Ducati Streetfighter V4 S beats the BMW M 1000 R – or does it? The honest verdict!

Two manufacturers. Two uncompromising naked bikes. One goal: to build the ultimate streetfighter. Both Ducati and BMW are digging deep into their superbike arsenal – Panigale meets S 1000 RR – relying on sophisticated technology, riding dynamics, and pure performance.

In this video, we take a detailed look at how the new Ducati Streetfighter V4 S stacks up against the brutal BMW M 1000 R.
➡️ What are the differences in the chassis?
➡️ Who’s got the better aerodynamics at high speeds?
➡️ How do engine character and torque delivery affect rideability?
➡️ Which bike comes out on top in braking, acceleration, and high-speed stability?
➡️ And: is the hefty price gap of over €6,000 really justified?

00:00 Intro: Ducati vs BMW
00:30 Superbikes as the foundation
00:49 Different approaches to the Streetfighter
01:11 Geometry and wind pressure challenges
01:32 Ducati’s steering and wheelbase tweaks
02:18 Why M 1000 R vs Streetfighter V4
02:38 Chassis: Flexibility vs stiffness
03:00 BMW’s nervous high-speed handling
03:56 Ducati: Stable even at 280 km/h
04:41 Braking and front-end feel
04:58 RATING: Chassis
05:31 Engine performance overview
05:56 Smooth power delivery on Ducati
06:40 Aggressive power surge on BMW
07:05 Counter-rotating engine advantage
07:22 RATING: Engine
08:01 Suspension: Öhlins vs DDC
08:31 Advanced Öhlins electronics
08:54 Ducati’s racetrack suspension edge
09:17 RATING: Suspension
09:41 BMW’s handling near the limit
09:58 Electronics: Neck and neck
10:20 Traction and slide control
10:40 Fully reliable electronic aids
11:03 Ducati’s virtual sensors and algorithms
11:37 RATING: Electronics
12:02 Ducati’s combined braking system
12:30 Benefits of rear brake assist
12:55 Differences from Panigale
13:15 More control into corners
13:15 Brakes: Both at top level
14:00 Sharp bite and modulation
14:23 Rear ABS deactivation
14:48 Track flexibility and tuning options
15:22 RATING: ABS
15:35 Price: BMW’s clear advantage
15:55 RATING: Price
16:20 Why stability builds rider trust
16:39 BMW’s raw power vs control
16:58 Final thoughts & value question
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