[@andytee5677]

@ it was there underneath his camera clamp I believe

[@MrAndrew1953]

@ makes sense.

[@LambChopRides]

Yeah we put it on to protect the mirror from the mount clamp, didnt need it in the end haha

[@alantightwad2020]

Hi chopsie, great bike review as always, hey just thinking if you buy my bikersbase in Portugal I'll buy you one of those Ducati's

[@Carvetii]

Lovely bike but a rich mans toy. Did you not go on the test launch for the new Hornet chopsy its got great reviews so far

[@paulcullum1473]

Much more realistic bike for 99% of riders as well 👍

[@mickgarbutt3553]

​@@paulcullum1473A more realistic option for 99% of riders would be a Kia Picanto. Bikes are about fun, not practicality.

[@stevetaylor9265]

Yup I am interested in that one too. A lot closer to my price. Personally probably going to have to ride what I have.

[@LambChopRides]

No unfortunately Honda don't invite me on any launches 😫 I'm also really interested in that one 👍

[@bobritter7197]

Superlatives fail me. Incidentally, did you happen to see Mark Pulling riding around on a zontes 125?

[@LambChopRides]

Haha no I didn't, I know its his local area though 😅

[@barryrose4850]

Lambs Green End. Time to visit the doctor!!!

[@grenphelps7455]

Maybe it's time to part exchange the H2 for the latest and greatest bike to tickle your winkle 😂😂

[@stevefowler2112]

WTH??? Thank God there is an idiot light for the side stand...is there also one that tells owners when the exhaust pipe is too hot to put their tongue on it??? I think I have lived too long (a guy who raced in the '75 Daytona 200 on a TZ-350.

[@iancharlton5530]

It’s absolutely beautiful one day 🤣🤣🤙

[@ozzyprogdomino8815]

Lovely looking bike. If I was rich, taller and younger I would buy one of those.😂

[@stevecade857]

I'd prefer the Streetfighter for the road and to try a stint of Ducati ownership but the wallet says no. There are so many bikes nearly as good for far less money. I guess Ducati have to fund their motoGP and SBK efforts somehow. Seems there's still a few rich sponsors out there.

[@michelangelo3674]

Don’t need a race track in the us as there are roads here to Exploit this bike

[@johnsteel4719]

A beautiful machine but who is going to pay £29k to bimble around the uk roads? IMO, we need more bikes like a GSXR750 rather than super bikes or parallel twins.. great vid all the same chopsy..

[@evanjohn503]

is that the right length of chain? The back wheel looks like its about to drop off - with no chain adjustment on a new bike?

[@christyrer9530]

If you’re going to ride within the law on the road it’s going to feel like being strapped to a medieval torture rack very , very quickly. And it’s a lot of money to risk on track which is where it belongs but if you can afford then why not,,,

[@Mockle07]

Does ANY motorcyclist stay within the speed limit 100% of the time?

[@big500]

Hardly went above 3rd gear. Wasted on uk roads😟

[@david_new46]

I agree, but so is every high-performance vehicle. It's as much about the thrill of just riding/driving and looking at the things rather than extracting the last % of performance. Maybe jorge martin could do that..for the rest of us..who cares about that

[@g.g.8279]

But she is not as loud as before, right?

[@LambChopRides]

Hmm yeah maybe very slightly quieter..

[@p7272]

HOLY SHIT!!!! No fuel gauge!!!

[@NedalAlsayegh]

the older one looks way better

[@dlj1285]

It’s never a good sign when you’re constantly trying to convince yourself it looks good. It needs to be completely clear to lay down that kinda money.

[@1jonblaze]

30k but!!!!the new Honda cb1000 sp is £9999 and I know Honda ain’t Ducati but on the road In uk weather I would want the extra 20k in my pocket. If I had cash to splash the Ducati all day.

[@LambChopRides]

Yeah the Hornet is incredible value isn't it. I think bike meets next year you won't be able to move for Hornet SP everywhere! I'm even tempted to buy one too

[@_Archambaud]

👍

[@fireblade6756]

oh test rode the Ducati not nearly as comfy a the BMW especially on a mega long ride!!

[@LambChopRides]

New Pani or last years one?

[@fireblade6756]

@@LambChopRides NEW

[@bryanstoll7104]

Looks like a Honda VFR, you can probably get a 2014 or newer VFR for a few thousand, 😅😅😅

[@MikeSmith-qs2nr]

I have to disagree. Best bike ever.. Not just saying it but paused at 23.55 Side view. I prefer my 2007 ducati 1098. 1098 Better wheels 5 spoke gold Trellis frame red Termi 70mil full system and race ecu slash Termi's Single sided swingarm The pros of the new bike . Dash. More power but not needed. Lighter . I paid £6700 2 owners 9.5k miles fully restored including frame re sprayed. Over 1500 carbon fiber. I personally prefer the older 999's 1098 1198 even 848 evo .. Not keep on the skinny calipers.. Also forged by ducati wheels for that price tag 😮 I do like the air scoop

[@ianplayer3329]

Very nice but 30 grand 🙈🙈

[@AntoGT77]

30g no keyless 😅