Just picked the bike up after the 1000km run-in....
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Some of you guys are funny, I wouldn't expect trolls like this on a bikers forum for enthusiasts. I have attached a few pictures for the cynical.
The Unboxing was done on new years eve and the bike was road registered on Jan 2nd.
If you look at the picture of the V4S and the 1299 you will see a hotel name in the background, try putting it into google....
The Unboxing was done on new years eve and the bike was road registered on Jan 2nd.
If you look at the picture of the V4S and the 1299 you will see a hotel name in the background, try putting it into google....
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For some reason these pictures really did the rounds after they were posted on various FB groups by a few guys that were on that first ride.
There are some that even have a websites watermark on them which is interesting...
No harm done and no offence taken.
Ride safe guys
There are some that even have a websites watermark on them which is interesting...
No harm done and no offence taken.
Ride safe guys
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That's not surprising. There is a member here who owns/runs a site that takes shots that a friend and I have created and puts their watermark over our (and other artists') images. I've even seen their watermark placed over other watermarks and logos.
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That is the reason why quite a few of the old school memeber are not here anymore.
Great pix! I got a chance to see the bike in person at a bike show here, and I love everything about it, except the tank. It looks like balloon at the top/back of it. Like a bulge. Just seemed out of place to me.
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Well ........... I was right about one thing. The V4 is not enough for me to trade in my current R.
However, I have to eat my words again. The V4’s a nice bike man. As in I was impressed, I like it. I’m small too and the seating position for me was great. The tank is massive but when you get your head round that it’s not intrusive. The weather wasn’t great and the pre delivery checks hadn’t been done on the demo bike, but I’ll be test riding Friday if it’s okay.
So I’ve been going on about a lot I didn’t like, but there’s more that I do like. It was actually growing on me as I was going round it.
So I may have an order in for a V4S to sit along side the R.......... I haven’t told the wife yet!!!
However, I have to eat my words again. The V4’s a nice bike man. As in I was impressed, I like it. I’m small too and the seating position for me was great. The tank is massive but when you get your head round that it’s not intrusive. The weather wasn’t great and the pre delivery checks hadn’t been done on the demo bike, but I’ll be test riding Friday if it’s okay.
So I’ve been going on about a lot I didn’t like, but there’s more that I do like. It was actually growing on me as I was going round it.
So I may have an order in for a V4S to sit along side the R.......... I haven’t told the wife yet!!!
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For what it's worth, I never doubted the veracity of your posts.
That's an interesting development, for sure. I'm looking forward to hearing more about your impressions.
I have yet to see one in person but I do think that I might be a candidate for the R version.
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Yeah, I know. I think in a way I didn't want to like it, hands up guilty.
But there's a lot you don't get from pictures and actual differences. The fairings on the pictures, even the official shots, have gaps in the fairings, these now have like small plastic covers in there, you don't see engine casings or coolant hoses through them anymore. There's also additional covers on the sub frame, there's some nice touches in there now, albeit after thoughts, but it's brought it together a bit better.
The big bulbous gas tank is still just that, but when you're sat on it, with it between your legs it feels good, some grip there for when you tip it in. It looks better from the seat, if you're familiar with an MV Agusta Dragster, it feels very much like that.
There is still a lot wrong with this bike in my mind, but like I say, there's a lot right with it. The dash is 100% bang on, I can't fault it. LED daytime running lights are switchable so you can turn them down in intensity level. And it does sound good, different, but good. New clip ons too, a lot neater and machined finish, they don't look like generic parts anymore.
I have renewed faith that the R is going to be amazing.
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I knew you'd come around, Mutt.
And Bradoshi, thank you for posting your experience with the bike so far. New members like you are as much an asset to the forum as the old guard, much respect for both. Info like this on the new bike, with enough time spent to get a good feel for it, is golden. Can't wait to get mine in!
And Bradoshi, thank you for posting your experience with the bike so far. New members like you are as much an asset to the forum as the old guard, much respect for both. Info like this on the new bike, with enough time spent to get a good feel for it, is golden. Can't wait to get mine in!
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Agreed. Bradoshi your posts are the ones that make the wait slightly easier for us. Thank you!I knew you'd come around, Mutt.
And Bradoshi, thank you for posting your experience with the bike so far. New members like you are as much an asset to the forum as the old guard, much respect for both. Info like this on the new bike, with enough time spent to get a good feel for it, is golden. Can't wait to get mine in!
BTW... My stupid little longing question... Would you by happen to know or can find out whether the gas caps on the 1199/1299 would fit the v4? That's the last piece of the puzzle for me with what I need to order. Thanks!
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I'm getting mixed answers so seeing since he's the ducati tech at a dealership that's had deliveries if he can confirm. It looks the same, Shift-Tech claims its the same, but completely different part numbers in the ducati system.
May I ask how you're so sure it's the same? Not doubting you, just want to make sure before money leaves my wallet for good.
Cheers mate.
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Just saw this, I'm already off work today and won't be in tomorrow so I'll have to check when I get back in. I haven't gotten to spend much time with the V4 and 1299 close enough to confirm but I can't think of seeing anything that made it look different. I'll confirm when I can get a change to look them up.
Self reminder email sent.
Self reminder email sent.
Confirmed, they are the same.
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Didn't know Seastar were allowing test rides yet. Did you manage to get one?
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