Let's go to Laguna Seca! Ducati Panigale V4 road trip

[@italianfirecracker4005]

Road tripped my V2 from SLC to Denver last August. What an unforgettable experience; mainly for the challenge it was, but oh so much fun! Love the trip videos with your V4. Looking forward to more! 😃

[@amv_moto]

Sounds like a great trip! I’m thinking about doing a trip up to Denver from LA in the future. Been finishing some work on my house so had to take a break from YT but I’m back to editing so I’ll have a bunch of videos uploaded soon so stay tuned! 😎

[@rendelldolan7444]

Thank you for recognizing the Honda RC51. I used to have the 2003 RC51 aka the Duc killer. Many say the best WSB race of all time is when Edwards (Honda RC51) defeated Bayliss (Ducati) at Imola in 2002 on that motorcycle. I thought Honda would improve and build on the RC51, but they discontinued it after 2006. It was not the fastest motorcycle in stock form, but it was probably the most fun motorcycle out of the 13 sportbikes I have owned. Another amazing video from you, thank you.

[@amv_moto]

Yes! Have always been a fan of the RC51 and it's so rare to see them out in the wild. Glad you enjoyed the video!

[@TheMotoRidin]

I was there too! I ended up doing the motorcycle camping on Fox Hill. If you can swing bringing the extra gear for camping it's well worth it. Nothing like waking up to the sound of motorcycle racing in the morning :)

[@amv_moto]

Cool. It was a great weekend. Yeah I want to try motorcycle camping at some point. Sounds like good times. 😎

[@nickrider5220]

National racing is always worth a visit, still really fast and as you say, you can stroll through the pits and it's so much friendlier 😎

[@amv_moto]

Yes I had a good time and it was much friendlier!👍

[@roninlavallee6076]

I love the whole idea of this, road trips on a V4. I've seen your other videos of you going to Texas on this bike which is awesome. That got me thinking about taking my ZX-6R up to Canada this summer and camping since I've never been out of the U.S. I just bought everything I need for it and I have a day set. Thank you for the inspiration, looking forward to more videos like this from you.

[@amv_moto]

Yes, I love sportbikes and road trips so why not combine the two? Ha! Your trip sounds awesome! You're going to love it. Bringing camping equipment will make that an even bigger adventure. I rode up to Canada at the end of last summer and had a great time. I just need to carve out a lot of time to finish the edit of that video. Enjoy your trip!

[@AndrewFoley1]

I have the itch to road trip on my sport bike now. I’ve now been looking up the Lake Michigan cycle tour route. Great vid! Your Austin trip was amazing to watch as well!

[@amv_moto]

Yeah! For sure do it! A Lake Michigan route sounds awesome. That’ll definitely be a memorable trip. 😎

[@verympressiv]

Sold my bike in December after my daughter was born. Your travel series have been holding me over till I get back on two’s 💪🏾

[@amv_moto]

Glad you enjoy the videos! Hope you get back on a bike soon.👍

[@chinhnguyen3447]

We are so glad you are back with this content/

[@amv_moto]

Yeah my January YT break tuned into a January-March break. 🤣 Editing a bunch of videos now so stay tuned. 😎

[@gordondatrain]

Hey, I love your content, please make more videos!!

[@kamiumitv]

awesome video

[@amv_moto]

Glad you enjoyed it! 👍

[@OXonTWO]

Waiting for more F3/F4 videos!

[@michalikpiotr]

Watching from Poland 😍 good job!

[@amv_moto]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed the video. 👍

[@michalikpiotr]

@@amv_moto after your video I decided to order panigale v4s for myself 😆 I know I’m stupid but 🤷 ops

[@amv_moto]

Congrats on the V4s! You’ll love it. 😎

[@guzziman]

Looks like an awesome weekend, glad you enjoyed it, California is expensive, I live in Vegas and when I do long weekend trips through CA, always amazed how everything cost so much more. Would you have done the ride on any of the MV's ? Or too much stress ? Ride safe

[@amv_moto]

Yes Cali has a bunch of expensive regions - like the Monterrey Bay - but luckily it's not too expensive if you don't spend too much time in those places. The F3 is comfortable for a sportbike but has been so unreliable I'd never trust it on a road trip. The F4 has been incredibly reliable but the ergos are so aggressive I'd be a wreck after a full day's ride on that bike. So doesn't look like any long trips on the MVs are in my future.

[@markholmes5695]

Greetings from Ireland 🇮🇪 Excellent channel. Will share! You deserve more subs. I plan on picking up a Pani v4 OR an SFV4 in grey/nero this December. Can’t decide which. Both sexy AF to me. I’m in Ireland as I said ,so ,heat won’t be a huge issue , but, I’ll buy the heat shield regardless. Just unsure of the ergonomics tbh. Both feel comfortable on test drives, but, it’s really not enough time with them. Have you tried both? Given your experience with the Pani, knowing what you know now, would you have picked the naked version (Sfv4?)

[@amv_moto]

Love Ireland! Took a trip to Dublin & Galway when I went to the British MotoGP round a few years ago. Had a great time. Re: the Ducati. I’m very much a racing fan so it had to be the Panigale for me although people I know with the SF love it as well. It runs a little cooler because it doesn’t have the fairings trapping in the heat. And it is a little more comfortable because it has bars instead of clip-on’s so you’re sitting more uptight. But I don’t think the riding position of the Panigale is all that extreme. Anyone who says it is, I tell them to hop on an F4 and then get back to me. THAT is extreme. I’m on my Panigale 5-6 days/week and take it on a road trip once/year. No issues. My only regret is not getting that heat shield installed sooner. 🤣 They run HOT - especially in the summer, but that’ll be less of an issue for you in Ireland. I also think it depends on the kind of riding you do. I’m on a highway probably 50% of the time & do road trips so I need a windscreen for those higher speeds. I had a Thruxton & always felt beat up by the wind after I took that on the freeway. But if you’re mostly just riding around at city speeds, you’ll be fine with the SF. Hopefully that helps but I don’t think you can go wrong with either. Glad you enjoy the channel. More videos coming up so stay tuned. 👍

[@markholmes5695]

@@amv_moto brill. Great response. Yeah ,Ireland’s a gem. We like to complain a lot but we’ve very little to worry about 😂 My plan is to do a few more test rides. I think I’ll be doing the heat shield regardless. I’ll be on motorway/highways a good bit too. I live rurally so definitely won’t be stuck in traffic often.

[@markholmes5695]

Since fitting the heat shield do you think a long trip, maybe not as insane as the last 2 parter you did, be achievable without stuffing towels down your pants? 😂

[@amv_moto]

For sure. The heat shield will take the heat down from a 10 to a 7/8. It's a noticeable improvement that will let you go for a long trip on a hot day without worrying about getting burned. I also rode with a pair of Underarmour heat gear leggings under my Dainese pants and I felt no heat on my trip up to Laguna Seca. That's a great combo to beat the heat.

[@markholmes5695]

Ended up ordering the SFV4s in grey Nero. For me it made more sense. The heat was annoying on the Pani and I know the riding position with annoy me on longer days. The SF pipped it for me in the looks department too. Especially grey Nero.

[@DankoStojanovic]

I've done a similar drive on Kentucky Speedway and it was kinda lame. I would have still done Laguna Sega. Corkscrew alone must have been worth it.

[@amv_moto]

Totally worth it to do the corkscrew. 😎

[@TheRoamingDelhiite]

Waiting for the next roadtrip 🙂

[@amv_moto]

Sorry had to take a break from KZbin to work on my house remodel but I’m almost done so I’ll be back to editing in a few weeks. So stay tuned. 😎

[@movem1]

Great stuff! Do you let the bike cool down before covering it at the hotel or the cover is very heat resistant? Cheers!

[@amv_moto]

Thanks! Usually by the time I get off the bike, take off my gear and get the cover the bike has cooled down enough. I haven’t had any problems with it burning though. 😎

[@falka6751]

I hope you rode the ducati like Stoner did vs Rossi 😅

[@amv_moto]

Ha! Yeah! “Take THAT Harley riders!” 🤣

[@mova_2020]

Awesome video bro. Can you please answer my question since you are absolutely the best person to ask from. I need to go back and forth from LA to SF every week (because of my job). Would you say it is possible to do it on a bike? Financially I can afford any bike but I simply just love the ZX-10R. Would you say what I want is doable? I can't afford being beaten up after the ride since I have to work. Thanks

[@amv_moto]

Glad you enjoyed the video! The ZX-10R is an awesome bike - great choice. And it has cruise control which you will REALLY appreciate for long rides! I’ve been back and forth from LA to SF a few times on a sportbike. It’s really not a bad ride. Definitely doable. I’d say after a couple of hours off the bike I’m back to 100% - after a good stretch - and my hands stop buzzing by then. What I might worry about is the drizzly Bay area weather - you’re definitely going to get more wet than riding in LA. I got rained on the last two times I was up there. You may not mind but I hate riding in the wet. Good luck!👍

[@TakiInoueDidNothingWrong]

As a native Californian, my commiserations on the prices of hotel rooms. How come you chose not to ride PCH?

[@amv_moto]

Yeah the prices up in the Monterey Bay are nuts! 😖 I didn’t take PCH for this trip because I was trying to get up and back as quickly as possible. But I’ve done the PCH route many times and I recommend it to anyone who has the time. 😎

[@casualnoobster8688]

There’s another next weekend. Are you going to that one?

[@amv_moto]

No I’m actually visiting family on vacation so I won’t make it up to Laguna Seca this year. Hopefully next year I can ride up there again. 😎

[@TheHiszpanTV]

do you still own the MV Agustas?

[@amv_moto]

Yes I still have the F3 & F4. Video update on the F3 coming up "soon" while the V4 is being repainted so stay tuned.

[@SSSTIERWAIFU]

Wow, you didn't even invite me.

[@amv_moto]

Ha! See you in Austin.

[@beeraiii8449]

How many miles/Kms are you on now?

[@amv_moto]

I’m closing in on 16000 miles/~26000 km. Unfortunately I’m about 10 months behind real-life with my editing. Still have to post my 5k mile review video. 🤣

[@beeraiii8449]

@@amv_moto Thats fantastic, I ended up buying a v4 base just like yours in Australia! Have since sold it, but am thinking of getting another next year. Have ridden various bikes, but the thrill of that pani v4 was like nothing els. Keen for more content :))

[@markholmes5695]

@@beeraiii8449why’d you go base as opposed to the ‘s’? Price or did you notice zero ride difference like me? I’m deciding between Pani v4 and Streetfighter v4. If I go for the Streetfighter I’ll be getting the ‘s’ but only because I want the Grey/nero colour. Looks far better on a naked bike than the red IMO.

[@amv_moto]

I'm planning a base vs. v4 video soon. But basically I wasn't a fan of the things that make a V4s different. I talked to a few V4s owners and they said the electronic suspension was a gimmick. I'm not a huge fan of the look of the wheels. And I prefer the base V4 paint scheme. So basically the lithium battery is the only thing I'd want from the V4s and obviously I can just get one of those aftermarket. So the difference in price is ~ $7k. You could do a lot of cool mods for that money and have a really unique bike. That's the route I decided to go. I think all my mods will end up being close to that in total.

[@amv_moto]

Just finished my house remodel (finally!) and I'll be getting back into KZbin editing so stay tuned for more videos!