New 2025 Ducati Panigale V4S | Technological marvel | MCN

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[@newtype101]

The REAL question, is it finally quicker then Zack & Ari’s legendary old 2005 GSXR 1000? 😂

[@zlatomirzlatanov6508]

indeed .... had a lot of fun watching that experiment :)

[@sirosisofliverr]

Dave stands triumphant!

[@jonasbaine3538]

imagine it versus a gen1 s1000rr!!😮

[@Pillokun]

probably not, been spanking people left and right on an ktm950sm :P So the bike is only 50% of the equation.

[@pomplardpanam8591]

The gixa k5 will kick hard that a## 🍑🦵 my bro They will do it for sure... Wait N see...🧐

[@elithegreat6463]

I would just ride this on Sunday, carry a bottle of detail spray, a soft microfiber, and talk to it in my living room 👍🇭🇺

[@c.g.c2067]

ye, ye, ye....

[@nickgill9219]

That POV lap?!? The amount of time the throttle position was at 100% is completely nuts!!!!

[@majinguru]

At 2:40 it's like 90% WOT, at 63° lean angle, and the thing is not waving at all. Don't get me wrong it takes massive skill to go that fast, but I hope it is still fun and not to serious a bike.

[@TheInfantry98]

It’s called riding the motorcycle like a man

[@StraightSuccess]

The rider aides. Turn it ALL off, and then see what happens. Nice, very nice, nevertheless.

[@Seven-yg2sr]

Because it’s not putting its maximum power down. Electronics!

[@BodybuildingSteve]

​@StraightSuccess what's the point though, your paying through the nose for the electronics so might as well use it

[@FAMA-18]

This bike is stunning, it has a mouth of a shark in the front the double swing arm design looks amazing Ducati did a great job.

[@motorcyclenewsdotcom]

Luckily it's also great to ride! Check out the fast lap in the video...

[@Reivbv]

Oh man 2025 Ducati Panigale V4S vs 2025 Honda Fireblade CBR-1000RR SP :O

[@weed46]

As good s the fireblade is... CBR probaibly couldn't take with the previous V4S, let alone this one

[@jeffreygardner33]

What a machine ! The feel and sound of a V4 gets me every time. My 2nd bike was a VFR800 (‘03) . Loved the sound !

[@CurtisBrandt]

V4s are amazing!

[@Driffttt]

With carbon wings it looks really good

[@yojimbo21]

Okay. It’s growing on me.

[@Marcello1990]

Lap time was 4 seconds faster than 44teeth 😂😂😂 I hope this comment will start some sort of a “news channel GP”

[@clashcityrocker2051]

Chris from “bike world” doesn’t hang around either!!

[@JeffManaAnytime]

that was Valia´s lap time

[@chrisstephens6194]

I'm in the minority but I think its better looking. 99% of track day riders would be just as quick on a prepped gsxr750 costing a quarter of the price.

[@fabiena1787]

Probably not as fast, but close, and they would get as much fun from the gixxer. I'm kind of waiting for the R9, it could lure me back to sportsbikes. GSR750 isn't sold anymore in a lot of places, sadly.

[@fqeagles21]

Ducati developed this bike to have a base to use for the R and beating BMW in WSBK

[@mysteriouschiu5484]

Sorry to say this mate but that’s just not true. I bought a 1299 Panigale for my first track day, and I smoked a lot of those old japanese “track bikes” in the afternoon sessions just coming out of corner. It’s just physics, double the power, 30% less weight

[@mauriziozanni4161]

Only in your head...

[@chrisstephens6194]

@mauriziozanni4161 what amazing intellect. Thanks for your input 👍

[@tonypammen6150]

It’s really grown on me the looks, the dash looks fantastic. I wonder if a new Streetfighter is coming soon. Great video thank you 👍

[@StormCentre88]

What also helped Ducati a lot (although I wasn't sure it would when it was 1st reported on) was Audi's involvement/money.

[@robertocremonini8539]

Thats why in Italy we sadly call it Ducaudi!

[@skandix]

100% better Review then 44 Teeth. You are a real Pro! Thanks.

[@BlaineRush-b8h]

This bike is surely the pinnacle of 4T superbikes, but it’s a shame we can’t have 2Ts anymore. Imagine a bike weighing 100lbs less with all the modern electronics, brakes, suspension, tires, frames etc. I don’t think the 4Ts would stand a chance.

[@darylclifford]

What’s the “T” stand for in your comment when you mention 4T and 2T - ??

[@BlaineRush-b8h]

@@darylclifford 4 stroke and 2 stroke.

[@rohanalias9053]

Even if the 2t bikes existed , the amount of inexperienced idiots on 2 wheels now would spike accidents and deaths

[@BlaineRush-b8h]

@@rohanalias9053 I don’t see why they couldn’t have advanced electronics the 4Ts do for safety. They don’t need to be wild analog machines like the old 500s.

[@rohanalias9053]

@@BlaineRush-b8h its the emissions and stuff rn if there weren't those , we could use electronics to deliver the two stroke experience

[@jonkelly1920]

The double-sided swing arm looks sick! Spaceship like

[@PenrithPanther]

There’s no way I need one of these , nor could I use a tenth of its potential, but really enjoyed seeing this beautiful bike on track. Fascinating review as usual, absolutely best KZbin bike channel out there - keep up the good work!!

[@wayno23]

I understand electronics are here to stay , all good until something goes haywire. Great review man 👍

[@backho12]

Once again Michael Neeves delivers an incredible review. After this glowing review, what’s next?

[@johnterry804]

Beautiful awesome bike! But way out of my price and ability! But really great that Ducati make it! I just get the poster!😂😂

[@clashcityrocker2051]

I wonder where Al (44teeth) would of been with a lap time… Even if he was quicker, Neevsey is still king road tester…

[@Miguelito0oO]

Makes sense the double sided swing arm. Good that Ducati finallychanged that! Not just for posers!

[@motorcyclenewsdotcom]

Agreed

[@grahamsmith2022]

I've got a V4S and I bought it because i love the looks and it's a joy to ride,I couldn't give a rat's arse what anyone else thinks about it or me,I don't own a car and I'm not a millionaire,I suppose some people buy Ducati's to show off but I ride it because it's a magical machine and insane as it sounds at £28,000 for the current model I think it's worth every penny,the 999 had a double sider,either way Ducati always make their sport bikes look fabulous.

[@TheBadMadMan786]

The new Ducati CBR600RR looks good.

[@ST-kq9py]

lol, I see what you did.. yes similar right down to the winglets 😅

[@clashcityrocker2051]

I think the double sided swinger is cool. Looks better than all the other v4’s

[@rjanzen3810]

so rude of the cameraman eating crisps while you're on the stairs talking

[@aliwoh]

Haha. Velcro

[@rizqiramadhan5111]

15:37 hey hey he touch the track limit 😆

[@larropowell3658]

There is something about the front of the fairing that looks just not right for me. From there i like it.

[@zz-ic6dx]

is that lean angle at 2:39 accurate? He hits 63 degrees lean angle!!!?? thats MotoGP levels. how much comes down to running slick tires versus DOT tire?

[@firstnamelastname2669]

At 19:29 it shows 66 degrees....... Shame there's no g force measure.

[@frankinho233]

He hit 66 degrees at 12:21 😱

[@motorcyclenewsdotcom]

Best ducati superbike?

[@galenmarek6949]

Maybe but the swingarm doesn't do it for me. I don't track my +20k bikes. When I want to have fun, I have the german Autobahn with a lot of unrestricted sections and if I fancy a 60 km ride, I have a fully 2 lanes unrestricted Autobahn for at least 20 km of fun. Then I ride home after a food break.

[@SpoolinVR]

Original Panigale (1199) is the best looking.

[@tropicaltroll2288]

Performance-wise, yes! Aethestically, ok. But the carbon wings does made it looks better

[@f.stopperrmedia1606]

I am so happy these reviews are finally coming out. This bike is an absolute masterpiece, work of art and state of the art. I cannot wait to own one!

[@oneeyeman6258]

WOW! It's a 22nd Century spaceship for the road/track. Makes you wonder what Ducatis will be like in 10 years.

[@Pillokun]

I just want a supersport bike ie a bike that fits in the supersport 600 class. I dont need more than say 100-130hp but prefer rather a much lighter bike instead. Imagine if we got an v4 600, but I guess we will just get an parallel twin just like Aprilia did with the 660rs bike.

[@jonathanmasterson3100]

You think Ducati will make a parallel twin?

[@Pillokun]

@@jonathanmasterson3100 they already have the v4, so just like aprilia they can just lop off the rear cylinder bank and tada.

[@jonathanmasterson3100]

@@Pillokun hopefully 😅… I could possibly afford a Ducati if they do !!!

[@fabiena1787]

The Panigale V2 fits the new SSP600 regulation. That's weird but here it is. A V4 600 would make close to no sense at all (KTM is even thinking of an L4 for the 850 rule to come in MotoGP). I'm personnally waiting for the R9 and RC990 next year. These bikes should be awesome on track for the average rider (and the KTM will probably be even better for the fast ones).

[@Pillokun]

@@fabiena1787 it is heavy and if we are honest it is basically old school Sbk performance as it is a litre bike.

[@MrDeepseadweller]

I’m surprised you say you don’t see many Ducati superbikes at UK track days. Here in Australia they are VERY common. Late model Panigale V4’s and S1000RR’s are everywhere.

[@vluis217]

1:10 a wild Zack Courts appears!

[@robertanderson-yx8mo]

Wow like your own motogp bike on the road?.amazing how far bikes have come.

[@grahamsmith2022]

I love my Fred Flinstone 2018 V4S,it was nearly new when I bought it and after the 1198 I had before it nearly rides itself which I appreciate is a negative for some folk but I find it hard to grasp how Ducati have progressively made it easier to ride,does it put your riding gear away and make your tea for you now?!,but seriously this is very exciting indeed,the negative of the easy to ride thing is that you can achieve ballistic speeds without realising very easily indeed,it's fast and then some.

[@damansbedi]

I have a 1098 and 1198.... I hate that it's turned into a bmw now. No character and not raw. Great for track but it basically rides for you. I wish they listened to people like Stoner rather than just being electronic focused with tunnel vision.

[@grahamsmith2022]

@damansbedi it's not a BMW bud as you know but it is faster for riders that aren't Casey Stoner or Alvaro Bautista, on the road in comparison the 1198 is a total pain unless you're on clear road and doing 70+mph. There's many political and technical reasons for the V4 coming along and riders of other brands will immediately feel at home on one but,it is a better bike in every way as progress dictates but I agree that for raw,visceral brute force and thoroughbred bad tempered 'ride hard or go home' riding then other than the Superleggera Panigale,the old machines have it.......if you're in the mood,obviously on a race track it's a different application.

[@rohanalias9053]

That is crazy because the first iteration of the V4 panigale was hard to ride for many.....ducati made it easier by 2023

[@grahamsmith2022]

@rohanalias9053 trust me,after the 1198 it's a complete breeze, somehow it manages to be faster,lighter,better handling ,more forgiving, supple and most incredible of all it's comfortable to ride,it's mind boggling that this bike was developed from a race bike.The 1198 family felt like a race bike on the road in a bad way although as i say on the open road,on smooth tarmac at high speed it was fabulous,at low speed in a convoy of crawling cars,lorries etc it was a painful chore.

[@rohanalias9053]

@@grahamsmith2022 you describing the 1198 makes want to ride it (on a track tho)

[@mrBIGego]

CRAZY THE ENGINE IS BASED ON A 2014 MOTO GP ENGINE!!! IMAGINE WHAT THEY HAVEIN 2024!!! GUESS WELL HAVE 300 HP IN 2034 PANIGALES

[@TheOriginalCoda]

Bikes will be either electric or banned by 2034, unless we all fight back.

[@DeptofCultivation]

​@@TheOriginalCodayou really think that's going to happen come on gas is king

[@TheOriginalCoda]

@@DeptofCultivation Unfortunately yes, at least in Europe and the UK. I will probably emigrate to the US by then.

[@smookinz4747]

“Great review sir ! Quick question: Did you experience any uncomfortable heat from the engine and exhaust on the 2025 V4 on low speed , similar to what was reported with the previous models? Curious to know if Ducati has addressed that concern!

[@kingfisher111]

It seems DUCATI designers have taken inspiration from Predator movie

[@Bumbaclot213]

Looks like a lobster to me

[@kingfisher111]

@@Bumbaclot213 yup. now i see the same aswell

[@karimkhalifa8610]

7:07 Carbon wings and race exhaust look great, shame about the cost though!

[@TrulyUniqueOne]

A beautiful thing but the electronics do all the work where does it end??

[@82Bjarni]

So automatic is sad.

[@tokyorick79]

While this is a very stunning machine, it really sounds like the introduction of AI being introduced to motorcycles. I see the comments in regards to the legendary video of the K5 Vs v4, and the biggest thing I took away from that video was rider vs machine. If you even go back and watch, look at the K5 riders reaction when he finished his laps. He was so pumped, he said I don’t care if I won or lost that was so fun. Now I’m by far no expert, no MotoGP rider or wannabe, but it sounds like this bike is doing most of the work, at what point does rider skill come in to play? That was also a major difference in that video, the K5 rider had no aides. Oddly enough I’m Michael’s comparison between Panigale and BMW where he had a pro rider do laps on both with and without rider aides the BMW came out onto top in both, but more importantly without rider aides the lap times were faster. This easy to ride point, is it really a good thing, especially here in the US where as long as your pockets are deep enough once you get your license your free to get what ever you want. I know I’m gonna get thrashed, just a few thoughts, but great review nonetheless.

[@82Bjarni]

Its sadly all electronics today and people care more about nanny features. 😢

[@blip98]

Is this going to be my first Ducati Iam 60 and need a reason to keep fit. I would be a base model guy for sure!

[@Cbrmansc77]

I hope they develop the cat whisker delete kit so the front looks cleaner. They can sell it for $1000 and it would be well worth it.

[@SB-cv7vd]

66 degrees of lean angle on road legal bike, amazing.

[@CoolDadventures]

Wait a second, I think I’ll make this the next bike. The H2, the Fury, and always wanted a Ducati. Guess the BMW will never be😢. But ☺️ for what’s to come!

[@NMdesertracer]

I like it looks better seeing someone on the bike!

[@1Down5UpOfficial]

It's growing on me, slowly but surely

[@BangAverageRider]

Had to re watch the lap a few times to check out the dash

[@motorcyclenewsdotcom]

mental POV

[@automotomahi]

Bike looks absolutely stunning the double sided swinging arm looks like state of art design ... rest looks like Japanese which is good ....beautiful bike

[@CaliMotoTV]

Love the dash doesn't have the same glare issue😂 but this or my 23 v4r?

[@asianskywalker]

The best looks wise but i'de still take a more refined Japanese inline 4.

[@tropicaltroll2288]

I don’t know what to look at during the lap, my eyes stuck on the crazy lean angles

[@HelloJamesBond]

The looks have grown on me I take it back. It’s a stunning bike and Neevesy done a top class review. I absolutely love the swing arm it’s so, factory!

[@MrBiggles]

Best review in the business cheers Neevsey, incredible bike 👊🏻

[@BMWSJR]

Cool bike and great review.

[@TwinPotMan]

It'll be interesting in say 2028 to look back at this review when assessing the bike released for that year. What extra technology will be introduced - perhaps AI rider-assist?

[@2_Bike_is_Life]

You really are the best. Love the details and passion you deliver.

[@theperipateticgumshoe9047]

How does it compare to the 2023 2024 V4R?

[@madrat5176]

I’ve liked it from day one. A very purposeful design - function over form. Like the looks or not, it’ll be the best overall and track Panigale yet

[@EJK1965]

I'd like an 800cc version without the wings, say 140 bhp and 180kg wet, with a slightly more comfortable riding position, please. Pretty please, Ducati. Thanks!

[@Tyrekickingwetdreamer]

Does it come with a top box ?

[@timhares3091]

Very professional presentation and very interesting...well done

[@frankinho233]

66 degrees lean angle at 12:21 😱

[@darylclifford]

Surely that can’t be real though, right? The greatest lean angle I’ve seen on a MotoGP bike is 61 degrees !! Is the lean angle sensor measuring angle to the road or in regards to earth’s perpendicular angle? So is it a banked corner?

[@rohanalias9053]

.and those are done by MotoGP bikes.. even wsbk caps out at about 61-62 this must be a calibration error or ducati made such an incredible chassis

[@RidewithWomble]

Does it finally have a petrol gauge?

[@viktorskarlatov8227]

of course not :D

[@RidewithWomble]

@@viktorskarlatov8227 all there tech but not petrol gauge lol

[@ciociomiomedia]

Also doesn’t have windshield wipers and a reverse gear.

[@lucasscolarici4836]

Great video . Thanks

[@chipgrip1762]

3rd time watching this bikes review all different presenters the others prattle on Neevesy shows us a hot lap he is just in a different league 🥰

[@GadgetyMV]

The "support race engineer for the day"- that's where I imagine AI has it's place - assisting learning, providing feedback and getting the rider to gradually take more and more control, and the electronics providing less and less of it. This while maintaining the performance the initial built in electronic settings provide while feeling more involved and in control. Perhaps that'll come with some future SP version or other.

[@craigcooper8810]

awesome video neevsy👍

[@truckatadders]

Want one, but in the yellow that the 748/916 used to be available in 🥰

[@SteveSuric]

I would imagine that BMW is watching and taking notes....At the end us, the consumers win. 😁

[@John900C]

I don't think £30k is unreasonable considering what you get, but the cost of the race technician's time to help you set it up would be the kicker.

[@MrDucatiPenigaleV4s]

Can not wait to get mine on order

[@poundthatpavement652]

Great bike, I see track riders purchasing this bike and youtubers buying it for content.

[@kuhndj67]

As much as this bike would be epic fun on the track... I think it would just be too much temptation on the street.

[@panchochilli11]

Great review! Wow, I think you just helped Ducati sell all of these out!

[@eagle.s1k]

Would love to see if this would have a faster track time than the s1000rr

[@Sierrablue03]

I like how you guys just skipped over the V-twin Panigale there

[@johnstafford8405]

As i sit here with my cuppa ,this review is one of the best detailed of a sate of the art bike I have seen in a while thank's for all the effort you guys put in a fantastic overview .

[@randomdude33188]

Does it have a fuel gauge finally?

[@sookainian]

No… because “every gram” counts lol… the review already said ducati don’t care coz they build this bike to be ridden fast.. fuel gauge will only slow u down 🤣

[@slowestrider4918]

Wow, it is ticket to venture into the immortal realm.

[@rsiksUser]

Thanks for another great review. U r appreciated

[@KavehFanian]

I love your reporting and journalism. Thank you for another great review. As a consumer we are very lucky and I cannot wait to see what will be the BMW response!

[@MsAlcatraz305]

why the caption turned off?

[@Vexar]

bike for rich people that don't mind tossing 30+ k down the track.

[@bryansuperduke1290r]

Sounds like a lot of stuff to go wrong!

[@TheLastCrankers]

Nice. They are gona sell dozens!

[@spookydog6959]

epic bike still sounds like a hedge trimmer😁

[@sebo1337]

How does it compare to the “old” V4 R?

[@AMPJ08]

For track day aficionados it will eventually cost more than 30 grand :) just the basics for track probably up to 40. :) at least relief the starting price was not 40 or 50! Nice bike

[@jeffestrada6857]

After I heard the cost of the exhaust I turned this OFF!!! How ridiculous that this is what bikes have become!!! In my opinion manufacturers like Ducati have “lost” it. I will stick with my L0 Gixxer 750 and probably have just as much fun if not more 👍

[@stevenjameswyatt2032]

Hot damn,but that looks so good.

[@jagadeeshkumar516]

Better than what ktm and bmw did

[@pawetarkowski366]

The dash showed 66 degres in right hander corner...is it possible?

[@robert-wr6md]

Yea but my Yamaha XS2 had that flexi swinging arm and frame years ago, beat Ducati to that so called tech feature.

[@ThePedroDB]

Surely there's a pedestrian collision issue with those aero wings. 🤔They're just like swords and would probably sever arms/limbs etc. with a close shave collision. If this aero is 'OK', we should get pop-up headlights back on cars...

[@clicli9591]

Beautiful bike, plus good video 😊

[@PLAYER2035]

Loads of ducatis at Australian track days

[@helloitsme4238]

The problem is that most club racing (where I am atleast) has superbike limited to 1000cc, so unless you can afford to race a V4R, you can’t make use of this stuff :(

[@TheCenturion8404]

Great review

[@MrAranhaman]

Not taking merit of the exeptional rider and bike but that odometer is pretty generous

[@Curry3659]

Somebody get this man a ND filter for his camera lense.