What you need to know BEFORE you buy a DUCATI | MAINTENANCE, RELIABILITY, OWNERSHIP EXPERIENCE

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  • @justinmckeown9029
    @justinmckeown9029 2 дня назад +4

    Doing the lord’s work and helping to break the stigma. I’ve had an 848 EVO for 13 years and Streetfighter 848 for almost 8. The only repair ever needed was a VR on the EVO. Everything else has been standard fare.

    • @ridewithKY
      @ridewithKY  2 дня назад

      Awesome! So glad to hear your EVO and your SF have been basically problem free for 13 years. These bikes require more attention for sure and there is a higher bar of entry. However, they are not completely out of reach to the normal person. Thank you for sharing!

  • @Mahmuduramen
    @Mahmuduramen 2 дня назад +3

    Thank you for the wealth of knowledge you share with each video!
    Your attention to detail when doing anything to your bikes is second to none and hard to find in a shop. Ride safe

    • @ridewithKY
      @ridewithKY  2 дня назад

      Thank you so much for the kind words. I'm so glad you've found these videos to be helpful. Greatly greatly greatly appreciate your support!

  • @Chris_Panigale85
    @Chris_Panigale85 2 дня назад +2

    I have a panigale V4S 2022 that I purchased new... 2 plus years later and zero issues. congrats on the new bike!

    • @ridewithKY
      @ridewithKY  2 дня назад +2

      Love to hear it! Seems like these V4's are pretty solid overall. Lucky for us we got ours just in time before Ducati made the Panigale a monstrosity for 2025.

  • @IN-Borntoride
    @IN-Borntoride День назад +1

    I think one more factor is the way Ducati rides with the electronics. It is unbelievable how easy it is to ride and go fast. Almost effortless.

    • @ridewithKY
      @ridewithKY  День назад +1

      Electronics definitely help. Thanks man.

  • @bunnyoperator
    @bunnyoperator 2 часа назад

    More Onyx screen time pls. Production quality is clutch. I'm so proud of you. 🤝

  • @cdh3671
    @cdh3671 День назад +2

    Just like with any exotic/high end car. The cost of ownership only goes up exponentially the longer you have the vehicle. For the most part it is fine for the ppl who buy these sort of things new. However the type of person who would try to buy one of these used more likely than not does not have the income level to support the vehicle once the costly repairs/intensive maintenance need to be performed.

    • @ridewithKY
      @ridewithKY  День назад

      It really just depends honestly. I have an exotic car now and the upkeep hasn’t been too bad. It’s all about doing your research, buying a good example of whatever car it is that you want, and being able to do at least some of the maintenance yourself.

  • @dailyguytalk
    @dailyguytalk День назад

    I just had my initial service on my 2023 Ducati Super Sport 950S. It’s not bad, 420 dollars out of the door. I love it, the smooth ride, the look. I installed slip on SC project exhaust (800 bucks) myself. Love the sound. I used to own 2022 Kawasaki ZX6R. Yes, parts are cheaper, but my Ducati is definitely a turn head 😁😁 everywhere I went

    • @ridewithKY
      @ridewithKY  День назад

      That’s what it’s all about, enjoying your time on two wheels. Nothing wrong with Kawasaki but Ducati is a different experience for sure. Take care and ride safe.

  • @959pilot4
    @959pilot4 День назад +1

    My previous V2 panigale, blew up at 4k miles. Bushing on the timing chain cover wore out and boom she went. Dicsti replaced the engine and I put 30k miles on the V2 before trading it in for an S1k.
    As far as higher mileage bikes, I'm at 11k on my 24 bmws1000rr and I bought the bike new last January. Living in florida, there are a good number of high mileage bikes out here.

    • @ridewithKY
      @ridewithKY  День назад +1

      Appreciate you sharing, thank you.

  • @CJYMOTO
    @CJYMOTO День назад

    The only issues I’ve had with my 2022 SFV4 was the water pump recall the V4’s are known for and a couple horizontal valve cover leaks (thats pretty common on the V4 if you dive on the forums) over all its been a fantastic machine on the road and the track and I’ve had ZERO catastrophic issues. Im at 7500 miles currently. Even with the costs of ownership associated, theres a reason I’m on my 3rd ducati now. They make a fun bike!

    • @ridewithKY
      @ridewithKY  День назад

      Awesome! Thank you for sharing and glad your V4 has basically been problem free. I totally intended to add in the video that you will notice many people keep buying Ducatis over and over. There is a reason for that. I just forgot to put it in the video!

  • @aries300x
    @aries300x День назад

    Agreed. I have a 2022 Streetfighter V4sp that has been perfect. A few heat shield bolts have come loose but replaced and lock tight and never an issue again.
    On the other side I have a 1290 Superduke that definitely requires more maintenance than the Ducati.

    • @ridewithKY
      @ridewithKY  День назад +1

      Right on. Glad your SFV4 has been solid. Figure any motorcycle is going to have issues with fasteners loosening up. Appreciate you sharing, thank you.

  • @kclsevsw
    @kclsevsw День назад

    I bought my 2020 V4 in June of 2022 with 800 miles and now it's sitting at 9600 miles. I've done 1 fluid change and replaced the acid battery with a lithium ion battery and I've had zero issues.

    • @ridewithKY
      @ridewithKY  День назад

      Awesome! You are really putting some miles down on that V4. Not sure what type of riding you do, but any regrets at all going with the V4?
      Thank you!

  • @TheCenturion8404
    @TheCenturion8404 День назад +1

    I don’t own a Ducati but comparing exhaust costs to a Kawasaki should be looked at like the difference between a mustangs exhaust vs a Ferrari. People also say they aren’t worth it either.🤷‍♂️

    • @ridewithKY
      @ridewithKY  День назад

      Yeah it’s a similar comparison for sure. You buy a Kawasaki, you are getting probably 95% of the performance. No denying that. However, sometimes you just want something else. Thanks man, good point.

  • @s.p.9582
    @s.p.9582 День назад

    Regarding DIY service & maintenance on recent gen Ducs, can you speak to the costs/tools associated with 1) obtaining an official factory service manual and 2) how the DIYer can clear service alerts, reminders and push updates? (aka "clear the dash" or update without voiding any warranty aspects). I've heard these aspects of Euro bike ownership can be a hassle; if not even possible. Thanks for your super informative video! 🙂

    • @ridewithKY
      @ridewithKY  День назад +1

      The official service manual is pretty easy to come by. I’ve seen service manual files on eBay for like $40. You basically pay them to send you a PDF of the service manual. They are absolutely worth it as they have all the torque specs in it.
      The service alert can either be cleared using Melcodiag (which is free) or you can buy an aftermarket diagnostic scanner. Any normal OBD scanner won’t clear that service code but there are a few aftermarket units out there that can, they are around $500. So not nothing, but it’s not too bad either considering the time and money you’d save from having to go to the dealer. My closest Ducati dealer is 30 minutes away so at least 1 hour of travel time plus however long I’m there waiting. Absolute hassle.
      As far as warranty goes… keep all your records of service if you do it yourself. Keep your receipts, maybe take pictures, things like that. Very few things void warranty, there are a few things/scenarios that can cause a warranty claim denial. Does that make sense?
      Hope that was helpful. Thank you!

    • @s.p.9582
      @s.p.9582 17 часов назад

      ​@@ridewithKYDefinitely useful info. I have a few friends that claim they are unable to obtain official service manuals as customers. This is supposedly a Ducati policy as a "matter of owner safety" per correspondence from Ducati (directing them instead to their nearest authorized service center). That's lame imo but if eBay has all of the recent models covered, that's great! I'll direct them that way.
      The aftermarket diagnostic tool sounds like a great workaround as well. I suppose at that point you'd only have to go to the dealership for system updates; as I imagine Ducati doesn't make that available to owners.
      Great info. Thanks again!

  • @sidontwowheels3262
    @sidontwowheels3262 День назад

    Doesnt have anything crazy - *opens up the Milwaukee tool catalog*

  • @fffogg
    @fffogg Час назад

    Thanks for this video...ever since Audi bought Ducati reliability has just gotten better and better. It was an issue in the "old" days, but today, it's not an issue....but people still live in the past, so it gets talked about still. I have '23 V4S also....as well as an R1, Gixxer 1K, an RSV4, and a Triumph. The only brand I have not ever owned is a BMW....maybe someday. The initial cost of ownership is a little steep, but all Japanese Big bikes have gone up significantly as well since Covid started. Unless you buy a previous year left over, liter bikes are all pricey now. I had a question about what do you use to make all your bikes shines so much :)....and I was curious about your thoughts on the new '25 V4?

  • @UchihaEntertainment
    @UchihaEntertainment День назад

    Bought a brand new Panigale V4 24 now has 7500 miles had absolutely zero issues 2 times oil change at dealership and that's it pretty much. One advantage to the Pani is that stock v stock compared to other bikes its better at every aspect except the heat. So if money is an issue like with me just don't buy expensive exhausts and unnecessary mods ride the wheels do the maintenance and enjoy your bike.

    • @ridewithKY
      @ridewithKY  День назад +1

      Great way to put it. Thank you for sharing.

  • @sidontwowheels3262
    @sidontwowheels3262 День назад

    Japanese food is so good - have you ever had teriyaki chicken? Try that with a spaghetti bike

  • @SWTVENOM
    @SWTVENOM 2 дня назад

    Always look forward to your videos

    • @ridewithKY
      @ridewithKY  2 дня назад +1

      Really appreciate that! Thank you for always watching and supporting. Hope the videos are helpful/useful to you!

  • @ooopepper
    @ooopepper 2 дня назад +2

    how are you liking the termignoni exhaust? I'm thinking about getting it because of the low rumble and sound

    • @ridewithKY
      @ridewithKY  2 дня назад

      I love the termignoni exhaust. In a perfect world I wish they were a little louder (I have the DB killers out). Hopefully the packing will blow out a little and I'll get a slight increase in sound, the tone however is perfect. I've heard a few different exhausts for these bikes in person and it's easy to make these 1103 V4's sound bad. As long as you aren't expecting a loud exhaust, you will be happy with the Termignoni's.
      Only other issue I have with this exhaust is it's surprisingly heavy. It is lighter than the stock exhaust, but not by much. You'll save about 5 lbs or so.
      Take care, let me know how else I can help.

  • @ruimteschipYT
    @ruimteschipYT День назад

    Great video 😊 i ride a streetfighter V4S

    • @ridewithKY
      @ridewithKY  День назад

      One of my favorite naked bikes for sure. Love how Ducati doesn’t water down their naked bike engines like most of the other manufacturers.

  • @MrTrglass
    @MrTrglass День назад

    Ducatis are reliable but a tad expensive to maintain. Had a 2019 v4 with 26k miles. 3 water pumps but otherwise pretty good. I’ve now got a 2023 sp2…..dry clutch maintenance is ridiculous….$2-3k every 3k miles…..and my riding style is primarily canyon rides. Annual service is $600. In summary….reliable good, operating expense a bit high

    • @ridewithKY
      @ridewithKY  День назад

      Yeah if maintenance cost is at all a concern then a dry clutch is not the move. Glad you've enjoyed your V4 and now SP2. Ride safe.

  • @humannature3916
    @humannature3916 16 часов назад

    15k miles for street, 7.5k miles for the valve adjustment if you track it. I can confirm that the V2 would likely need more valve adjustments than the V4. This is directly from a Ducati dealership telling me the difference between the V2 and the V2 when I was shopping for a bike

    • @ridewithKY
      @ridewithKY  12 часов назад

      Do you mind sharing where you are getting the 7500 miles number from? Like anything, we can speak outside of Ducati recommendations but I don't believe I've seen anything official from Ducati that recommends a 7500 mile interval for track use.

    • @humannature3916
      @humannature3916 11 часов назад

      @@ridewithKY No prob! If you look at page 304 of your manual for the panigale v4, it will say "This scheduled maintenance chart is designed for a road use of the Panigale V4. If it is used on the track, even if not during sport competitions, all parts of the motorcycle are more stressed so the routine maintenance operations must be carried out more frequently than indicated." If it is tracked, the dealer recommends that the valves be checked at 7.5k. Some people push it to 10k but there really is no reason to do that if the interval is done at 7.5k miles. Much better to get it checked early the firs interval. When I spoke to service, our v4s apprently, out of all the ones they serviced, they only saw 3 bikes that required an adjustment. The v2s however, requires more during the first valve check hence v2s sometimes is more expensive to maintain

    • @ridewithKY
      @ridewithKY  11 часов назад

      Appreciate the info, but again where is the 7500 number coming from? More frequency makes sense but I’m trying to quantify if the 7500 is coming from Ducati or if it’s something the dealership made up. The 7500 number isn’t adding up because these 1103 V4’s have a life of around 5000 miles for the engine itself with dedicated or nearly dedicated track use. Thank you again for the info.

    • @humannature3916
      @humannature3916 11 часов назад

      @@ridewithKY The figure# comes from the dealer when I asked. I am sure it is not a number they came out without ratiobale. Interestingly enough, coming from a Tuono V4, Aprilia is saying the same thing, that the intervals are cut in 1/2 when bike is tracked.

    • @ridewithKY
      @ridewithKY  2 часа назад

      Appreciate you engaging and sharing. I actually found the factory Ducati maintenance schedule for bikes used in competition and it looks like that 7500 number is in fact completely made up by the dealer. The maintenance chart indicates the 1103 V4 is supposed to basically go through a semi rebuild at 3000 miles if the bike is used for competition. This includes replacing the pistons, new rod bearings, new head gaskets, inspection of the lower engine block, etc.
      I have not been able to find a current gen RSV4 official maintenance schedule for bikes used in competition (although I did not look that hard). I did find one for the little bit older RR/RF RSV4's however. For those it looks like Aprilia recommends checking the valves at 3700 miles as they want you to replace the intake valve springs at this same interval. Interestingly enough Aprilia does not require the pistons be replaced until 11,200 miles. Pretty stark difference from Ducati which has that piston replacement recommendation at only 3000 miles.
      Thanks again for trying to unravel this thing together so we can land on accurate information.

  • @wheelman998
    @wheelman998 День назад

    If anything requires a part for Ducati, the bike is down for three weeks! Suzuki, Yami, or any other Japanese bike, you will get your bike the next day! So, if you can live with that, then go for it! I personally cannot pay for a bike by making payments while it is sitting in a dealer for a thermostat!

    • @ridewithKY
      @ridewithKY  День назад

      Not necessarily. I’ve needed a Ducati part before and was able to get it same day or within a few days. Part availability has gotten a lot better following the Volkswagen Auto Group acquisition.

  • @moto_operandi
    @moto_operandi 2 дня назад +2

    When’s rsv4 content coming bro?

    • @ridewithKY
      @ridewithKY  2 дня назад +1

      My goal is to do an RSV4 vs V4 comparison. I've been holding off a little because I have been wanting to get more miles on the V4. Now that I am approaching 1,000 miles on the V4, I think I'm in a position to form some conclusions and provide some useful info to everyone. Appreciate the support, thank you!

    • @moto_operandi
      @moto_operandi День назад

      @@ridewithKY thanks! ps. RSV4 is bezt bro :P

  • @_Moises.
    @_Moises. 2 дня назад

    Can you make a video for installing clear clutch covers to your ducatis?

    • @ridewithKY
      @ridewithKY  2 дня назад +1

      I appreciate the suggestion. However, I am not a fan of clear clutch covers. I know they are very popular but it's just not really my thing. Take care, thank you!

  • @markholmes5695
    @markholmes5695 День назад

    Seems the V4s aren’t causing any issues. I’d the Sfv4 grey Nero. Before that I’ve had monsters never an issue. More expensive to maintain, yes, you pay for the brand. More maintenance required? No.

    • @ridewithKY
      @ridewithKY  День назад +1

      Great way to put it. Thank you for sharing. 👊🏽.

  • @crashtestgoat
    @crashtestgoat День назад

    V4S is a great bike. But mine is in the shop right now.😂🐐

    • @ridewithKY
      @ridewithKY  День назад

      😂😂😂 it happens man.

    • @crashtestgoat
      @crashtestgoat День назад

      @@ridewithKY a lot for me 😂🐐

  • @fernandomansur8968
    @fernandomansur8968 День назад

    Great video !!! 👌👌💯💯

    • @ridewithKY
      @ridewithKY  День назад

      Appreciate it, thank you!!!

  • @hid3finit1on
    @hid3finit1on День назад

    Ducati’s, are great! Had 2017 Xdiavel and dealership even told me I had the most miles on it in Northern America with 62,000 miles till the motor blew in 2023. Bought a 2023 Diavel V4 and just broke 13,000 miles. To me they are most definitely reliable but then again your comparing daily nonrid’n conversational piece type dudes vs. real riders. What you want to do is put a shit load of miles and when they go do the Desmo tune because of their sorry service turn around and they keep your bike for about 2 months but then flip the script on them and get a free termi exhaust and clear clutch cover for free. That’s how you play the game my friend’s.

    • @ridewithKY
      @ridewithKY  День назад +1

      Appreciate you sharing. Thank you.

    • @hid3finit1on
      @hid3finit1on День назад

      @@ridewithKYhey man keep it up bro. I enjoy learning from your content.

  • @JZBZACK
    @JZBZACK День назад

    Do you recall where you ordered the flooring for your garage?

    • @ridewithKY
      @ridewithKY  День назад

      The flooring is Swiss trax. They can be ordered direct or through Obsessed Garage.

  • @sidontwowheels3262
    @sidontwowheels3262 День назад

    Ive liked, ive subscribed, and still you havent gotten a harley on the channel.....

    • @ridewithKY
      @ridewithKY  День назад

      waiting to get yours on the channel G.

  • @hypermotardking
    @hypermotardking День назад +1

    Money and Money

  • @jake88ci
    @jake88ci День назад

    also the euro superbikes have beaten the japanese superbikes in EVERY COMPARISON FOR THE LAST 16 YEARS STRAIT (CHECK 44 TEETH ECT) EURO BIKES ARE NOW BEWTTER THAN JAPANESE BIKES IN EVERY ASPECT .

    • @ridewithKY
      @ridewithKY  День назад

      Depends on what measurements are being considered for the comparison. Pretty hard to say European bikes across the board beat Japanese bikes across the board. A lot of generalities and absolutes in your statement.

  • @ricardomarin487
    @ricardomarin487 2 дня назад

    awesome

    • @ridewithKY
      @ridewithKY  День назад

      Thank you, glad it was helpful!