Sorry missed this first time. I bought a V2 in 2020 when they were released, jumped up from R6's and loved it. So much, sold both R6's and bought a 959 as a track bike so have the last 2 baby twin models. To go back to the question above - I have them side by side and personally think the 959 is the better looking bike of the two (If it didnt have shotgun exhaust and SSSA would be even better so get a 1299 if thats what you want as you will spend the difference upgrading an 899 or 1299) I test rode a V4S last year, stunning bike, absolute buzz twisting that throttle and big difference. Walked out thinking got to get one, few days pondering decided it was too much for the road. Also, track wise it would be way better can tell, but I havent even got on top of the 959 yet (Lack of track time last year) so decided to spend some money on the 959 and track it this year instead and no regrets. The only thing I would say about all baby Panigales, have a rubbish rear shock - either get it re-valved (MCT) or replace it with a better one and that will improve the riding more than any other mod I have done.
No matter what bike you have, once your eyes start wandering it’s only a matter of time. You’ll buy some trinkets and sure, it’ll be ok for a bit, but eventually you’ll have to give in to that new bike lust
Went out to look at mine earlier, just posting this here as while I don’t mind the v4, I think they just nailed it with the 899/1199 shape.
Forgot about this thread - despite what I thought of the V2 and what I said back in March, I did end up buying a new V4S in May Dont regret it one bit from a riding point of view, looks wise still think the previous generation panigales are the better looking bikes. I did look at a 1299 FE at the time also, but got such a big discount on the new one due to the new model coming out this year it worked out cheaper for a brand new V4S so couldn't say no! But keeping the 959 as my track bike, it owes me nothing and still a great bike and love the look of it
