Ducati introduces MY22 Panigale V4 range in India at Rs 26.5 lakh onward

The Panigale V4 2022 represents the last step in the characteristic path of the Borgo Panigale sports bikes and it takes life from Ducati Corse’s long-time experience married to continuous knowledge and technology sharing from the world of racing directly to production bikes.

The Panigale V4 SP2 stands out for its equipment with the typical technical specifications of the abbreviation "SP" (Sport Production) which are combined with all the improvements made by Ducati engineers on the Panigale V4 2022 to create the most high-performing Panigale ever.

Significant Changes

The Panigale V4 2022 undergoes some significant changes that redesign its style, making the bike more aggressive aesthetically. The brand-new graphic project designed by the Ducati Centro Stile includes black logos applied to the full red fairings, double fabric saddle (two-tone on the S version) and, again for the S version, the red tag on the black rims.

The aggressive look is also enhanced by the work developed on the fairing, which has been refreshed compared to the previous model to improve the aerodynamic set-up following the continuous updates made in MotoGP. In this new version the bike integrates more compact and thinner double-profile-design wings with increased efficiency, which guarantee the same vertical load, up to 37 kg at 300 km/h. The lower part of the fairing also features revised extraction sockets to improve cooling and therefore, the performance of the engine, especially on racetrack.

On the Panigale V4 every single detail has its own value and this is, for example, testified by the small opening on the left side of the fairing, which allows to keep the temperatures of the Quick shifter sensor under control during heavy ontrack use.

The main changes on the MY22 Panigale V4, in particular, concern the saddle and the fuel tank, which have been both redesigned. The former has now a flatter shape and an improved coating, which grants easier movement of the rider’s body and reduces the rider's tendency to move forward when braking. The fuel tank has a new shape that gives it more capacity (+1 liter) and offers a completely different fit area compared to the 2021 version, allowing riders of all sizes to better anchor under braking and to ride faster and longer.

Engine

The heart of the bike is represented by the MotoGP-derived 1,103 cm3 Desmosedici Stradale, which has also undergone a series of updates. The new engine is combined to a new silencer and new oil pump. Thanks to these modifications along with dedicated engine calibration, the Desmosedici Stradale sees its maximum power increase by 1.5 hp achieving 215.5 hp at 13,000 rpm and also delivers a torque of 123.6 Nm at 9,500 rpm. It also provides the rider with a torque of over 100 Nm starting from 6,000 rpm.

One of the most distinctive innovations introduced by the 2022 engine is the adoption of a new gearbox that provides for a lengthening of the ratios for the first, second and sixth gears. This type of gear ratio is Panigale V4 R-derived - ridden in SBK World Championship - which results in with ratios more suitable for on-track use and racing activities.

The performance of the Desmosedici Stradale can be improved further thanks to the racing exhaust systems contained in the Ducati Performance catalogue, for use on racetracks. The new Akrapovic exhaust, made entirely from Titanium, is equipped with high silencers alongside the tail and ensures a power increase of 12.5 hp, bringing the maximum value to 228 hp, while the maximum torque value rises to 131 Nm, with an overall weight reduction of 5 kg.

Electronics

The Panigale V4 features the latest-generation electronics package based on a 6-axis inertial platform which instantly detects the bike's roll, yaw and pitch angles. The electronics package oversees every aspect of the ride: some controls supervise start, acceleration and braking, others govern traction and others lend a helping hand in corners and out-of-the-corner stretches. The Electronic Package consists of:

› ABS Cornering EVO

› Ducati Traction Control (DTC) EVO 3

› Ducati Slide Control (DSC)

› Ducati Wheelie Control (DWC) EVO

› Ducati Power Launch (DPL)

› Ducati Quick Shift up/down (DQS) EVO 2

› Engine Brake Control (EBC) EVO

› Ducati Electronic Suspension (DES) EVO – Panigale V4 S

Ducati Electronic Suspension (DES) EVO – Panigale V4 S

RIDING MODES

Riding Mode Race A - Race A riding mode in its default configuration was developed for experienced riders who want to exploit the full potential of the bike on the track. By selecting Race A, the rider can count on all the engine power with direct ride-by-wire response when the throttle is opened.

Riding Mode Race B - by selecting the Riding Mode Race B, the rider can count on all the engine power but with reduced torque delivery in 1st, 2nd and 3rd gear compared to Race A, in order to make the bike more manageable during long sessions on the track, on circuits with characteristics that favor cornering rather than strong acceleration or characterized by irregular or low-grip surfaces.

Riding Mode Sport - Selecting Sport gives the rider 215.5 hp, with direct sport-style Ride by Wire throttle response and, on the S version, a sport style suspension set-up. Electronic control settings allow even less experienced riders to enjoy effective, spectacular handling.

Street Riding Mode - Street Riding Mode is recommended when riding the Panigale V4 on the streets. As with Sport Riding Mode, this RM gives the rider 150 hp and progressive Ride by Wire throttle response; on the Panigale V4 S version it features a suspension set-up that is well suited to bumpy or pitted roads.