Comments on: Gone Riding: 2022 Ducati Panigale V4

By: Our_Man_In_Bangkok

Our_Man_In_Bangkok — Wed, 08 Dec 2021 05:43:24 +0000

No… not for the demo bike. Was not available. Shame.
I will try the inevitable enduro model in the future… but it would need to grow a bit.

By: Jensen Beeler

Jensen Beeler — Sun, 05 Dec 2021 23:29:48 +0000

My review on the 2022 Ducati Panigale V4 S is now up for your reading pleasure. It’s 5200 words long, so like, bring some snacks or something.

https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/reviews/2022-ducati-panigale-v4-s-ride-review/

By: Brian Evans

Brian Evans — Fri, 03 Dec 2021 18:43:59 +0000

Ducati’s claim >>> the 2022 V4S is easier to ride and about a second faster around a circuit….I suspect most of that gain comes from the better fork which the V4R already has but is this new bike a significantly better motorcycle? As the owner of a 2019 V4R track bike I will say it is incredibly fast but ridden within a few seconds of lap record pace the V4R is bike that requires precision and fitness from the rider to a higher degree than other sport bikes. People add tank extenders and seats to change some of the ergos but none of that has made a big difference in riding the V4 quickly on track from a physical exertion pov.

By: Jensen Beeler

Jensen Beeler — Fri, 03 Dec 2021 12:19:31 +0000

In reply to the_rusty_racer. No, no base models to ride. The S brings a lot of convenience to the package, namely the electronic suspension. Hardcore track days will probably like the base model more, with its mechanical bits, but honestly they should just get a V4 R if they can find one.

By: Jensen Beeler

Jensen Beeler — Fri, 03 Dec 2021 04:20:28 +0000

In reply to Steve Blankenship. Compared to the 1199, most bikes are going to feel thick in the middle. The ergos are good, but not really noticeable until the end of the day, when you realIze you’re a lot less tired that you used to be.

By: Jensen Beeler

Jensen Beeler — Fri, 03 Dec 2021 04:17:38 +0000

In reply to TechGuy5489. I wish I knew. I really thought this was going to be it.

By: Jensen Beeler

Jensen Beeler — Fri, 03 Dec 2021 04:17:14 +0000

In reply to Our_Man_In_Bangkok. You couldn’t get one with the normal seat?

By: Steve Blankenship

Steve Blankenship — Thu, 02 Dec 2021 22:40:20 +0000

In reply to Jensen Beeler. How does the new tank shape feel compared to the previous model, and how do the revised ergos work vs same? Relative to my 1199, the original V4 always felt a bit fat through the middle.

By: Our_Man_In_Bangkok

Our_Man_In_Bangkok — Thu, 02 Dec 2021 19:53:36 +0000

In reply to Jensen Beeler.

Glad to hear this. I am 3 days into a demo ride on the MTS V4 (Asia model)… and I can not wait to return it. It is a low seat option and bars raked back so the rider triangle is tiny…. which means 6’0″ me needs hip replacements after 1 hour in the saddle (versus 12 hour days on my regular MTS).

By: the_rusty_racer

the_rusty_racer — Thu, 02 Dec 2021 14:36:54 +0000

In reply to Jensen Beeler. did you get a chance to compare the Base model vs the S? for track only riding is the S worth it?

By: TechGuy5489

TechGuy5489 — Thu, 02 Dec 2021 14:08:53 +0000

In reply to Jensen Beeler. When do we get a new V4R?

By: HenryVIII

HenryVIII — Thu, 02 Dec 2021 13:35:58 +0000

Does it have cruise control and heated grips?

By: Jensen Beeler

Jensen Beeler — Thu, 02 Dec 2021 10:38:01 +0000

We just finished five session (two wet, three dry) at Jerez. Post your questions now, or what for the review.

By: Jensen Beeler

Jensen Beeler — Thu, 02 Dec 2021 10:37:27 +0000

In reply to Stinky Wizzleteats. Super bikes are work, no getting around that. This is the least tired I’ve been on one in a while though, and it’s not because my fitness has improved.

By: Jensen Beeler

Jensen Beeler — Thu, 02 Dec 2021 10:36:38 +0000

In reply to n/a. I think with some more time, and not sharing a bike between sessions, I could do a sub 2. Sub-1’40 is crazy. Zarco did a 1’45 or something today on a stock bike, which is just bonkers.

By: Jensen Beeler

Jensen Beeler — Thu, 02 Dec 2021 10:35:05 +0000

In reply to Vedant. It does look good in person.

By: Jensen Beeler

Jensen Beeler — Thu, 02 Dec 2021 10:34:09 +0000

In reply to Our_Man_In_Bangkok. I’m 6’2” and get pretty comfortable on it. No knee problems after a day of track riding, which I think says something.

By: Joe D.

Joe D. — Thu, 02 Dec 2021 10:02:34 +0000

In reply to Jensen Beeler. I do as well when some one says "AkraPOvich" instead of "AKRApovich".

By: Darren636 is banned

Darren636 is banned — Wed, 01 Dec 2021 17:14:06 +0000

In reply to Jensen Beeler. 22 front 24 rear?

By: Jensen Beeler

Jensen Beeler — Wed, 01 Dec 2021 17:03:23 +0000

In reply to Darren636 is banned. No clue, but we're riding with Jorge Martin and Johann Zarco tomorrow.

By: Jensen Beeler

Jensen Beeler — Wed, 01 Dec 2021 16:58:03 +0000

In reply to KO97. Hey, I was pretty close.

By: Jensen Beeler

Jensen Beeler — Wed, 01 Dec 2021 16:57:45 +0000

In reply to Stinky Wizzleteats. We ride tomorrow.

By: Stinky Wizzleteats

Stinky Wizzleteats — Wed, 01 Dec 2021 12:48:25 +0000

Uh, how was it? I rode a V4S when it first came out and it seemed a bit too much like work.

This is coming from an MV F3 800 owner.

By: KO97

KO97 — Wed, 01 Dec 2021 12:07:55 +0000

…and Jensen had me anticipating a shiny new V4R, need to hire some better bothan spies

By: Jeremy

Jeremy — Wed, 01 Dec 2021 00:13:29 +0000

I doubt the actual weight of the Ducati would be 438lbs when put on actual scales. The gravity tends to run a little less in Bologna.