Who is excited about the Ducati V4?

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batmantis said:
https://www.ducatiforum.co.uk/threa...gale-successor-in-moto-magazine.52586/page-13

Either somebody is an utter genius with photoshop or you aren't going to have to accept that this is the bike, even if you really don't want to!
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here the pics.



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Yep!

I don't care how good that motor is, I'm not having it.

It's like the fat/ugly bird that's the best ride you've ever had, but you wouldn't marry it.
 
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It's still fugly! I cannot believe the design department dropped the ball on this one. I'm hoping/guessing this is a ruse and the bodywork is not what will end up on the finished bike. Ducati are not known for security quite this lax, so it's almost as if they want you to see "it".
 
The wider front reminds me of a Hyosung :(. My gf thought it looked like an old 90's bike due to its size lol. I'm still gonna check it out at the dealership, but based on these pics, our 1299's won't be looking dated anytime soon :D.
It'd be interesting to see how long this first iteration of the V4 lasts for as the design just doesn't scream out 'all-new' even though I'm sure there is absolutely no shared part.... well except maybe the wheels lol
 
TJ99 said:
So, anyone still thinking it's a fake/Photoshop? :D

(sorry, couldn't resist)
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Hats off TJ, thanks for your candor........I can see why you left if this is their product direction.
 
TJ99 said:
So, anyone still thinking it's a fake/Photoshop? :D

(sorry, couldn't resist)
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Maybe it is and Ducati is pulling a shifty on all of us. They intentionally release these 'leaks' to bring the hype down, then come November, they'll unveil a design totally different and sexier lol.
 
McobraR said:
Maybe it is and Ducati is pulling a shifty on all of us. They intentionally release these 'leaks' to bring the hype down, then come November, they'll unveil a design totally different and sexier lol.
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Keep the faith alive, brother. :D:D:D
 
well, umm. i am sure the bike will ride like the bomb. counter-rotating crank will make a difference.

but i have to say the expectations where a bit different.
 
OK TJ99, so they are real pics but do you not think it's odd how there have been two major leaks in as many days by what look to be factory employees. So close to the launch of the engine as well. I thought they are in breach of a non-disclosure agreement and stand to be dismissed if caught out. You know the factory better than most but these latest three images seem to look like the area where they test the bikes post production line (ie it was taken at the factory). The other we know to be taken at Mugello. Am I not correct in thinking (in the case of the pictures posted today) the only people who have access to this area work at Borgo Panigale?
 
What an odd looking bike, that fuel tank hump looks like a beluga whale. It looks chunky and front heavy. The heat shield is even more obnoxious than the one on the first year 1199's. The Panigale went from trained razor edge athlete to a Dad bod!
On the plus side this V4 will stop the depreciation of my 1299!
 
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