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Aerodynamics

• FAST AS THE WIND: The aerodynamics package and appendages evolves towards a total aerodynamic redesign to achieve maximum integration of the aesthetic and aerodynamic function. Work that has seen designers and Ducati Corse technicians come together to develop solutions that ensure less roll resistance, while maintaining high vertical load.
• As for aerodynamics, the Panigale V4 sets out to protect the rider from turbulence along the straight, almost as if they were inside a “bubble of calm air”, the same feeling that Desmosedici GP riders experience.
• FAST AS THE WIND: The fairings reduce aerodynamic resistance without sacrificing aerodynamic load and increase air flow to the radiators. The fairing better protects the rider along the straight, reducing the physical effort required to maintain position in that the rider is less exposed to turbulence. The double profile wings are perfectly integrated into the front end and make the same contribution in terms of downforce as the previous model. Moving the leading edge of the fairing back with respect to the front wheel makes for a motorcycle that is nimbler when changing direction in side winds and during high-speed changes of direction. The aerodynamic shape of the mudguard and intake in line with the radiators boosts the effectiveness of the cooling system.
• FULLY INTEGRATED WINGS: The highly efficient double profile wings of the Panigale V4 are perfectly integrated into the front end and make the same contribution in terms of downforce as the previous model.
• A LEADING EDGE SET FURTHER BACK: In line with the philosophy of today’s Desmosedici GP, the Panigale V4 sets out to reduce the size of the fairing when the motorcycle is viewed side on. This is achieved by setting the leading edge of the fairing further back, a technical solution that has a sizable aerodynamic impact, improving bike handling both in side winds and during high-speed changes of direction.
• “BUBBLE OF CALM AIR”: GREATER AERODYNAMIC PROTECTION: Air penetration has been studied carefully with the aim of giving the rider the closest possible feeling to that of a MotoGP bike. The result is greater aerodynamic protection, particularly in terms of the hands and shoulders. The fairing effectively protects the rider along the straight, reducing the physical effort required to maintain position in that there is less exposure to turbulence, almost as if the rider were in a bubble of calm air, while the repositioned footpegs, now more internal, allow for a more tucked riding position that is aerodynamically more effective.
• AERODYNAMIC MUDGUARD: The aerodynamically shaped front mudguard is designed to maximize overall aerodynamic efficiency. Together with the intake in line with the radiators, it boosts the effectiveness of the cooling system, particularly the oil cooler.
• LINES THAT DESIGN PERFORMANCE: More than eighteen months of aerodynamic development. Countless CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics) analyses and track tests. All in order to boost the already impressive aero efficiency of the previous Panigale V4. Efforts that have resulted in a 4% reduction in rolling resistance with the same aerodynamic load, as well as an increase in air flow to the radiators.

Chassis

• MISSION RACETRACK: Based on Ducati Corse experience, the chassis layout aims to improve track performance, or rather faster lap times that are achieved with less effort and can be more consistently replicated by both amateurs and professionals. Thanks to solutions such as the Ducati Hollow Symmetrical Swingarm and Front Frame with reduced lateral stiffness, the Panigale V4 is quicker through the most delicate phases of track riding.
• The continuous pursuit of heightened performance, that can be achieved by an increasing number of riders with less physical and mental effort, has led to significant development of the chassis for the Panigale V4, the result of experience acquired in MotoGP and Superbike.
• MOTOGP-DERIVED FRONT FRAME: The Panigale V4 uses a “Front Frame” developed as a result of Ducati Corse experience in MotoGP. Lateral stiffness is reduced by 40%, while longitudinal stiffness remains unchanged. The weight of the component drops by 17%. The increased flexibility improves front feeling through the turns, better exploiting the tires. As a result, the rider can turn the bike into the corners more easily, naturally holding the line and cornering faster.
• DUCATI HOLLOW SYMMETRICAL SWINGARM: The Ducati Hollow Symmetrical Swingarm perfectly marries aesthetics and functionality. It reduces lateral stiffness by 37% with respect to the previous single-sided swingarm. A complex, sophisticated and elegant structure that offers the same sense of connection between the front and rear axle as the Desmosedici GP. This, in addition to greater mechanical grip, greater precision when holding the line, and increased stability in acceleration.
• MONOLITHIC CHAIN TENSIONERS: The Hollow Symmetrical Swingarm is equipped with monolithic chain tensioners like those used in MotoGP. The adjusters allow rapid and millimetric adjustment of the chain tension, but above all, they keep the rear wheel in place during disassembly and reassembly, allowing the wheel to be changed with the same speed as that required on the racing fields. The left side tensioner is made in milled aluminum to withstand the loads resulting from chain tension.
• REAR SUSPENSION INSPIRED BY THE DESMOSEDICI GP: The rear suspension of the Panigale V4 has always been based on a framework inspired by the Desmosedici GP. The design includes the single pull-rod solution, which allows for a reduction in shock length and an overall weight saving of roughly 1.3 lbs. The suspension is mounted on bearings, which replace the sliding bushings of the previous model, reducing friction and play for a back end that better absorbs the bumps and maximizes mechanical grip.
• BREMBO HYPURE™ CALLIPERS: The Panigale V4 range mounts brand-Brembo Hypure™ monobloc calipers, an evolution of the already high-performance Stylema™. The Hypure™ calipers each weigh 30 grams less than the Stylema™ thanks to an innovative asymmetric design, without compromising stiffness. Thanks to a design for the pad fixing system, Hypure™ reduces residual torque absorption - the sliding of the pads on the disc when no force is applied to the lever - by up to 15%, limiting consumption and polluting emissions. Furthermore, thanks to advanced heat exchange capabilities, the caliper releases up to 4% more heat, ensuring more consistent braking performance and giving the rider greater confidence, lap after lap.
• BEAUTIFULLY PERFORMING FORGED WHEELS: The Panigale V4 S is equipped with forged aluminum alloy wheels produced according to a Ducati design. The tangential 5-spoke design inspired by that of the Desmosedici GP makes for a 4.78 lb weight saving and reduces the moments of inertia by 22% at the front and 23.5% at the rear with respect to the Y-shaped 5-spoke cast aluminum wheels of the Panigale V4.
• INSPIRED BY MOTOGP: Elegant and efficient, the Hollow Symmetrical Swingarm is a solution that further strengthens the connection with the MotoGP world. It is created at the request of Ducati Corse so as to fully exploit the increasingly high-performance tires used in the WorldSBK Championship, which have brought lap times closer to those of MotoGP thanks to advanced performance in braking, cornering and acceleration. Harnessing its experience in MotoGP, Ducati Corse has collaborated with Ducati technicians to take a step forward in the design of the frame and its stiffnesses. This, in order to fully exploit the current tires and make the Panigale V4 even more competitive on the racetrack.
• A COMBINATION OF AESTHETICS AND FUNCTIONALITY: The Ducati Hollow Symmetrical Swingarm perfectly marries aesthetics and functionality: a complex, sophisticated and elegant structure that stands out among sports bikes for being coupled with an exhaust positioned under the engine. The swingarm is characterized by having lateral arms with a lighter design and large slots on the sides, optimizing the structure to satisfy pre-determined weight and rigidity requirements. The hollowed-out internal box structure further contributes to the lightness, maximizing efficiency and creating a very complex assemblage of cavities and openings, some of which are closed off to the outside with aesthetic elements in plastic.
• A SENSE OF COMPACTNESS AND CONNECTION: Every Ducati test rider who has contributed to the development of the Panigale V4 has lauded both the compactness and the connection between the front and rear ends. A sensation that official Ducati Corse test rider Michele Pirro deems similar to the feeling aboard the DesmosediciGP. This translates into heightened stability out of the corners and a natural tendency to maintain a tighter, more precise line.
• REDEFINED STIFFNESS: Lateral stiffness is reduced by 37%, improving the grip at extreme lean angles without impacting the longitudinal stiffness and retaining the precision that Panigale V4 riders have long appreciated. The rear layout makes for a 5.9 lb weight saving, a figure that is particularly relevant as it relates to unsprung mass.
• INTELLIGENT DYNAMICS: Thanks to suspension hardware and software updates, the Panigale V4 S limits the compromise between road and track setup and offers more precise management during every single riding phase.
• THIRD-GENERATION ÖHLINS SUSPENSION: The Panigale V4 S is equipped with the Ducati Electronic Suspension (DES) 3.0 system, based on the Öhlins NPX-30 pressurized fork, Öhlins TTX36 rear shock and Öhlins steering damper. Advanced technology valves extend the range of hydraulic braking adjustment and ensure heightened reactivity and quicker adjustment. This translates into greater comfort when riding on the road as well as better support when riding on track, reducing the compromises in defining setup for different usages.
• PROGRAMMED FOR EVERY RIDING SITUATION: The user interface allows for more accurate management of the different riding phases, which makes for greater precision in defining settings for the track. At the same time, modes designed for road use ensure the suspension is more comfortable when traveling. The system also introduces the concept of Suspension Modes, with five pre-set configurations of the hydraulic braking reference parameters that can be customized by the rider.

Design

• SENSUAL BEAUTY: Beauty meets performance. In styling the Panigale V4, designers imagined transporting the design icon that is the Ducati 916 into the present, redesigning it and merging its DNA with that of the modern-day Desmosedici GP to create a model that would pay homage to Ducati history but also offer the highest possible performance.
• Traces of the Ducati 916 are visible in the general proportions of the Panigale V4, with a higher front end and slightly lower tail that balance the body for a more horizontal dynamic, typical of Ducati sports bikes of the past. The side fairing is clean and elegant. The hot air extractor grabs attention on the upper section, while the lower area may look like a single fairing, Ducati 916 style, but in fact conceals the oil cooler’s horizontal hot air outlet.
• “AERODYNAMIC DESIGN” - AN INTEGRATED APPROACH: The aerodynamic approach is revolutionized with this motorcycle. The Panigale V4 develops the concept of aerodynamic integration, seamlessly merging the various surfaces serving style and aerodynamics. Designers worked side by side with Ducati Corse colleagues responsible for the aerodynamics of the Desmosedici GP to create the surfaces of the side and front fairings complete with integrated aerodynamic appendages. The side view stands out for the shape of the very high front wheel arch, in line with the current MotoGP philosophy.

Electronic Riding Aid Systems

• ABS CORNERING: An anti-lock braking system is a safety system that prevents a vehicle’s wheels from locking during heavy braking. Essentially, the ABS regulates the braking pressure on the wheel, allowing it to continuously have traction on the riding surface. There are different ABS intervention levels, depending on the selected Riding Mode.
• DUCATI POWER LAUNCH (DPL): System that guarantees lightning-fast starts allowing the rider to concentrate only on managing the clutch release.
• DUCATI QUICK SHIFTER 2.0 (DQS 2.0): Electronic system derived from racing that allows you to change gears without using the clutch and without closing the throttle when shifting to a higher gear.
• DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHT (DRL): These are the daytime running lights that are used to comply with the obligation to use dipped headlights during the day.
• DUCATI SLIDE CONTROL (DSC): System that supports the pilot by controlling the torque delivered by the engine as a function of the drift angle (slide); its goal is to improve performance out of corners by preventing slide angles that would otherwise be difficult to manage.
• DUCATI TRACTION CONTROL (DTC): Traction control is a system that prevents (or limits) spin of the rear wheel under acceleration. Gently manages engine clearance recovery, modulating the torque delivered and avoiding the peak that can occur when clearance recovery is complete, so as to make it even easier and more predictable. acceleration out of corners.
• DUCATI WHEELIE CONTROL (DWC): System that controls the wheelie and allows you to achieve maximum acceleration performance with ease and safety.
• ENGINE BRAKE CONTROL (EBC): The EBC helps riders to optimize the stability of the bike in extreme cornering conditions, balancing the forces to which the rear tire is subjected in conditions of intensive application of the engine brake.
• DUCATI VEHICLE OBSERVER: The controls dedicated to traction management (DTC) and wheelie control (DWC) evolve in their operation thanks to an algorithm, developed by Ducati Corse, called Ducati Vehicle Observer (DVO). The system in fact simulates the presence, on the Panigale V4, of sensors capable of measuring seventy physical quantities in addition to those detected by the inertial platform, allowing the precise estimation of both the operating thrusts and the maximum thrusts that can be borne by the bike at that given moment.
• RACE ECBS SYSTEM: The Race eCBS system is a combined braking system, with Cornering functionality, capable of autonomously applying braking pressure to the rear, according to predefined strategies, when the rider activates the front control. The system intervenes similarly to what is carried out by professional riders at levels reserved for track use, instead improving safety and stability in road use.
• DUCATI QUICK SHIFT 2.0: The DQS 2.0 allows the rider to shift up and down without using the clutch and evolves with respect to the previous system, doing away with the traditional lever with microswitch in favor of a direct mechanical lever.

Electronics

• TECHNOLOGICAL RE-EVOLUTION: The electronic solutions integrated into the Panigale V4 offer the rider an even more safe and sophisticated superbike that can amplify the riding ability of every rider.
• The electronic solutions built into the Panigale V4 make it even more sophisticated, safer and able to amplify the riding capabilities of every rider.
• 6.9” TFT: The Panigale V4 debuts a brand-dashboard. Boasting a 6.9” color screen and 1280 x 480-pixel resolution, it sets standards in terms of its readability, ease of use and the amount of information it provides. The 8:3 aspect ratio increases the quantity of data and insights available and ensures excellent visibility even from behind the fairing. Thanks to the use of Optical Bonding technology, with graphics on a black background and glass protection, the aesthetic is impeccable and ensures excellent visibility also during the day. The dash is controlled by an HMI that uses two rocker controllers located on the left block.
• DUCATI VEHICLE OBSERVER BASED ON DUCATI CORSE ALGORITHM: The electronic controls evolve with the use of the Ducati Vehicle Observer (DVO), developed by Ducati Corse. This algorithm can simulate the input of seventy sensors and measure seventy physical quantities for a precise estimate of the levels of intervention of the traction and wheelie control systems. This means that these systems can intervene in almost predictive mode, boosting both performance and safety.
• THROTTLE CONTROL: To improve rider feeling, the motorcycle adopts the same throttle control as the Panigale V4 R, for minimal axial and radial play and almost no initial idle stroke.
• RACE ECBS - A CONCEPT OF ABS: The Panigale V4 is the first sports bike to have its braking system managed by the Race e-CBS system. Developed by Bosch in collaboration with Ducati, this combined braking system with Cornering functionality can autonomously apply braking pressure to the rear, according to predefined strategies, when the rider activates the front control. On track, the system intervenes as it would for professional riders, while safety and stability are heightened during road use. The Race eCBS system applies braking force to the rear every time the front brake is activated based on motorcycle lean angle and rear load and, in the case of the sportiest setting, continues to intervene even when the rider releases the front brake, the so-called “post run” function, replicating what professional riders do to tighten the trajectory and stabilize the bike so that it better holds the line into the turns. Even pro riders will benefit from the Race eCBS as, with no need to focus on the rear brake, they can direct their physical and mental energies to other areas.
• “EVENT-BASED” DUCATI ELECTRONIC SUSPENSION 3.0 SOFTWARE: The Panigale V4 S is equipped with Öhlins suspension and steering damper, controlled by the third-generation SmartEC 3.0 system with OBTi user interface. The user interface now allows more precise definition of hydraulic behavior during the different riding phases. The system is able to identify riding phases at constant speeds, reducing the hydraulic braking to heighten comfort during road use. The Suspension Modes offer five pre-set configurations of the hydraulic braking reference parameters that can be customized by the rider.
• DUCATI DATA LOGGER: The DDL is made to read, understand and improve your performance. The data logging unit available as a Ducati Performance accessory allows riders to make use of a professional data acquisition and analysis package. Developed in collaboration with 2D, it allows for the acquisition of more than 70 signals relating to bike operation and behavior on track. Its integration with the dashboard allows for visualization of lap times and references with respect to your best lap, as well as that of three splits positioned around the track. In its database, the DDL contains the finish line positions of more than 500 circuits around the world. Once downloaded via WiFi, the recorded data can be analyzed with software tools developed by Ducati engineers who support the on-track development of sports bikes.
• LATEST-GENERATION ELECTRONIC CONTROLS: The Panigale V4 has an advanced electronics package based on the six-axis inertial platform that evolves thanks to the use of a revolutionary algorithm developed by Ducati Corse, known as Ducati Vehicle Observer (DVO). Thanks to the DVO, Ducati Traction Control (DTC) heightens control of rear wheel slip, working more precisely and continuously during the maneuver to limit any loss of grip and subsequent recovery. Ducati Wheelie Control (DWC) also benefits from the introduction of the DVO, allowing for more accurate identification of wheelies and more precise intervention that is almost predictive. Ducati Slide Control (DSC) supports the rider, controlling the amount of torque delivered depending on the slide angle. It operates thanks to the inertial platform and improves corner exit performance by preventing slide angles that would otherwise be difficult to manage. Ducati Power Launch (DPL) is able to guarantee lightning starts, allowing the rider to focus only on releasing the clutch. DPL also benefits from the introduction of DVO, helping to increase repeatability so as to boost rider confidence in the system. The Engine Brake Control (EBC) helps riders to optimize bike stability in extreme conditions of corner entry, balancing the forces to which the rear tire is subjected with aggressive application of the engine brake.
• POWER MODE LOGIC: The Panigale V4 offers four engine configurations: Full, High, Medium and Low. Full Power Mode is the most extreme. Not associated with any Riding Mode, it allows the engine to express its full potential, with torque curves without electronic filters, except for first gear. Associated with the Race A and Race B Riding Modes, High Power Mode satisfies the needs of amateur and professional riders on track, while Medium Power Mode is associated with the Sport and Road Riding Modes. Both can deliver full power and use a matrix-tire torque management that allows the ECU to optimize the curves required for each gear, improving continuity and reducing compromise. Low Power Mode, on the other hand, is designed for low-grip surfaces and wet conditions. Associated with the Wet Riding Mode, it limits the maximum power to 160 hp for a very manageable throttle response.
• ADVANCED RIDING MODES: ““Race: A” Riding Mode – The Race A Riding Mode offers the rider the full power of the engine (209 hp) with direct Ride by Wire response when opening the throttle (High Power Mode) and, in the S version, a very firm suspension setup (Active Track 1) for optimum performance. Race A mode provides a default low-intrusive electronics setting, designed for track riding, with Race eCBS at level 1. “Race: B” Riding Mode – The Race B Riding Mode maintains the full power of the engine with High Power Mode and, in the S version, a different suspension setup (Active Track 2). The default setting for the electronics remains low intrusive and designed for track riding, albeit it with DSC calibration that is less free (2 instead of 1) and with Race eCBS at level 3. Riding Mode “Sport” - The Sport Riding Mode is associated by default with the Medium Power Mode (maximum power of 209 hp and a more progressive Ride By Wire response) and, in the S version, a sports suspension setup (Active Dynamic 1). The electronic controls are set in such a way as to support the rider during sports riding on the road. Riding Mode “Road” - The Road Riding Mode is recommended for road riding, especially where surfaces are in less-than-optimal conditions. The RM provides the rider with 209 hp of power with a progressive response when opening the throttle (Medium Power Mode) and, in the S version, an Active Comfort 1 suspension setup, particularly suited to absorbing the bumps. Riding Mode “Wet” – The Wet Riding Mode is designed for riding on low-grip surfaces, or on wet surfaces. The RM limits maximum power to 160 hp with a particularly gentle throttle response (Low Power Mode) and, in the V4 S version, a softened suspension setup (Active Low Grip 1) to favor grip and safety.
• DUCATI QUICK SHIFT 2.0: The DQS 2.0 allows the rider to shift up and down without using the clutch and evolves with respect to the previous system, doing away with the traditional lever with microswitch in favor of a direct mechanical lever. The electronic strategy is entrusted to the positioning sensor on the gear drum that identifies the gear engaged, offering the rider more direct feeling that is easier to repeat, less “rubbery” and with reduced travel.
• DUCATI VEHICLE OBSERVER (DVO): An algorithm developed by Ducati Corse that makes electronic controls predictive The DVO is able to evaluate a high number of kinematic and dynamic parameters that influence bike behavior and calculate acceleration, forces on the tires and the maximum torque that the vehicle can support during the various riding phase. DTC, DWC and DPL make use of these parameters to define extremely precise slip and wheelie targets and overcome the compromises of current strategies. All this gives the rider real confidence and trust on opening the throttle out of the corner, fully exploiting the drive and acceleration to the advantage of lap times.
• CORNERING ABS WITH ECBS FUNCTION: The first superbike to have the Race eCBS function for the track A combined braking system with Cornering functionality, developed by Bosch in collaboration with Ducati. Race eCBS automatically applies braking pressure at the rear, according to predefined strategies, when the rider activates the front control. This system can be set according to seven levels and replicates what professional riders do to tighten the trajectory, for greater stability in braking and deceleration, and better corner entry. It also ensures maximum rear brake repeatability and reduces effort at the lever.
• DUCATI DATA LOGGER: READ, UNDERSTAND AND IMPROVE YOUR PERFORMANCE: The data logging unit available as a Ducati Performance accessory allows riders to make use of a professional data acquisition and analysis package. Developed in collaboration with 2D, it allows for the acquisition of more than 70 signals relating to bike operation and behavior on track. Its integration with the dashboard allows for visualization of lap times and references with respect to your best lap, as well as that of three splits positioned around the track. In its database, the DDL contains the finish line positions of more than 500 circuits around the world. Once downloaded via WiFi, the recorded data can be analyzed with software tools developed by Ducati engineers who support the on-track development of sports bikes.
• DUCATI QUICK SHIFT 2.0: VERY RAPID SHIFTING SO THAT THE ONLY FOCUS IS ON GOING FAST: The DQS 2.0 allows the rider to shift up and down without using the clutch and evolves with respect to the previous system, doing away with the traditional lever with microswitch in favor of a direct mechanical lever. The electronic strategy is entrusted to the positioning sensor on the gear drum that identifies the gear engaged, offering the rider more direct feeling that is easier to repeat, less “rubbery” and with reduced travel.
• TFT. ULTIMATE CONTROL TO GIVE YOUR BEST: A horizontal layout offers the rider an optimal visual experience without restricting the rider’s view when tucked into the fairing. The 6.9” TFT with 8:3 aspect ratio and 1280 x 480 px resolution is the perfect technological ally that makes the Panigale V4 a record-breaking machine.
• CLEAR. COMPLETE. FUNCTIONAL: The TFT adopts Optical Bonding technology, the same used by smartphones, to guarantee visibility in any light conditions and a racing aesthetic. The screen offers two different viewing modes, Road and Track. For both, there is the option to access data regarding vehicle performance and status according to a graphic interface logic known as “Views”.
• INFO MODE TRACK: Track Info Mode is designed to be used when riding the Panigale V4 on track. At the center, the selected gear, while the top of the screen is dominated by the rev counter bar with a compressed scale up to 9000 rpm to facilitate readability at the speeds typical of track use. On the right side of the screen are all the electronic controls that manage vehicle dynamics. For this screen is the option to change not only Traction, Wheelie Control, Slide Control and engine brake when in gear, but also the levels of ABS intervention. The left side is dedicated to the monitoring of track performance, meaning the stopwatch. Three icons dedicated to split times are colored white, red and orange depending on the rider’s performance, just like in a MotoGP race.
• INFO MODE ROAD: Road Info Mode focuses on the information needed for road use. It therefore offers a very clean basic view, featuring a large circular rev counter in the center with the selected gear and a sporty design. The left side of the screen is reserved to settings, the navigator if installed, the music player, smartphone management and heated handgrip accessories, and the different functions available for each. The right-hand column includes data relating to speed, time, water temperature and cruise control, if active.

Engine

• THE HEART OF PERFORMANC: The Panigale V4 is powered by the latest generation Desmosedici Stradale. The MotoGP-derived engine evolves to achieve 209 hp of maximum power and dropping 2.2 lbs in weight.
• The heart of the Panigale V4 is the latest evolution of the Desmosedici Stradale. More powerful, lighter, with less consumption.
• 1103 CC DESMOSEDICI STRADALE V4: The Panigale V4 mounts the 1103 cc Desmosedici Stradale: the 90° V4 (rotated backwards by 42°) with MotoGP-derived Desmodromic timing, unique in terms of its counter-rotating crankshaft and “Twin Pulse” firing order.
• TWIN PULSE FIRING ORDER: Crank pins offset by 70° combined with the 90° V layout of the engine result in a firing order that Ducati calls “Twin Pulse”, because it is as if the engine were reproducing the firing sequence of a twin. The distinctiveness lies in the fact that the two left-hand cylinders fire closely together, as do the two right-hand ones. On the timing chart, the ignition points are at 0°, 90°, 290° and 380°. This particular firing order makes the V4 sound very similar to the MotoGP Desmosedici.
• LATEST-GENERATION DESMODROMIC SYSTEM: The Desmosedici Stradale is designed around the Desmodromic system, essential in terms of performance. The four camshafts move the sixteen steel valves, the intake valves measuring 34 mm in diameter and the exhaust valves measuring 27.5 mm, impressive values if related to the 81 mm bore. The valve seats are made of sintered steel. Considering the high engine speeds of the V4 and the significant size of the valves, these would not be able to follow the aggressive cam closing profiles if a spring system were used. This is why the Desmodromic system is indispensable.
• 90° V4: THE RACE ENGINE PAR EXCELLENCE: For Ducati, the 90° V4 is the ultimate expression of sports attitude for a motorcycle engine. It is no coincidence then that MotoGP Desmosedici engines adopt the same solution. The 90° V-shaped layout of the cylinders creates a natural balance of the primary forces, with no need for a countershaft, which would impact negatively on the weight and power absorption, to eliminate vibration. An extremely important benefit in terms of the reliability and mechanical efficiency of an engine that reaches engine speeds in excess of 14,000 rpm.
• MORE EFFICIENT COOLING SYSTEM: The cooling system has been redesigned to guarantee consistent performance even in very high temperatures or extreme use on track. The effective cooling area of the water radiator has been increased by 17%, while the oil radiator benefits from a more efficient, race-derived water circulation layout that is dual flow. The radiators make for an air mass cooling increase of 19% for the oil radiator and 9% for the water radiator.
• COUNTER-ROTATING CRANKSHAFT: As on the MotoGP prototypes, the crankshaft is counter-rotating, which means it rotates in the opposite direction to the wheels, to compensate for the gyroscopic effect and ensure handling and agility in the changes of direction, as well as reducing the tendency to wheelie during acceleration and overturn when braking.
• CAMSHAFTS: As for maximum power, the camshafts have higher lift (+ 0.75 mm for the intake cam and + 0.45 mm for the exhaust cam) and are also lighter thanks to larger lightening holes and narrower toothed drive wheels. The lengths of the variable-height intake ducts have been modified to match intake to the lifts; the long-duct configuration is increased by 5 mm, while the short-duct configuration is reduced by 10 mm.

Ergonomics

• DESIGNED AROUND THE RIDER: The main changes regard the contact points between motorcycle and rider and the position in the saddle. Tank, footpegs and seat fit area have been completely revised with the aim of heightening control in the most important phases of track riding and allowing the rider to fully exploit the performance of the Panigale V4 both over a single lap and during an extended session.
• The ergonomics of the motorcycle have been the subject of in-depth study and development with the aim of heightening control during the most important phases of track riding and allowing the rider to fully exploit the performance of the Panigale V4 both over a single lap and during an extended session.
• MAXIMUM CONTROL. IN EVERY POSITION: The main changes involve the tank, seat, footpegs and rider-motorcycle contact points.
• TANK MOULDED AROUND THE RIDER: Incredibly narrow and designed to improve motorcycle ergonomics and control, especially when braking and in a hanging-off position. The shape of the 4.49 gallon aluminum tank, part of which extends under the seat as with the race bikes, allows the rider to assume the correct aerodynamic position along the straight while the deep hollows and side pads make for more effective braking, ensuring less strain on the arms and reducing physical effort. The upper lateral surfaces are also shaped to help the rider maintain a hanging-off position. At the front, the space not occupied by fuel has been used to house some of the electronics, improving weight distribution.
• ROOMIER SEAT: The seat has been completed revised to offer the rider all the room they need in different riding contexts. It is 35 mm longer to facilitate backwards movement and allow the rider to assume the correct aerodynamic position, and 1.9 inch wider to allow, in combination with the tank, for more natural movement in a hanging-off position.
• MORE INTERNAL FOOTPEG POSITION: The footpegs are positioned 0.3 inches further in on each side compared to the previous Panigale V4. This shift allows the rider to naturally assume a more aerodynamic position. Having the footpegs closer to the seat also makes for more responsive control.
• OPTIMUM THERMAL COMFORT: Particular attention has been paid to thermal comfort, which is boosted thanks to a hot air extraction system at the rear bank. A pair of ducts integrated into the rear subframe merge into two outlets nestled in the undertail.
• DESIGNED AROUND THE RIDER. DEVELOPED FOR THE TRACK: The tank design retains the racing aesthetic with a section extending beneath the seat. The shape, fit and side pads serve to support the rider in all riding phases, helping them to assume an aerodynamic position along the straight and anchoring them both during braking and mid-turn when hanging off the bike. The result is less physical effort to maintain position, which translates into better and more consistent performance, lap after lap.

Features

• IMPOSSIBLE MADE POSSIBLE: Form meets function. The Panigale V4 is the motorcycle that comes closest to the MotoGP, inheriting some of the technical solutions developed by the multi-world title winning team so as to offer the rider the same riding sensations as professional riders.
• MAGICAL COMBINATION OF SOPHISTICATED TECHNOLOGY AND SENSUAL BEAUTY: A magical combination that blends design, aerodynamics, ergonomics, chassis and electronics solutions in the pursuit of perfection. Delve into the chapters of this wonderful story.

Performance

• FASTER THAN EMOTIONS: The seventh generation of Ducati Superbike is created to improve all-round performance and introduces technical solutions deriving from lived experience and success in the racing world. The Panigale V4 is the most high-performance sports bike in the segment today, the SBK version of which has won two consecutive Superbike World Championship titles. Less effort and more precision for the rider, to achieve quicker lap times and heighten consistency and speed during timed sessions. Easier to ride, it allows for more rapid corner entry: a sport tool to elevate the performance of every rider.
• LESS THAN A THOUSANDTH OF A SECOND TO WIN: It is meticulous attention to every detail that makes the difference. An attitude that allows the Panigale V4 to be even faster on track, as demonstrated during a comparison test at the Cremona circuit. Three riders, one fast amateur, one professional and official Ducati test rider Alessandro Valia were all faster with the generation Panigale V4, going one second quicker on average.
• The meticulous attention to performance is also measured on the road bikes with a methodology developed by Ducati Corse to carry out lap by lap performance comparisons. Internally, this is known as “Time Difference Analysis”. Every turn is carefully examined and the increase in effective performance can be more or less significant depending on the moves made in that specific area of the track. As you can see from the infographic above, the Panigale V4 improves in all sectors, but the greatest performance increment comes in the areas that are highlighted.