2020 Ducati Panigale V2 - Lessons Learned Review

2020 Ducati Panigale V2 - Lessons Learned Review: Having had the Panigale V2 for a couple of weeks now, here are the lessons I've learned about the bike - both the good stuff, and the no so good stuff: Links to the heat shield, throttle spacer and garage barrier below as promised:-

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[Kim_Miller]

Red = Ducati. My camera club has a monthly competition with a theme. One month early this year the theme was RED. That's it, just red. I went to the Ducati shop and took some pics. I submitted what I thought was the best of them and gave it the title, 'Nobody does red like Ducati'. The pic got the judge's pick for the month. There you have it, folks, the photo judge has spoken. :)

[SuperMexicantacoman]

I own one a v2 and its an absolute beast. Great bike and great for small commutes to work and some hooligan action in between. Great vid bud

[LeeXRV]

I agree with the complaint about the lack of fuel gauge, I really don’t get why they don’t think it’s not required. It’s still probably the best looking bike on sale though!

[ivangela]

Thanks for the vid. A few comments if you don't mind. The '18 959 I have is a beaut! IMO she has much finer lines than the V2. The fuel gauge issue is nothing. When you're down to your last 1.25 gallons the bike starts counting "trip" miles, and if you ride it hard, you've got about 25 miles until fumes, lol (I did run out once but managed to coast down the hill for just under a mile, right into a fuel station, so no biggie). You didn't mention the "Lap"timer. I have a local street track some friends and I ride. The lap timer is great for "friendly" competition. Records 30 laps, including time, max RPM and max speed! It;s perfect for a tight winding road that you really can't safely race someone else on. Electronics at its finest! Thanks for the video, as always. Ride on!

[MW_]

I took one out for a test ride in summer and although I love the look of them, it just felt too buzzy and rattle for me. Completely agree about the mirrors and I'm sure the kick stand was a pain to find with your foot.
Ended up with a new Aprilia Tuono Factory which felt far nicer in my opinion.

[billcotton]

I agree, the urine specimen cups are hideous on any bike. For sure on a beauty like this.

[primer_rs]

I'm currently riding a 2022 CBR650R, i plan on having a full season with that then stepping up to the V2. To me, it seems like a great step up into bigger bikes without going too silly! Great review.

[joshualevi]

I owned a 2018 V4S and now own the Nicky Hayden Tribute 2019 V4S. These are marvels of engineering.

Great video.

[michaelmelwani]

Agree with all your comments 👍 I have a 2012 panigale 1199abs and its the most beautiful bike I have ever seen.

[ChristopherPizey]

I’m in the second year of owning the V2. I love it. Got the blade end of bar mirrors they’re stable and allow clear vision behind. Plus the front indicators on the fairing.
I also agree about the reservoirs, I replaced those to. I can sit there and just look at it. It’s a thing of beauty. I had two 1098s’s and a 1198sp previously, the V2 is much easier to ride.

[CraiusProject]

As always, it is a pleasure to watch your videos! Love that guardsman!

[justariot]

I am home with covid 19, and I am just blown away by the Panigale V2. The electronics to me is sorcery! My last track bike was a 2007 GSXR 750. It’s been either nothing or cruisers since slamming it into the ground in 2009. My lord do I want this bike!

[PVAPPE]

Ducati’s spin doctors, looking for a sound bite (ignoring context):

3:04 - “Definitely the hottest bike I’ve ever ridden.”

[Firestorm]

Great looking bike with the perfect amount of horsepower for 99% of people that can not fully use it. Great review. I own my second Super Duke and recently purchased a MV Agusta Dragster 800rr Pirelli edition. Beauty and the Beast. I bought the MV over the Streetfighter V4. I wanted something smaller and lighter. The triple is a rougher engine version of the smooth V4. Triples easy to work on vs V4 with both torque snd high rpm. V2 and Triples make me smile. A little engine roughness adds character. Like a Ferrari or Lambo though, I like seeing the engine. This bike and the Streetfighter I can not see the engine. Ducati make the Streetfighter more naked vs semi naked. I want to see the 4 header pipes otherwise it looks like a scouter enclosure.

[ewanoffshore]

Have to agree Andy, the old design is easier on the eye. A future classic perhaps? Love the outtakes at the end lol

[alyeanna]

You know .... I'm never going to ride this bike. I'm 195cm tall, and I just don't really like sport bikes. Also I just generally prefer Japanese bikes.

But god, I always love to see awesome bikes that are carefully engineered, and then seeing you talk about them, being passionate about them.

One of the most awesome things about motorcycling is the community around it, it's just so awesome. We even wave at each other on the road!

[markhoskins]

I always wanted a Ducati from the days of reading reviews of the yellow 750 Sport with bevel cam drive. Finally I bought an 1198SP, but sold it after a few years. Now, after watching your videos, the itch has returned. How beautiful! The problem is now I am an old codger who feels young but unfortunately isn’t..

[debenhamdave]

Still very undecided V2 or 899/959 even considering going old school with a 916 or MV F4, what lovely choices to have to make, Cheers TMF

[quant-daddy]

One of the best reviews! Short and informative.

[johnrimmer]

Tend to agree with you on the asthetics, a tad heavy looking on the front end, but who am i to judge, both things of beauty, ohh for a lottery win!