Red = Ducati. My camera club has a monthly competition with a theme. One month early this year the theme was RED. That's it, just red. I went to the Ducati shop and took some pics. I submitted what I thought was the best of them and gave it the title, 'Nobody does red like Ducati'. The pic got the judge's pick for the month. There you have it, folks, the photo judge has spoken. :)

I agree with the complaint about the lack of fuel gauge, I really don’t get why they don’t think it’s not required. It’s still probably the best looking bike on sale though!

I own one a v2 and its an absolute beast. Great bike and great for small commutes to work and some hooligan action in between. Great vid bud

I agree ,the urine specimen cups are hideous on any bike. For sure on a beauty like this.

Thanks for the vid. A few comments if you don't mind. The '18 959 I have is a beaut! IMO she has much finer lines than the V2. The fuel gauge issue is nothing. When you're down to your last 1.25 gallons the bike starts counting "trip" miles, and if you ride it hard, you've got about 25 miles until fumes, lol (I did run out once but managed to coast down the hill for just under a mile, right into a fuel station, so no biggie). You didn't mention the "Lap"timer. I have a local street track some friends and I ride. The lap timer is great for "friendly" competition. Records 30 laps, including time, max RPM and max speed! It;s perfect for a tight winding road that you really can't safely race someone else on. Electronics at its finest! Thanks for the video, as always. Ride on!

I took one out for a test ride in summer and although I love the look of them, it just felt too buzzy and rattle for me. Completely agree about the mirrors and I'm sure the kick stand was a pain to find with your foot. Ended up with a new Aprilia Tuono Factory which felt far nicer in my opinion.

Ducati’s spin doctors, looking for a sound bite (ignoring context): 3:04 - “Definitely the hottest bike I’ve ever ridden.”

I'm currently riding a 2022 CBR650R, i plan on having a full season with that then stepping up to the V2. To me, it seems like a great step up into bigger bikes without going too silly! Great review.

I’m in the second year of owning the V2. I love it. Got the blade end of bar mirrors they’re stable and allow clear vision behind. Plus the front indicators on the fairing. I also agree about the reservoirs, I replaced those to. I can sit there and just look at it. It’s a thing of beauty. I had two 1098s’s and a 1198sp previously, the V2 is much easier to ride.

I am home with covid 19, and I am just blown away by the Panigale V2. The electronics to me is sorcery! My last track bike was a 2007 GSXR 750. It’s been either nothing or cruisers since slamming it into the ground in 2009. My lord do I want this bike!

As always, it is a pleasure to watch your videos! Love that guardsman!

I owned a 2018 V4S and now own the Nicky Hayden Tribute 2019 V4S. These are marvels of engineering. Great video.

Not having a fuel gage is unacceptable for a bike costing as much as this panigale. You wouldn't have even have a smart phone that doesn't tell you how much battery you have left.

You know .... I'm never going to ride this bike. I'm 195cm tall, and I just don't really like sport bikes. Also I just generally prefer Japanese bikes. But god, I always love to see awesome bikes that are carefully engineered, and then seeing you talk about them, being passionate about them. One of the most awesome things about motorcycling is the community around it, it's just so awesome. We even wave at each other on the road!

Great looking bike with the perfect amount of horsepower for 99% of people that can not fully use it. Great review. I own my second Super Duke and recently purchased a MV Agusta Dragster 800rr Pirelli edition. Beauty and the Beast. I bought the MV over the Streetfighter V4. I wanted something smaller and lighter. The triple is a rougher engine version of the tooooo smooth V4. Triples easy to work on vs V4 with both torque snd high rpm. V2 and Triples make me smile. A little engine roughness adds character. Like a Ferrari or Lambo though, I like seeing the engine. This bike and the Streetfighter I can not see the engine. Ducati make the Streetfighter more naked vs semi naked. I want to see the 4 header pipes otherwise it looks like a scouter enclosure.

Have to agree Andy, the old design is easier on the eye. A future classic perhaps? Love the outtakes at the end lol

I always wanted a Ducati from the days of reading reviews of the yellow 750 Sport with bevel cam drive. Finally I bought an 1198SP, but sold it after a few years. Now, after watching your videos, the itch has returned. How beautiful! The problem is now I am an old codger who feels young but unfortunately isn’t..

Love your video ✌ a lot of content packaged in 10 min playtime. Me as a 899 Panigale owner makes it love my bike even more.

Still very undecided V2 or 899/959 even considering going old school with a 916 or MV F4, what lovely choices to have to make, Cheers TMF

I searched for a Grom review and I found this. Clearly they’re a similar bike if this is what showed up, buying one now. Can’t wait to get my CBT!

Just what my night needed.

Great video, love the bike and love the out takes. Kind regards.

I shall add one to my collection when I get a bigger garage. ps. Did you realise that “classic Ducati red” is now slightly more orange than it used to be? This change was made because of the properties of HDTV. Another lesser known fact is that the Ducati gave Ferrari the black dancing horse. All this and more can be learnt from a Ducati factory tour at Panigale, just a round the corner from Bologna airport. Go weekdays when the factory is open and make sure you book at least 24 hours in advance (over the internet).

I can see your point, on fuel gauge, turning circle. But remember its a race bike, built for track not plodding round on the roads. For the heat problem remove them stupid covers from the vertical cylinder and let the bike breath and run much cooler. Brilliant video tho keep them coming 👌👍

One of the best reviews! Short and informative.

As you say lovely bike apart from the two specimen jars. Good stuff, cheers.

I'm with you 💯 on the no fuel gauge. The naysayers on this tend to do the same trip or just blast around on familiar roads. If your doing a trip or tour far and wide a fuel gauge becomes more important to take out a lot of hassle. It just makes life easier. The thinking to omit one on your product just limits your customer. Dont get it mate.

Excellent review!. The V2 is a brilliant bike. 👍.

When you said you had ridden the pants off it, and it had a few niggles, for some reason I was expecting to see Mrs Flyer appear...nonetheless, usual quality review....

I might never ride a Panigale but I enjoyed getting to know it a bit better with this video. Thanks!!!

Tend to agree with you on the asthetics, a tad heavy looking on the front end, but who am i to judge, both things of beauty, ohh for a lottery win!

Great video.. as always 👍

I would not need a fuel gauge because I would buy it just to look at and polish. The mirrors would really annoy me but I am shaw they could be changed. Great honest review!

Agree with all your comments 👍 I have a 2012 panigale 1199abs and its the most beautiful bike I have ever seen.

Incredibly useful info, thank you! A beautiful bike for sure!

Looking forward to your V4 review

Probably gonna get mine tomorrow :)

truly my dreambike. Good informative video. thanks and stay safe.

The TMF channel is always succinct and follows a time tested format. Entertaining yes, but more importantly, honesty is TMF’s trademark. That dear friends is why I’m a huge fan. Merry Christmas Andy and Family, from a guy across the ocean. 👍🏼 😎 🇺🇸 🌎

Love the pipe exposed on Right side and who does not love a single sided swing arm. 2 of my bikes have single sided swing arm. Chain adjust is a breeze as well as tire removal.

Hi just a note to say I changed the cluch slave cylinder on my 899 to an oberon unit made a huge difference now it is very light and alot better than the standard one

People have asked me about the barrier. I see what you were doin there😉

Dude, I get your criticism over the fuel gauge. Totally valid. However, brake and clutch reservoirs have been made like that for years, even for top-level racing bikes. Yes, I raced for 12 years.

Awesome videos. Love watching your thorough and practical viewpoints. On a side note, at first glance, it feels like Bruce Willis is giving me a Panigale review..haha..super!

Stunning bike and great review!

Annoying things I learned about mine: - No fuel gauge. - The low-fuel indicator comes on when the tank is like half full lol - There's still a little slop in the throttle - The storage compartment is comically small-- it's literally _barely_ enough to fit your insurance cards in. On the other hand, I live in Phoenix, AZ (one of the hottest places in the US and indeed most of the rest of the world) and I don't think the heat thing is THAT big of an issue. It is hot, but as long as you have some forward movement to get the air flowing, it's totally doable. Traffic is a little rough though.

The only thing I didn’t like about the baby panigale was the lack of a single sided swing arm so I’m glad to see it back on this bike

I completely agree about the V2 sounding better than the V4 ,IMO the V4 sounds like a muted 1299 but the thing I find amazing is that the V4 is lighter than the V2.

Beautiful Review👍

Totally agree with you on all the negatives and positives! You nailed it TMF! Good stuff! Love my V2!!

As a premium bike owner (2019 BMW K1600B) and 50+ years of riding I am surprised at the level of faults you found with the V2. Ducati is the most expensive bike here in Canada. I would expect more! The heat issue, wobbly mirrors and cheap oil reservoirs would be a deal breaker for me.

Since the roasted gonad issue has been around long enough for them to produce the heat shield, why on earth do they not fit it during production? Another great summary of a brilliant bike (except the hole above the rear tyre of course!)

I agree about the fuel gauge, my honda hornet doesn't have one and it makes me abit paranoid.

I have a 899 and think its the best of the bunch I've done the usual throttle bit and the heat sheets and termi exhaust, I do like the single sided swing arm but hey can't have everything

Once again, thanks for a great in-depth and balanced review :-)

Great and honest review.......stay safe......thanks for sharing

I just see a v2s Bayliss edition today and it really is a good looking bike, unfortunately they are a limited run and almost all sold pre order

My panigale is a total NUT toaster... thanks for the heat shield tip

Regarding the mirrors. Had the mirrors on my Supersport S replaced under a recall & don't get any blurred views now. Hopefully Ducati will do the same with the V2. Agree with the cheap plastic set up for brake reservoir, love the set up on your panigale👍

Stunning Bike TMF, you don't see many of them here in Canada due to the lack of dealerships. I have an Aprilia Mana 850 the one with the CVT transmission, bought it for the wife to learn to ride but alas she dropped it in the parking lot and never got back on it. But it is a rare bike for around here. Have a great XMAS hopefully 2021 is better for all of us!!!!!

I also have a 899 and love it, I'd possibly update in a couple of years but the mirrors are a deal breaker for me, I have to have folding mirrors to access my secure storage and would not entertain the idea of either no mirrors or aftermarket mirrors. There was also one of these at my local dealer with a snapped mirror in the showroom before it'd even touched the tarmac!!

V2 is probably the best sport bike for the street.

I have an 1199s. I test rode a V2 before that. I does get very hot, to the point where you have open your legs or move around a bit. It is uncomfortable. Top end is nice but not epic. Either get a 2nd hand 12 or 1199s but if new to superbikes can't go wrong with a V2

Really tempted to trade in my 20 plate gixxer 1000r, just not sure if I'd miss the power even though I rarely get the chance to use it all

Always fancied a Ducati sports bike and nearly had a 916 back in the day until I asked about servicing costs....HOWWWW MUCHHHHH! so ended up with a Fireblade instead. Unfortunately I'm getting on a bit now so the fact that I can only safely get away with/afford 1 bike means sadly it'll be one box I will never be able to tick.

I have had my 899 six years now from new, it’s got 26,000 miles on it and I still love every ride on it 😍 Not tempted at all by the V2, suspension and brakes are the same as mine and it only makes a couple of horsepower more, but I think it’s electronically limited in the first 3 gears to ease the torque delivery 🤔 What is it with people and fuel gauges?? I’ve had over 30 bikes and only one of them has ever had a fuel gauge, get over it people 🤷🏻‍♂️ just reset the tripmeter and your good to go, simple.....unless you’re American 🙄! And don’t forget,...if Ducati fitted the bike with a fuel gauge, you’ll also get less petrol in the tank! Still think the original Panigale’s are the best looking ones, they look slimmer and have far better proportions and don’t forget, the 899 was voted 2014 bike of the year in numerous countries and magazine reviews, it made that much impression when it first came out , don’t believe me?? Just watch this 899 vs 1199 comparison review 👍 kzfaq.info/get/bejne/bsl6ZcdmvrWbnWg.html

Excellent summary Mr. Flyer. Your opinions mirror mine very closely on my ‘18 V4S. Great minds etc. I’d add the auto turn cancelling for mine as a “like”. Does the V2 have this? And the no fuel gauge in this century, being very kind to simply call this odd. Perhaps the turn signal canceling is not so useful in your land of roundabouts but here in San Diego it is quite nice. And with the summer heat here in SoCal, I just put a couple of eggs in my pocket and by the time I’m home they’re boiled, along with my fiddly bits, handy for a lunch break.

Any internal combustion engine will pump out around 1.5 times in heat energy as what it produces as mechanical energy. With one HP being 736 Watts that gives us 1104 Watts of heat per horsepower of mechanical energy. A 100 HP bike will be giving out the heat equivalent of 110 one-bar electric room heaters. Small wonder that we can get hot on a bike.

If you ever needed to add a bit of content you could add a minute at the end of your videos occasionally along the lines of "what's new in my garage" . Every time I get a glimpse I want to see more.

Quality bike, I’m in your camp fuel gauges on bikes how hard can it be. Wouldn’t put me off having one though 😂

Nice vid as ever & a lovely bike. Although leaning towards the Supersport as it feels a bit more well rounded & useable for road riding. Also interested to see what the V2 Street fighter's like. Could be the perfect road going naked.

This is THE perfect bike.. if it had folding mirrors and a fuel gauge. Would love to buy this in the future, just sitting on the supersport.... I felt like an absolute wonder woman! When is the V4 or V4S first ride?

Get a "Cool Cover "for the seat keeps your nethers cool.

Thanks for another great video. I loved the brake reservoir banging against the faring on a $21,000 bike. Matches my personal experience owning a Ducati: beautiful design, superior performance, lackadaisical engineering, abysmal reliability. After 45 years of riding and a dozen bikes, that Ducati was the only one to strand me. Luckily I wised up and sold it.

Funny...I just bought an 899 because I preferred the styling over the V2. I suppose it would be perfect if it was 1) Single sided swing arm and 2) the heat issue was resolved. I just see fish gills when I look at the V2. I just can not unsee it. I felt the Euro5 exhaust made the V2 look worse than the double sided swing arm on the 899. Those are the styling compromises I saw.

Is this a good bike for someone who has ridden for a few months ?

Definately prefer the older panigale👍🏽

No fuel gauge so you can set your trip distance? Would that work? as a more spirited ride would use much more fuel . Great review of a stunning motorcycle. Got to say your 899 is the better looking of the two tho .

As a 48 yr old cyclist with some Moto riding experince would you recommend this as a first real bike? Been many years since I’ve ridden. Also was looking into a used 848 really used to want one of those. Any thoughts or suggestions? I’m in NYC . Thanks! Great thoughtful review

Hi on your video at the end the security bar in your garage I have never seen this would like details thx

Awesome review mate, quick one I’m due to take delivery next week on the V2 really looking forward to it. I’m trading my 2018 fire-blade SP, I’ve always had litre bikes had a 1100 Tuono prior to the blade. I can’t help feel like I’m going to be slightly underwhelmed with the power. I’m not one for chasing 200bhp but my blade makes 189bhp. In the real world am I likely to notice the 30bhp difference? Also how was the bike over all, and issues with stalling etc? I’ve never owned a Ducati/ridden a twin. Would you suggest I invest in a decent trickle charger and leave it on when not using? Thanks Leon.

Turning circle. I'm not a motorcycle engineer. Very generally, it does seem to me that bikes that handle well going around fast sweeping bends also have poor turning circles. Bikes with good turning circles also feel a bit twitchy on faster bends.

My MV dragster has the fluid reservoirs in front of the handlebars not on top. Looks nicer. So many people replace with red ones and really look funny as look like ears.

It is a sharp looking bike for sure. But I think between the price tag, service costs, insurance.... there are a lot of other bikes that do the same for less $$.... but if I won the lotto... I'd have one.

Have you reviewed a Ducati Multistrada as yet? It would be awesome to see a comparison between that and the BMW S1000XR and perhaps the triumph tiger.

Would you consider adding an after market up and down quick shifter? Maybe add one to your bike and do a video?

It slightly worries me that I agree with you on most points of your likes/dislikes...and not just the Ducati V2 but a large range of bikes. I just see us sitting down at some kafe going, "I know...I know.." like a couple of old men. See... told you I was worried. 😂😂

Didn’t realise you owed an 899 TMF.......you should have said! 👀🤪

at the end of your vid I noticed a lot of jackets hanging from a rail its self hanging from what looks like a gas pipe !! tell me this is not the case!

great review, do you think you can reduce the heat under the seat a bit more with a double layer of heat protection?

re 5:15 . I can't see much difference between the 2 bikes . They're both very beautiful, shiny and bright RED. I like them both. Am I interested in one, would I like one ? Definitely yes. Will my back, neck, wrists and bank balance be able to handle one ? Unfortunately No.

The Panigale V2 is a missile, therefore it does not have many moving external parts, it gets hot and its angle of rotation is not very steep. There are other missiles, but those are not the ones you want.

Ducati seem to be more and more selling of the back of the "brand image" and for me, just too many compromises in quality parts for the money. (It does look stunning in the white and red livery edition though).

Another good video TMF

nice looking bike but has to be in red! good video, well done

On the auto downshift, any tips? does it work better at certain RPMs or gears? thanks

Both beautiful bikes. I think I prefer the old one from the front and the new one side on. When you see these bikes, it makes you wonder how Ducati could have turned out something as ugly as the V4 Streetfighter!

Great review, buttt why aren’t you wearing your sun glasses lol

Would love to know your occupation history. Seems like you have a great life and good for you.

Hello TMF I am buying a brand new MC, but i can decide between the Panigale V2 and the BMW S1000RR. Both 2021 models. I have never own a Ducati, and i can feel what you mean when you saying, that it makes you feel speciel. But the S1000RR is faster, and i think it is much better driving, or am i wrong ? I can not decide which one to buy, both great bikes. What will you chose ? Thanks for great videos 🏍🏍☀️