Ducati V4s 2022
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Ducati V4s 2022
Walk around, discussing changes etc.
And the longer review with plenty track footage.
And the longer review with plenty track footage.
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Re: Ducati V4s 2022
Stunning thing. On the superbike test they did, they raved about it.
For me though, it's what £25000? Lol I can't even justify £10000 let alone £25000 to myself
For me though, it's what £25000? Lol I can't even justify £10000 let alone £25000 to myself
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Re: Ducati V4s 2022
I think the wings and the slots make it look fussy. I'd much rather the 'smoother' 2019.
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Re: Ducati V4s 2022
The one used in the test I think was the 2021 SP but don’t quote me on that. I know the 2021 superbike shootout in fast bikes was the SP that was used and I think it won.
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Re: Ducati V4s 2022
I originally had the same opinion but I’m liking it, the wings on the 2022 are smaller than the 2020/21 bike but still offer the same amount of downforce etc. I think when it’s a matter of performance over aesthetics and consistent fast lap times or faster lap times then that’s a win win. But, I’m liking it.KungFooBob wrote: ↑Tue Dec 07, 2021 9:49 pm I think the wings and the slots make it look fussy. I'd much rather the 'smoother' 2019.
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Re: Ducati V4s 2022
Absolutely. As I have the Bike Unlimited app I still read the bike mags, well bits of them.
Oh that's nice. Damn £18k won't bother reading that test then.
That's alright. Oh £16k. Never mind.
Meh MT07 but I can afford that I'll read that.
That's more lik...nope £14k
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Re: Ducati V4s 2022
Exactly. I'll set an alarm for 10 years time and check on gumtreeSupermofo wrote: ↑Wed Dec 08, 2021 8:25 amAbsolutely. As I have the Bike Unlimited app I still read the bike mags, well bits of them.
Oh that's nice. Damn £18k won't bother reading that test then.
That's alright. Oh £16k. Never mind.
Meh MT07 but I can afford that I'll read that.
That's more lik...nope £14k
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Re: Ducati V4s 2022
I was doing coffee yesterday with @fil2 and we were discussing bikes and trackdays (as usual), when we're at a trackday, the Superbikes don't even register to me, things like the 790s, MT10s, 1290s etc are the bikes i watch. I respect that people have just grabbed their road bikes and come to track to play. More so than the £20,000+ sportsbikes, they just leave me cold and meh...Supermofo wrote: ↑Wed Dec 08, 2021 8:25 amAbsolutely. As I have the Bike Unlimited app I still read the bike mags, well bits of them.
Oh that's nice. Damn £18k won't bother reading that test then.
That's alright. Oh £16k. Never mind.
Meh MT07 but I can afford that I'll read that.
That's more lik...nope £14k
The riding position of them for me adds an extra meh...
So, i mostly just ignore them.
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Re: Ducati V4s 2022
Well you couldn't... unless you're at BSB level... but you could say that about 99.9% of riders on 99.9% of bikes.Le_Fromage_Grande wrote: ↑Wed Dec 08, 2021 9:58 am I do wonder how quick you'd have to be to ride it to it's limits
That doesn't mean they're not remarkable machines though. Even the 1199 was completely and utterly mind blowing to ride, irrespective of how hard i was riding, it was like a video game.
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Re: Ducati V4s 2022
For me that wouldn't give long term enjoyment, knowing that there's no way I'm ever going to get to the limit of the bike.weeksy wrote: ↑Wed Dec 08, 2021 10:00 amWell you couldn't... unless you're at BSB level... but you could say that about 99.9% of riders on 99.9% of bikes.Le_Fromage_Grande wrote: ↑Wed Dec 08, 2021 9:58 am I do wonder how quick you'd have to be to ride it to it's limits
That doesn't mean they're not remarkable machines though. Even the 1199 was completely and utterly mind blowing to ride, irrespective of how hard i was riding, it was like a video game.
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Re: Ducati V4s 2022
Depends on what you class as getting to the limits of the bike, more chance of getting to your own limits than the bike itself.
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Re: Ducati V4s 2022
You may as well sell the gsxs750 thenLe_Fromage_Grande wrote: ↑Wed Dec 08, 2021 11:55 amFor me that wouldn't give long term enjoyment, knowing that there's no way I'm ever going to get to the limit of the bike.weeksy wrote: ↑Wed Dec 08, 2021 10:00 amWell you couldn't... unless you're at BSB level... but you could say that about 99.9% of riders on 99.9% of bikes.Le_Fromage_Grande wrote: ↑Wed Dec 08, 2021 9:58 am I do wonder how quick you'd have to be to ride it to it's limits
That doesn't mean they're not remarkable machines though. Even the 1199 was completely and utterly mind blowing to ride, irrespective of how hard i was riding, it was like a video game.
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Re: Ducati V4s 2022
It looks glorious, I love the shark gills on the side.
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Re: Ducati V4s 2022
It's why I've got 1980s bikes to ride on track, and even on those I'm pushing myself to get near their limits.weeksy wrote: ↑Wed Dec 08, 2021 12:41 pmYou may as well sell the gsxs750 thenLe_Fromage_Grande wrote: ↑Wed Dec 08, 2021 11:55 amFor me that wouldn't give long term enjoyment, knowing that there's no way I'm ever going to get to the limit of the bike.weeksy wrote: ↑Wed Dec 08, 2021 10:00 am
Well you couldn't... unless you're at BSB level... but you could say that about 99.9% of riders on 99.9% of bikes.
That doesn't mean they're not remarkable machines though. Even the 1199 was completely and utterly mind blowing to ride, irrespective of how hard i was riding, it was like a video game.
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Re: Ducati V4s 2022
Apparently Jorge Martin got with in 5 seconds of his moto gp lap time on a stock bike with slicks, so I'd say fecking quick lolLe_Fromage_Grande wrote: ↑Wed Dec 08, 2021 9:58 am I do wonder how quick you'd have to be to ride it to it's limits
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I love the way it looks as Ming said "the shark gills" give it an aggressive look. The 44 teeth video was superb track footage and the usual comedy gold with Al shouting to Jorge Martin "I've done a few laps round here mate, i'll show you round if you like" as well as "The track is greasier than Rod Hulls roof"
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Re: Ducati V4s 2022
It does look nice, but its a Steinway Grand Piano to me.
I can't play the piano.
I can't play the piano.
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Re: Ducati V4s 2022
Well worth a watch - Luca Salvadori - makes Fagan’s onboard footage look like he’s stood still.