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cl955 said:
Maybe Rinaldi might have more input :) Seems as though Alvaro and the current model are in perfect harmony.

I suspect updates could include:
Euro 5 - a given - maintaining power at the same level
Chassis tweaks with the SA pivot baseline being closer to the 22 model (with adjustability)
More electronic wizardry (hope they don't call it EVO2 and EVO 2 again ffs!)
More aero (to keep Gigi happy)
Cassette gearbox, but can't see it being seamless yet (would be nice)
Probably some matt paintwork / orange bits for aesthetics
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Agree with most of this. It's really a tick box for homologation, I think.

I doubt there will be a cassette gearbox, no need for it in WSBK, as gearing is decided before the season starts. Although, it might help in testing?
 
Paul G said:
I predict there wont be huge changes after listening to Bautista's comments. He wants the bike to turn better and have more stability under acceleration so they will probably deliver that, maybe a few styling and ergo tweaks?
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One thought - Ducati’s life cycle for models since the 916 has averaged 4 or 5 years (the 999 was 3 years). I think the 996/998 ran from 99-04 and the 1199/1299 from 12-17. If they stay on the same schedule, the pv4 would be due for a significant update in 23 or 24. Maybe the pv4.2. ;)
 
RickD996 said:
Agree with most of this. It's really a tick box for homologation, I think.

I doubt there will be a cassette gearbox, no need for it in WSBK, as gearing is decided before the season starts. Although, it might help in testing?
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So Rick would you make the jump if it is like your 22 but a better race bike?
 
Desmolvr said:
So Rick would you make the jump if it is like your 22 but a better race bike?
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Nah, I've just got a basic understanding of the 22 bike (thanks to a lot of ground work on the V4R), so looking forward to running it next season. I imagine I'll have my V4s for three or four more years now.

I've still got a couple of PBs I set in 2017 on my 2016 ZX10R, it'd be nice to get those, but shows the modern bikes aren't really any faster than the older stuff (I think Shakey Byrne held the lap record in BSB at Donington Park, also from 2016). I know a lot of people like the latest bikes, but it's not really my motivation, and I'm really enjoying what I have :D
 
RickD996 said:
Nah, I've just got a basic understanding of the 22 bike (thanks to a lot of ground work on the V4R), so looking forward to running it next season. I imagine I'll have my V4s for three or four more years now.

I've still got a couple of PBs I set in 2017 on my 2016 ZX10R, it'd be nice to get those, but shows the modern bikes aren't really any faster than the older stuff (I think Shakey Byrne held the lap record in BSB at Donington Park, also from 2016). I know a lot of people like the latest bikes, but it's not really my motivation, and I'm really enjoying what I have :D
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What do you think is holding you back on the V4 vs the ZX? Does the V4 have any noticeable advantages over the ZX?
 
SuperDomestique said:
What do you think is holding you back on the V4 vs the ZX? Does the V4 have any noticeable advantages over the ZX?
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Bravery :'D

Most of my PBs are three or four seconds off BSB Superstock lap records. You just have to be confident with the front moving/drifting/sliding.

The V4 is stronger than the ZX10 everywhere, but sometimes, less is more. Less engine power = more useable
Less brakes = you don't slow down as much.
 
Ive often heard the comment from very experienced riders that most modern litre bikes are all capable of finishing within 10 seconds of the lap record totally stock, but the bike setup and skills required get exponentially harder as you shave seconds then 10th's then 100th's, not to mention track and weather conditions.

Right now I am sure that my laptime on the twin will be better than the 4 because I was so comfortable on it, it was like an extension of arms and legs and I could just throw it around so easily. So there is that as well, it takes time to get used to a new bike.
 
RickD996 said:
Bravery :'D

Most of my PBs are three or four seconds off BSB Superstock lap records. You just have to be confident with the front moving/drifting/sliding.

The V4 is stronger than the ZX10 everywhere, but sometimes, less is more. Less engine power = more useable
Less brakes = you don't slow down as much.
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Sir, you need a proper Laguna Seca Latte first!!!
 
Front forks not electronic! V4R it is!

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And clearly a dry clutch can be heard.

Lastly, it is an episode *four*, on October *four*teen, at *four* pm CEST.

My guess too is the R.
 

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