Superbike shootout 2019 - BMW S1000RR vs Aprilia RSV4 1100 vs Ducati Panigale V4S | MCN

Join Chief Road Tester Michael Neeves in Sicily for the 2019 MCN superbike shootout to find out which bike comes out on top. Find out what the best superbike is: the BMW S1000RR M, the Aprilia RSV4 1100 Factory or the Ducati Panigale V4S?
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Ducati: bit.ly/2Kiyvl4
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[@shegocrazy]

In summary these bikes are better than 99.999% of riders' ability and so a choice would come down to which feels best and which makes you smile the most.

[@RRSmurf]

And it has forever been thus.

[@andrewford80]

@@RRSmurf haha yeah it has been this way for a very long time.

[@albertcampos959]

@DONALD TRUMP yes, but it's an old old bike. So if its 30% lower priced than the rest, ok...otherwise, why buy old technology?

[@PilotGigi]

The one you can afford the most 😂😂😂😂😂

[@albertcampos959]

@@PilotGigi hahaha in that case, R1 here I come!!!! No no, I do love the look of the S1000rr, but I wouldn't do the M, I'd do the Red with the race package, minus the carbon wheels, lithium battery... I think that'll keep it at around 20k otd.

[@joeyz989]

Do those cable-ties come free with the Aprilia or are they optional extras? 5:38

[@TheMezzy712]

Aprilia Security System ( ASS ).

[@XtremeCoke]

@@TheMezzy712 Aprilia Advance Security System， only approved dealer with PADS can fit and check it.

[@XtremeCoke]

new for 2019! factory kit!

[@Amanet13]

Sorry guys it comes only on S models

[@sivvinod3187]

@@TheMezzy712 A S S

[@jlwlondon]

S1KRR wins on the heated grips category.

[@jdjeasy]

Cruise control? Up- down shifter?

[@exothermal.sprocket]

Wins on track too.

[@ravenmoto5948]

Navagation too

[@foolspeedahead]

Jay Drenth the other bikes have up-down shifting with auto blip too. The V4R with its dry clutch is much, much smoother than any of these. Still no cruise control though.

[@ESBERIS]

@jlwlondon s1krr wins on the dyno to, it has more power than a v4r. Bmw claimed its 204 hp and on dyno its 207 hp full stock 2019 bmw s1krr

[@acidnaught74]

All modern superbikes are exuberant and extravagant machines 99% of their owners will never barely use at full potential, so... buy the one you like the most! (yes: that one you keep staring at before and after every sunday ride!)

[@mac5917]

acidnaught the sound of the aprilia makes it stand out for me, That’s what you’re going to hear every day!

[@clayman1980]

So, the S1kRR for me then. I have never desired a piece of technology like I do this thing.

[@8kilosunderyep877]

Exactly lol

[@JestersCapxXx]

Buy the one you like the most...…. and the one you can afford. Italian exuberant and extravagant pleasure can get very expensive.

[@Showmetheevidence-]

I agree. As an ex-racer I used to run rings around “experienced” riders on 1000s when I was on my R6. These bikes are all fast AF, so yeah just get the one you want/that appeals to you :)

[@MZ-bl6wg]

When posting text information don't put white text in front of clouds. 🙂👍

[@Shadow_Reyu]

Boy am I glad someone else noticed this also. Double check the editing next time people. 👍🏾😌

[@bernardogaona37]

The reason super motorcycles are dying is because they don't cost $11000 brand new anymore they're all $20,000- $25,000

[@tough931]

I can predict. S1k : absolutely stonking V4S : absolutely bonkers RSV4 : absolutely mega Winner : triumph daytona

[@afletra]

@@FancyAnimal lol

[@BigUriel]

@@FancyAnimal Fun at parties aren't you?

[@xorbe2]

> Winner : triumph daytona Sadly there was a yellow Porsche near the track, and the Daytona didn't finish.

[@Taitea_____]

@@xorbe2 yammie noob!?? 😂😂😂😂

[@F1ll1nTh3Blanks]

@@FancyAnimal 🤣 So, savage then.. 🤔

[@PLGAZA]

I’ll have me an RSV4 thank you. Just can’t go past that V4 for sound and feel. Looks a beast too.

[@andrebc]

You should also check the Duc with the Akrapovic full system...

[@MrMurphc13]

That’s why I have one.Best out there.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Loved that - great video with a really good edit I thought....and on the bikes front a great conclusion too!

[@KondifenRacingSchool]

As always, a very direct and on-point review and comparison. Love the technical aspect review for each bike. Great job MCN ❤️👍👍👍

[@soulcatcher668]

We live in the golden age..... when talking main stream.... there are no crap bikes. You can really just buy what you like and you will not be disappointed. All three bikes within 7 tenths on the track..... nice.

[@cranky1812]

Great bikes but most of the riders can't afford them. Insurance on these are ridiculous.

[@austin4702]

That's the truth. Too many people now days are corporate fan boys in the sense that they believe they're way better than the others. You really can't go wrong.

[@jponz85]

@@cranky1812 the used market is where it's at. Here in the states I got a really nice green zx10r 16k miles for $4500 no joke and minimum insurance for a whole year is $200 now I have to pay that upfront BUT it's nothing seriously. Just save and get a second hand bike. Not 200hp but 180+hp is fine with me and I dont track just do freeway pulls lol

[@JohnSmithExtra]

Love it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Jay-yg8jj]

@@cranky1812 Insurance on my RSV4 and my GSX-R 750 (known to be ridiculous to insure) is less than 150$/month @ 23 years old with a reckless and negligent on my record from 2015. Just saying.

[@MungoBiker]

Michael Neeves, best allround bike journo of them all. A great, to the point review and great edit..;)

[@sdipper7]

Not the best at all. One needs to ride them all onesself, then make a decision. You can't take Neeves opinion.

[@mrgreen9388]

@@sdipper7 because he's a BMW fan boy. Funny listening to him slate the RSV4.

[@bilal_waheed]

implies that you haven't seen Sagar Sheldekar yet (ex powerdrift host)

[@MungoBiker]

I can@@sdipper7

[@MungoBiker]

oh right @@mrgreen9388

[@lucasdamask]

The Aprilia feels 10 years older because it`s an Aprilia, cant compare to a BMW or a Ducati, they have tons more research and development money. but the "old one" still beats the "newer" bikes.

[@q3m210]

Look at the rs660 concept, if the next rsv4 look like that it gonna be 🔥🔥🔥

[@lucasdamask]

@@q3m210 they already confirmed it for mid 2020. bet ya that that look will come in the 2021/22 models of the RSV.

[@lucasdamask]

@@andrewkim9881 It came First. Beaten the s1000 M sport by 2 tenths.

[@lucasdamask]

@@andrewkim9881 Race bikes belong in the Track

[@lucasdamask]

@@andrewkim9881 good for you!! =D

[@shubhamjainjain9976]

My dream bike Aprilia Rsv4.....just f%$#g love that bike...

[@Claimjumper55]

Terrific comaprison!! I took your advice and went with the Tuono.

[@cdelta2443]

Aprilia RSV4 1100 Factory - What a sound!!!

[@jarjarlol]

Why the hell are bikes still being reported in crank bhp outside of the manufacturer. Wheel hp is all that matters.

[@2_Bike_is_Life]

Because reasons

[@garyalexander2480]

Those cable ties make this test invalid

Technically they count as two detachable pieces of luggage.

[@Chris-Brauch]

Gary Alexander Lol 😂

[@shamsulkamis7787]

Hahaha

[@TeamSimpsonRacing]

You keep saying the bmw wasn't the fastest on track like it was a million miles off. It was only 0.003 slower

[@T1000ruless]

yes but the bmw was equipped with the m package it should be compared to the v4r and rsv4rf. the fun is that the base model aprilia rsv4rr is still faster than a fully equiped s1000rr.

[@BigUriel]

He also points out (rightfully so) that lap times for stock bikes are kind of a moot point, 99% of riders will never race them, and those who will will certainly customize them. It's particularly irrelevant when the differences between modern superbikes are so small. Truth is even the slowest superbike today is stupidly fast. It makes more sense to compare them on things that matter on the road and characteristics that are not easily changed. If I won the lottery I'd buy the Ducati, because 1100cc is better than 1000, and because I love the way it looks and sounds (not in that colour though) and you get wonderful details like the single sided swingarm. More realistically I'd buy the S1000RR which is maybe not as quick or exotic but very close, more practical as a road bike and far cheaper. In fact it's so good that unless the Japanese come up with something really incredible soon I can't think of a reason why anyone would buy any of their superbikes over BMW's.

[@matttaafe8039]

@@T1000ruless also is cost!throw that money at an s1000rr and things change.

[@jessemartinez4601]

@@AbhishekAnandRaj v4r is a 1000 cc and it's better then that s model

[@lightbeam461]

Yes that could be riders fault

[@davep6286]

Love it, after everything you said! Go n buy a Tuono.💪👍

[@NinerJonny]

Yes...and that's exactly what I did...

[@fightingcarrot]

Yes! His review of the 2019 tuono factory helped me make the decision to get one. Picking it up on Monday! :)

[@tuyenhoang5546]

Yep. These are way too expensive for the track and not suitable for the street. The tuono does better on the street and very well on the track. Much better option imo

[@MyDadWasALifeguard]

The Tuono is the best bike on all rides.. anywhere..the end

[@Kevin_Ho70]

Or BMW S1000XR!

[@mohddanial2619]

Bloody hell..rsv4 still looking hot

[@MyDadWasALifeguard]

danial johari ..it’s sick..totally sick

[@sk2283]

BMW wins for the simple reason they have just given you one for a year ! same as Ducati last year !! come on now, you may be a little tall for the RSV4 but it keeps winning every other test, wins here on lap times yet you still rate it last, maybe if Aprilia gave you one for a year ???? I predicted this before I even watched it :-( I have to say after riding the BMW I was underwhelmed, very good but no character, nothing special just a plain 'good' bike, very easy to ride, great dash, but choice is a very personal thing, I'd have either V4 over the Beemer every day of the week

[@bilalamarumosi8282]

Comfort plays a huge part in choosing a bike. WTH does it matter how good a bike is if you hate being on it? U spoke about lap times but did u actually see the times? 3 thousandth of a sec is basically a tie for the track and the bmw performs just as well on the road if not better..

[@sk2283]

​@@bilalamarumosi8282 MCN this week: BMW 1/2 page ad P11 BMW full page ad P15 BMW S1000rr 'waiting is over' Neevesy's wait is over get new S1000rr M Sport long term test bike. I am not saying the BMW isn't a great bike, it is a fantastic bike & easy to ride. But the review was predictable and the Aprilia is always put last by MCN yet out performs the rest in most other tests - even their own when they put a neutral rider on it, because Neeves is over 6ft and doesnt like the ergo's is a fair point but only relevant to him, other riders will find it more comfortable - I think they should try and stick to facts, the fact is the oldest bike there was the quickest. read the review now in MCN and they called the Aprilia dash cluttered yet the picture of the Ducati dash is way more busy and confusing ... Its just more of the same from MCN, Advertising & freebies gets the result

[@sk2283]

@@bilalamarumosi8282 you also have to open your eyes to the 'product placement' .... did you notice the ARAI helmet and Alpinestars gloves on the table & A-Stars T-Shirt ?? come on now, and have you ridden one yet? the BMW seat is like a plank of wood ! no, MCN unfortunately doesn't have the credibility it once had.

[@bilalamarumosi8282]

@@sk2283 I actually do have a s1kr. Its a 2014. Most seats I've been on are not the most comfy tbh. But i don't know if they ACTUALLY favor 1 company over another. If u remember couple yrs back they gave the honda the bike of the year. I thought they were all on crack but that was just me. Lol

[@sk2283]

larry burroughs I think he had one as his long termer that year too ! Lol

[@youtubed9695]

For speed and character and sound I'd buy the aprilia but that s1000rr is growing on me..

[@Avboden]

The S1000RR seems to be winning over everyone in the end. Every major review has basically concluded "they're all amazing but if we had to chose one it would be the BMW"

[@sambridhathapa4313]

@Mila Space When BMW launched the first S1000rr in 2010. They set the standards of what a superbike can be and shocked all its competitors with it's power figures and specially electronics. BMW is anything but boring.

[@clayman1980]

@Mila Space I give you that the BMW feels "boring" because it lacks the character of the Italian bikes. Just like Germans are considered "precise" and rather "cold", while Italians seem more passionate, so do the bikes. That said, though, I'd pick up the Beemer over anything the competition has thrown out on the field recently without a second thought.

[@clayman1980]

@Mila Space That's ok, I am not dissing your opinion. It's just that my preference is different. No hard feelings. :)

[@sophonchan4402]

If the Beemer didn’t run so hot and had that dead midrange I would actually consider one but US regulations 👎🏼

[@festol1]

Aprilia for me. Tuono, one day you will be mine!

[@iTxip]

I have one, 24000 km and counting not a single problem. It is the best bike ever. Not kidding, the only bike I would trade mine for is the newest one for the electronic ohlins, but mine is only 3 years old so why bother.

[@CycleCruza]

Aprilia really needs to update the styling for the RSV4 and Tuono BAD, it still looks the same as the old 2012 RSV4! How long are they going to rock halogen lights? Sheesh!

[@sivvinod3187]

If it ain't broken, don't fix it.

[@ghlibisk67]

2021 Moto 2 Daytona 765R has entered the chat...

[@cvi.lanell_2438]

Would like to see the new S1000RR vs the V4R.

[@shizloner]

Ducati has a embargo on that.

[@Batman11680]

I own a Ducati currently BUT man i would have to go with the new s1000RR. BMW has stepped up

[@R6ex]

V4 or twin?

[@Batman11680]

@@R6ex Twin 848 Evo

[@QuikNik14]

Ride the V4 1st

[@Batman11680]

@@QuikNik14 Oh ya I have, my buddy has the V4s and its fantastic bike. Its like sitting on a lazy boy in comparison to the twins. The setup is much more long ride friendly and the power is smooth as butter. I really like it BUT I feel like I'd be more enthuised riding on the s1000RR. Ill have to ride one to find out though.

[@ModSoFenGliScH]

The Last ten years BMW hast been the best

[@rocketlaunch99]

Something about Aprilia that always attracts me.

[@NisseOhlsen]

Me too. The one uncompromizing bike.

[@baotrankhuu1872]

Aprillia to me has the best sound

[@MegaTechpc]

The fact that it’s amazing???

[@bigbee7725]

My brother has that bike that thing is a monster

[@mikek545]

The sounds is amazing, but I’m 6’2” and it’s too small.

[@malacite1]

Best looking S1000 so far. It's beautiful. Not as beautiful as the Panigale though, obviously.

[@malacite1]

@Evo Shift I agree.

[@ianjames4849]

MCN You should not be taking the manufacturers word for it when it comes to power output and weight as they always lie. 650ib has already dynoed them and a Ducati V4R and also weighed them stock. Beamer made most HP with Aprilia closely following. Aprilia made the most Torque with the beamer in 2nd. The Ducati was least powerful in HP and Torque. The Bmw M sport was also the lightest edging out Ducati by 1 pound. With the Rsv4 being the heaviest.

[@dfw_motorrad1329]

When BMW gives a power figure, that is the minimum you are going to see. Not an "estimate" but the absolute minimum they will allow out of the factory. Every other brand over-estimates.

[@dariogs61]

BMW is an M version that do not compare with Ducati and Aprilia models shown

[@rohanalias9053]

@@dariogs61 the m version just has more electronics.thats it.. otherwise it is mechanically identical to the regular s1krr

[@dariogs61]

Well I tested both panigale v4 and BMW R1000, and they make 201 and 191 hp respectively

[@Quazi1966]

Good interpretation as always Michael, I think you always tend to give very accurate reviews as your experience can fully understand what is going on.

[@happydays1165]

Well done Aprilia 10 years and the bikes still up the top. Time for a complete new bike #gamechanger now

[@vasilisgreen]

The one made 10 years ago was consistently violated by the old s1krr... Don't be ridiculous. It's a 10 year old look, not a 10 year old engine.

[@sophonchan4402]

Can’t wait to pick up my 2021 RSV4

[@yammienoob]

Always wait for y’all’s videos. So well done

[@saswatmishra2759]

Comparing these bikes is just like comparing current generation RC213 V vs YZR M1 vs Desmosedici GP 19.

[@grahambo2005]

So just to confirm. The Aprilia: Is the fastest Has the best engine Makes the most power Has the most extras (Akra, Ohlins, etc) Makes the best noise. ... ... ... Comes last...

[@grahambo2005]

@@andrewkim9881 650ib compared 2 bikes on same dyno, both standard. Aprilia makes more power. Using ron93 though as its US. Other interesting points to note is that the Beamer is really a 2020 bike. Very few people will get a chance to own one prior October 2019. I tried to order one to replace my 2017 s1000rr and was told I'd have to wait AT LEAST 12 weeks... Which is shocking to say the least. Pergusa Track is basically and Oval with couple of bends. (it's a BHP circuit) Aprilia won despite being heavier, says a lot really.

[@grahambo2005]

@UClXV2SiTf00k5bEtUIE6kUw yeah the Aprilia was tested 3 days ago and they got the video uploaded. Made 206bhp same as the Beamer. Aprilia makes more torque. Beamer uses shift cam Aprilia uses an extra 68cc. Interestingly the Beamer needs carbon wheels to offset the weight.

[@grahambo2005]

@@andrewkim9881 just watched em again, you had be second guessing myself :-D Aprilia kzbin.info/www/bejne/rIC7l2SVZ5pkjtE figures at 3.48 206bhp and 89ft/lb torque BMW kzbin.info/www/bejne/iKfUp6irbMRpi9U figures at 4:37 206bhp and 85ft/lb torque Also the curves on the Aprilia are far more impressive than the BMW

[@sd24734]

@@grahambo2005 Do you really think so this video might change your mind about the curve... especially for the street the BMW has a way better power band. kzbin.info/www/bejne/oF6kaKSlm5KppNE

[@scientificenigma]

Graham Boyle it was the fastest by an almost unmeasurable amount it’s really the same..best engine is subjective... it doesn’t make the most power people are dynoing the bmw at 204 to the wheel lol and the Ducati is very close

[@CNCycle]

My OCD wouldn’t let me get past the zip ties.

[@ukcitizen1158]

The fact that the S1KRR will ALWAYS get you home is THE reason it should win by default IMO.....

[@agentmartagentmart9122]

UK Citizen it’s gonna breakdown on the way home. Japanese bikes for the win

[@albe360]

it does tell something about the aprilia's qualities if a 10 year old tuned bike still manages to be the fastest of the group. i'm really curious to see how they will improve it when €5 becomes mandatory

[@afletra]

add an extra 100cc to the bimmer and Im sure it is gonna be the fastest

[@Juxtaposed1Nmotion]

@@afletra they cant get the ergos. or the electronics right, otherwise they would have, just look at their 1200xr and the like, lifeless bikes.

[@afletra]

@@Juxtaposed1Nmotion yet

[@23zuska]

@@afletra no, it wont it has carbon wheels etc. if there will be light version like v4 superleggera with carbon wheels, bimmer would stand no chance

[@afletra]

@@23zuska that's not fair anymore then

[@johnny_123b]

Why dod you emphasise bmw is not the fastest, when difference to Aprilia is 0.003s

[@zmajnebeski6865]

And BMW has smallest engine out of 3..

[@yummyhershey5902]

Bozi Miletic yet it’s actually the most powerful

[@johnnazar180]

I'd like to point out both Aprilia and Ducati require an extra 100cc's to keep up with the BMW.

[@ZX6R2KGT]

I mean it's an awesome bike but that's a very presumptive statement. You're assuming that if they had made a new 1000cc instead that it would automatically be slower because their 1100's are where they are now. That's a hard thing to prove. They're all great bikes and they keep making each other push the limits which is good for us.

[@evanhall7681]

1. Neither are a full 100cc more than the bmw. 2. They are using the M version of the bmw and not the R version of the Ducati. The v4r is 999cc and generates more power than the v4s. Just sayin.

[@jakobnorrestam]

Actually the aprilia has 1073cc, and the V4 layout is generally heavier than an inline 4

[@dfw_motorrad1329]

@@evanhall7681 They are comparing bikes within the same price bracket. The V4R is a $40,000 motorcycle. The M Package RR is $22,000. The V4S is $21,500. The 1100 Factory is $24,500. You want to compare the M Package to the V4R? Fine. Compare the V4R to the HP4 Race.

[@MW_1981]

@@dfw_motorrad1329 but the V4R can be taken on public roads, where as the HP4 Race can't as its just a track bike.

[@justa_dude]

I love my 2020 s1000rr m. The best bike I ever ridden :)

[@nguyenbenny3598]

@Evo Shift you can wrapped it. But i know what you mean. We all like stock bike

[@dfw_motorrad1329]

@Evo Shift I strongly disagree. All black bikes, especially matte black, are boring to look at and annoying to own. I'll take Motorsport colors, please.

[@inmoneywetrust3292]

@@dfw_motorrad1329 yes n no,, we humans are stupid, originally I wanted a blu 2016 R1 but no dealers couldn't deliver. So my closest was 2016 R1 matt gray as of April, 2016... Super happy with this beast!!! I can kick your ass with any bike or car(cage) year as far as speed goes,.. But yeah is kind boring lol.. Not static with BMW color but... Features... Simple as how many miles you have before running out of gas... Is a win winn. Plus I already have a German car, amg e55 hahahaha, WHT d yu have?

[@inmoneywetrust3292]

Pls reply🙄

[@dfw_motorrad1329]

@@inmoneywetrust3292 02 CBR954RR race bike, spare 954 and a third spare engine, sprinter van to haul them and a trailer to haul my cars, 89 turbo MR2, Legacy GT, and soon a G310R Cup race bike. I'm starting a local 310R spec series. Come race that R1 against my 954 around a circuit. Or send that E55 around a circuit against my MR2. I'm up for it.

[@Nightdare]

"More extreme than ever before" I wonder what '98 R1's have to say about that

[@realscience948]

Dyno figures from I think “650ib” KZbin video! Aprilia....192 BMW......191 Ducati.....183...but low miles on engine.

[@MrJayjay0420]

That's also the north American version of the s1000rr, which is down on power compared to the euro version.

[@shaunsearcy329]

MrJayjay0420 according to BMW NA version is not down on power, and ib650 had Ducati put a special tune on his bike. Nothing is being restricted for 650ib. Our dynos are setup different in the states. We like our low numbers :) Japanese bikes come with huge throttle restrictions so those bikes gain big amounts of power with a tune and removal of emissions hardware.

[@lakshaytewatia6205]

When u compared then S1000RR M-Sport and V4 Factory version then why u had not come up with V4R ? ?

[@Abhishek-150]

v4r is super expensive

[@lakshaytewatia6205]

@@Abhishek-150 i know it but BMW M Edition is also very expensive around 38Lakh Rs. To 40Lakh Rs. For India, n V4R is like 52-54Lakh Rs. But these are top of the line...so either they must have gone for the Base variant for all of these three or for the top end only...!

[@sakunthalak976]

@@lakshaytewatia6205 m edition cost around 22 lakhs ex showroom in india

[@keionchase2144]

@@lakshaytewatia6205 BMW 1000 vs 2 1100????

[@unrealeck]

44Teeth Dyno'd the S1000RR and the Ducati (not sure about the Aprilia) and the S1000RR had the highest power. On paper spec sheets, it's not always the truth or accurate.

[@1mp3r1alC0MMAND0]

Yeah recently they did the rsv4 aswell and compared it to the bmw, the rsv4 made 193 hp and almost 84 torque so about 3 less hp and made a little more torque

[@fazerjohn]

Great review, well balanced with pros and cons, both on the road and track.

[@EpiceverythingProductions]

I have been excited for a comparison with just these 3 out of the superbikes out there. These appear to be the top tier of the class currently. Counting down the time so I can watch it.. at work lol

[@nathanollerenshaw7549]

I'd be lying if I said I don't keep click on this tab to see if it's streaming yet .. :P

[@EpiceverythingProductions]

Nathan Ollerenshaw lol I’ve been doing that all morning! Really enjoyed this review!!!

[@findingneutral426]

Very good review Micheal. The quality has improved vastly. Nice and conclusive as well

[@rayzhang6435]

Absolutely s1000rr, just can’t get over that sexy looking beauty, so far the best headlight design I’ve ever seen, and still love the inline4 screaming sound

[@644loic]

true !

[@Masterbeef2009]

Them zip ties

[@jackwaters9343]

My KLX 125 would destroy all of them.

[@alistairupton1960]

Jack Waters same, my cbf 125 would clap that bimmer 😂😂

[@jackwaters9343]

SvH_Streaks , 125 life boyz

[@stevekelly6500]

Please do not film this on a 5 year old cell phone . Thank you

[@motorcyclenewsdotcom]

Don't worry, this one's a bit better...

[@stevekelly6500]

@@motorcyclenewsdotcom Sweet, good to hear, hope you guys had fun.

[@Okipouros]

You deserve more upvotes

[@stevekelly6500]

Good job, impressed.

[@King88_8]

Excellent review. For me, EVERY stock bike Ive beaten around a track gets brake fade with stock lines. Change to braided. 99% fade free

[@johnnazar180]

Why would you not use the V4r? The brand new bike that released alongside the NEW Aprilia and the NEW BMW...

[@xanderpaul8037]

I've heard that Ducati have put a blanket ban on comparing the v4r against other bikes on and off track but not sure how true that actually is

[@dfw_motorrad1329]

The V4R is double the price of these bikes. Why would you not use the HP4 Race? Why would you not use Aprilia's MotoGP bike? This is a $22,000 price bracket of European road-going superbikes.

[@TheDucatiPilot]

Great video guys and top notch editing. I currently own a Panigale 1299S and I believe I'm ready to trade in and move on. I'm just not sure whether to purchase to V4S Corse or the 2020 BMW S1000RR M. Thoughts anyone?

[@1980iulian]

Both Amazing. Get the one who speaks to you.

[@Vasyok85]

s1ooorr

[@nickprice3605]

Of course it's the Corse For the road, looks best sounds best

[@TheDucatiPilot]

I know man! I want them both! lol

[@TheDucatiPilot]

True, but also $5k more and the Akra exhust is another $5K!

[@samrit123in]

Another no-nonsense, brilliant review from Neeves. Now we patiently wait for the keyboard warriors, who not only have in-depth knowledge of superbikes, but are also the fastest in the track and road.

[@wsbygt]

From dyno numbers and majority press input: RSV4 Factory. Cant wait for Neeves side!

[@ΓΙΩΡΓΟΣΝΙΚΗΦΟΡΟΣ-ε8η]

Hallo i am 1 90 CM which bike is better for me ? Thank you !

[@natural9743]

After watching this informative review I went out and bought me a Honda cub

[@shubsodhi5986]

lol same "SP"

[@snakerb]

BMW is lying about their HP output. That bike makes more power than that.

[@Toddmars]

MCN I know you are NOT testing the V4r because of price in comparison to the bmw and aprilia. But let's get real here the Ducati v4r is the G. O. A. T. I would have liked to see ducati top spec against bmw and aprilia top spec which u have here.

[@SuperTacticalcom]

Ducati won't allow the v4r to be in any of these comparison tests

[@patkawasaki]

When neeves all but declared himself unable to fully exploit these, that's the take-away message. Nice to have and good luck to those who can afford them, but UK roads and tracks will highlight the rider's abilities over the capabilities of these bikes. I think they've evolved to the point of irrelevance.

[@DaveBibbs]

I recently rode all three of these back to back and I am 6ft tall. I completely disagree with this. If anything the v4s is the most comfortable. The Aprilia feels small but there is still plenty of comfort. I found the S1000rr the most wristsy and uncomfortable by far. Overall I bought the Aprilia as it was a nice mix of both the other bikes. Mad like the Ducati but smooth and accessible like the bmw.

[@DaveBibbs]

CJCashMoneyIMVU not a clue but I doubt any of them are

[@sumayyazakkeer4081]

my opinion :- Track use= rsv4 and panigale v 4 serious Is So better than inline .v4 are So wildy but inline 4 are smooth and friendly but I choose R1 It feels like mixture of this from yamaha fan girl😆😆😉

[@fxnytroxtxFPP]

I can't wait for new s1000(single)R!

[@iTxip]

Yep, that sounds like a new top contender for the supernaked crown the Tuono has had for so long.

[@Hermenaus]

That should be interesting, especially how the headlights will be

[@bmazzuia]

In 25 hours and... I’m here with popcorn already!

[@pomplardpanam8591]

Yeah my bro but what about the V4R ?

[@iwasadeum]

The Ducati is a sexy machine... But it sounds like crap, IMO. Is hot seat still an issue with Ducati? I would hope not with the exhaust placement. BMW started the liter bike Renaissance, for which all riders should be grateful.

[@TBR972]

Adeum Deus the sound it's crap for all v4's and crossplane's engines. The straight line engines sounds better and lit 🙌

[@fengwan6008]

Panigale is also the slowest in 44teeth’s video.But Ducati is good at making the bike sexy.

[@the_cbz_rider]

Long live Superbikes

[@JohnSmithExtra]

Love the S1K, you can always swap brakes, and setup the ECU! It's the 2JZ of the SuperSport world, it decimates all!

[@bmwhp5581]

www.bmwhp.com/2020-m-sport-bmw-s1000rr-2020-track-sport-bmw-s1000rr/ you know I can help you

[@f1k199]

Bmw should join moto gp.

[@iodineclip]

As much as we wanted to see that, there really isnt much reason for them to go into motogp, if they are already this good at making motorcycles. There is no need to prove anything.

[@Twed]

5:37 cable tie fight!!!

[@jeremychilcutt6005]

For 15gs I will take a zx10rr all day vs the Ducati or aprrillia crap

[@maximussmirnoff]

Love your videos for being so informative! Keep going guys!

[@bigrobsydney]

Really enjoyed Michael's review. He's calm, and tells you everything with complete honesty, and with a straight attitude. I wish all reviewers followed this style, and equally, his recommendation is very common sense. Thank you Michael!

[@greyrock551]

What a fantastic review. Build-up (almost a story), images, editing, all great - and some truly insightful commentary. More real information in this than 20 magazine reviews combined. Neeves should stop doing any writing and just make this his full-time role, he's too good at it. Hitting it out of the park MCN!

[@jf3857]

BMW S1000RR IS THE MACHINE!

[@644loic]

YES !!

[@mikek545]

Aprilia Sound is 👌🏼❤️

[@akhilakhi96]

V4s🤗 s1000rr✌️✌️😑

[@sjk6097]

I love my V4....but I must say I think the BMW will be the next one....

[@ducatimale]

Typical Neeves quality reporting. Best bike journo in the world. May you deliver videos to us forever.

[@Fearless154]

Yes but all those HP number which ducati and aprilia claim are not true. You make it look like s1000rr is less powerful bike around which is not true s1000rr does much more HP power than ducati v4s v4r and about the same with with rsv4 1100 on the rear wheel.

[@iTxip]

That because the s1000rr makes more power than BMW claims. It makes the same power of the Aprilia.

[@russiaKGB]

APRiLliA 🏍👍

[@mstegs5477]

Interestingly, the V4 is the only bike with counter rotating crank shaft (as far as I know), yet labeled as the slowest to steer.

[@ethanmax3168]

@m stegs - hahaha right. Next next year the same words would be use for the Next big bike and the BMW will be the slow and heavier bike of the bunch and push back the line like Ducati was this year.

[@maldridge7630]

...and now I am even more firm in my decision; next bike will HAVE to be the new BMW S1000XR! It will have this engine, with even more comfort, and none of that Pirates of Caribbean cock-eyed headlight look (which BMW says was to save weight; what a load of crap!)

[@DucStewie]

Shocking report MCN.....complain about the brakes on the BMW, it’s slower than the Aprilia, but it’s the new flavor of the week so it MUST be the best bike of the bunch. (Huge sarcasm) Forgot to mention that the USA spec BMW’s are completely neutered and have a gigantic dead zone in the midrange.

[@destinystarver]

You could probably do another 2019 Blade, R1, ZX, GSX review too.. "the not so updated ones.." We'd still love to watch.. ❤️

[@RadDadisRad]

They are all such great looking bikes. The BMW is a bargain. You get so much bike for so little. It may not have Ohlins or Brembo but you can’t tell with how well it works. Maybe they’ll make an HP4 with the Ohlins and Brembos.

[@tonykartracer8032]

Every time I see the world Ducati and the naming of their bike...... my stomach turns. Soo cheezy, hahaha. But you guys keep drinking their Kool-Aid though. :)

[@chriss6971]

Superbikes need versions for tall people, we not all jockey size hahaha Had a BMW and a gsxr felt like a praying mantis on both.

[@BigUriel]

They're not particularly comfortable for short people either, the way you're supposed to sit on them is inherently uncomfortable. Higher clip ons and lower foot pegs are great for cruising but make it hard to swing your body from side to side when you're trying to change direction quickly.

[@MrWigV25]

Awesome bikes love them all Lol..

[@Motivation-vs2vp.]

GSX1000R 2019

[@ALC6914]

Hi I'm living the same like you in UK and I'm the owner of RSV4 19 plate but because of some issues with the bike I just want to step to R1 or S1000rr so what you suggest. I'll appreciate if you can give me an answer

[@Utahforrest]

Have to admit I’m bummed out you’re not doing the entire fleet comparison like you did in 2017. There are enough new bikes in the mix it’d be a great video!

[@nivotron960]

Was thinking the same, but suppose these three are so far ahead now maybe not worth including R1M, Fireblade GSXR etc...

[@Utahforrest]

J Niv for sure. I think they’re likely ahead of the pack but it’s always fun to hear the strengths/weaknesses when directly compared :)

[@joaosoares3719]

@@Utahforrest They're not ahead of the pack. They might accelerate slightly faster, but lap times won't be that different and the GSX-R1000R and the Fireblade SP are a lot better as road bikes (ergos, reliability, etc).

[@Utahforrest]

João Soares for sure. Whoever does the full shootout will win in view count that’s for sure ;)

[@scottanderson4175]

Nothing like having a $25,000 Race Bike and being passed by a BMW R1200 GS in the mountains 🎉🎉🎉

[@Showmetheevidence-]

It’s been some time since there has been a 1000cc test without a Japanese contender. And that is something that’s more exciting than it seems to have been in a couple of years.

[@projectg408]

Actual engine sizes: V4S - 1103cc 1100 Factory - 1078cc S1000RR M - 999cc

[@blackpuma6539]

BMW IS BEST

[@RatAndRaven]

"the first ducati to run a V4" someone who lives and breathes and reports on motorcycles somehow forgets the Desmocedici RR?..

[@davidbrayshaw3529]

Ducati Apollo 1964, that was the first Ducati V4. OK, I'm happy to concede that it never made production but it certainly went through extensive development and testing stages. The initial prototype put out a staggering 100 bhp and neither the tires nor the riders of the day were up to the task of handling a bike of this calibre. It was ultimately de tuned in the hope of appealing to police departments but their attempt was in vain. Many scorned Ducati when they re entered GP racing with a V4 layout after nearly three decades of L twin success but the truth of the matter was that Ducati's first foray into big bore bikes was a V4 back in 1964, not the Desmosedici that was born some 38 years later.

[@RatAndRaven]

@@davidbrayshaw3529 I was gonna mention that but I figured I would stick to something more recent, more famous and more well known, especially something which actually made it to production.

[@davidbrayshaw3529]

@@RatAndRaven, Fair call. NASA probably made more Apollos than Ducati and they're certainly better known!