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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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 👍.

[@doombuggy7331]

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

[@davidellis2021]

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

[@randlcars4582]

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

[@paulhollingsworth6999]

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

[@yidopedro]

Saw this pop up and immediately put the kettle on.

[@LambChopRides]

Nice :-)

[@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

[@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.

[@ducky237]

Lucky boy Chopsy! Cracking review 👌👍

[@simonbowen6653]

First I think. Merry Christmas Chopsy.

[@LambChopRides]

Merry Christmas Simon!

[@elithegreat6463]

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

[@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

[@fud1376]

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

[@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.

[@fud1376]

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

[@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).

[@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 😁

[@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 :))))

[@sk2283]

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

[@mickgarbutt3553]

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

[@AdamBrowne-eg1eb]

And 30 grand richer!

[@talkingrock7011]

Beautiful bike with a lot of go fast , thanks Chops

[@craigcooper8810]

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

[@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.

[@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!!!

[@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

[@thepongopete]

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

[@LambChopRides]

Haha 😄 👍

[@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.

[@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! 👍

[@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

[@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 👍

[@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.

[@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

[@AlsRides]

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

[@LambChopRides]

haha :-)

[@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.

[@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! 👍

[@sp00ky1969]

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

[@grenphelps7455]

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

[@barryrose4850]

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

[@iancharlton5530]

It’s absolutely beautiful one day 🤣🤣🤙

[@rexnflex1469]

How comfortable is the riding position?

[@richardegan5797]

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

[@michelangelo3674]

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

[@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! 😄👍

[@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 👍

[@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. . .

[@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?

[@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

[@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

[@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 👍😎

[@mrcintheuk4641]

Is that yet another Insta 360 on the scrap heap?

[@LambChopRides]

Yeah 😫😫😢

[@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!

[@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 😅

[@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.

[@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..

[@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

[@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 👍

[@ianplayer3329]

Very nice but 30 grand 🙈🙈

[@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.

[@aluisious]

I really don't understand the point of riding a Panigale...anywhere. On the street, it's uncomfortable and the power and gearing is pointless. On the track...you're not that good. You're just going to be the jerk who passes everyone in the straight and parks it in the corners. Really the only point of it is to show off. "Look, I have a Panigale." Yeah great, have a cookie 🍪 Buying a personality never works.

[@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

[@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

[@HarryCallahan-tf3qr]

Who the hell has got 30k to spend on a bike 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@_Archambaud]

👍

[@g.g.8279]

But she is not as loud as before, right?

[@LambChopRides]

Hmm yeah maybe very slightly quieter..

[@fud1376]

No Fuel Gauge...WTF..!!!.How ya supposed to know when to fill up....Thats just stupid !!!

[@nikhausler5369]

I'm sure it's got a low fuel light no? Sure it's great having a fuel gauge but you really don't need it if you know your bike

[@roadbull74]

Never had a fuel guage yet, can't say I've ever wanted one.

[@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?

[@AdamBrowne-eg1eb]

Lovely machine, but nothing will part me with my k5 gsxr1000…especially not additional £20,000!

[@AdamBrowne-eg1eb]

Make that £24,000!

[@fedswithful]

if it was only a 750cc

[@user-xh2jz6jc4q]

That Is Such A Sexy Badass Bike

[@HawkTooa]

Hypure, not hyper pure. 😅

[@LambChopRides]

Yes that's it! 😄

[@luketerry1745]

What frustrates me about bikes like this, they’re utterly pointless for street riding. It’s a track/race bike, but has to be road legal to be eligible for racing, yet would require thousands spent on modifications to make it competitive as a race bike

[@darrenhall6509]

You know that thought that runs through your head, when you see a middle aged man driving through a town centre, revving up an open top Ferrari. Well, I think that`s what some may think when you turn up a somewhere like Boxhill with one of these and of course your matching Corse leathers and custom painted Arai. Is it really any quicker point to point than an old R1? Can people really use these on the road or is it just for posing? If it is for posing and showing off, I`m more impressed by someone decking out a seventies Suzuki GS 850 etc and keeping up or go around the outside of something like this. Good luck to you if you want to spend 30 grand on a 200hp+ superbike and potter around the countryside, non of my business. Its just what sprung to mind after watching the vid... I Don`t get it, obviously, but I`m an old know nothing twat...

[@USAracing]

the swinger is cheap cast aluminum!!!! the racebike will be billet and silver not black

[@FabulousWanderers]

😋🌟✨🧡👍

[@Hugo_WP]

Well done Ducati! Perfect for the track! Now give us a new Panigale with a 1299 engine for the road 🙏

[@clownworld-honk410]

"Best sports bike ever"... That's a bold statement. I beg to differ but each to their own. I'd take a BMW S1000 RR over the Ducati any day of the week.

[@Mockle07]

This opinion is based on your comprehensive experience of riding both of the bikes in question, presumably?

[@127069]

As a owner of both I’d agree with you

[@bogian81]

@@127069why? genuinely curious

[@TheScortUK]

The Ducati has character that the BMW never will have

[@fyorbane]

For that price Chops the mudguards should be carbon fibre. The old S model Ducati's use to have it. So why now cheap plastic? Not good enough Ducati. No fuel gauge. Come on Ducati, stop taking the mickey especially at this price. Lovely bike but over priced.

[@USAracing]

riding a sportbike on a wet damp rode. just dumb. Eventually you will slide out

[@rlw85]

It’s a lovely bike but in the modern nanny state woke world is it obsolete

[@Nekminute]

Nah best is a tuned Ninja H2

[@Mockle07]

lol behave 😂

[@alexbroder1587]

RSV4 best superbike ever.Best handling,best power,best chassis in the world!

[@Kurlach]

If you can ‘take it to the limit’ on this bike then you’d be signed to a race team. Pretty pointless really, some bloke on a ten year old S1K will whip past one day so.. 🤷🏻‍♂️