How Do You Guys Deal With The Heat????

stage5 · Aug 3, 2020

Got a chuckle reading this thread. I'll be getting that full exhaust ASAP. My first 50+ mile ride on the V4R was yesterday and I couldn't believe how hot it was. Granted I just had regular jeans on not my riding ones. I'd "heard about it on Ducatis" but figured people were just being sissies lol. I am now a Sissie too. I was able to cool off my hamstrings somewhat by adjusting the position. I figured the emissions crap was making things bad. The suggestions here pretty much confirm that. But mine will be a track convert before too long but I reckon I would enjoy it in street trim in the meantime.

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DucatiKev · Aug 3, 2020

stage5 said:
My first 50+ mile ride on the V4R was yesterday and I couldn't believe how hot it was

Just to confirm bc all the 1299 guys say that is a hot bike but I can ride my 1299 in shorts no worries but my V4 gave me blisters for trying.

I heard the Carbon Fiber subframe is god at reducing heat cause it doesn’t heat soak like the factory one. There are some other tricks but for real just ride the bike and enjoy it with the right gear on

in 1 word, hows your new bike?

stage5 · Aug 4, 2020

DucatiKev said:
Just to confirm bc all the 1299 guys say that is a hot bike but I can ride my 1299 in shorts no worries but my V4 gave me blisters for trying.

I heard the Carbon Fiber subframe is god at reducing heat cause it doesn’t heat soak like the factory one. There are some other tricks but for real just ride the bike and enjoy it with the right gear on

in 1 word, hows your new bike?

One word: Fantastic

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craig bush · Aug 4, 2020

stage5 said:
Got a chuckle reading this thread. I'll be getting that full exhaust ASAP. My first 50+ mile ride on the V4R was yesterday and I couldn't believe how hot it was. Granted I just had regular jeans on not my riding ones. I'd "heard about it on Ducatis" but figured people were just being sissies lol. I am now a Sissie too. I was able to cool off my hamstrings somewhat by adjusting the position. I figured the emissions crap was making things bad. The suggestions here pretty much confirm that. But mine will be a track convert before too long but I reckon I would enjoy it in street trim in the meantime.

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i'm new to the panigale and had the exact same initial experience - like "wtf?!" lol. it's way hotter than my turbo gsxr 1000 which really surprised me. it's not a problem on track, but street riding when temps are over 80 or so it's annoying.

re: exhaust - there's another active thread discussing this and some folks have observed no discernible difference after going aftermarket exhaust, and the ducati employee i bought my bike from said the R is even hotter than the base and S.

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