Dream Ducatis: MCN tests the very best Bologna ever built

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Dream Ducatis: MCN tests the very best Bologna ever built

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It's dream ride time. Chief Road Tester, Michael Neeves tests all three Ducati Superleggera models back-to-back on some stunning Scottish roads, before heading to Knockhill Racing Circuit to pitch the latest V4 against the iconic Desmosedici RR.
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Ducati 1299 Superleggera: bit.ly/3iosP5v
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@SteveR76 3 жыл бұрын

Watching this while the wife reads her Kindle on the other sofa. After a few minutes she pipes up - 'Who's Desmond Sedici...?' 😂

@vadergrd 3 жыл бұрын

he s a great lad :D!!!

@ronin4ortyse7en 3 жыл бұрын

Ah, Desmond Sedici Jr., A man of culture and the son of Desmond Dromic Sr.!

@keithriley3159 3 жыл бұрын

I hope you replied as quick as a flash with 'You know the guy that sang the song 'My ears are alight'

@mark675 3 жыл бұрын

Good old dez 😄

@nomojo1110 2 жыл бұрын

lol. That's hilarious & adorable.

@hellothere4342 3 жыл бұрын

The Desmosedici is just timeless.

@rohithftw2187 3 жыл бұрын

No doubt!!! 8:58

@fvckyourusername 2 жыл бұрын

Its literally the only ducati i would want to own and i want it so damn bad!

@RedlineRossi 3 жыл бұрын

Honestly, 2008 Desmosedici is the bike I would pick from all of these. I would somehow squeeze it into the front room and just stare at it night and day.

@ianhigson719 3 жыл бұрын

I agree 👍 Just special

@user-pz3tk3tl6f Жыл бұрын

Your front room? No track days? That's sad, isn't it?

@patthonsirilim5739 11 ай бұрын

for me its 1299 sup thou the last L twin ducati superbike it actully has the power and components and electronics to keep modern day superbike humble.

@vwjeff 3 жыл бұрын

That 1199 WOW! Still the best looking 1 yet!

@PeppyZeb 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah the 1199 is a stunner. So clean and a lovely red.

@mark675 3 жыл бұрын

The new v4 needs to be that colour 😎

@omarmeshal3654 3 жыл бұрын

I know

@Anonymous-iw4hx 4 ай бұрын

somehow ducati always manages to "ruin" the facelifts, the 1199 is simply beautiful (picking up my tricolore on saturday), then the 1299, still nice but it seems bulkier. same with the V4, the 2018 model is really nice but then the facelift from 2020.....again something feels off and it feels wider

@ronin4ortyse7en 3 жыл бұрын

I was starting to get disappointed halfway when the Desmosedici didn't show up! Realized you're just savouring the best for the last!

@fazerjohn 3 жыл бұрын

Fame at last, 35 seconds into the film you can see me in the RH background on my GS after completing Land's End to John O'Groats using only A & B roads (no dual carriageway). I saw the cameraman on the hill, and even pulled in next to the van and 1199 which was parked there hoping to have a chat but everyone was busy elsewhere. The bikes sounded fantastic.

@carlosandleon 2 жыл бұрын

congratulations

@K113-A 3 жыл бұрын

I'm here only for the Desmosedici RR

@jnmason6283 3 жыл бұрын

Probably one of the most beautiful bikes ever built

@sestoman 3 жыл бұрын

Great video, but why such desaturated images? Yes, it is hard to appreciate that “retina-burning, Marlboro red” on camera when everything is greyed out

@fiveforbiting 3 жыл бұрын

because, UK.

@TheGoldenPig. 3 жыл бұрын

Everything looks like that in scotland.

@hedgehog3900 3 жыл бұрын

@@fiveforbiting Anusblister.

@mbal4052 3 жыл бұрын

@@TheGoldenPig. including the Scottish, so dour and depressing they are

@bsmukler 3 жыл бұрын

It’s probably due to the in camera video log as well as the somewhat dull daylight. It certainly does not detract from the wonderful content!

@harshaldharap8508 3 жыл бұрын

Neevesy videos are the best💯🔥

@TheRosycruxian 6 ай бұрын

Thankyou. Thank you Michael Neeves, who, as always, brings a very clear, considered & depth-of-experience based appraisal :: Thank you mCn for hosting and producing this excellent video, among many from your stable. The final, perhaps Greatest, thanks, go to Ducati…. Your work speaks for itself ✨🏆✨

@oneonlyxram 3 жыл бұрын

Rode the 1199 SL and wow what a bike, there's something about these bikes that just feel so much better than their mass produced counterparts. They feel special, they feel like a bike that is at the peak of what a bike is supposed to be (for their time). I loved the rawness of the 1199SL, might get one here soon.

@michelboots7133 3 жыл бұрын

It almost looks like someone messed up the color management, or profiles. colors are way off.

@mrbookends 3 жыл бұрын

Right? Like the GoPro was set for manual saturation during recording, but in editing someone forgot to do that?

@6927MOTO-FM 3 жыл бұрын

I believe they made this color so that it looked like a true red on live TV. The normal Ducati red looked funny on TV.

@banestock 3 жыл бұрын

You lucky man!

@bikerslow2598 3 жыл бұрын

When you stop and think about those stats... Over 200bhp for about 150kg? I remember when a 1:1 ratio was something only racebikes could have!

@motorcyclenewsdotcom 3 жыл бұрын

We're in a brilliant age for performance motorcycles - that's for sure! Thanks for watching.

@rahulk1203 3 жыл бұрын

221 hp for 159 kg(standard) even better! Nothing I would ever ride on but nonetheless a technological masterpiece!! 💗💗💗🔥🔥

@MachoMadness69420 3 жыл бұрын

“This has probably got about 160 horsepower at the back wheel really, so it’s quite docile” 😳

@farmind6582 3 жыл бұрын

Never ridden one but one guy said to me its anything but docile as the are no electrics and its 200hp at the crank

@smorgan46 3 жыл бұрын

They’re not 200 at the crank standard -maybe with the optional exhaust etc

@vadergrd 3 жыл бұрын

hmm maybe the v2 ...

@Showmetheevidence- 3 жыл бұрын

Lol. A couple of years ago they would’ve said “it’ll tear your arms off” and “scenery flies by”. Haha

@MachoMadness69420 3 жыл бұрын

D.B. Maybe I’m old fashioned, but most bikes with 100+ horsepower are properly quick imo.

@aidenlothian9642 3 жыл бұрын

I recognise the road it's between Gleneagles and Glendevon. Should have ridden them up in the Aberfeldy area stunning roads for sportbikes up there.

@leepaton6800 3 жыл бұрын

Calling it mountains is a stretch! Lovely road for a blast though especially up from Gleneagles.

@PistolPC007 3 жыл бұрын

I almost sold my 2008 Desmosedici RR but with the tighter restrictions, I need to move it to Spain.

@carlosandleon 2 жыл бұрын

Why Spain?

@frank9392 3 жыл бұрын

Nice weather

@motorcyclenewsdotcom 3 жыл бұрын

Typical, eh! Thanks for watching.

@vita6864 3 жыл бұрын

All superleggera & v4rr is a great ducati.. but Desmo it comes from another universe Still my dream

@marcjorgensen 3 жыл бұрын

I wanna know who cleaned them up afterward? Shite weather to be bringing them unicorns out in.

@MATUTCHI 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for reminding us of what we can't have! Nice 1! lol

@motoactionyoutubechannel 3 жыл бұрын

Genuinely pieces of art! Amazing review!

@oneonlyxram 3 жыл бұрын

What an incredible back to back ride! I am going to be fortunate enough to ride an 1199 SL next weekend to review, super excited about that. The 1299 SL is still my favorite, I got to experience the V4 SL 3 weeks again and the tameness of it was surprising. It is the ultimate bike, but did Ducati make it too tame???

@neilcowie2329 3 жыл бұрын

Good to see bikes like this out and not on a plinth in a museum

@josephrobson4095 3 жыл бұрын

The 1199 is still the prettiest by far

@KimGee241 3 жыл бұрын

I love the sl v4 but id take the desmosedici rr, it really replicates a motogp bike. A truly masterpiece👌

@wolfurine 3 жыл бұрын

Nice! I never thought I'd be a Ducati guy but getting more & more interested in having one - if only I could afford one! 😆 Cheers Michael 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

@brandonwong9782 3 жыл бұрын

Let's all admit. The Desmosedici RR is probably one of the best Ducatis out there. Pure raw riding experience only the bravest can tame it. Electronics are useful but I feel it has taken a chunk out of pure riding pleasure when you let all the computer do all the work for you.

@TheRosycruxian 6 ай бұрын

ALL the work…. 🧐

@JLchevz 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely crazy how technology changes in even 12 years. Incredible

@cookingconfessions 3 жыл бұрын

The Desmodeci RR is the ultimate Ducati. Just LOOK at it. Prettier than a 916 and just think they NEVER came out in an ordinary version in the Replica look. What a shame... The new Super Leggera looks like a Honda with its design. Everytime I see it I think its a Fireblade RR - Honestly.

@mayukhsharma8465 3 жыл бұрын

What a lucky man to test those special edition machines im so jealous

@madmike5144 3 жыл бұрын

1299 and V4 for me, thanks for sharing this with us

@denvercolorado 3 жыл бұрын

Italia: spaghetti and.... passion. Every person on earth should visit the motor valley in Emilia Romagna.

@ride4funnomg103 3 жыл бұрын

Denver Colorado 100% agree! Get to Borgo Panigale, do the factory tour then rent a bike and RIDE.

@MrAbw12345 3 жыл бұрын

9 minutes long......I could watch this for 90 mins. Great video!

@5up614 3 жыл бұрын

great vid and yes dreams can be made a reality.. But the 1299 s anniversario was the first to have DSC.. Ducati slide control. Yes the superlegg was more comprehensive and had a different imu set up. But ducati tells me the v4 DSC and imu is even more advanced then the 1299 superlegg..This is a cycle that will always repeat its self.

@mbingham10 3 жыл бұрын

All gorgeous but for me the originals are the best the Desmo first then the 1199 that colour is magnificent one day those Desmos will be worth well over 100k

@greggan100 3 жыл бұрын

Supercorsas on damp roads. My ass would be twitching👌👍

@richardpearson4248 3 жыл бұрын

Great video what a experience it must have been to ride all three stay safe looking forward to next one 🇬🇧👍🏻

@Francis0275 3 жыл бұрын

Desmosedici all the way!! Old bikes rules!

@rpsingapore2005 3 жыл бұрын

1199 looks he best with that paint and exhaust

@trainingbase8108 3 жыл бұрын

that guy is just awesome

@chrisholland3485 3 жыл бұрын

Desmosedici wins every section of Top Trumps bar BHP for me. Would be my choice of the exotica on show :)

@tommidahlberg1451 3 жыл бұрын

Dream weather time too!

@kenwolfe5697 2 жыл бұрын

I was hoping Neeves would be doing this one. Cool video.

@daymonpancheri8846 Жыл бұрын

I could only dream of riding one of them, let alone all 3 😳

@RUBBERNMETAL 3 жыл бұрын

You have the best job ever!

@ducbox572 3 жыл бұрын

It's too bad the Desmosedici wasn't on modern rubber. Even in 2008, those Bridgestones weren't the best.

@-abhi 3 жыл бұрын

Superleggera 1299 all time legend

@alanwharton8855 Жыл бұрын

Wow stunning bike.

@davep6286 3 жыл бұрын

The lucky owner of these two, I hope he/she is a rider, n gets out to play. Bikes of dreams ❤️👍

@PeppyZeb 3 жыл бұрын

Why didn't they keep the clean look of the 1199 for the V4. That red is beautiful

@Kurlach 3 жыл бұрын

Seeing those bikes covered in rain feels like watching someone take a sharpie to the Mona Lisa

@RRSmurf 3 жыл бұрын

That..... Doesn't make sense to me....

@simonlloyd7557 3 жыл бұрын

I decided to quit riding last year and sold my two Ducatis...I miss them but just wasnt getting the same thrills anymore. If I ever return to riding, I would buy the 1099..purely because it's so beautiful. The current bike is obvioiusly better but I just can't get past the looks of thing. Call me biased, but I still say the 916 SP was the most amazing bike of its era that Ducati has ever made..But any sports Ducati is something special..

@cecilwilson5442 3 жыл бұрын

Good appraisal of the whole top of the league ducati produced super bikes,, particularly enjoyed the desmodecci in the last part of the video as it to me is the coolest of the bunch sounds awesome,, ☘️☘️from Northern Ireland greatly appreciated thank you 😁😁🏁🏁🏁

@suzukitime5537 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome video Michael, good to meet you in the day at knockhill, and fly by with ease 😂👌👍

@Dug6666666 3 жыл бұрын

3:39 Why can't we see the color. It should pop on an overcast day. Are we being a slave to color grading fashions?

@lucianocarcagno9771 3 жыл бұрын

Oh man do I envy you. Excellent as always.

@PeterPunkBCN 10 ай бұрын

1199 SL is the best one. Period

@freddyfranchi 3 жыл бұрын

The two bikes from Ducati are 748R and Desmosedici, my Choice.

@roryherk1805 2 жыл бұрын

My dream bikes😁my monster s2r 1000 is jealous of me watching this

@youknowwhoalready 2 жыл бұрын

I don't get jealous of people But i am very very jealous of this guy today 😂

@subpardave2727 3 жыл бұрын

What on earth is going on with your colour balance? I've owned one and its certainly not the salmon colour as shown in this video!

@timmacky8712 3 жыл бұрын

MCN loves Ducati

@craigmason6656 3 жыл бұрын

Marlboro Red? Looks Salmon Pink to me.

@joaomoreira5879 3 жыл бұрын

Nice review Michael, congrats. 👍👍👍👌

@atulyaaman7320 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic video. You all should change the thumbnail to one of the stills of the three bikes from this video. It'll give you many many more views!

@aashishmaharjan5114 3 жыл бұрын

Lucky man riding Ducati big toys!!!

@sfcindia981 3 жыл бұрын

You haven't done full review of v4 supperleggera yet! Why?😞

@motorcyclenewsdotcom 3 жыл бұрын

We thought we'd do something different and compare it to its predecessors in an exclusive test, instead. Thanks for watching and hope you found it useful!

@andybpoole 3 жыл бұрын

I'd love to know your thoughts about the match up between your racing specced S1000RR, the V4 Superleggera and the just announced M1000RR ?

@GMss101 3 жыл бұрын

I didn’t think MCN had got hold of the latest SL on track 🤔

@nofasugara3820 3 жыл бұрын

braap braap braaaap 😍

@Showmetheevidence- 3 жыл бұрын

Let’s be real here. Wings on the road are just for show.... Beautiful bikes though.

@australoitaliano 3 жыл бұрын

7:19 I didn't expect a Versys 650 after a supeleggera....

@Flu_Tang_Clan 3 жыл бұрын

When road bikes exceed 1:1 HP to Kgs, I'm still mesmerized.

@farmind6582 3 жыл бұрын

1299SL is nothing like an R except the tank, nor is the the V4 it has nothing off the V4R.I think the Des is still king in the end.

@richiektm 3 жыл бұрын

1199 best looking bike ever.

@ianlawrie919 3 жыл бұрын

How you dare take thee machines off their side stands is beyond me. Awesome.

@jethrox827 3 жыл бұрын

Great review, first ive watched all the way through

@zissou6928 3 жыл бұрын

The SL with the Desmo body would be the dream

@ehtikhet 3 жыл бұрын

The desmoseidici is, surely, still the most special?

@charlieryan1736 3 жыл бұрын

Gorgeous Ducati 👌🏻

@GRIPWOLRD 3 жыл бұрын

Shame about the weather and road conditions! I've never seen a gravel tarmac road. Would have been cool to see some onboard video on track too!

@Rocha76 3 жыл бұрын

Bella giornatina per testare questi gioielli ehhh..

@williambrown6080 2 жыл бұрын

Great vid but disagree on one point, the superleggera in road trim is not the most powerful Ducati production bike ever, that accolade belongs to the V4s Speciale which has 226hp straight out the crate. The superleggera V4 only usurps it with the non road legal race kit taking it to 234hp. Of course they are all lighter, so power to weight ratio is a different thing. Love all mcn vids though👌

@jamesstewart7224 3 жыл бұрын

Wobbly Grey matter dreams and creates some beautiful things don't it 🏍🏍🏍

@motorax.service.motociclete 3 жыл бұрын

NO NO NO. The most special is the Desmosedici for sure. These are sort of series motorcycles

@antonbjerketorp2764 3 жыл бұрын

Ya good vid but the 1299 SL and the V4 SL are not based on the 1299 R and V4 R, different displacements and purpose. One is a fast roadgoing bike that cam do trackdays, one is a homologation special for racing.