Differences between Ducati V4 and V4S

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here's a vote for the S-where I live, the inconsistent streets pretty much require suspension changes on the fly to really enjoy the ride..anything other than town setting in the city is a bone crusher and in the canyons, sport and track set ups are a button press away
 
lexbro said:
here's a vote for the S-where I live, the inconsistent streets pretty much require suspension changes on the fly to really enjoy the ride..anything other than town setting in the city is a bone crusher and in the canyons, sport and track set ups are a button press away
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Sounds like you need to get you a Multistrada smh lol
 
So you’re saying relegate the V4 to track use alone? No thanks, that’s what the adjustable suspension is for.. your smh comment comes across a little pompous too, lol
 
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lexbro said:
So you're saying relegate the V4 to track use alone? No thanks, that's what the adjustable suspension is for.. your smh comment comes across a little pompous too, lol
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jpanigale said:
Too pompous....OMG...Wait till PA chimes in.....Somebody didn't take there big boy vitamins today I guess...In the owners manual it states V4 only for track use!!!
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I'm with lex although I know nothing about the V4S, My 1199 with manual Ohlins can be as harsh as can be unless you adjust it for a super soft ride. But my GS although not a sport bike is quite easy to completely change it's attitude with the push of a button.

I think the guy probably did the wrong thing asking you nobs advice on a purchase but my take on it is if your going to ride variable surfaces and .... all track days bar a few, buy an S and make use of the tech. I'm sure you will advise me if I'm wrong :rolleyes:
 
topolino said:
Throw in the full Akra exhaust on an S (boosts power up to 226bhp) and you have as near as dammit the Speciale minus the paintwork and trinkets, for around $7K less.
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I would rather get the base like I did on my 1299 and add my own rear sets, exhaust, carbon fiber, seat, suspension, adjustable levers, lights, mirrors and everything else I added to my taste. Instead of getting a 1299s with all the parts ducati added, then removing them and adding mine. Same why I would never buy a CVO harley. Its all their parts and I would still change it up to my style like Ive done on my harleys. Why spend that extra money if only to remove the parts anyway.
 
I bought a V4S because they didn't have a V4 available... the suspension is amazing but my skills are not a match so it was a waste of money...

If I could do it again I will buy the regular V4 and add the Akrapovic race exhaust

My bike will never see the track... I only enjoy high speed pulls on the highway


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Hi, just bought the base a couple of days ago because yes it was about six grand cheaper and I can add some personnel stuff. I think that's one of the great things about Ducati motorcycle's, it's a combo of art and engineering and then the owner can make it a personnel piece of art. Leonardo Da Vinci lives on!
 
Can anyone else chime in on the differences of riding the V4 or riding quality experiencing?

Thanks
 
ducatigini said:
Can anyone else chime in on the differences of riding the V4 or riding quality experiencing?

Thanks
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There is little difference if you set them up for similar conditions.
The plus of the s is that you can adjust set up quickly for different conditions.
Also the s looks better at Starbucks.

I'd love a S with manual Ohlins. But I think that's what they call a R.........
 
ducatigini said:
Can anyone else chime in on the differences of riding the V4 or riding quality experiencing?

Thanks
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Yep, I have an S and here in Australia, on the goat tracks we call roads ,even on the softest settings the damping is way too harsh. Buy the base and spend a bit on getting the suspension re-valved to suit you.
 
I rode in street mode over the weekend and that seemed to soften things out a little. Once back into the twisties I changed back to race mode.
 

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