i have a zx10r 2014 and a cbr 600 f3 1998 im super happy whit my zx10r its my dream bike since i can remember so i already have the bike i always wanted (🥰KW NINJA ZX10R😍), but of course whit money would come more dreams, i would love to have a h2 and gpz 900 and mv agusta f4rr and ducati desmosedici rr and r1m and fireblade 900,etc 😁thnk you for the videos love from portugal
Never thought I would own a bike like one of these but I finally bit the bullet and ordered a 2022 Panigale V4s thanks to your reviews. I drive a 4 thousand dollar car, but I did it so I could afford a toy like this. You only live once, may as well enjoy it!
Love the approach here. Took my V4S out for a Sunday ride today and fully admit I have it merely because it's beautiful and it makes me feel great. Pointless. But my pride and joy.
Feel exactly the same way about my 1199S. My Hayabusa was way more comfortable to ride… I hate to say it… But my bike is basically just a trophy that everyone takes photos of while I’m riding down the street lol
For an “irrelevant” review, I found this video to be exactly spot on (and timely: I’m about to head off, on an ADV bike, to travel to my favorite two-day track school). I copied your 2019 video about touring on a V4S, riding one on a 3,600 mile journey, and had an absolute blast. I’ve had extensive experience with many variants of both the S1000rr and 1299/V4 bikes, on and off track, and found your assessment of their respective characteristics to be spot on. I’m fortunate to live near some wonderful mountain roads, which make the Ducati and BMW sport bikes really come alive. Thanks for the beautifully filmed and very inspirational video! I look forward to your 2032 irrelevant video on high performance sport bikes!
Neevesey and the MCN Team have always done a fabulous job covering these shootouts throughout the years, detailed, on-point, and precise. Much like the beasts that they had to enjoy and comment about. Astounding!
I’ve got a 2020 Aprilia RSV4 factory, added 11k miles in the last 11 months with not a single mechanical or electronic issue. Nothing sounds like a V4 engine! 6’4’’ so I’m nice and tucked in(little cramped). She growls, grunts and shakes, all to the full enjoyment of its riders. Aggressive geometry, though comfortable even at my height. I just bought a 2022 BMW S1000RR after weighing out both the M1000RR and the V4 SP2. The M1000RR at that price point without electronic suspension?! STILL needs a tune?! Makes no sense. 6-10K in additional accessories needed to make it a super track bike, I couldn’t make sense of it. 45K+ in other words. And it doesn’t even break 220HP! HP is actually equal to the S1000RR. Had they not added the Brembos to the M, that price point would’ve been even more ridiculous! The V4 SP2 just isn’t available anywhere. What listings you find start at 45k base price. I couldn’t reason with that investment over a 22k V4S or even a 38k V4R. Plus it’s hot as hell in Houston, so Ducati’s are already non-groin friendly. Add the dry clutch wear and servicing requirement, and it makes for a high $$$ investment up front, and for the long haul with servicing costs. Thus, I bought a brand new 2022 S1000RR for 19k with full Akro. Adding 3k forged wheels and doing a 1k Brentune Stage 2. Nothing else needed. 4K added to 19k initial investment, and I’ll have a faster bike than the base/fully stock M1000RR, for 15k less!
Awesome video guys! Having owned the Panigale SP and the M1000RR I'd say your review is bang on. I'd still take the Ducati just based on looks alone :)
@@TheDucatiPilot the 21-22 V4 Panigale are far better than what the Speciale was. They really made some strong improvements...I also owned a Speciale and got to test a 22 on track...night and day difference!
I understand the cutting edge Ducati take in constructing these masterpieces. What I don’t get is for all that bread, you don’t get cruise control, or gas gauge. This is what I don’t understand when the statement is made that the Ducati is the best superbike you can buy, when the BMW comes with all that, and your crotch don’t feel like the devil down there making BBQ.
BEST motorcycle media/journalist/test rider/team in THE WORLD! Been waiting for the Superbike of 2022 for quite some time. Those outro pictures are legit guys. "Working with professionals" is exactly like this!🔥
You guys are leaps and bounds ahead of other bike reviewers. The approach Neevesy and team took with this shootout just shows your level of experience and thoughtfulness. Awesome content. Please keep raising the bar.
What makes me love these bikes and their lesser variants is that all the good bits, the tech, the smart solutions, weight savings, they trickle down to the next generation lower models, which then trickle down to the next generation adventure tourers, until you start getting bikes like the S1000XR and the Multistrada V4 or the KTM 1290 SD GT, all amazingly capable bikes with all the relevant componentry from their superbike siblings like the high end monstrous brakes, electronic suspension and all those super high end rider aids.
I just wrapped a video of a 7 bike Superbike shootout from 1972. Yeah that means a Kawasaki 750 H2, Suzuki GT 750, Yamaha TX 750, Honda CB 750, Harley 1000 Sportster, Norton 750 Commando, and 750 Triumph Trident. Basically a review from Cycle Guide's November 1972 figures. Nowadays the 1972 bikes wouldn't be considered super probably not even good but you could ride them on the street.
This is a beautifully edited video and it’s so noticeable. Top work and always keep these coming. This has to be one of my favourite videos you’ve done despite never owning a superbike
Even better than usual bike commentary from Neeves. Highlights were the bike exhaust sound comparison - this should be in every video! Price-wise, they're all reaching, but you still probably can't get a Honda Civic for the same price...
The biggest take away after riding the last gen Aprilia Factory was how much of a waste such performance would be tooling around on the street. I thought it was that good! I thought the performance was a waste on the bikes of the mid 2000s but today's machines are on a whole different level! I'd be pretty frustrated if I had to ride one of these on the street! It's like taking a Ferrari to a go kart track. These bikes are begging to be ridden at the limit!
I apologize, I've been watching for years and have never subscribed but you've become just too good to not reward. Thanks for what you're doing from America!
i own the pani v4s 2019 and got 13k km on it , and the engine blew up dispite me giving it all the maintenance and care . being out of warranty and having an engine ruined by a big end bearing exploding im facing over 7 k of costs if not more , total engine damage has not bee determined yet . on a 33 k euro bike with this low km its totaly unacceptable . so im conciderin the aprillia now . was at the bmw dealer to check the bikes out but they cant deliver a new one this whole year .
Wait you don't even get 3 years warranty on a bike that expensive? That is kind of awful... I hope the damage wont be too bad to repair and you can at least sell it for a bit of money.
@@CunningStuntsGoFast Man thats kind of unacceptable... Even if you buy a cheap bike from honda like a grom, you get a total of 2+3 years warranty... At no additional cost. Yamaha and Suzuki also give you 3 years. I suppose they assume that if someone buys such an expensive bike, they dont care about things such as warranty, and dont mind replacing a 10k engine every 3 years.
You only went 8 miles in 2 years? I plan to ride the crap out of mine during the 2 year warranty period. My friend who has a 2019 V4s Panigale has 10K "hard" problem free miles.
All 3 are phenomenal bikes that are well beyond my riding ability. What matters is road racing capability which is where they spend 98% of the time not on the track. So the beemer wins hands down
I have a m1000rr with BMW rearsets fits me perfectly ,I have just returned from the Isle of man and seen Hicky ride one if only I was half as good but I love the build quality and looks ,great video as usual mr Neeves.
Gone are the days of the 1000cc shootouts. This new generation of super bikes are so good that it’s merely about picking the one that appeals to you the most and enjoying it.
The trouble is, almost all riders buy such accomplished superbikes without themselves having the ability to ride them properly. As a former road & track racer, my advice is to learn your way up to such bikes & then they're worth your hard earned cash. Stick with older & cheaper bikes until you become a fully accomplished rider, it'll pay you dividends in many ways...plus you'll not frighten the living daylights out of yourself in taking on more than you can handle...never mind possible crashes or worse.
No regrets buying my '21 V4SP. It's made me a better rider all over. And when you can't ride, it's the only one I can really enjoy when it's in the garage.
Love the entire delivery of this shootout and category placement. Now, this is the creame de la creame of the biking world. U can’t go wrong going for any of these guys… but… u already heard the but in the video. Many thanks for this once again.
Very nice and honest review, I liked it. I want to make a point that RSV4 is the only bike there without carbon wheels, I think if RSV4 had carbon wheels, as the others do, then the verdict might have been different. But that is something for Aprilia to act on. On the otherhand, as you mentioned, we buy those bikes to feel special. Carbon wheels aside, it doesn’t have any carbon bits or blings at all, as the factory version used to had carbon all over the bike. Aprilia can you hear us; as a 4 time RSV4 owner (including ‘21) I can honestly say you need to make those bikes special again. As they are right now, Factory versions doesn’t feel so different than any regular bike. Bring the carbon back please :)
I love how you’re “in the moment” and humbled by realizing where you are and what you’re doing…good for you!! I’m happy for you! I am blessed to get my dream bike a couple months ago, the 2022 Panigale V4S…amazing beast! Great video!
The rear shock spring rate on the RSV is light for most ‘non-Italian’s’… a taller/heavier rider needs to up the spring rate to get it right for track… on the road it’s perfect as standard for all but the fastest/heaviest riders. A 95 to 100kg spring quick and easy fix for for most to make it perfect on track.
The "bling" around his neck at 20:57 had me literally laughing out loud. I had a Tuono V4 until recently and could never get enough of that exhaust note. I'm sure I'll have another in the future!! I test rode the Ducati but just couldn't get over how much heat it threw on the lower body. No way I could ride it anywhere other than the track.
After a break from riding of around 25 years I decided to ease myself back into it, but I saw the SP2 and fell in love with it, so I got it. It's surprisingly easy to ride, easy to turn and gorgeous to look at (although they were a bit tight with the amount of carbon for the money). The sound is fantastic even with the stock exhaust. It was always a dream to own a Ducati from the moment the 916 came out and when I first saw a Foggy replica in Paul Smart's showroom. I will be taking it to the track in due course as there's no way to really explore the bike on the road - even in Street mode it's ridiculously quick. They don't make it easy to drop the levers down to a better place for ergonomics as they put a pin in there, maybe to make it easier to consistently put it together in the factory or (and) to prevent the lever from slipping? Annoying, but that's pretty much my only criticism so far.
That's awesome man, how did it feel jumping back on something like that after 25 years because initially you wanted to ease into it, but the SP2 is a top performer in its class
@@thedragonofechigo7878 It’s made me wonder why I went so long without a bike in my life. Honestly, it was astonishingly easy to ride. It feels like a much smaller bike, changes direction easily and I’m sure the electronics help enormously but it’s not intimidating. Litre bikes when I was young were much harder to ride if I remember correctly, despite having far less power. Having said that, opening the throttle wide open for a couple of seconds bends my mind. I’m currently prepping it to go on track with it this year. It’s far too quick for the road! 🙈😂
I rode the ducati 2022 v4 s and after the ride the things I didn't like about it was low torque when taking off in first gear . little jumpy had to clutch it for a while before I drove off.i wore jeans on the bike and my legs were burning after half hour ride.checked the bike over after the ride .the wings are poorly made not a good finish on the mould lumps over it.the switch lever was loose too..not entirely impressed withe the quality. I rode the 2022 s 1000 rr and it was very smooth .not hot . quality was very good no issues I saw.even fitting after market parts on the ducati will break the bank and your patience taking the bike apart.bmw suit's small country roads and cities and towns .cheers hope this help someone buying a bike.
Try buying parts for the M1000 from the dealership, for example one lever gaurd is 250$, surely it will also break your bank account, after market parts for it are expensive too but not as much as the ducati, who in the hell buys an akra system for the sp2 for 5500$, that's the price of a used05-07 gsxr1000
Great review as always! In my country, the Netherlands, you wouldn’t dare call yourself “a tall person” though. On our side of the sea, 6’2” is quite tall, no more, and 6’6” (2 meters) is what we call tall. Must be the Vikings that raided our country a long time ago!
I hear everything your saying.....I really do.....and I'm buying a V4s. It's stupid expensive, it does have more power than you could reasonably use on the street, and they aren't all that comfortable.....and that's why I love it.
Love the new video format! Now do one for all the more affordable superbikes. Base RSV, Pani, S1KRR, R1, CBR, GSXR, ZX10. Then us mere mortals can have a better understanding of bikes we can afford.
Rode all three Duc, BMW, Aprilia and I've rode all of the Japanese bikes at some point. Picked up the base RSV4. With rebates and military discount, it was cheaper than many of the Japanese supersports, R1 or zx10r and the same price as a CBR or GSXR. Seemed like an easy choice. I didn't need or really want the electronic suspension, well for free sure, but I didn't want to bump up 5-15k to grab it on the BMW, Duc or a Factory RSV4. I figured I'd get the suspension setup for me and the money was better spent on personalizing the bike.
I think superbike buying decisions today should be based on which one you really really want, rather than which one is "the best". Superbikes are a complete pain in the ass for 100% of the time except when you're going obscenely fast on them, at which point it really doesn't matter much which one you're on. They're all bloody mental and you'd be too occupied with the rush of riding them to have a chance of regretting buying one over the other.
Great video & an interesting approach to keeping it relevant. I don't really want, & to be absolutely clear, can't afford any of these bikes. However I'll always watch these shootouts as frankly they're just cool & the bikes are something special. They're the pinnacle of what can be achieved on two wheels for the road & that's something to be celebrated regardless of the practicalities. I suspect most bikers would still have one in their dream garage even it was just to look at & these beauties may not be with us for too much longer.
For me it will be a dream to own the cream of the crop some day. I will approach it with an open mind to the fact that there will be a significant trade off for comfort. They really are a Sunday morning bike if not the track too. But a bike that should be owned by those that are looking to use it properly.
Yes Sir, I just got a 22V4S😁….. but my 12 Diavel is Definitely NOT going anywhere… so much more thoughtless to ride!!…and allows for a Girlfriend accessory too!!
@@motorcyclenewsdotcom Great breakdown of that segment of the market. I wish there was a more affordable/usable "upper middleweight" segment of 750s and 800s, or just more options for a V4 config.
Which bike would you want in your garage??
i have a zx10r 2014 and a cbr 600 f3 1998 im super happy whit my zx10r its my dream bike since i can remember so i already have the bike i always wanted (🥰KW NINJA ZX10R😍), but of course whit money would come more dreams, i would love to have a h2 and gpz 900 and mv agusta f4rr and ducati desmosedici rr and r1m and fireblade 900,etc 😁thnk you for the videos love from portugal
I have it white R6 2014 😂
I want S100RR and a GS1250adventure
Yamaha tenere 700 adventure
Cherry on top Panigale V4S
💸💸💸💸💸💸💸💸💸😅😅😅
I have the rsv4 1100 factory, so the V4 SP would be next.
I own a RSV4 from 2013 and i love the bike since i own it. 😍
I have the new Tuono v4 factory, which is an amazing bike for the road, however out of these it would have to be the SP2, the looks!!
Never thought I would own a bike like one of these but I finally bit the bullet and ordered a 2022 Panigale V4s thanks to your reviews. I drive a 4 thousand dollar car, but I did it so I could afford a toy like this. You only live once, may as well enjoy it!
Love my 97 Prelude. Allows me to have a garage full of bikes 🤣
Yeap, you only live once so why not enjoy it at any opportunity you can.
Enjoy the V4S and be safe.
Wait to you get your dream car and dream motorcycle. I call it the best of both worlds! Congratulations
You gonna track it so you can be a real rider ?
Common misconception... You don't only live once. Sorry pal, didn't mean to alarm.
Love the approach here. Took my V4S out for a Sunday ride today and fully admit I have it merely because it's beautiful and it makes me feel great. Pointless. But my pride and joy.
Feel exactly the same way about my 1199S. My Hayabusa was way more comfortable to ride… I hate to say it… But my bike is basically just a trophy that everyone takes photos of while I’m riding down the street lol
Most lust worthy imo… it’s the one I would prob buy!
The V4S is stunning!
The best....enjoy
@@djxponent2018 there's nothing wrong with that if you find some semblance of enjoyment out of it.
For an “irrelevant” review, I found this video to be exactly spot on (and timely: I’m about to head off, on an ADV bike, to travel to my favorite two-day track school). I copied your 2019 video about touring on a V4S, riding one on a 3,600 mile journey, and had an absolute blast. I’ve had extensive experience with many variants of both the S1000rr and 1299/V4 bikes, on and off track, and found your assessment of their respective characteristics to be spot on. I’m fortunate to live near some wonderful mountain roads, which make the Ducati and BMW sport bikes really come alive. Thanks for the beautifully filmed and very inspirational video! I look forward to your 2032 irrelevant video on high performance sport bikes!
See our 2022 superbike round-up to see where each of the bikes fit in -> ruclips.net/video/4SyOVf409LY/видео.html
Even if they are irrelevant for most of us getting to see them ripped around a race track is still loads of fun! Keep up the awesome content MCN
Neevesey and the MCN Team have always done a fabulous job covering these shootouts throughout the years, detailed, on-point, and precise. Much like the beasts that they had to enjoy and comment about. Astounding!
Not sure who MCN have editing their vids these days but they are a huge step up in quality over a year plus ago - great job!
The V4 SP is a work of art. If I was rich I would have one mounted on my wall. 😍
Exactly 💯
Beautifully shot video! Thanks! I'd go with the BMW, the standard model though
I saw Michael back in May 24 at Snetterton. His passion to these superbikes are second to none
Well done
I’ve got a 2020 Aprilia RSV4 factory, added 11k miles in the last 11 months with not a single mechanical or electronic issue. Nothing sounds like a V4 engine! 6’4’’ so I’m nice and tucked in(little cramped). She growls, grunts and shakes, all to the full enjoyment of its riders. Aggressive geometry, though comfortable even at my height.
I just bought a 2022 BMW S1000RR after weighing out both the M1000RR and the V4 SP2. The M1000RR at that price point without electronic suspension?! STILL needs a tune?! Makes no sense. 6-10K in additional accessories needed to make it a super track bike, I couldn’t make sense of it. 45K+ in other words. And it doesn’t even break 220HP! HP is actually equal to the S1000RR. Had they not added the Brembos to the M, that price point would’ve been even more ridiculous!
The V4 SP2 just isn’t available anywhere. What listings you find start at 45k base price. I couldn’t reason with that investment over a 22k V4S or even a 38k V4R. Plus it’s hot as hell in Houston, so Ducati’s are already non-groin friendly. Add the dry clutch wear and servicing requirement, and it makes for a high $$$ investment up front, and for the long haul with servicing costs.
Thus, I bought a brand new 2022 S1000RR for 19k with full Akro. Adding 3k forged wheels and doing a 1k Brentune Stage 2. Nothing else needed. 4K added to 19k initial investment, and I’ll have a faster bike than the base/fully stock M1000RR, for 15k less!
What a superbly put together video. Love the style. Like the conclusions too. Aprilia best sounding, BMW best on road, Ducati best showpiece.
MCN is the best magazine for motorbikes, keep it up ‼️
Agreed with everything you said and I can't wait to buy my first ducati which will be the V2.
Do it, you will love it
Awesome video guys! Having owned the Panigale SP and the M1000RR I'd say your review is bang on. I'd still take the Ducati just based on looks alone :)
No Aprilia love?
@@MMPAspergerian best chassis’s ever made 🔥
Spot on, Jaret! That's why I still own the Speciale! 🙌🇮🇹
Jaret out here talking facts!
@@TheDucatiPilot the 21-22 V4 Panigale are far better than what the Speciale was. They really made some strong improvements...I also owned a Speciale and got to test a 22 on track...night and day difference!
I agree.
The Ducati V4 SP2 is phenomenal in every way.
Thats why I ordered one.
I understand the cutting edge Ducati take in constructing these masterpieces. What I don’t get is for all that bread, you don’t get cruise control, or gas gauge. This is what I don’t understand when the statement is made that the Ducati is the best superbike you can buy, when the BMW comes with all that, and your crotch don’t feel like the devil down there making BBQ.
BEST motorcycle media/journalist/test rider/team in THE WORLD! Been waiting for the Superbike of 2022 for quite some time. Those outro pictures are legit guys. "Working with professionals" is exactly like this!🔥
Thank you for adding the bling necklace at the end. Another great video, thank you Michael and MCN!
See our 2022 superbike round-up to see where each of the bikes fit in -> ruclips.net/video/4SyOVf409LY/видео.html
No burping, farting and swearing. Thank you MCN! Great review 👏
You guys are leaps and bounds ahead of other bike reviewers. The approach Neevesy and team took with this shootout just shows your level of experience and thoughtfulness. Awesome content. Please keep raising the bar.
You guys are killing it - awesome video!!
Love MCN's annual superbike shoot out. And that Ducati. Thank you for bringing it to us year after year. : )
What makes me love these bikes and their lesser variants is that all the good bits, the tech, the smart solutions, weight savings, they trickle down to the next generation lower models, which then trickle down to the next generation adventure tourers, until you start getting bikes like the S1000XR and the Multistrada V4 or the KTM 1290 SD GT, all amazingly capable bikes with all the relevant componentry from their superbike siblings like the high end monstrous brakes, electronic suspension and all those super high end rider aids.
Your shoot-outs are the only ones I care about.
The Ducati is just an engineering marvel! Single sided rear swing arm and underneath exhaust is just amazing!!
I just wrapped a video of a 7 bike Superbike shootout from 1972. Yeah that means a Kawasaki 750 H2, Suzuki GT 750, Yamaha TX 750, Honda CB 750, Harley 1000 Sportster, Norton 750 Commando, and 750 Triumph Trident. Basically a review from Cycle Guide's November 1972 figures.
Nowadays the 1972 bikes wouldn't be considered super probably not even good but you could ride them on the street.
Any of those would be an incredible addition to anyones garage but that Ducati is next level. Stunning machine.
This is a beautifully edited video and it’s so noticeable. Top work and always keep these coming. This has to be one of my favourite videos you’ve done despite never owning a superbike
Even better than usual bike commentary from Neeves. Highlights were the bike exhaust sound comparison - this should be in every video! Price-wise, they're all reaching, but you still probably can't get a Honda Civic for the same price...
true im a complete car geek who also rides bikes but yes, the stuff what you get for the amount of money is insane compared to cars.
He's a great chap, he did a great job commentating on our FireBlade line up at Donny
The biggest take away after riding the last gen Aprilia Factory was how much of a waste such performance would be tooling around on the street. I thought it was that good! I thought the performance was a waste on the bikes of the mid 2000s but today's machines are on a whole different level! I'd be pretty frustrated if I had to ride one of these on the street! It's like taking a Ferrari to a go kart track. These bikes are begging to be ridden at the limit!
Finally the Superbike Shootout I was waiting for.
I apologize, I've been watching for years and have never subscribed but you've become just too good to not reward.
Thanks for what you're doing from America!
See our 2022 superbike round-up to see where each of the bikes fit in -> ruclips.net/video/4SyOVf409LY/видео.html
i own the pani v4s 2019 and got 13k km on it , and the engine blew up dispite me giving it all the maintenance and care . being out of warranty and having an engine ruined by a big end bearing exploding im facing over 7 k of costs if not more , total engine damage has not bee determined yet . on a 33 k euro bike with this low km its totaly unacceptable . so im conciderin the aprillia now . was at the bmw dealer to check the bikes out but they cant deliver a new one this whole year .
Wait you don't even get 3 years warranty on a bike that expensive? That is kind of awful...
I hope the damage wont be too bad to repair and you can at least sell it for a bit of money.
@@tHaH4x0r you get 2 year , you can buy another year , and if you dont you find out a brand new engine cost 10-11k euro
@@CunningStuntsGoFast Man thats kind of unacceptable... Even if you buy a cheap bike from honda like a grom, you get a total of 2+3 years warranty... At no additional cost. Yamaha and Suzuki also give you 3 years.
I suppose they assume that if someone buys such an expensive bike, they dont care about things such as warranty, and dont mind replacing a 10k engine every 3 years.
Yeah the engine reliability is literally the only thing stopping me from buying a V4 S, still sticking with JDM for now.
You only went 8 miles in 2 years?
I plan to ride the crap out of mine during the 2 year warranty period.
My friend who has a 2019 V4s Panigale has 10K "hard" problem free miles.
Superbikes are still freaking amazing!! Track days!
I loved the way this was put together. Also Michael was great as always.
You guys really capture what we love about bikes and superbikes so well
Nice content! Greetings from Moscow, Russia✌🏻
All 3 are phenomenal bikes that are well beyond my riding ability. What matters is road racing capability which is where they spend 98% of the time not on the track. So the beemer wins hands down
Aprilia for sure 💥👌😎
I have a m1000rr with BMW rearsets fits me perfectly ,I have just returned from the Isle of man and seen Hicky ride one if only I was half as good but I love the build quality and looks ,great video as usual mr Neeves.
Two words. Simply Awesome. 👍😎
MCNcontinues to be better and better
The V4S is a beautiful bike but I just think the M1000RR would have to be the one I’d buy
Gone are the days of the 1000cc shootouts. This new generation of super bikes are so good that it’s merely about picking the one that appeals to you the most and enjoying it.
The trouble is, almost all riders buy such accomplished superbikes without themselves having the ability to ride them properly.
As a former road & track racer, my advice is to learn your way up to such bikes & then they're worth your hard earned cash.
Stick with older & cheaper bikes until you become a fully accomplished rider, it'll pay you dividends in many ways...plus you'll not frighten the living daylights out of yourself in taking on more than you can handle...never mind possible crashes or worse.
Michael is the man!!
No regrets buying my '21 V4SP. It's made me a better rider all over. And when you can't ride, it's the only one I can really enjoy when it's in the garage.
Love the entire delivery of this shootout and category placement. Now, this is the creame de la creame of the biking world. U can’t go wrong going for any of these guys… but… u already heard the but in the video. Many thanks for this once again.
I bought my very first bike a few months back, an Aprilia Tuono 660, and absolutely love it!
Great video, the editing is unreal!!
Love the down to earth and honest review.
Brilliant video ! Really liked the editing in this one and the panigale is the one for me
I absolutely love the honesty of this man and the channel!
Magnificent work Neevesy.
Another eloquent assessment.Thank you.
always the best reviews in the game!!!
11:25 "Mallory on acid" made me laugh. Two of my favourite things combined in one sentence 😁
I still don’t know Mallory is lol
@@brotherakuma It's a really great little track in Leicestershire.
Very nice and honest review, I liked it. I want to make a point that RSV4 is the only bike there without carbon wheels, I think if RSV4 had carbon wheels, as the others do, then the verdict might have been different. But that is something for Aprilia to act on. On the otherhand, as you mentioned, we buy those bikes to feel special. Carbon wheels aside, it doesn’t have any carbon bits or blings at all, as the factory version used to had carbon all over the bike. Aprilia can you hear us; as a 4 time RSV4 owner (including ‘21) I can honestly say you need to make those bikes special again. As they are right now, Factory versions doesn’t feel so different than any regular bike. Bring the carbon back please :)
I think Aprilia should introduce an RSV4 SP (same for the Tuono). A factory with the carbon wheels and stuff. I’m sure there’s a market for it…
Love the intro! Nicely edited
Thx for being unbiased on your reviews
I would love to have any one of them! Gorgeous bikes. Best!
What a Sunday treat
Great test and a beautiful part of the world.
I love how you’re “in the moment” and humbled by realizing where you are and what you’re doing…good for you!! I’m happy for you!
I am blessed to get my dream bike a couple months ago, the 2022 Panigale V4S…amazing beast!
Great video!
Who buys superbikes anymore? Streetfighters have taken over.
The rear shock spring rate on the RSV is light for most ‘non-Italian’s’… a taller/heavier rider needs to up the spring rate to get it right for track… on the road it’s perfect as standard for all but the fastest/heaviest riders. A 95 to 100kg spring quick and easy fix for for most to make it perfect on track.
The best motorbike reviewer, IMHO!
The "bling" around his neck at 20:57 had me literally laughing out loud. I had a Tuono V4 until recently and could never get enough of that exhaust note. I'm sure I'll have another in the future!! I test rode the Ducati but just couldn't get over how much heat it threw on the lower body. No way I could ride it anywhere other than the track.
To me nothing says sportbike more than the i4 soundtrack. 🏍😃
Great content right here and this track.... Gotta love those Italians
After a break from riding of around 25 years I decided to ease myself back into it, but I saw the SP2 and fell in love with it, so I got it. It's surprisingly easy to ride, easy to turn and gorgeous to look at (although they were a bit tight with the amount of carbon for the money). The sound is fantastic even with the stock exhaust. It was always a dream to own a Ducati from the moment the 916 came out and when I first saw a Foggy replica in Paul Smart's showroom. I will be taking it to the track in due course as there's no way to really explore the bike on the road - even in Street mode it's ridiculously quick. They don't make it easy to drop the levers down to a better place for ergonomics as they put a pin in there, maybe to make it easier to consistently put it together in the factory or (and) to prevent the lever from slipping? Annoying, but that's pretty much my only criticism so far.
That's awesome man, how did it feel jumping back on something like that after 25 years because initially you wanted to ease into it, but the SP2 is a top performer in its class
@@thedragonofechigo7878 It’s made me wonder why I went so long without a bike in my life. Honestly, it was astonishingly easy to ride. It feels like a much smaller bike, changes direction easily and I’m sure the electronics help enormously but it’s not intimidating. Litre bikes when I was young were much harder to ride if I remember correctly, despite having far less power. Having said that, opening the throttle wide open for a couple of seconds bends my mind. I’m currently prepping it to go on track with it this year. It’s far too quick for the road! 🙈😂
Great review. Love this content and the way Michael explains the in's and out's of these superbikes. Thank you..
You guys have moved your video editing game up a noch , very well laid out video. That’s how it’s done ✅
Glad you enjoyed it
I rode the ducati 2022 v4 s and after the ride the things I didn't like about it was low torque when taking off in first gear . little jumpy had to clutch it for a while before I drove off.i wore jeans on the bike and my legs were burning after half hour ride.checked the bike over after the ride .the wings are poorly made not a good finish on the mould lumps over it.the switch lever was loose too..not entirely impressed withe the quality. I rode the 2022 s 1000 rr and it was very smooth .not hot . quality was very good no issues I saw.even fitting after market parts on the ducati will break the bank and your patience taking the bike apart.bmw suit's small country roads and cities and towns .cheers hope this help someone buying a bike.
Try buying parts for the M1000 from the dealership, for example one lever gaurd is 250$, surely it will also break your bank account, after market parts for it are expensive too but not as much as the ducati, who in the hell buys an akra system for the sp2 for 5500$, that's the price of a used05-07 gsxr1000
Another beautifully done comparison.
Great review as always! In my country, the Netherlands, you wouldn’t dare call yourself “a tall person” though. On our side of the sea, 6’2” is quite tall, no more, and 6’6” (2 meters) is what we call tall. Must be the Vikings that raided our country a long time ago!
I hear everything your saying.....I really do.....and I'm buying a V4s. It's stupid expensive, it does have more power than you could reasonably use on the street, and they aren't all that comfortable.....and that's why I love it.
Yet another first class review by Neevsey! 👍👍👍
Love the new video format! Now do one for all the more affordable superbikes. Base RSV, Pani, S1KRR, R1, CBR, GSXR, ZX10. Then us mere mortals can have a better understanding of bikes we can afford.
Rode all three Duc, BMW, Aprilia and I've rode all of the Japanese bikes at some point. Picked up the base RSV4. With rebates and military discount, it was cheaper than many of the Japanese supersports, R1 or zx10r and the same price as a CBR or GSXR. Seemed like an easy choice. I didn't need or really want the electronic suspension, well for free sure, but I didn't want to bump up 5-15k to grab it on the BMW, Duc or a Factory RSV4. I figured I'd get the suspension setup for me and the money was better spent on personalizing the bike.
I think superbike buying decisions today should be based on which one you really really want, rather than which one is "the best".
Superbikes are a complete pain in the ass for 100% of the time except when you're going obscenely fast on them, at which point it really doesn't matter much which one you're on. They're all bloody mental and you'd be too occupied with the rush of riding them to have a chance of regretting buying one over the other.
Great video & an interesting approach to keeping it relevant. I don't really want, & to be absolutely clear, can't afford any of these bikes. However I'll always watch these shootouts as frankly they're just cool & the bikes are something special. They're the pinnacle of what can be achieved on two wheels for the road & that's something to be celebrated regardless of the practicalities. I suspect most bikers would still have one in their dream garage even it was just to look at & these beauties may not be with us for too much longer.
For me it will be a dream to own the cream of the crop some day. I will approach it with an open mind to the fact that there will be a significant trade off for comfort. They really are a Sunday morning bike if not the track too. But a bike that should be owned by those that are looking to use it properly.
I'd buy the aprilla for the sound and use it as a second bike . love your videos as always.cheers
Love the gold chain" bling" clever!! Keep it up MCN Awesome video!! - All dream machine s
For me its got to be the Ducati SP2 love that machine ! Even though im a big kawasaki fan especially the H2/H2R
Why wasn't the R1M on this list of the best? In 2021 it won WSBK, BSB, MotoAmerica and MFJ. Seems like it should have made the list.
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Epic review!!!
Yes Sir, I just got a 22V4S😁….. but my 12 Diavel is Definitely NOT going anywhere… so much more thoughtless to ride!!…and allows for a Girlfriend accessory too!!
Just awesome no words 😀🔥
I just love listening to Micheal, so clear and honest, awsome review as always, after wachting im really impressed by the videography, lovely video
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Brilliant commentator, he did a great job on our FireBlade line up at Donnington
Absolute blast 💥 Loved it 🤘
Hi, for the road & a tall rider, do you think the S1000 has more comfy ergos than a GSXR1000?
Liked the goldie looking chain on Neevsey at 21:00
That Ducati is what we all aspire to, what a machine. Work of art, I’d park it in the lounge to stare at and wind the wife up 🤣
I don't really. I prefer other super sport bikes over Ducati 🤷. So isn't it true that "all of us" want a Ducati Panigale
@@liv0003 ok 👍🏼
Fantastic video!
Really liked the slide show at the end. 👌
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Great work for all of these years Mike!!!
s1000rr for me all day long, everyday! Great review, thanks!
Great shots, editing, and especially audio of the interview and bikes. Needed the Norton V4SV, Honda RR-R, and Yamaha R1M added to the mix though...
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@@motorcyclenewsdotcom Great breakdown of that segment of the market. I wish there was a more affordable/usable "upper middleweight" segment of 750s and 800s, or just more options for a V4 config.