I'm on the brink of returning to the Ducati fold. I have my eye on a 2025 (just 12 months old now) V4 PP I can't get a test ride on a V4PP and no benefit to me to trying a V4S.... wind noise and comfort are the important bits I'm concerned about (had an S1000XR for a while recently... couldn't sort the wind noise and seat discomfort). Currently on an R1300RS, wind noise pretty good with a small screen and the seat and riding position (slight lean into and moderate weight on the bars) work for me. I have pretty bad tinnitus so concerned about wind noise (I have a Shoei Neotec III and do use quality custom ear plugs). And how's the seat hold up for a good few hours riding across the day? Thanks in advance of any input / advice etc
I think the seating is solvable. I found the Ducati seats uncomfortable after an hour or so (I have a std seat and one that is 15mm higher - not tried the fully 'high' 30mm one). I bought a Wunderlich seat and am now comfy for a full day/400+ mile days. It has a better bucket shape to it, spreading the pressure. I would normally buy a Sargent seat for any long distance bike, but the price was crazy for a V4 Multi. The only negative for the Wunderlich is the heating seems weaker, but then again, I can swap back to the std heated one, since I don't do many full day rides in winter. Not so sure about screens/wind noise - it may depend on your height. I'm tall (6'4") and only dipping down behind the screen kills the majority of the noise. And that's a std V4S screen, not a PP screen which is definitely lower. I'm also trying a MRA touring screen later this week, that a mate has. I'll tell you how I get on.
the V4S and the PP seats are the same and the various versions are the same so it could be worth test riding a V4S. All the screens are interchangeable too. Only slightly noticeable difference is the foot pegs and the narrower bars.
There are a couple of screen options. I found both the standard and touring screens to be excellent with my Schuberth, but I did seem to get more whistling when I swapped to a new Neotech. I put the small Wunderlich deflector on again for the last tour and that cured it. I found the standard seat was uncomfortable, the front dug into my thighs. I got the seat reshaped by these guys and it was a big improvement. https://www.sussexmotorcycles.com/elite-comfort-motorcycle-seats.html
