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What's happening to the twins in the Multistrada, Monster, Supersport, and Hypermotard?I don't know what to think about this. I have always loved the twin cylinder sound of the Ducati's and that will inevitably be gone now with their new bikes. Very happy I bought my bike now, though! They will still be awesome I'm sure![]()
IIRC, they would keep them, as the Testastretta engine have already euro 4 compliant.What's happening to the twins in the Multistrada, Monster, Supersport, and Hypermotard?
Nothing hopefully! :wink2:What's happening to the twins in the Multistrada, Monster, Supersport, and Hypermotard?
Dougo, when do you expect the V4 to be available for delivery?I'm looking forward to the V4, should be an awesome machine. My guess is Ducati will keep the pricing relatively close to the current 1299. What I hope they do not do is cheapen up the smaller bits on the bike. I will probably keep the 1199 for another year or so and see how the V4 plays out.
With the RSV4 being the top bike in recent Motorcycle.com and Bike World 2017 comparisons, I agree with you. Ducati has to be priced competitively to even sell bikes before they can stand toe-to-toe versus the 8 year old, polished Aprilia V4. Sure the MotoGP tech will trickle into this new V4, but undoubtedly, there will be some first release pains....they have to balance the content with the price to keep it competitive...
With the RSV4 being the top bike in recent Motorcycle.com and Bike World 2017 comparisons, I agree with you. Ducati has to be priced competitively to even sell bikes before they can stand toe-to-toe versus the 8 year old, polished Aprilia V4. Sure the MotoGP tech will trickle into this new V4, but undoubtedly, there will be some first release pains.
I'm looking forward to the Ducati V4 nonetheless. By the time I'm wanting a new bike, I was gonna get a RSV4, but at least now there's a new contender.
I haven't seen any published release dates other than sometime in 2018. I would guess April - May??Dougo, when do you expect the V4 to be available for delivery?
I agree. I was thinking about pulling the trigger on a 1299 to replace my 1199, but I will wait now.Yep, if I get one more liter class bike the new Ducati V4 would be at the very top of my short list.:grin2:
Yes, good point. It will be interesting. The current generation Superquadro engines are the closest to a i4 (rev wise) that Ducati has ever produced.I'm guessing the V-4 will be 999cc and not near as grunty as the 1299, Ducati will need to come out of the chute swinging on this machine, at least 190 HP at the rear tire to be in the hunt.
Yes, good point. It will be interesting. The current generation Superquadro engines are the closest to a i4 (rev wise) that Ducati has ever produced.
It's all speculation now since what we know are purely from spy shots and article writers. Previously, there's been the 848, 1098, 1198, then 899/1199, then 959/1299. If it is profitable (which I can only assume it is), they'll do it again, somehow...Does anyone know if the are going to keep a smaller Panigale with a v-twin like the 959? Or will all Panigales go v4?
I am also curious if the v4 will be any wider than the current bikes.