Ducati Panigale V2 road review – the best baby Ducati sports bike yet?

The Ducati Panigale V2 takes the looks of the Panigale V4 but chucks in a more traditional L-Twin engine and a more affordable suspension setup. But does it feel like a baby bike, or is there still enough here to entertain you on the road? Join me for some of the best induction noise this side of a Dyson and some autumnal wobbling on Bologna's finest

[stephentalent]

Lovely review. I have one & I adore it. After an hr I feel 20 again. After two hrs I feel 90! 😂

[terryd]

Great review! As someone who has owned a 959 and currently owns a V2 I can say they are fantastic bikes. The 959 felt amazing to me and had far more power than I would ever need on the road but it just lacked that final bit of Ducati sexiness.. the double-sided swingarm and the shotgun exhaust lost its charms. Both the V2 and the 959 have rigid mirrors sadly and I broke them on both bikes.. some CRG Arrows fixed the looks and the safety so I can see behind me now.

If anyone gets on one of these bikes, I'd be surprised if you can get off it without a huge smile at the end!

Ride safe everyone.

[TwistedTriggerEnduro]

Appreciate the review, thanks for letting us know and taking us along for the ride. 🔥💪

[WSMK-ozru]

Looking forward to the 11th November when the V2 Streetfighter is launched

[alexanderpatterson]

Actually valuable commentary, unlike some channels. Thanks

[rrot_moto]

It's not all Americans who clean their bikes like show vehicles. I only was my bikes if they happen to get rode in the rain or if they just look horrible. When I see a bit of dirt and grim on a bike, I know it's ridden, not just polished and stored. Great video!!!

[ianwarren]

Rode one of these yesterday along with the Monster, v2 Multistrada and v2 street fighter and was blown away by the V2 Panigale at SMC Bikes in Sheffield. Thanks Josh👍

Had to apologise to my Honda CBR650R on the way home for lusting after one!

I have started saving up for one, what a machine!
Despite a slight cocky when I noticed the bike was in Race Mode !
And my with my shiny full license in January!
Yes it’s quick but it’s so damn good to ride it wasn’t a handful even in race mode.
Spent the whole time chuckling and saying what a machine to myself!

I am now in love with a stylish Italian !

Great review and while my BSB racer Sons attitude was nice bike but a bit slow (he has the V4S and the V4SP2 on order) I Definitely want one as my next bike!

Josh at SMC has kindly offered me an extended test ride some time despite me not being in the market for one in the near future I am planning to meet up with my son there and go for a ride with him on a Pair of Panigale’ it’s going to be mint!

[Shrekeo]

The mirrors on my 899 fold in but stupidly the 959 onwards do not.
As silly as this sounds, it will be one of the main reasons I do not update any time soon.
I need folding mirrors due to storage accessibility issues.
Love my 899 anyway 😍

[SharkQun]

I love the sound of this bike ❤ This is my next bike and this review just made me want it even more.

[danieloconnell]

Test rode this and the 950S SuperSport - bought the SuperSport. For 'real world' conditions, the 950S is simply the better ride - less-compromised seating, arguably better suspension, and still plenty of power. The V2 wins hands-down for a track day, but if you're mostly after a ride for fast back-roads, commuting to work, and the occasional track day, the SuperSport just makes more sense I feel.

[mrmando]

Great video . I've done a few hundred miles on a V2 and agree with your review. Well described comments. Some nice roads where you are, shame about the weather, population and potholes 😁

[ToniR]

One of the best reviews of the Pani V2 on the web - thank you!

[sergeantsodom]

I miss my 959 so much, but as a cripple I just couldn't ride the thing- such a shame.

[verdeboyo]

Hey, awesome and real world honest review. I absolutely love this 'baby'. Isn't it a weird thing to call this powerful bike 'the baby Panigale' cos it's still a formidable beast in it's self. I would love to have this as a second track bike, but then again I'm greedy for bhp so it would have to be a V4 cos it's better at saving front tyre wear.

[doombuggy]

As an American who lived in the UK for 3 years- I get it!!!! Good review....even with the dirty bike. :)

[IanTed]

Great review, I went down the Multi V2S route, but if I could still ride sports bikes I’d be saying take my money, stunning and plenty for the road but then so has the Supersport. Shame about the mirrors…

[pistolpete]

Great review, beautiful motorcycle, plenty of power for the road!

[HeartBreakJ]

If someone is responsible, would you say they could get it as a starter bike?

[elarr]

What does a scheduled service cost? Do you have to take the whole bike apart to do the valves yourself?

[ssmith]

Great review, thanks! Looking forward to the 950S review, and would be interested to hear how you feel it compares to the V2. Subscribed!