V4- 6 weeks in and run in
Discussion
I had the running in service done last week, and have been slowly building the revs over a few hundred more miles, and now have taken to riding it normally.
Now I’ve been able to sample the full rev range in full power mode, I have to say this bike is very impressive, definately the quickest thing I’ve ridden.
What’s even better though is how well it handles, it just feels so agile and flickable through the bends and gives you so much confidence, this is coming from an RSV4 which is no slouch in the handling department either!.
I don’t have any experience with the 1199/1299 electronics but the V4s seem hugely evolved from the ones on the MY2012 Aprilia, the anti wheelie for example still lets it come up loads on the power on setting 2(of 8), but doesn’t let it get too carried away, I’ve not really noticed the traction control interfere at all, but then I still find it hard to get my head round pinning the throttle coming out of corners and not worrying about being spat off it, although I’m sure you’d find it a lot more helpful on a track day-which I can’t wait to do on this bike
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Brakes are unsurprisingly really good, the lever needed a bit of adjustment when I first got it, same with the clutch, the biting point was really far out and it was a bit jerky but all sorted now.
The only latest bike I’ve ridden that I can compare it with is the new Fireblade, and the V4 is notciably better, although I did only have an hours test ride in that.
I’ve ridden a 2016 R1 and am fairly sure not a lot has changed since then, although it was a while back now, handling wise I’d say the Yam feels pretty comparable, same with the electronics, the newer R1s are amazing bikes, the V4 definately takes the upper hand on power and it has better brakes.
If you’re thinking about one of these, my advice is go for it, you’re not going to regret it at all, except the mirrors, they still suck.
Now I’ve been able to sample the full rev range in full power mode, I have to say this bike is very impressive, definately the quickest thing I’ve ridden.
What’s even better though is how well it handles, it just feels so agile and flickable through the bends and gives you so much confidence, this is coming from an RSV4 which is no slouch in the handling department either!.
I don’t have any experience with the 1199/1299 electronics but the V4s seem hugely evolved from the ones on the MY2012 Aprilia, the anti wheelie for example still lets it come up loads on the power on setting 2(of 8), but doesn’t let it get too carried away, I’ve not really noticed the traction control interfere at all, but then I still find it hard to get my head round pinning the throttle coming out of corners and not worrying about being spat off it, although I’m sure you’d find it a lot more helpful on a track day-which I can’t wait to do on this bike
.Brakes are unsurprisingly really good, the lever needed a bit of adjustment when I first got it, same with the clutch, the biting point was really far out and it was a bit jerky but all sorted now.
The only latest bike I’ve ridden that I can compare it with is the new Fireblade, and the V4 is notciably better, although I did only have an hours test ride in that.
I’ve ridden a 2016 R1 and am fairly sure not a lot has changed since then, although it was a while back now, handling wise I’d say the Yam feels pretty comparable, same with the electronics, the newer R1s are amazing bikes, the V4 definately takes the upper hand on power and it has better brakes.
If you’re thinking about one of these, my advice is go for it, you’re not going to regret it at all, except the mirrors, they still suck.
Sounds good. I dropped mine off this morning for the first service (get it back next Saturday).
Mechanic that booked it in gave me a fright. Was checking the bike over for damage before taking it in and said there were chips on the fairing - which on closer inspection turned out to be dirt! Perhaps they don’t see that many dirty Panigales!
Quite a list of recalls - software, fuel tank seal, number plate and side stand. Lucky it was going in anyway.
There was someone there with a Speciale. Did look nice but didn’t look £19k nicer.
Roll on next week and and the chance to use a few more revs.
Mechanic that booked it in gave me a fright. Was checking the bike over for damage before taking it in and said there were chips on the fairing - which on closer inspection turned out to be dirt! Perhaps they don’t see that many dirty Panigales!
Quite a list of recalls - software, fuel tank seal, number plate and side stand. Lucky it was going in anyway.
There was someone there with a Speciale. Did look nice but didn’t look £19k nicer.
Roll on next week and and the chance to use a few more revs.
I’ve not really tinkerednwith the electronics that much yet, I moved the traction control down to level 4 pretty much straight away and it seems a good setting on the road, the anti wheelie was originally at a higher level in the sport setting so I’ve moved it down to 2, haven’t bothered with Street mode yet and race doesn’t seem that different as I’ve changed the engine setting in sport mode to full power so it doesn’t try and smooth it out etc.
Technically it was only 5 weeks to get it run in, as the service was last week, this week it had a puncture which is now sorted.
As much as I’d loved to have it run in the first week, unfortunately to be able to afford a Panigale I need to work, which sadly takes up a lot of time, that coupled with the less than perfect weather recently means it can take a bit longer.
Well worth the wait though, this bike really is that good.
Technically it was only 5 weeks to get it run in, as the service was last week, this week it had a puncture which is now sorted.
As much as I’d loved to have it run in the first week, unfortunately to be able to afford a Panigale I need to work, which sadly takes up a lot of time, that coupled with the less than perfect weather recently means it can take a bit longer.
Well worth the wait though, this bike really is that good.
Esceptico said:
Sounds good. I dropped mine off this morning for the first service (get it back next Saturday).
Mechanic that booked it in gave me a fright. Was checking the bike over for damage before taking it in and said there were chips on the fairing - which on closer inspection turned out to be dirt! Perhaps they don’t see that many dirty Panigales!
Quite a list of recalls - software, fuel tank seal, number plate and side stand. Lucky it was going in anyway.
There was someone there with a Speciale. Did look nice but didn’t look £19k nicer.
Roll on next week and and the chance to use a few more revs.
What’s up with the number plate and side stand?, I got the letter about the fuel tank etc one, which I’ve ignored as it’s already been done, wasn’t aware there are more recalls already!.Mechanic that booked it in gave me a fright. Was checking the bike over for damage before taking it in and said there were chips on the fairing - which on closer inspection turned out to be dirt! Perhaps they don’t see that many dirty Panigales!
Quite a list of recalls - software, fuel tank seal, number plate and side stand. Lucky it was going in anyway.
There was someone there with a Speciale. Did look nice but didn’t look £19k nicer.
Roll on next week and and the chance to use a few more revs.
I’m getting a tail tidy and rad guards for it soon, would it be better to hold off on putting them on until after the recalls have been done?.
Also, I don’t know if you’ve noticed how close your boots end up being to the fairing because of the position of the pegs/shape of the fairing?.
I ordered some bits that stick there from R&G, which arrived yesterday, I will try and get them on tomorrow and take some pics, I just thought that’s going to wear after a while!.
I’ve not really tinkerednwith the electronics that much yet, I moved the traction control down to level 4 pretty much straight away and it seems a good setting on the road, the anti wheelie was originally at a higher level in the sport setting so I’ve moved it down to 2, haven’t bothered with Street mode yet and race doesn’t seem that different as I’ve changed the engine setting in sport mode to full power so it doesn’t try and smooth it out etc.
Technically it was only 5 weeks to get it run in, as the service was last week, this week it had a puncture which is now sorted.
As much as I’d loved to have it run in the first week, unfortunately to be able to afford a Panigale I need to work, which sadly takes up a lot of time, that coupled with the less than perfect weather recently means it can take a bit longer.
Well worth the wait though, this bike really is that good.
Technically it was only 5 weeks to get it run in, as the service was last week, this week it had a puncture which is now sorted.
As much as I’d loved to have it run in the first week, unfortunately to be able to afford a Panigale I need to work, which sadly takes up a lot of time, that coupled with the less than perfect weather recently means it can take a bit longer.
Well worth the wait though, this bike really is that good.
Walter Sobchak said:
What’s up with the number plate and side stand?, I got the letter about the fuel tank etc one, which I’ve ignored as it’s already been done, wasn’t aware there are more recalls already!.
I’m getting a tail tidy and rad guards for it soon, would it be better to hold off on putting them on until after the recalls have been done?.
Also, I don’t know if you’ve noticed how close your boots end up being to the fairing because of the position of the pegs/shape of the fairing?.
I ordered some bits that stick there from R&G, which arrived yesterday, I will try and get them on tomorrow and take some pics, I just thought that’s going to wear after a while!.
Mechanic wasn’t sure himself about the number plate but not sure it affects me as I already have a tail tidy. Apparently the sensor in the side stand has something wrong with it and some US owners have found the bike won’t start as it thinks the stand is still down.I’m getting a tail tidy and rad guards for it soon, would it be better to hold off on putting them on until after the recalls have been done?.
Also, I don’t know if you’ve noticed how close your boots end up being to the fairing because of the position of the pegs/shape of the fairing?.
I ordered some bits that stick there from R&G, which arrived yesterday, I will try and get them on tomorrow and take some pics, I just thought that’s going to wear after a while!.
Not noticed the fairing point yet. Will check when I ride it next.
Walter Sobchak said:
If you’re thinking about one of these, my advice is go for it, you’re not going to regret it at all, except the mirrors, they still suck.
I test rode a V4S over a week ago, placed a deposit before I left the dealers, such a lovely bike, fantastic all over, I'm also sure it made me better looking, I've already sold the S1000R in anticipation for delivery next month.Don't test ride a V4, it won't let you go, you will have to take it home.
knitware said:
I test rode a V4S over a week ago, placed a deposit before I left the dealers, such a lovely bike, fantastic all over, I'm also sure it made me better looking, I've already sold the S1000R in anticipation for delivery next month.
Don't test ride a V4, it won't let you go, you will have to take it home.
Would that be a typical lead time on a V4S order - about a month?Don't test ride a V4, it won't let you go, you will have to take it home.
[currently S1000R owner who could be better looking...]
ellipsis said:
Would that be a typical lead time on a V4S order - about a month?
[currently S1000R owner who could be better looking...]
Hello,[currently S1000R owner who could be better looking...]
Yes, although the dealer has spoken to a Ducati rep today who said there are cancelled orders floating around. Just going to start a topic on insurance...
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