Hey all Firstly Happy new year OK ,here is what i am thinking about , I currently own a 2023 BMW S1000RR M Package , got in April last year & did Jerez in May & again in October followed by Portimao, I only do Euro track days now (no road riding in the UK). The main tracks i ride are Almeria , Jerez , Mugello & trying the new Seville circuit at the end of April this year. I am an intermediate rider now but still progressing (in my mid 50s now ex army ,infantry & still fit) Always been running VO2 slicks , no other modifications or upgrades from stock the 2023 BMW S1K M package. Loved the new 2023 S1000RR as i had the previous Gen 4 for 3 years (2023 is all round better bike , much more refined in every area , i get asked alot so just putting it out there) & before that i had the last of the Gen 3 in M sport livery. I find the inline 4 BMW character quite hectic on track sometimes & maybe its just me but i am really interested in the way the Ducati V4S 2022 has become so refined as a track day for average riders , especially the gear by gear mapping plus the V4 engine character. Although i like the 2023 BMW I am seriously considering changing to the Ducati Pannigale 2022/3 V4S , as I believe the V4 engine & this new 2022 package will suit me better (I have not had a chance to test ride one although seen a few & discussed with owners in the paddock) What i want is a smoother all round package & engine characteristics of the V4 inc its V4 personality rather than the in line 4 BMW S1K , I am interested to hear anyone who has had the opportunity to compare both bike in the real world on track , ive seen the Neevsy stuff on MCN & the comparison video , but want to hear from any track day goers who get what im trying to saying here. PS no suggestion on anything else only intrested in the 2022/3 v4S vs S1k 2023. Cheers
As the owner of a 2022 S1000RR, and a 2013 RR previously, that's the first time I've heard the 23 bike being described as being MUCH more refined than the 22 in EVERY area.
Did you get the S or non S, if non S here are the ingredients for an absolute track weapon ... *Ohlins FGRT forks with extended travel and C4 shim kit *Ohlins TTX shock with remote adjuster and lengthened lower eye *Marchesini forged race wheels *Brembo T drive discs *Brembo Z04 pads *Storm performance titanium exhaust with standard and GP silencers *Ducati oem racing panels *CRC race bellypan *Ducati Performance Rizoma folding rearsets *HEL thumb brake *Extreme components clip ons, engine sliders, lever guard and hard dash cover *Braided race legal hoses *Sprint race air filter *Sita rear sprocket *Ducati racing seat @Paul55 you'll recognise that list lol
So that is my bike spec thanks Dibs. I have never ridden a BMW, but I have ridden plenty of V-twin Ducs of all ages and specs. I was persuaded by my coach and owner of the V4 to buy it last year as he felt it could help my track times at the tracks you mention and a few others. So same rider, same tracks, different bike. Valencia 1:54 down to 1:50 Aragon 2:16 down to 2:09. Going to Portimao end of May to see if I can improve my 2:03, then Mugello to beat the 2:11s. I have explained to others that the V4 makes my limited talent, but foolish courage into a faster rider. It does this by smoothing out my clumsiness and minimising wheelspin on the gas out of corners. I have just done four days of supermoto training in Spain, so hoping to be way later on the brakes, backing it into corners
