Excellent!! Been waiting for a first street ride for the v2. Great review! Looking to upgrade from my 848 Evo. Exhaust and solo seat a must! Will have to wait until March\April for a test ride. Look forward to part 2.

@GMANS_BIKES_CARS

4 жыл бұрын

I’m dying to get out again on it to make part 2 when it warms up a bit, they have the new 2020 V4 coming up for testing too, agree it needs a rear seat cowl and pipe 😜

Great video, you deserve more subscribers. keep them coming!

@GMANS_BIKES_CARS

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate, don’t worry about subs, just do it for a laugh 😜

Kudos on getting the first road test up on the tube! I'm going to road test one back to back with a V4 in spring time.

@GMANS_BIKES_CARS

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks James, Both V2 and V4 superb bikes, V2 ticks all the boxes pretty much unless you want ultimate power then V4 takes the prize 😜

@jamesdonoghue5907

4 жыл бұрын

@@GMANS_BIKES_CARS I reckon the V2 will have enough power...want to know how the power is delivered, and which bike is less vibey etc.

@GMANS_BIKES_CARS

4 жыл бұрын

james donoghue , will need to wait till the bike is run in till I can give it a proper faster run and warmer weather too 👍

Great review of the true character of the V2. The pani v2 will handle real world roads!

thank you, finally a review

@GMANS_BIKES_CARS

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Sam, need some warmer weather for part 2 😜

Great real world review, stunning bike 😍

@GMANS_BIKES_CARS

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Chris, roll on the better weather so I can do part 2 😜

As always, G man, great stuff. 👍

@GMANS_BIKES_CARS

4 жыл бұрын

Cheers Peter, had great fun as always 👍

Man that sounds good! I just looked at the power curve and the bike is pretty docile below 7k rpm or so. I think that'll make it a better all arounder. If you take it to a track where you can wring it out, it'll be fast as hell. If you're riding around public roads it will be easy to modulate at lower rpms. Damn you. I haven't wanted a Duc in a long time!

@GMANS_BIKES_CARS

4 жыл бұрын

Brilliant bike mate and I love it, just want to ride it in warmer weather to see how hot it makes my ass 😜

I had the 899 with Termi pipes and loved it, was put of on upgrading to the 959 due to the exhaust but this V2 looks bloody beautiful... I'll wait till next year to see if I can pic one up a little cheaper on the used market.. great content 👍

@GMANS_BIKES_CARS

4 жыл бұрын

Hi mate, V2 is a wicked bike, yes I’d wait till next year when there will be more used ones about 👍

I'm looking forward to my test ride but I'll be waiting for the roads to be more dry and clean. Sounds awesome!

@GMANS_BIKES_CARS

4 жыл бұрын

You will love it mate, I’m excited to do part 2 in better weather 😜

Nice review, Digging this new Duc

@GMANS_BIKES_CARS

4 жыл бұрын

It’s a superb package mate 👍

lovely review

Awesome mate, great stuff. Beautiful bike. looking forward to getting one here in Australia

@GMANS_BIKES_CARS

4 жыл бұрын

Cheers Paul, it’s a superb package 👍

@pni089

4 жыл бұрын

Do you think this would be miles ahead of the Ducati Supersport S

@GMANS_BIKES_CARS

4 жыл бұрын

Paul Ingram , the V2 has the Edge over the SS in every way except the SS is more comfortable, just depends I guess in what kind of riding you will be doing 😜

@pni089

4 жыл бұрын

@@GMANS_BIKES_CARS cheers mate. Thanks for your input. It sounds better than the SS

@thorticus8864

4 жыл бұрын

so am i man apprenlty production is pushed back and we may get them end of march now. Instead of feb still no pricing though. my guess is $24k-26k on road,

went to Harston today, very accommodating staff, helped myself to lots of black coffee and crashed out on the sofa watching a netflix film while they fitted heated grips to my Multistrada. good deal on the labour rate too, bets time is now for getting any work done people.

@GMANS_BIKES_CARS

4 жыл бұрын

Good advice Colin 👍

Thanks matey for the review. I might pop to Ducati Alton for a demo. As a naked bike fan, I'm looking forward to seeing reviews on the Streetfighter, though it's pretty expensive compared to other naked options.

@GMANS_BIKES_CARS

4 жыл бұрын

Cheers mate, the Streetfighter will be brill but will come at a price, worth trying out the V2 as it’s superb and I guess depends on what type of riding you will do as cannot beat a naked for comfort 😜

Just wanted to start by saying great review. Me personally I dont ever watch these videos and think the guys crap at riding I'm after a bike review not to see how fast you can go on a bike. Also your right it's not your bike and the conditions arnt great. So review is just what I was looking for as it's a bike I am very interested in as I cannot afford the v4 for the time I would be on it. I couldn't afford to take it on track as I'd be too worried about trashing it also wondering if they offer a upgrade package on this like I am sure they did with the 959 . Ie exhaust, levers, and I think some carbon as a friend had this on his 959 from brand new. Great review. Stay safe 👌

Ooohhhhhh the noise is awesome

Looks smooth! cant wait to ride my v2 when we get the salt off the roads in Norway. i pre ordered mine and got it 17th January. its the first delivered and sold in Norway, hell maybe even europe? anyways im not taking it out on the dirty roads yet, meanwhile its sitting my living room :D

@GMANS_BIKES_CARS

4 жыл бұрын

Great you already have your bike mate, also so annoying all you can do is just look at it! Bet it very clean and shiny? Roll on the better weather 👍

No traffic there and smooth roads. A little different here in southern California. Lol

Awesome brand, Ducati 😍

@GMANS_BIKES_CARS

4 жыл бұрын

Nothing like it, and now they have the reliability to match the looks 😜

I thought I saw you coming 😄

brave riding out in those conditions - good effort

@GMANS_BIKES_CARS

4 жыл бұрын

Wasn’t the best mate for riding a bike with new tyres and looking forward to part 2 when it warms up 👍

@gallagher4141

4 жыл бұрын

G-MAN'S Bikes & Bits can’t wait, sat on the bike at the NEC bike show, total game changer

It’s a beautiful bike , the 959 is still a gorgeous bike tho mate 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

@GMANS_BIKES_CARS

4 жыл бұрын

Did love my 959 and was always jealous when I saw one with under slung pipes as the ones on mine were standard, but it rode really well apart from it cooking my Ass in 30degree heat 🤪

Great video man, I am from Cambridge too. I have been to that shop once.

@GMANS_BIKES_CARS

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Eddi, the guys at Ducati Cambridge are super friendly and knowledgeable 👍

@pggp273

4 жыл бұрын

I've been to that shop once as well. Never again 😟

@neilparry14

4 жыл бұрын

I’ve been there and I won’t be going back!

Just found your channel great video on this bike considering the bad roads Had my Supersport s for about a month loving every minute ride it every chance I get What’s the seat height compared to the Supersport out of interest Keep the vids coming cheers

@GMANS_BIKES_CARS

3 жыл бұрын

Hey buddy, from memory the seat height is similar but it’s at a steeper angle and pitches you more forwards 👍

I loved it I took one for ride last Saturday a great road bike more comfy than my 1199s tri. Very tempting!!! How far did you rev it? top end is all you ever need!

@GMANS_BIKES_CARS

4 жыл бұрын

It’s a superb bike mate, as it has only done a hundred miles I kept revs below 6-7k, I know what the engine is like at higher rpm as would be the same as my old 959 which was plenty quick enough for the road 👍

Fantastico Grant.

@GMANS_BIKES_CARS

4 жыл бұрын

Cheers David 👍

Great review!

@GMANS_BIKES_CARS

4 жыл бұрын

Cheers 👍

Nice!

Great video - How is the heat off the exhaust. The 959s were typically really hot off the right side. Is the V2 super hot to ride?

@GMANS_BIKES_CARS

4 жыл бұрын

Hi mate, I’m doing the part 2 of the test ride next week and I’ll take it in town to see how warm it gets 👍

Thx for 1st real world street review. How is the suspension on street on those bumpy b roads?

@GMANS_BIKES_CARS

4 жыл бұрын

Cheers mate, suspension is pretty firm but totally acceptable for most roads, same as my old 959 which was spot on, only seems a bit crude when you ride something with amazing electronic suspension like the V4 S 😜

I'm impressed you took that bike out in those conditions, brave. You said we could ask any questions. What are Ducatis' recommended tyre pressures for this bike, front and rear and spare please ?

@GMANS_BIKES_CARS

2 жыл бұрын

No idea 🤷‍♀️

@RoseangleWarrior

2 жыл бұрын

@@GMANS_BIKES_CARS can you not Google it or something ?

Great review mate. What a cracking bike, i'm thinking of buying an 1199 or a 899, was wondering If you'd rode either one of them and what are your thoughts

@GMANS_BIKES_CARS

4 жыл бұрын

Love my Bro!s old 899. Just need to find one with a Termi system 👍

@Paul-eu9jp

4 жыл бұрын

@@GMANS_BIKES_CARS thanks mate

Those Cemex trucks left their mark on the roads around Barrington! So this is a bit of an odd question, is the V2 £5k better than the Supersport for real-world riding? Probably no comparison but I’m tempted to head over to Harston to try the latter but I can’t imagine me on the V2...if that makes sense? Great vid btw!

@GMANS_BIKES_CARS

4 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed the vid mate, as am all round package the V2 is better than the SS, but SS is more comfy,only a test ride will give you the answer so go a ride it as nothing to loose 👍

Popping over to ducati peterborough in march to get my 959 serviced. May have to see if I can take one out for an hour!

@GMANS_BIKES_CARS

4 жыл бұрын

Be prepared to buy one mate if you take it out as it’s great 😜

@Photography_by_Kavan

4 жыл бұрын

@@GMANS_BIKES_CARS I geta feeling I should've held out a year instead of buying my 959!

@GMANS_BIKES_CARS

4 жыл бұрын

kavan price 959 will always fetch a good price mate so I wouldn’t worry if and when you come to sell it 👍

Great vid. Do you know if the v2 engine has belt driven cams like the old engine?

@GMANS_BIKES_CARS

4 жыл бұрын

Sorry mate not sure about that 😬

@Sinshiro917

4 жыл бұрын

The Superquadro engine used in the Panigale models from the year 2011 onward, has chain-driven camshafts.

What is the same as the v4 in terms of parts wise? as atm there isn't much out on what fits from the V4. looking at getting this when they come to aus but trying to get the extra bits before it. is the tail end the same? as looking at a tailtidy that fits the v4. cheers for the first review on the road! lookingforward to picking mine up. i used to ride a 959 as well

@GMANS_BIKES_CARS

4 жыл бұрын

Hey buddy, I don’t think many parts are the same as the V4 as you say, rear is same maybe but that’s it I think, it’s pretty much a 959 in new clothes 😬

@thorticus8864

4 жыл бұрын

@@GMANS_BIKES_CARS bummer Thanks for the reply!! What about mirror block offs?

@GMANS_BIKES_CARS

4 жыл бұрын

Thorticus actually think the mirrors are from the V4 👍

Does it have a fuel gauge?

You're right, man. I test-rode both the 959 Panigale and the Panigale V2. The Panigale V2 feels WAY better than the 959 Panigale. The 959 Panigale was way hotter, more painful, a lot louder, and worse at handling. I actually want to buy a Panigale V2.

@GMANS_BIKES_CARS

4 жыл бұрын

agree mate, V2 all the way 👍🏍💨💨

Great review! I wonder what it will be like for sheer grunt compared to my 1098?

@GMANS_BIKES_CARS

4 жыл бұрын

Not sure Robert but my old 959 was plenty enough grunt for the road 😜

@robertprosser6856

4 жыл бұрын

@@GMANS_BIKES_CARS it's being said that the new mid size capacity Ducatis sacrifice the grunt you'd usually get with a v twin for more top end power making them fairly peaky unlike the v twins of the past full of grunt.

@kiwihame

4 жыл бұрын

I've owned a 1098. Huge difference in bottom end, less in midrange and less again in top end. 959 fuels nicer than 1098, making it a better daily proposition, and doesn't feel like a licence loser without you even trying.

@robertprosser6856

4 жыл бұрын

@@kiwihame I just love the amount of grunt my 1098 has and would not want to be disappointed by the lack of grunt that the V2 may not have.

❤️

My next bike, moving down from a 1299. I can’t get past the fact they put the wings on all the V4 models now, otherwise it would’ve been a V4.

@GMANS_BIKES_CARS

4 жыл бұрын

You have made a great choice buddy, I agree about the wings, the V2 also has a great mix of power and handling for the road and would be still superb on track 👍

@DLITINTHEHOUSE

4 жыл бұрын

G-MAN'S Bikes & Bits indeed! Holding out for a Corse or “S” version though. By that time my 1299 will be paid off. Win win!

Any straps under the passenger seat to fit a bit of luggage on it?

@GMANS_BIKES_CARS

4 жыл бұрын

Not sure mate, I’ll find out soon when I do part 2 👍

Nice bike, I really like it, except that the lack of fuel gauge is annoying like you said, and the heat from the engine. I live in Mexico, so no more heat for me. Also the price sounds right in the UK, but here the S1000RR is cheaper, the japanese litter bikes are pretty close to the price and the V4 is just $4500 USD more, which is not a huge difference when spending + $18 K on a bike.

@GMANS_BIKES_CARS

4 жыл бұрын

Hey buddy, I’ll do part 2 in warmer weather to test out the under seat heat as my 959 was hideous in hot weather, that’s crazy on the pricing too 😳

Should I trade my 2017 Monster 1200s for a V2? Love your reviews!!

@GMANS_BIKES_CARS

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Sammy, depends if you want comfort or not as you Monster is super comfy whilst the V2 is only comfy compared to other sports bikes, only a test ride will confirm your thoughts I guess. 😜

@GMANS_BIKES_CARS

4 жыл бұрын

Paul Bouchard , hi Paul, only ever ridden a GSXR for a short spell so not really sure but I do find the V2 very comfy but I’m only 5’7 tall, as ever I guess only you going for a test ride will suffice 😜

For a second there I was about to freak out because you were driving on the left side of the road but then I realized its Europ

@GMANS_BIKES_CARS

4 жыл бұрын

Ha ha, yes we do that in the U.K., rest of Europe drive on the right 😜

@mattewseverson368

4 жыл бұрын

Oh yeah my bad lol.

Nice Video, is v2 more comfortable than v4s?

@GMANS_BIKES_CARS

4 жыл бұрын

Cheers, Both about the same, if anything the V4 May be a bit more roomy 👍

@lzzzy6239

4 жыл бұрын

@@GMANS_BIKES_CARS Really apperciate your reply. How about the heating problem between this two? We don't have a test demo in town.

@GMANS_BIKES_CARS

4 жыл бұрын

LzZzy I’m doing part 2 of the V2 test ride soon as the bikes now run in, I’ll see how warm it gets if possible but not easy when the weather is cold 😬

Is it comfortable enough for day to day use??

@GMANS_BIKES_CARS

4 жыл бұрын

Guessing so mate, depends on where you ride, town riding would get your ass a bit hot maybe 😜

finally a proper street ride review sick of watching track reviews....afterall 70% of customers are going ride them on the road

@GMANS_BIKES_CARS

4 жыл бұрын

That’s what I thought mate, wasn’t the best road conditions but did my best. Will do part 2 when it warms up and test out how hot my ass gets 😜

@lameyo77

4 жыл бұрын

@@GMANS_BIKES_CARS 😂typical ducati! good luck buddy:) looking forward for part 2

@GMANS_BIKES_CARS

4 жыл бұрын

pema gyaltsen cheers buddy 👍

6"2 tall 16st, wide In the shoulders.. can I get on this bike or no chance?

@GMANS_BIKES_CARS

4 жыл бұрын

Maybe ok for you mate, although they are designed for smaller people I think, worth a test ride as it’s an epic bike 👍

Will they throw in a$6k suspension package and make it an S?

@GMANS_BIKES_CARS

4 жыл бұрын

suspension is basic but does the job, they will never make an S model but maybe a Corse one 😜

Crap roads freezing weather but a great review Why go for the V4 when that looks sounds and goes like that

@GMANS_BIKES_CARS

4 жыл бұрын

Will get another ride on it mate when it warms up, yes I’d have the V2 over the standard V4 any day 😜

Wrong gear shift, you can shift 120 Above for 2nd to 3rd gear

mmm... street fighter or V2 ? great headache to have but i think the V2 has it for me, looks stunning, cheaper and real world speed for the road, would love either one in my garage though, lol

@GMANS_BIKES_CARS

4 жыл бұрын

I think I agree, think the V4 Streetfighter will seem😞 even faster than the V4 Panigale with its full fairing and that feels crazy fast for the road, V2 is better for real world riding I think 👍

@thesmithsteron2wheels362

4 жыл бұрын

@@GMANS_BIKES_CARS would you use the streetfighter on track ? head or heart decision , you pays your money you takes your choice, ride safe , best wishes Andy

@GMANS_BIKES_CARS

4 жыл бұрын

Would be ok on track I guess, lot of money’s worth to worry about, I think the wind blast would get super bad over 100mph 😬

@GMANS_BIKES_CARS

4 жыл бұрын

Only test riding them both will help you decide mate, you maybe a bit cramped on the V2 😬

@GMANS_BIKES_CARS

4 жыл бұрын

I’m still waiting to do a review of the Streetfighter as the dealer has one waiting for me, as soon as we are all back to normal I’ll be straight on it don’t worry 😜

How long does it take to get one of these from ordering from dealer to delivery

@GMANS_BIKES_CARS

4 жыл бұрын

In the U.K. I’m thinking a 6week lead time, it’s proving a really popular bike so maybe even longer 😬

@DavidMossMGS

4 жыл бұрын

G-MAN'S Bikes & Bits damn so US probably 8-10 weeks I’m going to dealer today

@DavidMossMGS

4 жыл бұрын

G-MAN'S Bikes & Bits thanks for replying good video

Any problems with excessive heat from the under seat exhaust compared to the 959?

@GMANS_BIKES_CARS

4 жыл бұрын

No mate as it’s was only 4degrees, will test it again in better weather. The heat can be a real issue as I found on the 959 😜

@allnighterist

4 жыл бұрын

its exactly the same engine as the 959 so nothings changed apart from aesthetics.

Natural selection + Ducati. Say good bye to ur nuts 😂

@shev1970

3 жыл бұрын

Yes just got on but it’s 👌 already got two kids 😂

But does it get hot??

@GMANS_BIKES_CARS

4 жыл бұрын

Watch part 2 when I take it into town and you will find out 🤪

Had a test ride yesterday and can confirm this bike gets very hot under the bum, it’s a deal breaker for me unfortunately. Other than that it’s a great bike and it sounds brilliant!

@GMANS_BIKES_CARS

4 жыл бұрын

I agree mate, if it gets as hot as my 959 did in Spain the other year it’s pretty much a definite deal breaker sadly 😞

Why don’t they put a fuel gauge on bikes? It’s not difficult!!

@GMANS_BIKES_CARS

4 жыл бұрын

It’s the one thing I find drives me mad about bikes without a fuel gauge, no excuse not to include one 😬

Buying this as my first bike?

@GMANS_BIKES_CARS

4 жыл бұрын

Would be ok as a first bike as you could keep it in rain mode till you get used to the power 👍

@player-cw9nj

4 жыл бұрын

G-MAN'S Bikes & Bits thanks for the reply!

@securistoreash

2 жыл бұрын

I’m in the same boat as Im thinking to get this bike as my first bike😳

is good for first bike after 125cc ? :D :D :D

@GMANS_BIKES_CARS

4 жыл бұрын

Would be great fun if you could get it insured 😜

@expatbiker6598

4 жыл бұрын

Just leave it in rain mode until you get comfortable with it

@m.urbaniak5533

4 жыл бұрын

@@GMANS_BIKES_CARS what about fual consumpcion?

No mate. the people that cheaped out and financed the shit out of a 959 couldnt deal with the exhaust. Everyone else bought the acra system and was more than happy. They also bought a taller screen ffs.

When they turn the V2 into a streetfighter....

I would of bought a 959 if it didn't have that exhaust.

@GMANS_BIKES_CARS

4 жыл бұрын

Agree mate it definitely put off about 50% of buyers I think 🙄

Was it run in? I don’t think you said.... 🤣

@GMANS_BIKES_CARS

3 жыл бұрын

You are a very funny guy 🤣🤣

The thing is....does it wheelie....effortlessly?

@GMANS_BIKES_CARS

4 жыл бұрын

Not as easy as the V4 does in most gears, think you would have to make an effort to get it to wheelie but it has wheelie control so can have fun learning without it going wrong 😜

@Balafoutre

4 жыл бұрын

@@GMANS_BIKES_CARS well thank you mate, nice video, really nice Ducati but expensive.

I love the bike and Ducati, but I hate red.

@GMANS_BIKES_CARS

4 жыл бұрын

Has to be red, would look good in black also but we will never see that sadly 🙄

@schwartz4074

4 жыл бұрын

G-MAN'S Bikes & Bits if I ever buy one, I’d wait for the services to be finished and probably send it to be painted 😂

This is actually the first Ducati id actually consider buying 🤔.......had i not bought my 2018/19 Aprilia RSV4 RR September

@GMANS_BIKES_CARS

4 жыл бұрын

Adam, your RSV4 is a superb bike, enjoy it for a while then change to the V2 at some point 😜

@adamstratford6740

4 жыл бұрын

G-MAN'S Bikes & Bits lol 😂 I’ll see as i only bought it September last year and ive only rode it back from the dealership its been on paddock stands in my garage since as i don’t ride through winter no pleasure imo. Have you ever rode one?

@GMANS_BIKES_CARS

4 жыл бұрын

Adam Stratford , never rode one mate, for the roads I ride on its power would be wasted and I’ll perhaps end up in prison or in a ditch 😜

@adamstratford6740

4 жыл бұрын

G-MAN'S Bikes & Bits lol 😂 I’m from the uk 🇬🇧 myself mate West Midlands. A bike is only as fast as you push it you could still end up in cuffs or a ditch on the Panigale V2......God forbid that never happens 🙏🏻

@GMANS_BIKES_CARS

4 жыл бұрын

Adam Stratford , that’s very true, but when I rode the V4 I couldn’t help but nail it and kept doing silly speeds, totally addictive 😜

Stock exhaust sounds massive disappointed.

@GMANS_BIKES_CARS

4 жыл бұрын

Sounds the same as the 959 which is dam good as standard, name another new bike that sounds this good as stock as most have massive end cans and sound like sewing machines, my GoPro doesn’t do the sound justice 😜

@RoseangleWarrior

2 жыл бұрын

No KZread video has ever been able to make a Ducati sound like it does in real life. Or any bike for that matter.

No fuel gauge, an absolute no go in 2020 :(

@Hermenaus

4 жыл бұрын

You know how many kms you get with one tank, just eyeball it. Reserve lights up, time to fill. Can't trust the fuel sensor''s accuracy anyway, especially with the weird shape of bike's tanks.

@GMANS_BIKES_CARS

4 жыл бұрын

Not sure mate, maybe 120miles 👍