Ducati Panigale V4 S | Long term update | Motorcyclenews.com

What's it like doing 3100-miles in 10 days on the Ducati Panigale V4 S? Mostly pleasure...with a little bit of pain thrown in for good measure.

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[SMBBM]

"None of the bikes missed a beat", the V4 only had an electrical fault that required a reset at the factory, the engine warning light came on, the handlebar grips came loose and the quick shifter broke. Oh Ducati. Never change. ♥️

[adiiiooos]

I race, i road test for mcn, i commute, spent every day buzzing around the moterbikes, but touring for me is the best thing u can do on a moterbikes ❤️❤️❤️🔥. Indeed

[TheRedcroatian]

I have to take my hat off to you for doing this trip on a Duc. I see you visited my neck of the woods in Croatia. That highway with long sweeping corners down to Grobnik is nice if it's not raining. Rijeka to Split is also a riot, you just have to watch out for Interceptors ;)
I just wanted to add that I agree about your statement on Touring. I have done some track days back in a day, commuted to college for 4 years, etc. But the most memorable is my cross-country ride on my Blackbird, from NYC to LA and then to Laguna Seca up 101. This was in 2013, last year for MotoGP held at that amazing track. It was a pilgrimage, revelation, and utmost joy. Two wheels, One Love :)

[CycleCruza]

I bought my 2012 cbr1000rr new and never had one issue and it still rides as new as it did when I first bought it. No heat issues and butter smooth and comfy for a superbike. However, it lacks the character my former Ducati I had BUT I trust my Honda and Yamaha bikes more to keep me riding and with cheap maintenance.

[Mr_thinker]

Nice to see an 848 Streetfighter on the trip. I’ve had one for 3 and a half years and its the best bike I’ve ever had.. I’m on it everyday and it doesn’t miss a beat!

[saddlebag]

I rode Ducs about 20 yrs ago. Good to see they haven't changed the plastic reservoirs and that the clutch fluid still turns black instantaneously.

[LasseJOugaard]

Big props on doing such a long run on a sportsbike. I was in croatia myself this year on my new Multi 950. We also did the coastal road E65, and it really is an amazing ride, especially the southern part that's really twisty!

[itsthejdquest]

That’s a big trip on a V4! I only did a small tour with mine, around 300 miles. Hit traffic in a town, stop and go for an hour. The heat was unbearable and it started to bog and overheat. It was supposed to replace my 2017 gsxr 1000 but after having a flawless 1000 mile journey in 24 hours on my gsxr. I gave the win to the Suzuki and sold the v4. I would say it is debatable considering people saying that it’s better for street use now. I think it is, but just by a little. This bike is one hell of a track monster and so beautiful that I think most people are trying to force that peg. The desire to ride this beautiful machine all the time just keeps persisting even if the experience just isn’t as rich as other bikes(unless you are doing 150+mph pulls). This was my experience in the last four Ducati’s I have owned. Riding a machine of passion... good times!

[Lordaniel]

In 2016, I rode my Ducati 899 from Phnom Penh to Hanoi. Through Cambodia to nearly Siem Reap, turn right up into the mountains on the Thai border, then up through the middle of Thailand, in what seemed to be continuous driving rain - even rode through a wash away (localized flood). Across into Laos and up into the mountains again - then down again for a side trip to Vientiane for a new visa, then back up again to cross into Vietnam, down the mountains to the coast. And on day 8, a 4 hour sprint into Hanoi. Temperatures always over 30c often more than 35c - 8 days, 2, 500km and 4 countries - and my 899 never missed a beat.

[Pintuuuxo]

If that is not having fun and enjoying life, I don't know what it is. :-) Very very nice video. Thank you Michael and Friends.

[paulocarreiro]

Great video! I'm hoping you have enough footage of that trip to offer us a longer version of that story. And Michael is one of the best moto journalists out there.

[motorbiketoureruk]

Here here, after track days, touring is number 1 the best thing you can do, so many places to go!

[drewiediggler]

I'm collecting my V4 on Saturday.A one owner, standard model done in speciale colours.Nice to hear it's not a crippler over longer distances.Presumably that's without the comfort seat they offer for it too? The Italians have always made beligerent, fiery bikes and to hell with comfort and conformity.Hopefully they're relenting a bit and we might even get a sports bike with cruise control and heated grips one day! :-)

[frankymacf]

2:10 Jesus that is a busy track day at Mugello!

[hedgehog]

I don't want to come across as a fanboy but i do enjoy this fellas work and have done for some years. Wild horses couldn't get me to buy a ducati but i appreciate his enthusiasm.

[ivicas]

Hope you've enjoyed my Croatia! That road is amazing.

[thesickening]

You did that entire trip on BST Carbon Fiber Wheels, that's insane! But glad to hear they held up to the road and didn't crack or anything. I've always been weary about putting carbon fiber wheels on the road, with potholes and such.

[milanbogdanovic]

Wonderful video. Well put together. Nice pics and vid's of the countrysides, nice narration to accompany what happened on the trip, and appreciated how you displayed your gear you took for the trip. ps: I own 3 Ducati's (916 bored out to a 955 full race kit; and two 998R's both never homologated and in full Euro specs. There is absolutely nothing on earth like a Ducati!!). Keep up the great vids brother and I am subscribing as a result of watching just this one video. All the best!

[swissmotorbiketours]

Epic review of the bike mate, was also good to meet you and your brother in Switzerland for coffee, Touring is a life changing experience for anybody who rides, well worth doing for the heart n soul

[jhstony]

Thanks Michael, what a lovely review full of information and great content. Thanks for all the very useful information. Keep it up mate.