As Jensen says...if that's your belief, I'm not going to be able to change it...but my belief is that there's more manufacturers than just Ducati that do that for me. I'm not blinded by the balsamic vinegar. I do realize I'm probably on the wrong forum to express that...but if you love bikes, or that feeling he's talking about and you only get it from Ducati's I do not think you've tested the waters of motorcycling as much as one might believe they have.
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As Jensen says...if that's your belief, I'm not going to be able to change it...but my belief is that there's more manufacturers than just Ducati that do that for me. I'm not blinded by the balsamic vinegar. I do realize I'm probably on the wrong forum to express that...but if you love bikes, or that feeling he's talking about and you only get it from Ducati's I do not think you've tested the waters of motorcycling as much as one might believe they have.
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You don't get those kinds of comments about an ugly bike, no matter how capable. The Ducati does give more in the way on qualitative experiences IMO.
Life is too short to ride an ugly bike. Period.
Life is too short to ride an ugly bike. Period.
Oh we're talking racebikes...I must be on wrong forum again...
^^^^^^^^^^^ Ducati V4 Hater
. Was at your Favorite Duc shop this morning. They have a V4R with your name on it Unsold and ready for immediate delivery.Could have been in my garage If you bought FeFe instead of that RC
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Darn 2019 manufacturers standings:
DUCATI 315
KAWASAKI 259
YAMAHA 214
BMW 97
HONDA 36
Guess this is a "racebike forum" after all? Even Cycle World voted it the best last year: https://www.cycleworld.com/best-superbike-2018-ducati-panigale-v4-s/
Means something I guess especially since the riders in India voted it #1 as well:https://www.drivespark.com/best-superbikes/
Visordown says the Panigale made the most HP: https://www.visordown.com/features/general/2018-litre-superbike-test-all-dyno-numbers
Looks like it made 16 more than the BMW.
I'm happy, you are happy we all are happy! Happy Riding!
DUCATI 315
KAWASAKI 259
YAMAHA 214
BMW 97
HONDA 36
Guess this is a "racebike forum" after all? Even Cycle World voted it the best last year: https://www.cycleworld.com/best-superbike-2018-ducati-panigale-v4-s/
Means something I guess especially since the riders in India voted it #1 as well:https://www.drivespark.com/best-superbikes/
Visordown says the Panigale made the most HP: https://www.visordown.com/features/general/2018-litre-superbike-test-all-dyno-numbers
Looks like it made 16 more than the BMW.
I'm happy, you are happy we all are happy! Happy Riding!
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^^^^^^^^^^^ Ducati V4 Hater
Could have been in my garage If you bought FeFe instead of that RC
Oh the V4R that nobody wants below MSRP? I'm no math major but can do that math......I think.....
You love FeFe anyway.....
Let's put the horsepower numbers into perspective. The new V4, with 1100cc, made 16 more hp than the old BMW S1000RR model (1000cc). Given that an example 1000cc motorcycle makes 200hp, thats 20hp per 100cc. The 16 more hp is actually less than it should be considering displacement, all other things being equal.
The new BMW S1000RR (1000cc) is making more horsepower than the V4 (1100cc) according to this dyno which has tested both:
http://ducatiforum.com/motorcycle-talk/38599-new-bmw-s1000rr-well-she-has-some-legs-her.html
The new S1000RR with the M package comes with carbon wheels and other upgrades for $5K less than the V4S and ~$1K more than the base V4. A new S1000RR without the M package is ~$3K less than a base V4.
I get it. This is a Ducati forum. I have a V4S and it's a great motorcycle. That doesn't mean I turn a blind eye to the rest of the motorcycle manufacturers. It certainly doesn't mean I compare a new model (V4) to the outgoing model of another maker.
The motorcycle market is very competitive. We all want the fastest bike, regardless of if we know what to do with it. Every time a new bike creates more horsepower, lessens weight and improves handling, it's a plus for all of us. It ensures the others step up (except Honda for some reason).
The new S1000RR supposedly has quite a bit of power that is limited by the stock exhaust, and nothing else. Time will tell.
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^You got some good points for sure. And you got a few bikes in the garage as well!
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Buy the bike you want - i did, twice. 1299rFE and 1199r.
Who cares what bike you get - its your bike, correct? (or the banks until you pay it off)
That BMW is really , really impressive.
I love my big thumping L2's. I bought a 40k L2 FeFe - that the V4R would and will beat around the track, along with the other bikes. In reality, i wouldn't ride the other bikes any faster than i would the others. Let's be honest maybe a handful of people really can. You try to reach the limits and capabilities of these bikes you have to be pro caliper.
Buy the bike you want at the end of the day numbers are just numbers. I run on the track with 15-16 year olds that will eat me alive on their ninja 400's and motards (two of which are moto-america Jr riders). So, until you can ride beyond the capabilities of these machines the all out numbers and functions these bikes produce are negligent.
Who cares what bike you get - its your bike, correct? (or the banks until you pay it off)
That BMW is really , really impressive.
I love my big thumping L2's. I bought a 40k L2 FeFe - that the V4R would and will beat around the track, along with the other bikes. In reality, i wouldn't ride the other bikes any faster than i would the others. Let's be honest maybe a handful of people really can. You try to reach the limits and capabilities of these bikes you have to be pro caliper.
Buy the bike you want at the end of the day numbers are just numbers. I run on the track with 15-16 year olds that will eat me alive on their ninja 400's and motards (two of which are moto-america Jr riders). So, until you can ride beyond the capabilities of these machines the all out numbers and functions these bikes produce are negligent.
And MCN loves the CBR1000sp....Hmmmmmmm....
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V4S: 211 HP
S1000RR: 204 HP and some TT Wins
They picked the BMW.
V4S: 211 HP
S1000RR: 204 HP and some TT Wins
They picked the BMW.
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That BMW S1000RR was ugly and always will be. What's up with the germans adding the "M" on the bikes now...? Wasn't the "M" to be used on "M" cars only, to show BMW motorsport devision... Now they are slapping that M on every car out of the assembling line to jack up the prices. Its a fantastic S1000RR with 205 HP for $23K with CF wheels. But it can't beat the lines of the exotic look of a Ducati.
BMW has only approved the new S1000RR to use the M model moniker. It wasn't easy to get it approved according to Nate Kern.
San
Those numbers are rated bhp numbers. If you view the dyno link I pointed out above, you'll see that they state the V4 was just a bit over 200, while the BMW put down 206, both on the same dyno. The BMW is underrated just as BMW stated previously and supposedly has 10-15 more horsepower that is limited only by the exhaust, according to Nate Kern.
San
That is the MOST HP ive seen the latest bmw make by quite abit. I call ........ on that dyno. My fav comparison so far is 650ib, he's a street racer who has most of the latest bikes who isnt influenced or sponsored by any company to endorse their product. And he'll roll race all those bikes against each other on the street sooner or later for sure.
Let me know what you think. Explains their potential as well after showing each bikes air fuel ratio etc. The good news is theres quite abit left on these bikes..
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Otk28u9C9uc
I had a look at the new bmw today, its very nice.. Love the massive lcd dash.
I'd still pick the ducati though, a base model s1000rr looks like just another japanese litre bike imo. Cant believe the base model only comes in one color
Btw, whole heartedly agree on your statement, healthy competition forces EVERYONE to lift their game and make a better production vehicle/motorcycle. Which is great for the consumer.
That is the MOST HP ive seen the latest bmw make by quite abit. I call ........ on that dyno. My fav comparison so far is 650ib, he's a street racer who has most of the latest bikes who isnt influenced or sponsored by any company to endorse their product. And he'll roll race all those bikes against each other on the street sooner or later for sure.
Let me know what you think. Explains their potential as well after showing each bikes air fuel ratio etc. The good news is theres quite abit left on these bikes..
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Otk28u9C9uc
I had a look at the new bmw today, its very nice.. Love the massive lcd dash.
I'd still pick the ducati though, a base model s1000rr looks like just another japanese litre bike imo. Cant believe the base model only comes in one color
Btw, whole heartedly agree on your statement, healthy competition forces EVERYONE to lift their game and make a better production vehicle/motorcycle. Which is great for the consumer.
First of all I have a V4S, so it's not like I don't like the Ducati. As far as that video, which I watched yesterday morning, I do have a few thoughts.
Regarding the Black and White bikes dyno of the new BMW S1000RR. They clearly state in the video they don't have experience with the BMWs. They also state it was hard for them to get a new one. I don't know why they'd have anything to gain with fudging the numbers, as it doesn't sound like they carry BMW bikes.
With regards to 650ib, he has sponsors and if you think he isn't influenced by them, you clearly haven't seen enough of his videos. The MotoMillion key fobs and hawking the ISSE drinks should be obvious. He's all about racing from a roll on the highway, which is irresponsible to say the least. He also modifies whatever he owns seemingly without any break in period. That said, here are my thoughts on the video, which I coincidentally watched yesterday before I posted.
First, all of the bikes tested had pipes and/or tunes and whatever else done to them, and with no rhyme or reason. I would have preferred to see baseline dyno runs of all the bikes, as the modifications made may have actually hurt the performance of the bikes. I'm addressing the bikes in order of horsepower, from the highest down.
The V4R makes the most power, but even they say that it doesn't really come alive until 12K rpms. It obviously has the race exhuast, a factory tune for the exhaust and aftermarket carbon rims.It also looks to have aftermarket sprockets, so no telling how the gearing affected the dyno results. Far from stock, yet it really didn't make that much more power. As outfitted, it is easily twice the price of any other bike in this 'competition'. Even with the lighter exhaust, wheels etc., it was still a pound heavier than the BMW. As mentioned in the video, there is more power to be made as the current tune is rich. Weight was 423 pounds.
The Aprillia is next. I think most of us have already seen the dyno comparison between it and the V4 (not V4R) and it clearly makes more power. This bike was tuned, and still within 4HP of the V4R and the BMW, despite the 100cc and tune advantage. The Aprilia was the heaviest bike here at 446 pounds.
The BMW is next. It has an exhuast, but doesn't look like a tune to go with it, given how lean it is in the midrange and rich in the higher rpms. It is bested only by the Aprillia, which has a 100cc advantage, and the V4R, which is akin to bringing a gun to a knife fight. As new as it is, I doubt it's long before it makes substantially more power. Like the V4R, there is more power to be made with a tune as this bike was running very rich up top. Weight was 422 pounds.
Next is the ZX10-RR. There are some engine and aero advantages the RR has over the R, at a much higher price. But this RR is stretched, probably geared as well, and no telling what else. The Kawasakis have always been known to have strong motors, especially up top, but it just goes to show how competitive the bike market is today. This was the lightest bike at 411 pounds.
Next up is a ZX10-R, at 1HP less than the RR, which shows that the RR probably has modifications that have taken away from the stock power it once had. Weight was 444 pounds, second heaviest.
Last was the R1M. Despite an exhuast, tune by the shop hosting the dyno and carbon rims, it was the least strong here. It was the second lightest bike here.
So, if money is no object the V4R is tough to beat for both power and weight. The Aprilia makes good power, but is heavy. The BMW is tough to beat for the money, making the second best numbers for true liter bikes, and being very light. The ZX10-RR is so modified it will only do one thing well, go fast in a straight line. The ZX10-R makes good power for the money but is heavy. The R1M comes in last for power, despite extensive modifications, and bang for buck isn't there given the competition. It is light, but without a serious refresh, isn't a bike I'd consider right now, and I own one.
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650ib did do a dyno test of all 3 bikes in stock form.
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Thanks. I hadn't seen that one and is far more relevant, at least to me.
This shows that the Black and White Motorcycles dyno video I linked to above was in fact accurate as they showed the BMW to have about 6hp more than the V4 (not the V4S). This video shows the BMW a full 8hp above the V4R. In defense of the V4R, it was brand new, with no break-in miles. The Aprilia was only .5hp less than the BMW, despite the 100cc advantage. Again, it just shows how competitive the motorcycle brands are.
The BMW was the lightest, by only 1 pound over the V4R, with the Aprilia 20 pounds heavier than the V4R.
In stock form, the BMW S1000RR with the M option is the least expensive, the lightest, and boasts the most horsepower of the three. ln defense of the Aprilia, it has the largest tank.
It seemed like the BMW also reached it's redline more quickly than the others. Hard to say if that was because of rider input, gearing or maybe BMW's ShiftCam?
San
https://www.motorcycle.com/manufacturer/bmw/2020-bmw-s1000rr-review-first-ride.html
quite a few complaints, some that can be remedied by paying more for a pipe and tune... others, like low rpm vibes, that can't.
quite a few complaints, some that can be remedied by paying more for a pipe and tune... others, like low rpm vibes, that can't.
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