PANIGALE V2 vs V4 COMPARISON | Which one should you buy?

From an owners perspective, we compare the Panigale V2 to the V4. I first purchased my Panigale V2 in the spring of 2021 and recently purchased a V4 this summer in 2024. During my ownership I've been able to use both in various environments and conditions. Both the V2 and V4 have been through various stages of modification and stages of maintenance.
The V2 is often considered the practical Panigale and the one you want if you are planning to use it for normal transportation. However, in this video we discuss how the V4 and V2 are quite similar when being used within the context of normal transportation.
As always, thank you for watching!
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[@Diabeekei]

Everyday i look at your garage i look at mine and sigh. It’s clean and aesthetic

[@ridewithKY]

Hey man, I really appreciate the compliment. I wish the square footage was a little bigger but I do my best to work with what I have. Take care and thank you for your support!

[@aheyrnfalco2345]

That V2 with the Austin Racing sounds so good!

[@ridewithKY]

Thank you! I love that setup on the V2.

[@bearco11]

Thank you so much for all the information you share. It really helps when making a decision between the V2 and the V4. All The Best

[@ridewithKY]

Appreciate the support! So glad you found the video useful. Take care. 👍🏽.

[@Ramon51650]

Yes, this video is helpful. I put a downpayment on a V2 because I really like narrow bikes and I come from the 888 era, plus I have Hyperrmotard 950SP. You answered some items that were in and out of my thinking. I'm a twisties sort, and my freeway/straight riding is minimal. I think that the Hyper/V2 combo is going to suit me (plus a Grom!). You side-by-side comparison is welcome.

[@ridewithKY]

Awesome. So glad this video was helpful to guide your decision. You won’t be disappointed with the V2. It feels like a much smaller bike than it really is. Whenever somebody rides the V2, the first thing they say comment on is how light and small it feels. Appreciate the support, take care. 👊🏽.

[@graham5318]

Nice review based on real experience....not specs or speculation. Still love how slim that V2 looks. Would you consider doing at -1 tooth front sprocket on the V2 to improve low speed smoothness / tractability ? Makes a very noticeable difference on a 600cc bike.

[@ridewithKY]

Appreciate it, thank you! At this point I’d rather just leave the gearing stock. However, you are totally right about it making a big difference on these types of bikes.

[@ridewithKY]

You aren’t alone man. There’s a good amount of people out there that like the simplistic look of the V2 over the more aggressive look of the V4.

[@CuongNguyen-yj8qo]

I'm currently looking at getting a v2 or v4. However, I'm gonna have to disagree with your statement that the exhaust sound on the V2 is awesome. Maybe it's the video recording but that austin racing just sounds loud and tinny. I was expecting a nice deep throaty note. Maybe I'm just getting old. No complaints on the V4 at all though.

[@ridewithKY]

Yeah man everybody has their opinion.

[@xectrip]

lol definitely not loud and tinny w/ an arrow exhaust. in person its a lot different. its definitely a louder lower deep sound + rumble. videos dont give it justice

[@whydowestand]

Great Video man!!! I love Ducati

[@ridewithKY]

Appreciate it! Thank you for the support! 👊🏽.

[@akashnag3879]

Hey brother!! nice explanation. Can you please make a video comparing both v4s of your's? Aprilia and Ducati. If already made, please share the video. Thanks and keep up the good work.

[@ridewithKY]

That is coming soon. The RSV4 and Pani V4 are surprisingly pretty different in the context of a street application. Thank you for the support. 👊🏽.

[@bpowa]

Have you even taken the v4 to redline? I agree you do what you want with your bike but many people say its meant for the track if you use the whole powerband as a purpose built bike. I think its too much for the street to use the whole powerband is what people meant. You get 150mph quick in 3rd gear or short shift to 4th. As much as I love the bike It gets more enjoyable to dip into long turns and wringing it out.. Again not for streets its just too fast to use the whole power.

[@ridewithKY]

I have. There are a lot of tracks you can't use the whole powerband, so what then? Furthermore, these bikes have lights, a number plate bracket, mirrors, and a catalytic converter; their primary purpose is a street application. In your example of ringing out 3rd gear, let's look at the V2. If you wind out 3rd gear completely, you'll be going approximately 120-125 mph? In a legal context and safety context, is there really a difference between 125 mph on the V2 versus 150 mph on the V4? I don't think so. I'm not here to tell anybody what to do with the speed of their bike, that's between them and law enforcement. At least here in California, there is no difference legally between going 125 mph and 150 mph. It's exhibition of speed in both scenarios. You are taking a big risk legally and with safety in either case. The context of the video was both of these bikes behavior in a street application, being used as transportation. After all, that's what both of these bikes are; transportation. Top end speed goes without saying, it's 210 hp versus 155 hp, not that hard to figure that part out. Take care man, ride safe.

[@chefsean1]

Yo if you can get your hands on a 2025 v4 i'd really like to see a side by side with the 24 like you did here with these bikes Cruise control sounds nice

[@ridewithKY]

I would love to have that opportunity as well. Really anxious to see a 2025 in person, I'm hoping it looks better in person than in photos/video. Take care, thanks for the support.

[@chrisbatham861]

​@ridewithKY The 2025 v4 does look better in the flesh. I own a Bayliss. I would definitely buy a 2025 v4. They look great..

[@ridewithKY]

Figured as much. Like most things they look better in person. Thanks for chiming in @chrisbatham861

[@ASBP12]

Thanks bro now I need a v4 😂😂😂

[@ridewithKY]

Haha yes sir

[@JG-xt6eu]

I was about to ask if you ever ride your bikes then 8:16 happened lol smh. I have 2021 s1000rr w/2300miles BUT wld trade it for a v4 if the deal was fair

[@ridewithKY]

Haha I unfortunately don’t ride and provide commentary as often as everyone probably wants. When I ride I like to pay attention to just riding and even just talking at the same time can be distracting. S1000RR easily one of my favorite bikes, definitely a worthy alternative to a Pani V4.

[@ChokolateSushi23]

What mirrors are on the V4?

[@ridewithKY]

Those are Rizoma Cut Edge mirrors.

[@jimkoeman7081]

Ive traded in me v2 for a gsxs1000 juist because the v2 is unusable in my country. It drives only Nice on the higher speeds. Exceeding the speed limit. Its a tracktoy best used there. At low speeds 30 - 80 kmh it feels like im stalling the bike. Thais driving in first/second gear.

[@ridewithKY]

I know what you mean. With the stock flash these bikes don’t run that good at lower speeds and when lugging the motor. After a flash they run much better down low. Glad you are enjoying that GSXS1000, those are sweet bikes.

[@RobDaKid87]

I got a BMW M1000R. It's not going to the track. I had a buddy kind of give me a little shit about it. Jokingly. Well, he wrecked his GSXR1000R. Now I'm still cruising around, and he's got nothing. 🤷 I'll ride my ride, you ride yours.

[@ridewithKY]

Hope your buddy is okay following the wreck. Nothing wrong with keeping your M1000R off the track man. If I had one of those I’d be the same way. We’d be a lot better off if everybody wasn’t so concerned about what others are doing and just minded their business. Take care, enjoy that M1000R. 👊🏽.

[@RobDaKid87]

A couple broken ankles, but otherwise, he's good. Some surgery, a couple of pins and screws, and physical therapy. He will be back riding by the end of the year. 👍

[@ridewithKY]

@@RobDaKid87 glad he is mostly ok. Appreciate you sharing and chiming in. 👊🏽.

[@stevie9361]

These clutches need to be changed every 2400 miles. They charge almost 3k at the shop to do it. So why would you want this as a daily?

[@beeraiii8449]

Only if you’re using a dry clutch. Not if you use the stock wet clutch.

[@ridewithKY]

This information is incorrect. Both the V2 and V4 use a wet clutch, which does not need any more maintenance than any other wet clutch. When we talk about dry clutches and Ducati’s there are some nuances there as well. The current gen V4R uses a very small diameter dry clutch which has a shorter interval than the larger diameter dry clutch found on the older V4R and the SP/SP2. Thank you @beeraiii8449 for correcting this misinformation.

[@Yamabrah_YZF]

Replacing plates on a dry clutch is easier than putting air in the tires. If you pay 3k for a 5 min job then what the fuck?!?

[@ridewithKY]

@Yamabrah_YZF 😂😂😂

[@beeraiii8449]

@@ridewithKYno worries! I’m enjoying your videos from down under as I wait to place an order on the new v4!! :)

[@notsureonthisusername3319]

Neither... you should buy an Aprilia RSV4... You're welcome...

[@ridewithKY]

You didn’t watch the video… 😂. I have an RSV4.

[@notsureonthisusername3319]

​​@ridewithKY oh, I know u have the RSV4, I've been watching your videos for a while... but for those wondering if you should get a panigale v4 or v2... well... you should get an Aprilia RSV4... 🤩🤩🤩

[@ridewithKY]

@notsureonthisusername3319 haha RSV4 is a great bike it’d be hard for me to pick between it and the Pani v4.

[@steve34416]

Neither, couldn't afford the regular repair bills!!!

[@ridewithKY]

😂😂😂. Surprisingly they aren’t that bad.

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