Ducati Panigale V4 (2018)

Ducati Panigale V4 (2018)

The wait is over for Ducati enthusiasts as the Italian manufacturer unleashes its most potent creation yet – the Panigale V4. This groundbreaking sportsbike boasts a 1103cc, liquid-cooled, Desmosedici Stradale 90-degree V4 engine that delivers a staggering 211bhp at 13,000rpm.

The heart of this beast is its revolutionary four-stroke powerplant, featuring a rearward-rotating crankshaft and twin pulse ignition. With a kerb weight of just 195kg for the S and Speciale variants, the Panigale V4’s power-to-weight ratio is nothing short of awe-inspiring.

As you twist the throttle, the Panigale V4 rewards with an intoxicating rush of acceleration, its engine revving to a screaming 14,000rpm. The riding experience is further elevated by advanced electronics, including Bosch Cornering ABS EVO and a state-of-the-art digital unit with a vibrant 5-inch TFT display.

The Panigale V4 represents the culmination of Ducati’s innovation and passion for performance, marking the beginning of an exciting new chapter in the world of sportsbikes.

Key Specifications

Engine TypeFour stroke, Desmosedici Stradale 90 V4, rearward-rotating crankshaft, 4 Desmodromically actuated valves per cylinder
Engine Capacity1103 cc / 67.3 cu in
Max Power157.5 kw / 211 hp
Max Torque91.5 ft-lb / 124.0 nm
Fuel Tank Capacity4.3 US gallons / 16.0 L
Weight (Wet/Kerb)430 lbs / 195 kg
Seat Height32.4 inches / 830 mm
Ducati Panigale V4 (2018)

All Specifications

Make & Model

ModelDucati Panigale V4
Year2018

Engine

Engine TypeFour stroke, Desmosedici Stradale 90 V4, rearward-rotating crankshaft, 4 Desmodromically actuated valves per cylinder
Displacement1103 cc / 67.3 cu in
Bore x Stroke81 x 53.5 mm
Compression Ratio14.0:1
Max Horsepower157.5 kw / 211 hp
Max Torque91.5 ft-lb / 124.0 nm
Engine Management SystemElectronic fuel injection system. Twin injectors per cylinder. Full ride-by-wire elliptical throttle bodies. Variable length intake system
Cooling SystemLiquid cooled
Exhaust4-2-1-2 system, with 2 catalytic converters and 2 lambda probes

Performance

Top Speedn/a

Transmission

ClutchHydraulically controlled slipper and self-servo wet multiplate clutch
Gearbox6 Speedwith Ducati Quick Shift (DQS) up/down EVO
Gear Ratios1=38/14 2=36/17 3=33/19 4=32/21 5=30/22 6=30/24

Electrical & Electronics System

StarterElectric

Chassis & Suspension

Frame TypeAluminum alloy “Front Frame”
Front Suspension43mm fully adjustable Showa Big Piston Forks and and Sachs steering damper
Rear SuspensionFully adjustable Sachs monoshock
Rake24.5
Trail100 mm / 3.9 in

Wheels & Brakes

Wheels3-spokes cast aluminum
Front Wheel/Rim Size3.50 x 17
Front Tire Size120/70 ZR17 Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP
Rear Tire Size200/60 ZR17 Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP
Front Brakes2x 330 mm semi-floating discs, radially mounted Brembo Monobloc Stylema (M4.30) 4-piston callipers with Bosch Cornering ABS EVO
Rear BrakesSingle245 mm disc, 2-piston calliper with Bosch Cornering ABS EVO

Dimension & Weights

Seat Height32.4 inches / 830 mm
Wheelbase57.8 inches / 1469 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity4.3 US gallons / 16.0 L
Wet (kerb/curb) Weight430 lbs / 195 kg
Dry Weight174 kg / 384 lbs

Features

  • Four-stroke Desmosedici Stradale 90 V4 engine
  • Rearward-rotating crankshaft
  • 4 Desmodromically actuated valves per cylinder
  • 43mm fully adjustable Showa Big Piston Forks
  • Sachs steering damper
  • Radially mounted Brembo Monobloc Stylema (M4.30) 4-piston callipers
  • Bosch Cornering ABS EVO
  • Last generation digital unit with 5″ TFT colour display
  • Kerb weight: 195kg for the S and Speciale models
  • Power-to-weight ratio of immense magnitude
  • Engine displacement: 1103cc, liquid cooled, Desmosedici Stradale 90-degree V4
  • Power output: 211bhp at 13,000rpm
  • Maximum engine revs: 14,000rpm
  • Twin pulse ignition
  • 81mm bore with longer stroke for increased displacement
Ducati Panigale V4 (2018)
Ducati Panigale V4 (2018)
Ducati Panigale V4 (2018)
Ducati Panigale V4 (2018)

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