Here it is, the Ducati Panigale V4 25° Anniversario
916 superbike. A limited edition machine (only 500 will be made) that
commemorates the most iconic motorcycle ever to come from the Borgo Panigale
factory, which sees this year being its 25th anniversary of going into
production.
The new Panigale V4 model debuted today at the
Laguna Seca WorldSBK round in California, and helping make that unveiling extra
special was Carl Fogarty, who took the Ducati 916 Superbike to victory twice in
the World Superbike Championship.
To go with its limited production run, Ducati has
equipped the Panigale V4 25° Anniversario 916 (which is based off the Panigale
V4 S) with a bevy of special parts, which includes an Akrapovic exhaust, a dry
clutch conversion, Panigale V4 R front frame, forged magnesium wheels from
Marchesini, and other bits and bobs from the Ducati Performance catalog.
Available in October 2019, pricing will be set at
€ 41,900 in the European market, and US$ 42,500 in the USA (CAD 51,000 and
$840,000 MXN). Of note, bike #5 from the 500 unit allotment will be sold at auction,
with proceeds going to a fundraiser for Carlin Dunne’s mother. The Ducati
WorldSBK riders are also wearing the #5 on their bikes this weekend at the
Laguna Seca round.
