Epic Motorcycle Adventures I know right??? Was laughing so hard at how causal and serious he said it. Also not a whole lot a British Super Bike legends that have highsided a Ducati ina pro race. I absolutely LOVE that 44Teeth have an actual legend on staff with Chris, it shows in his laps and how fast Chris is improving so massively in his trCk riding. Can't beat the. A get either lol
it astounds me that we can say someone can "step down" to this bike. I mean this is top liter bike power from only 4-5 years ago. The fact that we have 200bhp+ monsters now is insane (but then again, they can only be reigned in with Electronics nowadays...)
Yeah 155 is more than the r1 had in 98 and that was the best all around superbike... Annnddd it was four cylinders. This twin will have more brutal torque down low and still puts out more peak HP. It's fast enough... For ANYBODY on the streets. when I get one and someone asks me "how fast is it?" That's gonna be my answer... "Fast enough ..."
Al delivers the goods with easily the best review of the V2!!! Loved the battle with Neevesy who was clearly trying and great to hear of all the small tweeks that have really made a difference that get glossed over in other reviews. The points Al makes at the end about people being faster on one of these than most litre bikes is spot on and would love to see him do a whole video on the subject. SuperSports improved my riding no end, especially on track and owning a 90s Kwaka 600 was the best investment I ever made in my riding. Truth be told, even today I'd take the V2 over the V4... you can ride them harder for longer and the smaller bikes when well built reward good riding far more than simply relying on HP on the straights to make up for your crappy braking and corner speeds.
Lamb Chop Rides excited to see that too chops! Also question, thought of you at the announcement of the new v4 Streetfighters info. Knowing how much u love the SDR and Tuono Factory ,..how about a 234 hp v4 Ducati. Hypernaked with the absolute best components on earth with competition superbike power? Couldn't believe it . Already waiting for your review on it!
Now.... I don't want to sound like some Fagan-Fanboi scrote, but fact is this is the best review of this bike out there. Packed with actual information, delivered in a genuine manner. I'm having a wobble about "test riding" one tomorrow (with proper social distancing measures, naturally), and my WIFE, who HATES motorbikes, thinks it's a good idea to get it.... which can only mean there's some decorating in my immediate future..... Still, thanks for the proper review Al.
....since the takeover by Audi , ducati is now producing not only super sexy italian art on wheels but also very reliable and high quality bikes like the japanese ones !!😍😍😘😘...best time to be a ducatista !!👍👍
I have been on motorcycles from 1970 and have been racing, building and testing bikes and been reading thousands of bike test But Never have I been so impressed as of Your tests, you are really really good at what ya do there....Just keep up the great work and fun work 👍
I was all set to get a new BMW S1000RR M package but with all the negativity about production and quality issues I am more inclined now to opt for the V2.
Amazing bike. It can easily crack 150 mph/250 kph in very few seconds and it handles like a goddess. If you purchased one of these bikes, you would literally be wasting all of your money unless you took it on the track at least once every month. Beautiful machine.
@@Spikycloud Tremendous. It’s only my second bike (and my first proper sports bike) but I’ve had it round my local track a bunch of times and Silverstone GP too. A few niggles (battery / alarm) at the start which needed some dealer warranty work to resolve but it’s a great yoke altogether.
Been waiting for the 44t review since I saw the various reviews start to pop up. Great job and good on ya for taking it out in the wet. Looks like it's finally time to replace the 848 track toy. Cheers boys
A Ducati V2 Street fighter S, that is not over priced, more raw and animal than its new bigger brother, if ever made might just be a sales and riding winner in my books.Up against the Triumph Street 765, KTM 790, MV Brutale, what a battle that would be👊✊
Like a Bulldog at Crufts, you ain’t the prettiest puppy on the block, but by eck, you’ve got serious pedigree. You made that bike look so incredibly easy to ride. Another great vlog 👍
I can't get over how composed this bike looks! It looks like just about anyone could jump on it and go fast! It doesn't appear to shake its arse or get out of shape on breaking and it's immensely more appealing than its big brother. I'll own one at some point (fingers crossed!)
Does anyone else think the first generation Panigales (899 to be exact) were the lookers? That said, thank you for the long video. I love it and I really want one. Not sure what's more to be said.
9:52 best bit Alastair Vs Neevesy epic stuff, michael is a fast chappy. Would be awesome to have Neevesy as a guest on 44teeth three way budget bike battle race 🔥
Loved the battle with MCN. I had v2 years ago lol. Done full swing arm conversion and tft dash on my 899 in 2017. Videos on my channel 1st in UK at the time. Great review as always👌🙂
I’d love to see you, Fagan, race a stock v4 vs a v2 with an Akra Provich and filter system. I think you could get within a half second maybe equal if given enough time.
Ive gone from 848 and upgraded to 1098. I bet when i get my next trackbike, it will be a V2. I just love the "smaller" bikes that ducati make. For people that cant afford the brand new largest horsepower bikes, they are the most fun for the price you can have.
The baby Ducs have always had a cult following, purely because they were more accessible - not just in terms of price, but also the performance. Very rewarding I should think.
I picked up a 3000 mile 2017 1299S with the full Corse exhaust system with upmap and the other goodies for 17, 500. New tires too. V2 is nice, but pay a bit more and get the 1299S used.
me sticking to my 250 because bikes over 250cc counted as luxury item, therefore massive tax applied to it, eg. the brand new r6 cost around 20k usd here
The ‘baby Panigale is all you’ll ever need.’ This baby won’t soil itself or throw a tantrum like the other kind, and is also a damn sight cheaper and faster.
come on guys, we need some tasteeeeeee telemetry to go with your videos, it's going to be a 'thing' in 2020, we can even add your logo for the exports...
full of confidence Al very good to see!. Bike sounds a bit pedestrian but goes well and looks very sharp!. Big props for having a go with Michael!. Totally agree with you about learning technique on smaller bikes!.
44Teeth look forward to your Streetfighter review more than any Statham! 234 hp hypernaked???? 😳 My MT10 could get abbot Roundy at times with a few mass and 60 less hp lol they just took Supernaked to a new level. And we thought the Tuono at 175 was superbike with flat bar! 😉
Not gonna lie, I’d have this over the Panigale V4. With the addition of the single sided swing arm and updated electronics/TFT display this is now the “perfect” 959, only it looks and rides better! I’d almost swap my RSV4 for one just because I really don’t need 200+ horsepower...
i do agree stepping down will teach you alot thats why i think this bike can be on my list of next bike to buy.. it looks sexy AF and looks comfy too than its bigger brother i think it will be ideal sportbike for the streets
... riding the new ducati in Spain... In rain... O Jeeee's... it's a tuff job, but somebody has to do it... Luckily for us, Jason is a brave old chap ;)
I realize they have improved the previous bike in many ways and it does look sexier but, somehow, I feel the 5 hp power increase is a bit underwhelming by today's standards. I mean, a 999S produced 141 hp and a 999R produced 145 hp back in 2006. Is that all they can do after so many years of research and development? I suspect they intentionally keep the V2 power low because they do not want it to "cannibalize" the V4..
@@fivespeed3026 The 999 IS an antique compared to today's machines, if only because it has NO electronic safety systems. I have no personal experience with any modern high end bike, but it seems like these systems change the riding experience significantly. As for the V2, I believe the optional full Akra is a must have for this bike..
Loved the “I went to the press test to see if I could high side it”. This is no ordinary high side. It’s an Al Fagan high side” 😂😂😂😎
Alastair Statham - Accept no substitutes.
Epic Motorcycle Adventures I know right??? Was laughing so hard at how causal and serious he said it.
Also not a whole lot a British Super Bike legends that have highsided a Ducati ina pro race. I absolutely LOVE that 44Teeth have an actual legend on staff with Chris, it shows in his laps and how fast Chris is improving so massively in his trCk riding. Can't beat the. A get either lol
Weird request, but i'd love to see a Q&A type with James/JHS/Fagan about their racing/business history.
Cielo yes please!
@@supernotquiteman Thirded.
fourthed
Fiffed
sexed
Always good to see 44t and Neevesy floggin' it.
I'd love a 44T/Neeves crossover video.
So you passed Neeves in the pits by getting him to fist bump his throttle hand? Nice move!
Fanny magnet. And the bike looks sexy too.
@Mike W nah its definitely gunna get you looks of the chicks haha
I'm in the U.S. does fanny mean pussy in proper American English?
@@bboness713 "proper American English" 😂😂😂 good joke
I'm so sorry to say but you'll get nothing but men xD
it astounds me that we can say someone can "step down" to this bike. I mean this is top liter bike power from only 4-5 years ago. The fact that we have 200bhp+ monsters now is insane (but then again, they can only be reigned in with Electronics nowadays...)
Yeah 155 is more than the r1 had in 98 and that was the best all around superbike... Annnddd it was four cylinders. This twin will have more brutal torque down low and still puts out more peak HP. It's fast enough... For ANYBODY on the streets. when I get one and someone asks me "how fast is it?" That's gonna be my answer... "Fast enough ..."
loved the mini race with Neeves!
"we do it proper at 44T' - Indeed you do 👍
I can’t help but find it a little funny they’re calling it a V2 now when they always insisted before it was an L-twin
Even funnier to think about all the know-nothings who used to regurgitate that wank 'til they were frothing at the mouth.
LOL Yeah, marketing blah blah
"Must stay off these kerbs" takes the corner right out to the kerb 😳
Will Hyde he didn't actually touch the kerb though.
How’d you get that 44 logo 😂
@@Invis_Space be a 44teeth member 💪 @44teeth
Will Hyde ooooooooh got it 🙊
@@Invis_Space money money money
Ignored all other reviews waiting for this and you didnt let me down. Good show
That green light on the clocks would drive me barmy "oh i'm in neutral" in peripheral vision constantly
What light is that?
@@MegaTechpc maybe the DRL indicator light?
@@MegaTechpc it shows if the daytime running light is on or your low beam
"Lower capacity Bikes" - 955cc
okay
Goat I mean, it’s a Vtwin so yeah, that’s “lower” potential than a comparable 1000cc 4cyl.
@@Cataclysm1 Exactly. More like the old 750 formula from years ago. In which the 916s were pretty successful overbored to 955 cc...
WTF? 955 is now a low capacity bike? (Said the idiot riding a Hayabusa)
Hahaa
It's got half the cylinders of 90% of twins, so the power is about 25% less, hitting the power more of the GSXR750 etc
Al delivers the goods with easily the best review of the V2!!! Loved the battle with Neevesy who was clearly trying and great to hear of all the small tweeks that have really made a difference that get glossed over in other reviews. The points Al makes at the end about people being faster on one of these than most litre bikes is spot on and would love to see him do a whole video on the subject. SuperSports improved my riding no end, especially on track and owning a 90s Kwaka 600 was the best investment I ever made in my riding. Truth be told, even today I'd take the V2 over the V4... you can ride them harder for longer and the smaller bikes when well built reward good riding far more than simply relying on HP on the straights to make up for your crappy braking and corner speeds.
Absolutely love the way Al gets all the minor details out in his reviews from the saddle & off the bike as well. This bloke can ride!
I need that bike in my life so bad...
Have Baron take it through London.....that would be a good review! I need a good swear filled rant.
Enjoyed that sir, looking forward to trying one myself soon 👍👍
I think this is proper nice bike
Lamb Chop Rides excited to see that too chops! Also question, thought of you at the announcement of the new v4 Streetfighters info. Knowing how much u love the SDR and Tuono Factory ,..how about a 234 hp v4 Ducati. Hypernaked with the absolute best components on earth with competition superbike power? Couldn't believe it . Already waiting for your review on it!
@@MZ-bl6wgsir i waiting as well 👍 because it's something special about it
Yes please Chops, if you can tell us how she behaves on the road it will be brilliant!
I think for the price range it should be compared to the zx10r and gsxr 1000 as all around 15k
Just to put it into perspective, when Fagan starts getting loose/wobbly at 240kph that's 150mph, he topped out at 250ish kph.
Man Statham! that lap around 10;46 chasing the MCN guy was epic!!! Love it!!
Statham lookin THICCCC in them leathers 😂😂
Statham? More like Stathog 🐷
Real world bike real world review.. thanks for the distinct lack of BS as ever 💪🏼
Waited my whole life for a top gear for bikes, think this is it ♥️
Great bike & review. Would have this over the V4 any day. Same reason I picked a GSXR750 over a thousand.
Yeah I hear that I had a k7 gsxr 750 now I have ducati 1198, but for me I just love POWEERRR HAHA
Jack Carey I tried an 1198s and bought an 848evo. Bigger one scared the shit out of me, the 848evo felt perfect.
Im holding onto my k7 GSXR750. Its the last great analog bike. Plan on buying fresh plastics after this season.
Love how uses always get into it with neeves on the track races battles. I always hope for them at every launch now 😂🙈
Now.... I don't want to sound like some Fagan-Fanboi scrote, but fact is this is the best review of this bike out there. Packed with actual information, delivered in a genuine manner. I'm having a wobble about "test riding" one tomorrow (with proper social distancing measures, naturally), and my WIFE, who HATES motorbikes, thinks it's a good idea to get it.... which can only mean there's some decorating in my immediate future.....
Still, thanks for the proper review Al.
My wife is doubting me
She said you make weird children like noises while watching 44t videos
....since the takeover by Audi , ducati is now producing not only super sexy italian art on wheels but also very reliable and high quality bikes like the japanese ones !!😍😍😘😘...best time to be a ducatista !!👍👍
I have been on motorcycles from 1970 and have been racing, building and testing bikes and been reading thousands of bike test
But Never have I been so impressed as of Your tests, you are really really good at what ya do there....Just keep up the great work and fun work 👍
I was all set to get a new BMW S1000RR M package but with all the negativity about production and quality issues I am more inclined now to opt for the V2.
"2mm makes a massive difference". Amen brother. Great review!
EnglishBikerDan English “it really tickles my pickle” BikerDan....🤦♂️Only you Sir. From across the pond, Ride safe brother~
Haven't ridden it myself, but seems like Ducati have knocked it out of the park with the V2. Great stuff!
Better cornering is exactly what I would be looking for with this one compared to the 899/959. Thanks for the info!
I loved my 959. I have a v4s but i really do miss my 959. I might pick up a v2 for my first track day lessons.
Quality review and a bit of excitement seeing you have a little race with Mr Neeves! 😁
Some of the most thrilling on-board laps you’ve ever posted. What a bike.
What a sound this bike makes,it's like a classical orchestra going flat out. Al,great review,glad you enjoyed yourself.
"To see if I can high side it" spat my cornflakes out 😂😂😂😂😂😂
Ffs I was planning on keeping my Daytona for the 2020 track season and this video has pissed all over that plan.
Note the clock at the end of pit lane, let you go at 09.55!
Amazing bike. It can easily crack 150 mph/250 kph in very few seconds and it handles like a goddess. If you purchased one of these bikes, you would literally be wasting all of your money unless you took it on the track at least once every month. Beautiful machine.
Best Review of the V2 out there. I want one ☝🏻
Collecting my V2 tomorrow! Just rewatching this review before I part with my hard earned cash! Can not wait.
What's it like?
@@Spikycloud Tremendous. It’s only my second bike (and my first proper sports bike) but I’ve had it round my local track a bunch of times and Silverstone GP too. A few niggles (battery / alarm) at the start which needed some dealer warranty work to resolve but it’s a great yoke altogether.
44teeth - 1
MCN - 1
Bloody Neevesy !
Been waiting for the 44t review since I saw the various reviews start to pop up. Great job and good on ya for taking it out in the wet. Looks like it's finally time to replace the 848 track toy. Cheers boys
I’ve never really been a Ducati nut but if I ever hit the lottery I would buy one of these just to try it out in the mountains and on the track🥂
A Ducati V2 Street fighter S, that is not over priced, more raw and animal than its new bigger brother, if ever made might just be a sales and riding winner in my books.Up against the Triumph Street 765,
KTM 790, MV Brutale, what a battle that would be👊✊
Matthew O Preach brotha Yes, yes and more YES. Take my money
Like a Bulldog at Crufts, you ain’t the prettiest puppy on the block, but by eck, you’ve got serious pedigree. You made that bike look so incredibly easy to ride. Another great vlog 👍
You guys have been cranking out so much content recently--mega!
I can't get over how composed this bike looks! It looks like just about anyone could jump on it and go fast! It doesn't appear to shake its arse or get out of shape on breaking and it's immensely more appealing than its big brother. I'll own one at some point (fingers crossed!)
Good choice! 👍🤞
Does anyone else think the first generation Panigales (899 to be exact) were the lookers?
That said, thank you for the long video. I love it and I really want one. Not sure what's more to be said.
9:52 best bit Alastair Vs Neevesy epic stuff, michael is a fast chappy. Would be awesome to have Neevesy as a guest on 44teeth three way budget bike battle race 🔥
Yes, it would be. But I don't think it is feasible.
Loved the battle with MCN. I had v2 years ago lol. Done full swing arm conversion and tft dash on my 899 in 2017. Videos on my channel 1st in UK at the time. Great review as always👌🙂
Ok, after checking out your contents and quality of reviews I had to subscribe! Please keep it this real and raw!
If you can't afford the V2, could you make a few little tweaks to a second hand 959, ie, raise the rear ride height a touch to make it worth while..?
I´ve never clicked so fast on a video
I’d love to see you, Fagan, race a stock v4 vs a v2 with an Akra Provich and filter system. I think you could get within a half second maybe equal if given enough time.
Ive gone from 848 and upgraded to 1098. I bet when i get my next trackbike, it will be a V2. I just love the "smaller" bikes that ducati make. For people that cant afford the brand new largest horsepower bikes, they are the most fun for the price you can have.
The baby Ducs have always had a cult following, purely because they were more accessible - not just in terms of price, but also the performance. Very rewarding I should think.
Just watched another moto vlogger take that same bike around a track... you sir, mr. Fagan, are a beast
Great ride Al good to see you had the chance to ride it on dry and wet conditions
This channel is so good I liked the video before it started playing, the content has formed this habit.
Hi 44 teeth! Great review on the v2 guys.i saw this at motorcycle live sataday and it's a beauty.well ridden AL👍
Thanks guys! ur channel it's the best biking channel on UA-cam I always look forward to watching what you lads get up to🤟 have a beer on me🍻
I picked up a 3000 mile 2017 1299S with the full Corse exhaust system with upmap and the other goodies for 17, 500. New tires too. V2 is nice, but pay a bit more and get the 1299S used.
Wish they did a V2S with the electronics package of the V4S, needs the electronic suspension and more shiny stuff, I would buy one.
Ducati's should have single-sided swings, nuff said.
LOL the other guy in the 3rd run thinks himself Valentino Rossi dangling the leg
2019 when its got 'only' 155 hp . me looking at my 06 R6 : /
@antsc0tt hows the reliability
me sticking to my 250 because bikes over 250cc counted as luxury item, therefore massive tax applied to it, eg. the brand new r6 cost around 20k usd here
asdfghjkl zxcvbnm sorry to hear the unfortunate circumstances
Me looking at my 600 Srad ☹️, I do love it though ♥️
@@asdfghjklzxcvbnm6874 where r u from? Cuz in malaysia its 25k for the new r6 🤣
Pic at the start is BRILLIANT! "It was at this moment, Stathem knew, he fucked up!" XD
Around 10:00... you basically trolling MCN on track? Lol!
Electronics and revised lump dropped in the supersport would be interesting, the SS is a sweet handler too
The ‘baby Panigale is all you’ll ever need.’ This baby won’t soil itself or throw a tantrum like the other kind, and is also a damn sight cheaper and faster.
Love this type of vid guys. Info, beautiful footage and even riding in the rain. Keep it up !😀👍🏻
Those lean angles are sick
come on guys, we need some tasteeeeeee telemetry to go with your videos, it's going to be a 'thing' in 2020, we can even add your logo for the exports...
full of confidence Al very good to see!. Bike sounds a bit pedestrian but goes well and looks very sharp!. Big props for having a go with Michael!. Totally agree with you about learning technique on smaller bikes!.
came for the motorcycles stayed for the exquisite rendition of kyle Minogue,s je ne sais pas pourquoi !!!!!
Was that the beautiful Michael Neeves from MCN you were dicing with before the rain 🌧 came? Lovely man
There isn't a better motorcycle journalist for the job of reviewing this bike.👌
love how the key will stab you right in the heart when you hit a car etc
It'll help distract you a little from your balls hitting the tank tho, solid design feature 👍🏽
If hits you in the chest either you should be bloody tall for the V2 or you’re riding it wrong , especially in road ways
V4 looks, V twin sound track, 160hp and decent electronics.... what else could anyone possibly want?!? Snells here I come!
A little class 😂
This is honestly such a good review, big ups to fagan and Chris for putting out such good content👌
Great review al ! Shame it wasnt decent weather and that ducati test rider on the slow mo clip...wtf the blinkin show off.
Compleatly different bikes but can't decide which one I want.
The Panigale V2 or the Duke 890R.
Sadly can't afford to get both.
It needs analog dials, Nige.
Loving the content guy’s, just what I needed to cheer me up 😁 will you be going on the launches of the new v4 street fighter and fire blade?!?
Yes, ‘Blade In Jan and SF in March 👍🏽
I’ll look forward to them, thanks for the reply 👍🏻
44Teeth look forward to your Streetfighter review more than any Statham! 234 hp hypernaked???? 😳 My MT10 could get abbot Roundy at times with a few mass and 60 less hp lol they just took Supernaked to a new level. And we thought the Tuono at 175 was superbike with flat bar! 😉
Loved the Stath' voice over at the beginning..
I could listen to that v twin noise all day!
Take a shot everytime he says 'fluid', 'stable' or 'nosier'
So it's a "V2" not a "L2" then.....glad that's sorted.....:-)
Still an L2, just called V2
Great vid, best review yet 👍
Not gonna lie, I’d have this over the Panigale V4. With the addition of the single sided swing arm and updated electronics/TFT display this is now the “perfect” 959, only it looks and rides better! I’d almost swap my RSV4 for one just because I really don’t need 200+ horsepower...
ill keep my 959 Corse thanks.
i do agree stepping down will teach you alot thats why i think this bike can be on my list of next bike to buy.. it looks sexy AF and looks comfy too than its bigger brother i think it will be ideal sportbike for the streets
New for MOTO GP 2020 push horn to pass button.
0:24 OMG the correct tyre - Pirelli Rosso Corsa III
... riding the new ducati in Spain... In rain... O Jeeee's... it's a tuff job, but somebody has to do it... Luckily for us, Jason is a brave old chap ;)
I realize they have improved the previous bike in many ways and it does look sexier but, somehow, I feel the 5 hp power increase is a bit underwhelming by today's standards. I mean, a 999S produced 141 hp and a 999R produced 145 hp back in 2006. Is that all they can do after so many years of research and development? I suspect they intentionally keep the V2 power low because they do not want it to "cannibalize" the V4..
I bet a full exhaust and ECU flash would bring this beast to life and make the 999 feel like an antique.
@@fivespeed3026 The 999 IS an antique compared to today's machines, if only because it has NO electronic safety systems. I have no personal experience with any modern high end bike, but it seems like these systems change the riding experience significantly. As for the V2, I believe the optional full Akra is a must have for this bike..
Incredible review. You’re getting bloody good at this mate.
So what's better value, a used base model 1199 or this?
Was that Neevesy in front?
sexy bike, the vibrations on the front bake reservoir throws me off a bit tho