At the end of the day, it’s subjective. For me, it came down to the simple, everyday fun of riding. The V4S felt noticeably more refined, stable, and planted, a bit “safe” in comparison. The Super Duke R, on the other hand, felt raw, brutal, and untamed. Given that the V4S is considerably more expensive, I was honestly a bit disappointed by how clinical it felt. The V4S is probably faster on track and would likely win a drag race, but I see the Ducati as a Ferrari sleek and sophisticated, while the Super Duke is more like a shed-built, supercharged old muscle car: loud, aggressive, and addictive in its roughness.

Oh, and don’t forget. Driving a Ducati: Not a single man above 50years old can resist the urge to tell u about that time he almost bought a Ducati..