Time to ride the BIG DADDY! | 2024 Ducati Streetfighter V4S Ride Review!
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- Опубліковано 13 січ 2025
- Hey Everyone!
It's time to ride the BEAST.
I was invited to a demo day to ride around on the Streetfighter V4S which is a bike that after riding it, I could definitely see me owning one - although.. riding though sleepy villages with this exhaust did make me wince a little!! haha!
Hopefully, I'll get to sample this bike for a longer period of time in the future!
Thanks for watching, and I’ll see you in the next one. Ride safe and have fun! 😊
Usernamekate 🏁
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Hey! I’m “an old person” and I love those intake and exhaust notes 😊 For me, that beautiful engine alone is well worth the price of entry. And, for discerning buyers, the SP versions are pure bargains, once you begin adding up the values of the components. As for the naysayers, you don’t drive a 911 at ten tenths on the road, but that doesn’t diminish your appreciation of the engine and overall design.
Haha sorry, when I said old... I pictured zimner frames, and hearing aids that would crackle like heck with this thing flying past 🙈🤣
No offense taken. I thoroughly enjoy zipping by (some) youngsters on track, and am getting ready for a ride from central California to the Arctic Ocean in the Northwest Territories. Riding keeps you young 👍
10000%
Thanks for saying it for me 😅
The SP truly is an epic value for what you get.
Sold mine after 3.5 years of faultless ownership. Now have a street triple 765 RS moto 2. No regrets the 765 is just so much better as a road bike. The streetfighter huge fun in small doses but just too serious & overkill for the road. Remember the first time i gunned it in full power mode, jees you think your up there revs wise but then realise you still have 4-5000 to go. Mind blowingly quick
Selling my Moto2 to get one 😅 After 4 Street Triples, it’s time for a change.
I’m keeping my 2024 765 RS until Ducati can add cruise control. Won’t consider a bike without cruise control
@@RadDadisRadI have the same bike and same mindset. I am also waiting for ducati to add cruise control in street fighter, well I won’t sell the street triple though. Or else my other choice is s1000r pro model(sports model in UK).
@@RadDadisRad Where are you going on a sfv4 that requires cruise control? You should either be speeding up or slowing down, no in-between on that monster
@@brumfiba commuting on the highway to my riding routes. I commute on my bike to work. Half the route is a straight highway and the other half is windy back roads.
What an exhaust note and induction noise....worth every penny 🫶👌🥰
Great video kate nothing is to big for you to handle or hight wise you go girl❤
Danngggg Kate riding those dream bikes. Good on ya. You deserve it!
Thank you so much!!
Well done Kate. Incredible machine. Picking up the v4 myself this year. Base model. Noticed no difference between it and the S. maybe if you’re going from track to road it makes sense. 3 kg weight not going to be noticed on the road unless you’re reckless 🏍️ 💨
They are beautiful looking fantastic sounding bikes. I would love one but may loose my licence in a day a hooligans bike. You don't 208 bhp but it's nice to use the power. Another good review 😊
Nice bike you and lilly setting up on top of missiles hold on blast off lol
An impressive Superbike! I wish I still were your age though I probably would not have driven that responsible. A fully modern "all in bike". Fun to watch, but not within my budget. I personally prefer simpler technology and less horsepower. And yes, I AM old and grumpy! Almost all the time 😅.
Great video Kate, and I appreciate seeing reviews also of bikes beyond my budget and ability. Thanks! 👍
31 grand, no worries I'll have two. A racing bike for the road isn't on my list now and never has been, but if its your thing and you've got deep pockets, good on yer.
Great review Kate! I've got the SP2 and its an absolute riot of a motorcycle. With full exhaust and tune it's a force to be reckoned with. I'm always blown away at how easy it is to ride, how comfortable it is, and the fact that it now rev's to 15,500 is just bananas.
Great Vid Kate The Duke looks Stunning 200 odd Break on the Roads, maybe to much But with all the Electronics to lean on it'll Poss do its job But I think most people could never use all that power But it's a, Stunning piece of Kit kepp up the Amazing work your doing Kate Ride safe take care
Thanks 😊👍
Gotta love Ducati Demodays!!!!
Work of art
I just got my 2025 Ducati Streetfighter V4S in October and I would not trade it for anything!!
10:20: it has nothing to do with the technology, but with Euro4.
They forced the manufacturers to remove manual control of the valves. It had to be fully automatic.
It pissed a lot of the Harley guys who were used to press on a button to have the valves fully open all the time.
Now, it’s still possible to press a button, but the electronic will automatically close the valves in certain conditions. Check Kess-Tech or Dr. Jekill & Mr. Hyde exhaust manufacturers
I loved the Italian music in the background of your intro, a real attention to detail. Hope to see you and Mike at ABR.
Haha I juts thought it was fitting 🤣 Mike isn't going but if you see me, please say Hi, be nice to have a chat 😁
Got a good picture of how it accelerates from your video.
Love your videos, real enthusiasm that just gets the blood pumping.
Your last one got me to buy the Panagali V2, now this one 😮
I already have the 747, 999, Monster 1200 stripe and the 899 pani, what’s my wife going to say 😂😂😂
Something I’ve never wanted , obviously some crave for something like this , all that money they’ve ploughed into it’s design and they still put straight tyre valves 😮 and that silencer box it’s appalling looking ,
I’ll give it that it sounds nice , 😊
hi there seeing you at 5.4 you could easily tiptoe this beast. i am 5 foot 8 you gave me a confidence.
Another awesome vlog Kate... thank you 👌
No, thank you John! 🙏
Hey Kate how are you doing today looking forward to seeing this in a bit nothing beats seeing you on a sportsbike wearing your leathers and swanky helmet and dark visor ride safe lovely I've got my own pad now 😂
Nice one Stevie!! Good going!
@@UsernameKate you too looking forward to seeing more vlogs with lily duke of blonde maybe a trackday ride safe
That video was really useful, especially showing your height and you could still just about tip toe both feet, I always thought this bike would be too tall but it seems it should be OK, now I have to choose between this and the Kawa ZH2
Awesome video! Beautiful bike for sure! I bet that was a hoot to ride? You looked great on it! Best!
So much fun Creed!!!
I could tell by your smile. And the sound!! Well done Kate! Best!
My mates just bought one and now I’m seriously tempted!
Thank you for this review,shame you were a bit restricted in opening her up by the other slower riders out in front, I love my very basic mk1 Moto Guzzi racer which is a tractor compared to this but the V4’s my dream bike way outside my budget.
I just roll with the punches and be grateful 😊
I have a 2021 since new, about 10k miles on it so far. It's a gem! But...I do find myself riding my new Hypermono more. Less is more as they say, and lately I'm agreeing.
Don like the sound and the wings✊🔥love everything else😎Tuono sounds mean like a real V4🤙
Tuonos and RSV4s sound like scolded jaguars (the animals not the cars 🤣)
@@UsernameKate 😂yes they do 🔥Great review by the way..
Thank you!! 😊
Long time sub, so jealous! Lucky lady.
Absolutely beautiful bike and ergos feel soo comfy. If only they did a 600cc version also I believe triumph use the same ohlins suspension minus the electronics same for the brembo brakes
Another Ducati video ...😀 Yip loving your channel even more now ! ( Not that am bias hehe )....Great review thanks for sharing 👍🥃
Sat today at Ducati London, i wasn't very convinced by the way front feels bit lover than on Monster
I can't get over the bolt placement on the lower fairing. "C'ucati"
Now I can't unsee it thanks!! XD
Kate, since you rode both, what would you choose between M1000R Competition and Streetfighter V4S? Stay safe.❤
Me want! I also would like the Diavel V4 as well. And while you're there grab me a Panagale V4 too...
Great review Kate
8:36 Put Lilly on the Panigale and we have a Matrix re-enachtment of Trinity on the Ducati
I was waiting for this. Finally a review on my next bike. Hell yeah🎉. If possible can you compare it with the m1000r(i know it is too much to ask)?
@Usernamekate You can countersteer with the outside hand by pulling the bar. Same thing as pushing the inside bar obvs. Not sure why you said that
OK, clearly no counter steering (from me) because I don't counter steer by the method you suggested and just wanted to highlight the weighted peg. I find pulling the bar in on the different side to where your wanting to go feels odd as heck 🤣
@UsernameKate Thanks for the reply. I hope it didn't come across rude. I agree, it does feel weird at first, but it's a good technique to learn to use, as it gives you more options, on the off chance you aren't able to use a hand for some reason. I'm a huge fan of your content. Please keep up the excellent work you do 👍
Appreciate you! 🙏
Bonkers, I’m pleased these things exist but really struggle to think where on our roads you can use 50% of its abilities. Wonderful things though, this or the significantly cheaper Aprilia V4 Tuono??
What a bike! I stabbed the like button!
I got to ride one of these the other day, I absolutely adore the engine and seating position. But it's just obscenely expensive. I can't afford the bike, let alone the parts and maintenance. (Plus, $20k+ and no gas gauge or cruise control??????)
another great review
Thanks dude 😊😊😊
Let's go Kate!!💪💪
Absolutely love the look of these an the sound is immense!!! Dont think i could ever own one tho. 1, im poor by ducati standards 😂. 2, the amount of power they produce is overkill for the road for me!
In my head the sweet spot is 110-130hp at a stretch 150. Even that is more poke than you'll need but at least you can use more of it. Thats why i love my trusty MT 😂
Nice video, thank you!
The camera on the bike ruined it for me because of the distorted view BUT the camera on your helmet made up for it.
Ah, linnen drying racks at the front. Just what a non faired streetlighter needs. Your enthusiasm is however as enticing as always. “Rrrrrr” indeed. 😎🤣
All I can say us WOW 😮
I must say I want one but the finances dictate that I shouldn't. On ya Kate.
If I were to buy one, I'd get the V4 with the gun metal forks and add the fuel gauge and cruise control options (lol).
Beautiful.
Talking about excesses: I Just stumbled over a test of a Mercedes Coupe in which the exhaust note is picked up by a microphone and then amplified over the internal sound system. Ideal for the ultimate egotrip(st)er. What that has to do with Ducati? Well, my guess is that Ducati will be the first to put such a rediculous gadget in a motorcycle. However! Come to think of it! It would be better for my throat AND keep me from fogging up the visor. “Vroooom!”
Dear Kate, I you are still trying to throw your leg over and across the bike to mount it, as a smaller person this is what you should do. 1. Put the bike in first gear so the bike cant roll. 2. Stand on the left foot peg with left foot and hold the handlebars including front brake lever for extra confidence 3 Now lift right leg over the bike a bit like getting on a horse 4 stabilize the bike and put into neutral 5 off you go. Hope that helps shorter riders too.👍
I prefer the karate kick with added sound effects 🤸♀️
@@UsernameKate 😂😂
You can 'pick' the bike up easier, by turning the handlebars all the way to the right.
She got on the bike easily, plenty of clearance getting on and off. I swung a leg over the V2 Streetfighter in the showroom and scraped the rear seat with my shoe, and I’m 185cm …..
Very nice bike ❤
Hold on now is that rust over the calipers???? @1:59
Wouldn’t have much range I imagine if you ‘give it a bit’.
Yesss! ❤
Ya can shut off the 2 cyl mode with the Bren tune
Interesting! Thanks for the info
Subsequently tried the Pani v4. Only a demo BUT now I dont Know which to get. Insurance the same!
You’ve sat on the Pani for longer than my demo ride (15min)…. Comfortable for you?
Yep! Deceptively comfortable 👍
@@UsernameKate great that makes the decision harder 😂 thanks Kate.
Heading to NEC later in the year will have decided by then.
Ordered the SFV4 in grey Nero 💃🏻
Thanks to you and Chopsie.
Couldn’t live with the Pani , end of the day it’s a track bike with lights put on. Too bloody hot, not fun after an hour of riding.
SF looks menacing 🦇🏍️
Check out One Wheel up for an obscene sounding exhaust on one of these
Have a ST4s with maybe half the power, just cannot comprehend how 200 bhp and all that complexity can enhance the simple pleasures of riding a motorcycle.
But strangers down the pub will think you are cool
@@ampelec In my part of Yorkshire with this weather you will not need a Ducati to be cool.
Oh come on. You don't think riding a 200hp motorcycle flat out isn't the epitome of a thrill ride? Like you really can't see the appeal of that?
@@chorseundgrdyou won't be doing that on British roads, so what's the point (plus it just increases the danger aspect incredibly to you and all other road users ) You'll lose your licence pretty bloody fast, almost as fast as the bike goes....
@@kentishmale1969 Leave it up to you luddites and we'd all be riding 40hp carbuerated bikes until the end of time. I hope you get a little badge from the local police every year for being such a good boy and never breaking the law.
It's a nice bike
Most beautiful bike of history ❤❤
They always sound broken till they get moving
Same as a 911 gt3, once moving glorious
i have an ex like that
I get the feeling you wanted to rip that Ducati regardless of where you were
😂😊😂
That bike with an aftermarket exhaust is gonna be lethal sounding.
Omg, I dread to think how many car alarms it'd set off 🤣
@@UsernameKate 😂
6:15: with the Euro 4 version, if you go into 4th gear and ride at 50km/h, it closes the exhaust valves and it becomes the most silent bike I have ever ridden.
On the contrary, set it to 1st gear and open the throttle to reach the red zone, and valves fully open and it roars like a racing motorcycle
A bit of a stretch to call dragging half of the cylinders around for naught being economical. Let’s face it: These machines are decadence on wheels. Did I already mention my ancient Pantah before? It doesn’t need such tricks to keep it from spontaneously lying down on Main Street…. 😁
Lovely bike! Thanks for the review, Kate!
Thank you! 😊
What was the highest gear you got into? Grazie.
Probably 6 all though all the gears before it would have been heavily underutilised on the road 🤣
@@UsernameKate interesting, never got out of 3rd myself so got the v2s MS.
I’ve got a V4 2014 VFR800 with road legal SC Project can. It makes that Duke sound like a sewing machine.
It might sound nice, but the VFR still looks like an owl with a couple of extra chromosomes from the front.
What roads are these? Please 😊
They are the roads near Diddly Squat farm 🚜
Got to take your hat of to Ducati from being on there arse struggling to keep in business to manufacturing this bad lad . Get one and go Isle of Man for the week see what it will do over the mountain you should be able to use more than half throttle . 😊
Oh that would be insane!!!!
When will you express your feelings about h2?
I watched this and the V2 video you did riding round at a snails pace in a group. Then I watched your latest video on the TT course on the new CBR. Now that's how you test a bike. You surely had a million times more fun on that bike on those roads and it costs half as much. Can you not do all your reviews on the isle of man or move there maybe so we don't have to watch you doing less than 70 on bikes that do 170! 😂😂
Good day! I wonder if you have a few minutes? I'd like to share with you the crowning glory and unmatched beauty that is the aprilia 65 degree v4 motor. Whether you take it in its mild mannered, road going Tuono form or it's berserk track carving RSV4 form, it will tickle your soul in a way that this red Italian loudly tries to, but falls short of. Just, like, don't talk to Ruby about it much, ok? She has, what we like to call, RSV4 trauma from the pesky Italian devils haunting her bike 😅😅
What is that back ground music and the voice that's making me fall asleep 😴
My insomnia audio books are a huge hit!
6:23 min. No you can’t see the dash properly, hon. Only if you look around the boggle eyed selfy mirror. 🤣
Sorry ..I thought you said £31,295 ... And we compare this .. or i ..too a Rocket R.. Pure Ducati Brand that does not warrant the cost.
You know you prefer the KTM Superduke R 😉
Eww
Shame the dealer has adopted the American style road test where you travel in convoy. Spoils the fun!
Expensive but lots of people spend as much or more on a Harley Davidson. Not that there's anything wrong with an H-D
It's a bit like buying a Ferrari or a Lambo, you can enjoy the quality and finesse of its construction but you can't really enjoy its performance unless you find a very quiet part of the country or hire a track. If you're loaded you can have this as a toy and something more practical to tour on, ride through the winter, etc. If you can only afford one bike it's ridiculous.
Ok ☕🌹 Kate
Thanks Chema!!
Not to be gay on main but I agree Kate, she do be looking cool on that V2 :3
Stop picking on us old folks we ain’t grumpy all the time.
Lilly oh Lilly , I won`t dilly , or dally b,cus I actually prefer Sally
😅 awesome motorcycle but I prefer the Vtwin...
7:20 😂
204 hp why,why ?
Because you can? 😂
Why not? I wouldn’t buy one but I’m glad it exists.
You think that Streetfighter is amazing...have Lamb Chops let ya take his tuned H2 out for a spin...just make sure you're on a long straight and no cops....hang on. 🙂
A great bike but a servicing nightmare and could be possibly plagued with electronic gremlins after a few years and 20,000 miles.
Wow. More Women on Bikes please.✌✌✌✌✌
£31k and free urine sample pots on your handlebars. Come on….
Obscene indeed. Didn’t you recently claim 2 cylinders are more then enough? 🤣
Personally, as amazing and awesome as these bikes are.....
They are not for the road! (IMO)
You can't 'realistically' use the power, not even a percentage of it, on a public road
without falling foul of the local constabulary!
I've also 'heard', but have no evidence of......🤔 (read somewhere, or heard on UA-cam)
That many UK tracks, will not let you run a V4 streetfighter/panigale, in Full Power Mode
due to noise levels?! Even on a stock exhaust! 😟
You have to run them in Rain Mode?! 🤔
Amazing and awesome bikes, a marvel of modern engineering 😁
.....and VERY expensive!
For me, even though I'd never use anywhere near, it's full potential, the V2 is a better choice.
Grumps
What a machine. I guess if you've got the money, why wouldn't you, but probably wasted on most people if not tracked 🤔
Like anything over 150hp on the road being very honest. 99% of riders won’t use 60%.
But, choices 🤷♂️
We love a good choice of obnoxious vehicles in an ever increasing climate goblin landscape 🤣
It's crazy money, who is affording these in the real world!!!????
People that need to teach me their ways 🤣🥹
@@UsernameKate Ha fair, please make a video after you've learnt. But surely you don't need to, you get to ride all the awesome stuff for your job.
Haha I'm not cash rich but experience rich at this point! Zero complaints ofcourse!!
Hi Kate be nice to get one for long term test I really hope you can and even one for Mike just flutter those eyelashes and pout those lips you might get one for six months😂I think be better if just you on your own and record a long video about it I love the look and sound of it but I’m to short and fat for that I think anyway take care ride safe bye for now