Ducati V4 Poor Man's edition

They ride very differently (outside of the obvious power differential). Worth test riding both though.

Stop talking sense.

What he should do is buy the same bike as other ph’ers or one that they would rather ride other than the one he has his heart set on.

So, done a test ride, did both economy and S. As a 100% road rider there is no appreciable difference between either in performance on the road or rather none that i could discern.I did find myself looking in shop windows and out of the corner of my eye to see if people were looking at it, which they were. It also was no better than my S1000rr. So in my mind it comes down to aesthetics. That rules out the base and logically pushes my choice up to S then up to.....then up to. ..

Lovely bike but not at such a large premium over the BMW. Also my wife got involved and said I had told her that after buying the BMW I wouldn't need another new bike...can anyone on here remember me saying that?

So in short, nice bike if I could have one in the garage for 'High Days and Holidays' and have my BMW for the rest of the year I would.......New S1000rr it is and a nice little cruise in the Carribean with the change. Thanks for your insights.

Anyone else find the OP’s conclusions above a bit odd?

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If you actually read what he wrote, he was comparing aesthetics of the base V4 and the V4S.

Well, since you ask.
Visually, I perceive very little difference between the V4 and the S, whereas the BM has a face only a mother could love. You have a different emotion, which is fine if that suits you and your decision parameters.
Perhaps budget is a factor? In which case, the BM wins. The Ducati demands a bit more from the wallet (and acceptance from the wife, if that is a fetter on your decision). But hey, enjoy that cruise. Personally, being trapped on a boat with a load of old s has never been my bag.