V4R vs V4 ride comparison
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I had a base V4 that I put R wheels, full exhaust and custom Ohlins. I ride the R back to back with my bike in the same configuration and the R turned better. To me that is more important that speed or torque. The R is for track use and if you plan to ride there the R is the best choice. The V4/S is better for street. More torque, no slipper clutch and it is a really great motorcycle....I spend almost every weekend at the race track so for me the better turning R. Hope that helps.
And no one is offendedRide on!
I'm in Brea, which track you go mostly? Perhaps ACS? If so, Let me know next time, would be interested to exchange few Ducati notes with you (mainly taking note....).
1290 Superdukes are fantastic road bikes, I have one as well as a V4S. Stump pulling grunt and wheelies like anything, yet can be ridden docilely in heavy city traffic no problem. I commute on mine and have the V4S mostly for the track. Good times !
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There's that! Should have thought of that.
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Irvine, CA
@TsaiCo I go to ACS only for racing with WERA. I go to Buttonwillow most often but I go to pretty much every track in CA.
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Interesting...I'm the new partner for the pirelli tire vending at WERA events. We must pass by each other before, that's if you bought SC, or you maybe on Dunlop's?
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@TsaiCo, for racing I have switched to Dunlop b/c of MotoAmerica BUT I prefer Pirelli and run them on all my other bikes.
I will likely switch back when the new WSBK 125/70 and 200/65 tires are readily available.
I will likely switch back when the new WSBK 125/70 and 200/65 tires are readily available.
I currently have a V4S and on some days randomly throughout the day I get a feeling of regret of not buying the V4R. I track occasionally but my bike is used mostly on the street for weekend rides.
I know the R was purpose built for the track and WSBK, but from R owners, what are your opinions of someone owning this bike and being used primarily on the weekends vs an S model?
I know the R was purpose built for the track and WSBK, but from R owners, what are your opinions of someone owning this bike and being used primarily on the weekends vs an S model?
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Irvine, CA
The V4S is a better street bike. The extra torque and wet clutch are much better for real life and the wings are not something you will notice on street. Setup properly the V4R turns a little better and has a better compression side of the fork which is needed because of the downforce provided by the wings.
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I would say, it depends on you.
The engine on the R is more than capable on the road, and the suspension can be adjusted accordingly.
You could argue, that both bikes are way to good (fast?) for the road. So, why have either? There's another reason, beyond the bikes performance. It's your feeling toward the bike. So, if, in your heart, you want the R, get the R.
The engine on the R is more than capable on the road, and the suspension can be adjusted accordingly.
You could argue, that both bikes are way to good (fast?) for the road. So, why have either? There's another reason, beyond the bikes performance. It's your feeling toward the bike. So, if, in your heart, you want the R, get the R.
I have both a speciale and a v4r and concur with what’s been said above. The S is a very capable street bike. Love the extra torque. it’s way overkill for 99% of road riding so you won’t be missing anything going that route. However I’ve been really surprised at how well behaved and compliant the R is on the street. I’d be more than comfortable putting lots of street miles on it. If it only ever saw the street and no track time I think it would be a shame because it is so so good on track but it’ll do it no problem.
Thanks for the replies guys. I’m leaning towards trading in the S for the R and not looking back...
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Will update you when I can with that news!
Looking forward to Meet you at trackside.
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