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The factory bikes are special built units, not “stripped down” stock bikes.
They head to the teams from Corse, and very little additional modification happens.

Correct but you need to produce 500 examples with the following requirements:

The motorcycles must be of current production.
The motorcycles are to be sold for every day public use.
At the time of the FIM inspection for homologation, the motorcycles must be completely equipped with all road-using equipment (e.g. full lighting equipment).
Only the original manufacturer may present the motorcycle for homologation.
The manufacturer must be a holder of an FIM licence for manufacturers.
If the motorcycle is presented with an engine from a motorcycle manufacturer different from the manufacturer requesting the homologation, a permission or commercial agreement must be presented at the time of the homologation request.
The motorcycle must have a manufacturer’s certificate of origin.
 
I know... I was wording my question subtly so as to not appear on the attack. The F22 I rode (Rinaldi's) was nothing like the V4R with the exception of the slow ass rider on it who tends to ride R bikes. ;)

Correct correct. Corse bikes aren’t stripped down. They’re handed a bottom end and frame from the normal production line though. 95% of the parts that RS is built from aren’t stock is what I was getting after. My point still stands.
 
Depends if you have a contract with Corse. If you’re a privateer, see Superbike Unlimited’s build or Kyle Wyman’s videos (). If that series that adheres to concession parts then you’re permitted to purchase Corse parts


Both the KWR and SBU bikes are Frankensteins. Can’t compare them to the factory bikes.
 
Both the KWR and SBU bikes are Frankensteins. Can’t compare them to the factory bikes.

Agreed but factory RS’s are pretty limited and if you were to build a Superbike yourself without factory connections it would have to be a Frankenstein. Not all RS parts (i.e. subframe, steering, rearsets, exhaust, etc) are homologation/concession. I mean you can’t even buy a running V4RS from third-party that I know of.
 
Depends if you have a contract with Corse. If you’re a privateer, see Superbike Unlimited’s build or Kyle Wyman’s videos (). If that series that adheres to concession parts then you’re permitted to purchase Corse parts

(I don't follow Wyman but) even SBU's build didn't replace anywhere close to 95%. And to be fair, I don't know how competitive they are or are trying to be in their organization.
Correct but you need to produce 500 examples with the following requirements:

The motorcycles must be of current production.
The motorcycles are to be sold for every day public use.
At the time of the FIM inspection for homologation, the motorcycles must be completely equipped with all road-using equipment (e.g. full lighting equipment).
Only the original manufacturer may present the motorcycle for homologation.
The manufacturer must be a holder of an FIM licence for manufacturers.
If the motorcycle is presented with an engine from a motorcycle manufacturer different from the manufacturer requesting the homologation, a permission or commercial agreement must be presented at the time of the homologation request.
The motorcycle must have a manufacturer’s certificate of origin.
Of those 500, 95% ;) are not going to be used in competition. So Ducati is marketing the bike towards the consumer/enthusiast more so than towards the competitor, no?
 
(I don't follow Wyman but) even SBU's build didn't replace anywhere close to 95%. And to be fair, I don't know how competitive they are or are trying to be in their organization.

Of those 500, 95% ;) are not going to be used in competition. So Ducati is marketing the bike towards the consumer/enthusiast more so than towards the competitor, no?

100% agreed. And I’d say then you’re buying the wrong bike if you’re doing track days or riding it on street. Save yourself money and get a base or S for the street. And if you’re tracking the bike and you’re lazy, let Ducati do the work and pick up an SP2
 
price for 2023 Ducat V4r is
-40,000 euros in europe
-44,995.00 dollars in usa

WSBK price cap is 40,00 euros
Prices we're seeing.
US prices have been lower in the past. Luck you.

€43,990. Euros = $42,755.798 US Dollars
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With Ti Akro system €51,525 = $50,081.269 US Dollars
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100% agreed. And I’d say then you’re buying the wrong bike if you’re doing track days or riding it on street. Save yourself money and get a base or S for the street. And if you’re tracking the bike and you’re lazy, let Ducati do the work and pick up an SP2

I do see where you are coming from, but I think that at this level (and especially for those like me who don't have the skills or balls to ride these bikes at 90+%), the halo/exotic/street legal race bikes are more about the emotional tug, whatever that might be for the individual. Personally, I have a fetish for R bikes, but that wouldn't stop me from getting an SP2. Though if I was primarily riding on the street, I could argue that the forged aluminum wheels on the V4R might be better suited for rough roads than the carbon SP2 wheels. And even though I'm not on the track nearly as much as I would like, the luddite in me still prefers a sportbike without electronic suspension. And typically, those who can afford R bikes aren't worried about saving money in that sense. Those that do often end up modding their V4/V4S (or other brand equivalent) where the final price isn't far from buying the homologation special.
 
So basically a V4 2023 with a smaller engine and less torque lol... 👌

Despite the hp increase claims, I'm sure it will be within 1-5hp of a standard V4 on a dyno. Recall @RickD996 video of back to back dyno runs with his V4-V4R... Peak hp is just pushed up the rev range a bit.
 
Until you ride it at speed you wont know how it really goes, its not just a collection of parts chucked together and Ducati knows that every change has an effect as we have seen in GP with Honda's new bike for example. Racers will be modding these bikes to suit their individual needs and for 99% of track day riders this is more bike that they could hope to use. For those that dont head to the track it has the most important feature; the R badge and its kudos.
 
its not just a collection of parts chucked together and Ducati knows that every change has an effect as we have seen in GP with Honda's new bike for example
Agreed. From what I've gathered race teams like evolution over revolution. When you change too many things it can lead to more problems than solutions. It's also a sign of desperation.
 
This was a last minute shuffle, they shelved an entirely new bike for a minor update of 19 V4R for multiple reasons: supply chain issues, euro 5, Bautista about to win championship and 23 contract, price cap etc.
is what it is. 24 will debut full new V4 range including R

I guess "last minute" is a bit longer time for you than it is for me, if you look at the exif-data on the images, a lot of them was taken 31.august,17.september and 21. september + a few in oktober. Provided a few links under here, and the exif data can be checked here e.g. Online Exif Viewer

https://www.webbikeworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/panigalev41.jpghttps://www.webbikeworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/panigalev45.jpghttps://www.bennetts.co.uk/-/media/...ducati-panigale-v4r-review-price-spec_11.ashxhttps://www.bennetts.co.uk/-/media/...ducati-panigale-v4r-review-price-spec_13.ashxhttps://www.bennetts.co.uk/-/media/...ducati-panigale-v4r-review-price-spec_20.ashxhttps://www.bennetts.co.uk/-/media/...hash=85735A04C2941EE8A465D28506366DA2466A15BC
 

perhaps we should try to get gps data, maybe bounce it off the proxy server + then backdoor the Marelli zero day
 

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