Which bike would you want in your garage??

Never thought I would own a bike like one of these but I finally bit the bullet and ordered a 2022 Panigale V4s thanks to your reviews. I drive a 4 thousand dollar car, but I did it so I could afford a toy like this. You only live once, may as well enjoy it!

Love the approach here. Took my V4S out for a Sunday ride today and fully admit I have it merely because it's beautiful and it makes me feel great. Pointless. But my pride and joy.

Even if they are irrelevant for most of us getting to see them ripped around a race track is still loads of fun! Keep up the awesome content MCN

For an “irrelevant” review, I found this video to be exactly spot on (and timely: I’m about to head off, on an ADV bike, to travel to my favorite two-day track school). I copied your 2019 video about touring on a V4S, riding one on a 3,600 mile journey, and had an absolute blast. I’ve had extensive experience with many variants of both the S1000rr and 1299/V4 bikes, on and off track, and found your assessment of their respective characteristics to be spot on. I’m fortunate to live near some wonderful mountain roads, which make the Ducati and BMW sport bikes really come alive. Thanks for the beautifully filmed and very inspirational video! I look forward to your 2032 irrelevant video on high performance sport bikes!

Neevesey and the MCN Team have always done a fabulous job covering these shootouts throughout the years, detailed, on-point, and precise. Much like the beasts that they had to enjoy and comment about. Astounding!

The V4 SP is a work of art. If I was rich I would have one mounted on my wall. 😍

I saw Michael back in May 24 at Snetterton. His passion to these superbikes are second to none Well done

MCN is the best magazine for motorbikes, keep it up ‼️

Not sure who MCN have editing their vids these days but they are a huge step up in quality over a year plus ago - great job!

What makes me love these bikes and their lesser variants is that all the good bits, the tech, the smart solutions, weight savings, they trickle down to the next generation lower models, which then trickle down to the next generation adventure tourers, until you start getting bikes like the S1000XR and the Multistrada V4 or the KTM 1290 SD GT, all amazingly capable bikes with all the relevant componentry from their superbike siblings like the high end monstrous brakes, electronic suspension and all those super high end rider aids.

Love MCN's annual superbike shoot out. And that Ducati. Thank you for bringing it to us year after year. : )

What a superbly put together video. Love the style. Like the conclusions too. Aprilia best sounding, BMW best on road, Ducati best showpiece.

Great review. Love this content and the way Michael explains the in's and out's of these superbikes. Thank you..

You guys are killing it - awesome video!!

Beautifully shot video! Thanks! I'd go with the BMW, the standard model though

11:25 "Mallory on acid" made me laugh. Two of my favourite things combined in one sentence 😁

This is a beautifully edited video and it’s so noticeable. Top work and always keep these coming. This has to be one of my favourite videos you’ve done despite never owning a superbike

Superbikes are still freaking amazing!! Track days!

Thank you for adding the bling necklace at the end. Another great video, thank you Michael and MCN!

Finally the Superbike Shootout I was waiting for.

No burping, farting and swearing. Thank you MCN! Great review 👏

Agreed with everything you said and I can't wait to buy my first ducati which will be the V2.

I agree. The Ducati V4 SP2 is phenomenal in every way. Thats why I ordered one.

The Ducati is just an engineering marvel! Single sided rear swing arm and underneath exhaust is just amazing!!

I just wrapped a video of a 7 bike Superbike shootout from 1972. Yeah that means a Kawasaki 750 H2, Suzuki GT 750, Yamaha TX 750, Honda CB 750, Harley 1000 Sportster, Norton 750 Commando, and 750 Triumph Trident. Basically a review from Cycle Guide's November 1972 figures. Nowadays the 1972 bikes wouldn't be considered super probably not even good but you could ride them on the street.

You guys really capture what we love about bikes and superbikes so well

You guys are leaps and bounds ahead of other bike reviewers. The approach Neevesy and team took with this shootout just shows your level of experience and thoughtfulness. Awesome content. Please keep raising the bar.

I loved the way this was put together. Also Michael was great as always.

Your shoot-outs are the only ones I care about.

Any of those would be an incredible addition to anyones garage but that Ducati is next level. Stunning machine.

I love how you’re “in the moment” and humbled by realizing where you are and what you’re doing…good for you!! I’m happy for you! I am blessed to get my dream bike a couple months ago, the 2022 Panigale V4S…amazing beast! Great video!

Even better than usual bike commentary from Neeves. Highlights were the bike exhaust sound comparison - this should be in every video! Price-wise, they're all reaching, but you still probably can't get a Honda Civic for the same price...

Ducati for the win! 😎🇮🇹

Great video, the editing is unreal!!

I absolutely love the honesty of this man and the channel!

I’ve got a 2020 Aprilia RSV4 factory, added 11k miles in the last 11 months with not a single mechanical or electronic issue. Nothing sounds like a V4 engine! 6’4’’ so I’m nice and tucked in(little cramped). She growls, grunts and shakes, all to the full enjoyment of its riders. Aggressive geometry, though comfortable even at my height. I just bought a 2022 BMW S1000RR after weighing out both the M1000RR and the V4 SP2. The M1000RR at that price point without electronic suspension?! STILL needs a tune?! Makes no sense. 6-10K in additional accessories needed to make it a super track bike, I couldn’t make sense of it. 45K+ in other words. And it doesn’t even break 220HP! HP is actually equal to the S1000RR. Had they not added the Brembos to the M, that price point would’ve been even more ridiculous! The V4 SP2 just isn’t available anywhere. What listings you find start at 45k base price. I couldn’t reason with that investment over a 22k V4S or even a 38k V4R. Plus it’s hot as hell in Houston, so Ducati’s are already non-groin friendly. Add the dry clutch wear and servicing requirement, and it makes for a high $$$ investment up front, and for the long haul with servicing costs. Thus, I bought a brand new 2022 S1000RR for 19k with full Akro. Adding 3k forged wheels and doing a 1k Brentune Stage 2. Nothing else needed. 4K added to 19k initial investment, and I’ll have a faster bike than the base/fully stock M1000RR, for 15k less!

Really excited for this review! Thanks for providing this great content!

Another eloquent assessment.Thank you.

Yet another first class review by Neevsey! 👍👍👍

Love the down to earth and honest review.

Another beautifully done comparison.

Great work for all of these years Mike!!!

Brilliant video ! Really liked the editing in this one and the panigale is the one for me

BEST motorcycle media/journalist/test rider/team in THE WORLD! Been waiting for the Superbike of 2022 for quite some time. Those outro pictures are legit guys. "Working with professionals" is exactly like this!🔥

Love the entire delivery of this shootout and category placement. Now, this is the creame de la creame of the biking world. U can’t go wrong going for any of these guys… but… u already heard the but in the video. Many thanks for this once again.

Two words. Simply Awesome. 👍😎

Absolute blast 💥 Loved it 🤘

Great videooo, I was waiting for that Great to add subs, good job 🔥🔥

Love the intro! Nicely edited

Michael is the man!!

always the best reviews in the game!!!

Love the gold chain" bling" clever!! Keep it up MCN Awesome video!! - All dream machine s

Gone are the days of the 1000cc shootouts. This new generation of super bikes are so good that it’s merely about picking the one that appeals to you the most and enjoying it.

I apologize, I've been watching for years and have never subscribed but you've become just too good to not reward. Thanks for what you're doing from America!

I would love to have any one of them! Gorgeous bikes. Best!

Thx for being unbiased on your reviews

Great review as per usual Mr. Neeves

Great video & an interesting approach to keeping it relevant. I don't really want, & to be absolutely clear, can't afford any of these bikes. However I'll always watch these shootouts as frankly they're just cool & the bikes are something special. They're the pinnacle of what can be achieved on two wheels for the road & that's something to be celebrated regardless of the practicalities. I suspect most bikers would still have one in their dream garage even it was just to look at & these beauties may not be with us for too much longer.

Magnificent work Neevesy.

What a Sunday treat

Fantastic video! Really liked the slide show at the end. 👌

if I could like this video twice, awesome work!

I have a m1000rr with BMW rearsets fits me perfectly ,I have just returned from the Isle of man and seen Hicky ride one if only I was half as good but I love the build quality and looks ,great video as usual mr Neeves.

Thankyou guys great video

I bought my very first bike a few months back, an Aprilia Tuono 660, and absolutely love it!

great review

Fantastic mate !

Just awesome no words 😀🔥

Great content right here and this track.... Gotta love those Italians

Really enjoyed this review Micheal. I know which bike I prefer and I totally agree with you.The Ducati is stunning.

Great test and a beautiful part of the world.

Nice content! Greetings from Moscow, Russia✌🏻

First off, I love how far this channel has come always great insight. To me the V4 SP is top, Aprilia, then BMW (only because that bike is meant to be set up from race teams).

Awesome! Kia ora from New Zealand. Epic review. Crazy bits of kit. I'd love one just for a day, I'll take the Duc please!

Epic review!!!

You guys have moved your video editing game up a noch , very well laid out video. That’s how it’s done ✅

Thank you for making this video I’ve been trying to find a reliable video on the new Aprilia VS other competitive brands ,trying to get the best bang for my buck 🤣

Liked the goldie looking chain on Neevsey at 21:00

I just love listening to Micheal, so clear and honest, awsome review as always, after wachting im really impressed by the videography, lovely video

MCNcontinues to be better and better

To me nothing says sportbike more than the i4 soundtrack. 🏍😃

The biggest take away after riding the last gen Aprilia Factory was how much of a waste such performance would be tooling around on the street. I thought it was that good! I thought the performance was a waste on the bikes of the mid 2000s but today's machines are on a whole different level! I'd be pretty frustrated if I had to ride one of these on the street! It's like taking a Ferrari to a go kart track. These bikes are begging to be ridden at the limit!

Great video 👍

love the sound clip overlay

The "bling" around his neck at 20:57 had me literally laughing out loud. I had a Tuono V4 until recently and could never get enough of that exhaust note. I'm sure I'll have another in the future!! I test rode the Ducati but just couldn't get over how much heat it threw on the lower body. No way I could ride it anywhere other than the track.

Awesome video!

Michael, you're way too classy for the rest of us. Another fantastic review. Thank you.

s1000rr for me all day long, everyday! Great review, thanks!

The V4S is a beautiful bike but I just think the M1000RR would have to be the one I’d buy

I'd buy the aprilla for the sound and use it as a second bike . love your videos as always.cheers

Very nice and honest review, I liked it. I want to make a point that RSV4 is the only bike there without carbon wheels, I think if RSV4 had carbon wheels, as the others do, then the verdict might have been different. But that is something for Aprilia to act on. On the otherhand, as you mentioned, we buy those bikes to feel special. Carbon wheels aside, it doesn’t have any carbon bits or blings at all, as the factory version used to had carbon all over the bike. Aprilia can you hear us; as a 4 time RSV4 owner (including ‘21) I can honestly say you need to make those bikes special again. As they are right now, Factory versions doesn’t feel so different than any regular bike. Bring the carbon back please :)

Love the leathers with the smiley face on the knee pads

Great review. 👑👑👑 22:21

The best motorbike reviewer, IMHO!

Excellent quality video folks! Obviously there has been a big push towards the likes of 44 Teeth in recent years but you when you see a professional production that's clearly had some decent money thrown at it (and talent at behind the scenes), there's no comparison really. And I say that as a small time You Tuber lol. Anyway it's gotta be the Duke for me!

I agree. These bikes are definitely beyond my capabilities. They are in practicality just for the expression of speed and for us to admire or prize if have one in our possession. Only few will be able to convert them as a track bike and ride it as it was design to do. The expenses not just on the bike, but with trackside would be above average means. A lot of track time to be able to ride it competitively.

All 3 are phenomenal bikes that are well beyond my riding ability. What matters is road racing capability which is where they spend 98% of the time not on the track. So the beemer wins hands down

Worth the wait

I'm a Ducati owner but imo the Aprilia wins due to the relative value for money, it's more than fast enough, and looks better than the plasticky, Ford XR3 type stickers of the BMW. The Ducati bloody well should be the best bike in this test to justify the price lol. However, that extra £10 grand plus in your pocket makes the Aprilia the one I think I would choose. Also, I don't think sportsbikes are irrelevant whatsoever. It's like saying Ferraris, Lamborghinis, Porsches and Aston Martins are irrelevant. They are also way too powerful for the road, but people still but them. I'm almost a pensioner, but the thought of tootling along on a barge like BMW GS ADV bike or a Goldwing on a tour of Europe, wearing a damm helmet all day is not for me....I'll take my car, thank you very much! I love the speed and fun of tearing along sweeping country roads for 3- 4 hours on a sunny day, on a machine that looks sleek and fast, and I'll soak in a bath to ease my aching back when I get home.