in with my V4 SP

craig bush · Oct 19, 2021

yk7 said:
… to duplicate the SP it sure is more than $10k over an S. There is actually a youtube video about that. I believe a Ducati enthusiast made a parts list and it was close to $25k...

How is that possible? That’s nearly the cost of the motorcycle.

CSV4 · Oct 19, 2021

I saw that video... it was made by a salesperson... all you need to know

yk7 · Oct 19, 2021

CSV4 said:
Don't know what they changed... but I know that the "secret sauce" was enough to cause Fast Bikes to lose their mind over the SP (relative to the 20 S).

Maybe it's the carbon wheels... assume they needed to make some revisions to suspension tuning as well because of those wheels... and the braking probably feels different too.

Yeah exactly. Bike just feels lighter and easier to throw around.

yk7 · Oct 19, 2021

craig bush said:
How is that possible? That’s nearly the cost of the motorcycle.

Honestly most parts we wouldnt really care much like the exposed dry clutch or rizoma rearsets or levers.. Only thing i cant stop drooling is the color scheme and carbon wheels. Thats all

craig bush · Oct 19, 2021

yk7 said:
Honestly most parts we wouldnt really care much like the exposed dry clutch or rizoma rearsets or levers.. Only thing i cant stop drooling is the color scheme and carbon wheels. Thats all

Ok. I still think the number is suspect, but no big deal.

It’s an awesome looking bike though - I agree.

BP PanigaleV4S · Oct 19, 2021

yk7 said:
Honestly most parts we wouldnt really care much like the exposed dry clutch or rizoma rearsets or levers.. Only thing i cant stop drooling is the color scheme and carbon wheels. Thats all

Those rearsets sucks. I'll take that junk off your hands.

hdavidson · Oct 19, 2021

I think its hard to justify the cost of any of these bikes so why even try. Call me a sucker, I don't care.

yk7 · Oct 19, 2021

bp_SFV4 said:
Those rearsets sucks. I'll take that junk off your hands.

Haha thanks but i love them! I am selling the full Akra tho if you want

yk7 · Oct 19, 2021

hdavidson said:
I think its hard to justify the cost of any of these bikes so why even try. Call me a sucker, I don't care.

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Love it, i have the same akra set up. What lever guard did you get? I didnt want to get the rizoma so looking at Bonamici. Also how do you like your stands i almost ordered them today haha

hdavidson · Oct 20, 2021

yk7 said:
Love it, i have the same akra set up. What lever guard did you get? I didnt want to get the rizoma so looking at Bonamici. Also how do you like your stands i almost ordered them today haha

Stands are fantastic. Super convenient when moving the bike around in the garage. Note, they work best on smooth surfaces because of the multi directional wheels may catch if there’s a sizable ridge or dip. The brake guard is made by DB Race. The fit and finish is very good and you can pick different color tips.

yk7 · Oct 20, 2021

hdavidson said:
Stands are fantastic. Super convenient when moving the bike around in the garage. Note, they work best on smooth surfaces because of the multi directional wheels may catch if there’s a sizable ridge or dip. The brake guard is made by DB Race. The fit and finish is very good and you can pick different color tips.

Awesome, thank you for the info. Happy and safe riding!!! Enjoy this amazing bike

hdavidson · Oct 20, 2021

I need more seat time before I can really enjoy it, but I’m sure I’ll get there. Hopefully the weather stays decent for a while longer so I can get a few more rides in before winter properly sets in.

yk7 · Oct 20, 2021

hdavidson said:
I need more seat time before I can really enjoy it, but I’m sure I’ll get there. Hopefully the weather stays decent for a while longer so I can get a few more rides in before winter properly sets in.

Same here! I wanted to do at least couple track days on it before winter cold starts but i will probably wait till spring. And get used to the “Ducati personality” wt roadriding.

rac1ngsnak3 · Oct 20, 2021

yk7 said:
Haha thanks but i love them! I am selling the full Akra tho if you want

The worst. FYI you can fit them on the 959/V2

Vbreeze · Oct 20, 2021

I'm with you on that one. He'll prolly figure that out little by little as he gets to know it.
I was a little surprised as well at the capped knowledge of my Ducati dealer beyond a certain threshold, and as well from the Ducati Factory assistant I was working with.
It was all - "ya ya have faith, it's awesome."
My own research plus the invaluable poll on the ducatiforum.com were the real decision makers ;P

Since It's been a relationship of discoveries mostly, "holy shitballz that's cool. Didn't know about that."

bp_SFV4 said:
"Calibrated differently" without further explanation is meaningless.

Carbon wheels make a difference sure, but you haven't given a lot of detail as to what "easier to ride" means.

I'm not trying to be overly critical. But for what, $10K more, I'd expect it to be better. But, the person selling it to be better AF be able to tell me exactly why.

southeastduc · Oct 20, 2021

That is a beautiful bike. I love the Black & gray color scheme. Campisi did a nice series on that bike with the Termi slip-ons. I'll probly get blasted for recommending a slipon for that bike, but the black Termi kit looks great on that bike IMHO.

hdavidson · Oct 20, 2021

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southeastduc said:
That is a beautiful bike. I love the Black & gray color scheme. Campisi did a nice series on that bike with the Termi slip-ons. I'll probly get blasted for recommending a slipon for that bike, but the black Termi kit looks great on that bike IMHO.

Yeah, I would have considered that if I hadn’t already ordered the AKRA system when I placed my bike order back at the end of last year. Nice looking setup and a lot less $. I curious how it does compared to the AKRA with the heat. I suspect it runs a little cooler since it keeps the OEM steel headers and heat shielding.

BP PanigaleV4S · Oct 20, 2021

Anecdotally, the full titanium systems run cooler due to how titanium sheds heat faster and it has a much smaller loop under the seat. Its not going to make a 200+hp bike ride like a Vespa though.

I did the Termi slip-on since it came with the filter and a T-800 to take care of the flash. I'm not a fan of the blued bands on the black one, but that is subjective.

I think the full Akra system looks better, but I didn't have the coin considering we just bought a house.

yk7 · Oct 20, 2021

southeastduc said:
That is a beautiful bike. I love the Black & gray color scheme. Campisi did a nice series on that bike with the Termi slip-ons. I'll probly get blasted for recommending a slipon for that bike, but the black Termi kit looks great on that bike IMHO.

I saw that one but if i did anything different than Akra, then it was going to be side double exit SC Project. It looks amazing and my experience with SC on my Aprilias awesome.
Bike feels amazing with full akra and upmap that comes with. Akra quality is also phenomenal.

BP PanigaleV4S · Oct 20, 2021

I saw that side double SC Project but I never could find of pic of what the left (non exit) side looked like. There'd still be mapping to sort out but its a unique exhaust for sure.

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