India, Nov. 19 -- View Gallery
The only reason to buy the Ducati Panigale V2 is that you can't afford the Panigale V4. True or False? We hit the track (and the road) to find out.
Living in the shadow of a superstar sibling can be really disconcerting and demoralising. That's because, instead of being recognised for your own achievements, you're always seen as a cheaper alternative to the real deal. Don't believe me? Well, look at the tirade of abuse Alex Marquez is subjected to virtually every day. No matter how successful he is, he's always treated as the lesser Marquez. He's never going to be as good as the original, or so the cynics will have you believe.
When the Ducati Panigale V2 made its global debut last year, I had the exact sam...