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january 23, 2018 - Ducati

Ducati Panigale V4

The #panigalev4. A bike that begins an exciting new chapter in the #ducati story, a new “symphony” of all- Italian performance and emotion. The #panigalev4 is the first mass-produced #ducati bike to mount a four- cylinder engine, derived directly from the MotoGP Desmosedici.3 It's a concentrate of #ducati technology, style and performance. With an engine displacement of 1,103 cm, 214 hp and a power/weight ratio of 1.1 hp/kg, this bike sets a new standard in the supersport production bike segment.

The #panigalev4 replaces the iconic 1299 at the top of the #ducati supersport range, doing so by enhancing performance and ridability so that riders of all skill levels can enjoy boundless fun and excitement. The #panigalev4 has been developed in close collaboration with #ducati Corse, drawing directly on know-how and technology from the #racing world to provide a road bike that is the closest thing possible to its MotoGP counterpart.

The outstanding performance of the #panigalev4 is underlined by a completely new design which, while it follows on from that of the supersport bikes that preceded it, now even more effectively transmits the power and essentialness of #ducati #racing bikes. The #panigalev4 name combines the alluring “Panigale” tag with the “V4” designation that marks the break with the past, indicating the start of a whole new era for the Bologna-based bike manufacturer.

The new #ducati supersports family consists of the #panigalev4 - the essence of the new sports bike - and the #panigalev4 S. The latter mounts Öhlins suspension featuring the Smart EC 2.0 system with a new adjustment interface and top-drawer components such as forged aluminium wheels and the lithium ion battery. Completing the range is the exclusive #panigalev4 Speciale, a numbered, limited-edition bike with a dedicated livery, titanium exhaust and machined from solid components.

The philosophy followed by the #panigalev4 development team mirrors the approach taken by #ducati when developing a #racing bike: total integration of engine, chassis and rider. To achieve that goal MotoGP-derived technology has been employed. Development has involved #ducati Corse technicians and riders, making the #panigalev4 a production sports bike that comes close to being a MotoGP prototype, built for both excellent on-track performance and outstanding on-road ridability.

The Desmosedici Stradale engine is a 90° V4 with Desmodromic timing, just like the Desmosedici GP from which it also takes an 81 mm bore (the maximum allowed by MotoGP rules). This has been combined with a longer stroke than that used in #racing (giving a total displacement of 1,103 cm3) to boost low-to-mid rev torque and reduce maximum revs so that the power is easier to handle. The new #ducati engine puts out a maximum of 214 hp at 13,000 rpm, making the #panigalev4 the most powerful bike in the segment, yet easy to handle thanks to a torque of 12.6 Kgm at 10,000 rpm. Despite such outstanding performance, the Desmosedici Stradale has long maintenance intervals, with valve clearance inspection only necessary every 24,000 km.

The #panigalev4 engine is the only one in the sports segment with a 90° V configuration. It's also the only engine to use technology such as the counter-rotating crankshaft and twin pulse ignition. These solutions have a positive impact on bike dynamics, making it more agile during changes of direction, fast and stable on the straight and ensuring easier out-of-the-corner torque handling.

The already high power of the standard Desmosedici Stradale configuration can be boosted to 226 hp by mounting the all-titanium #racing exhaust, made by Akrapovič as per #ducati Corse specifications. 

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