As the official replacement of the iconic 1299, the
all-new Panigale V4 is here to take its rightful place on top of Ducati's
supersport range, offering MotoGP-derived technology for the road.
The Panigale V4 was developed in close collaboration
with Ducati Corse, which is how the bike received its racing pedigree. Powering
it is a 4-cylinder engine with a 90° V cylinder layout, a first for
mass-produced Ducati motorcycles.
Buyers can order one of three versions: the standard
Panigale V4, the Panigale V4 S and the Panigale V4 Speciale, which packs a
little more power, among other things.
In the Panigale V4, the 1,103 cc 4-cylinder engine
produces 214 HP at 13,000 rpm, as well as 124 Nm of
torque at 10,000 rpm. The V4 S version is just as powerful, yet weighs less by
1kg. However, it also adds a refined Ohlins suspension with Smart EC
2.0 and components like the aluminum forged wheels and a lithium-ion battery.
Meanwhile standard features on all versions include
Ducati Power Launch, Ducati Quick Shift, full-LED headlight with Daytime
Running Light, Sachs steering damper, quick control selection and automatic
switch-off for turn signals.
As for the limited edition V4 Speciale (1,500
units), it weighs 173 kg, slightly less than the other two, while
putting down 226 HP for a little extra punch. It also has a special three-color
livery, a titanium exhaust system and an Ultrasuede seat.
