The 2026 Panigale V4 R flaunts the very best of racing technology applied to a homologated sports bike, the result of Ducati success in MotoGP and Superbike. This bike gives access to technical solutions that were previously only available to official Ducati riders.
Key Specifications
| Engine Type | Desmosedici Stradale 90° V4, counter-rotating crankshaft, Desmodromic timing, 4 valves per cylinder, liquid-cooled |
| Engine Capacity | 998 cc / 60.9 cu inches |
| Max Power | 218 HP / 160.3 kW @ 15,750 rpm 235 HP / 175.2 kW @ 15,750 rpm (with Titanium Akrapovic Exhaust) 239 HP / 178.2 kW @ 15,750 rpm (with Ducati Corse Performance Oil) |
| Max Torque | 114.5 NM / 84 lb-ft @ 12,000 rpm |
| Top Speed | ~ 330+ kmph / 205 mph |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 17 L / 4.5 US gallons |
| Weight (Wet/Kerb) | ~ 199 kg / 439 lbs |
| Seat Height | 855 mm / 33.7 inches |
*n/a – information not provided by manufacturer
All Specifications
Make & Model
| Model | Ducati Panigale V4 R |
| Year | 2026 – |
Engine
| Engine Type | Desmosedici Stradale 90° V4, counter-rotating crankshaft, Desmodromic timing, 4 valves per cylinder, liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 998 cc / 60.9 cu inches |
| Bore x Stroke | 81 mm x 48.4 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 14 : 1 |
| Number of Cylinders | 4 |
| Max Horsepower | 218 HP / 160.3 kW @ 15,750 rpm 235 HP / 175.2 kW @ 15,750 rpm (with Titanium Akrapovic Exhaust) 239 HP / 178.2 kW @ 15,750 rpm (with Ducati Corse Performance Oil) |
| Max Torque | 114.5 NM / 84 lb-ft @ 12,000 rpm |
| Valve Train | Desmodromic, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 |
| Engine Management System | Electronic fuel injection system. Twin injectors per cylinder. Full ride-by-wire elliptical throttle bodies. Variable length intake system |
| Ignition System | Fully electronic ignition |
| Fuel | 95-98 RON |
| Exhaust System | 4-2-1-2 system, with 2 catalytic converters and 6 lambda probes |
| Emissions Compliance | Euro 5+ |
Performance
| Top Speed | ~ 330+ kmph / 205 mph |
| Fuel Consumption | 14.28 kmpl / 33.58 mpg |
| Range | 242.7 kms / 151 miles |
*n/a – information not provided by manufacturer
Transmission
| Clutch | Hydraulically controlled slipper dry clutch. Self bleeding master cylinder |
| Gearbox | 6-gear gearbox with Ducati Quick Shift (DQS) up/ down 2.0 |
| Primary Drive Ratio | 1.80:1 |
| Gear Ratios | 1st gear – 36:15 2nd gear – 34:17 3rd gear – 33:19 4th gear – 32:21 5th gear – 30:22 6th gear – 27:22 |
| Final Drive | Chain 520 |
| Quick Shifter | Ducati Quick Shift (DQS) up/down 2.0 |
| Traction Control System | Ducati Traction Control |
| Assist & Slipper Clutch | Yes |
Electrical & Electronics System
| Headlight Type | LED |
| Taillight Type | LED |
| Instrumentation | Digital unit with 6.9 inch TFT display |
| Riding Modes | Race A, Race B, Sport, Road, Wet |
| Traction Control System | Ducati Traction Control |
| Launch Control | Ducati Power Launch |
| ABS | ABS Cornering system, Race eCBS |
| Cruise Control | Yes |
Chassis & Suspension
| Frame Type | Aluminum alloy “Front Frame” with optimized stiffness |
| Front Suspension | Fully adjustable 43 mm Öhlins NPX pressurized fork with TiN treatment |
| Front Suspension Travel | 125 mm / 4.9 inches |
| Rear Suspension | Fully adjustable Ohlins TTX36 unit with adjustable rebound, compression and hydraulic spring preload. |
| Rear Suspension Travel | 130 mm / 5.1 inches |
| Rake | 24° |
| Trail | 98 mm / 3.9 inches |
| Rear Subframe | Aluminium Hollow Symmetrical Swingarm. Adjustable pivot position +/- 3 mm. Adjustable rear suspension tie-rod length +/- 5mm |
| Steering Damper | SD20 Öhlins steering damper |
Wheels & Brakes
| Wheels | 5-spokes forged aluminum alloy |
| Front Wheel/Rim Size | 3.50 x 17″ |
| Front Tire Size | 120/70 ZR17 (Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP-V4) |
| Rear Wheel/Rim Size | 6.0 x 17″ |
| Rear Tire Size | 200/60 ZR17 (Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP-V4) |
| Front Brakes | 2 x Æ 330 mm semi-floating discs, radially mounted Brembo Monobloc Hypure® 4-piston callipers. Self bleeding master cylinder. ABS cornering with eCBS. |
| Rear Brakes | 245 mm disc, 2-piston caliper. ABS cornering with eCBS |
| ABS | ABS with Cornering ABS, Race eCBS |
Dimension & Weights
| Seat Height | 855 mm / 33.7 inches |
| Wheelbase | 1477 mm / 58.14 inches |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 17 L / 4.49 US gallons |
| Wet (kerb/curb) Weight | ~ 199 kg / 439 lbs |
| Dry Weight | 186.5 kg / 411 lbs |
Features
- Riding Modes
- Power Modes
- Ducati Slide Control (DSC)
- Bosch Cornering ABS
- Ducati Brake Light (DBL)*
- Ducati Vehicle Observer (DVO)
- Ducati Traction Control (DTC) DVO
- Ducati Wheelie Control (DWC) DVO
- Auto tyre calibration
- Engine Brake Control (EBC) DVO
- Race Brake Control
- Road eCBS
- Öhlins suspension
- Lithium-ion battery
- Quick adjustment buttons
- Forged aluminum wheels
- Single seat configuration
- Ducati Electronic Suspension (DES) 3.0 with Öhlins Smart EC 3.0
- Ducati Power Launch (DPL) DVO
- Ducati Data Logger (DDL)
- TFT colour display
- Full LED lighting system
- Full LED headlight
- Daytime Running Light (DRL)*
- Self cancelling turn indicators
- Lap Timer
- Pit Limiter
- Grip Level Meter
- Rear suspension rod with adjustable length
- Ducati Racing Gearbox (DRG) with Ducati Neutral Lock (DNL)
- Ducati Quick Shift (DQS) up/down 2.0
- Billet aluminum steering stem with bike number
- SD20 Öhlins steering damper
Ducati Panigale V4R (2026 – ) Color Options
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