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Ducati has not held back on their Australian market best selling model, the Panigale V4. A host of engine, aerodynamic, ergonomic, chassis and electronic updates result in the best supersport available now even better. For those who demand perfection, and then some.
Summary of MY22 updates and changes
- Tailpipe with larger outlet (+18%) with reduced back pressure
- New engine calibration
- +1.5 hp of peak power increasing
- New oil pump
- New oil circuit set-up
- SBK gearbox (longer 1st, 2nd, 6th gears)
- Gearbox 1st = 11.6%, 2nd = 5.6%, 6th = 1.8%
- Taller 6th + more top end horsepower = 5km/h higher top speed
- Retuned electronics to match the revised gearbox ratios
- New wings with new main wing including flap and profile split
- Wing has 40% more area and 50% thicker
- Wing downforce now 30 kg at 300 km/h
- New upper and lower fairings with air oulets
- Side vents for racing SBK use and comply with regulations
- Under fairing vents are for road use and rider comfort
- New vent for cooling of Ducati Quickshifter under heavy track use conditions
- New fuel tank shape for better rider support while leaning
- New tank shape also increased fuel capacity by 1 litre to 17 litres
- Tank shape at rider's legs now flatter for traction
- New rider's seat with flatter in rear portion
- Seat height rises +15 mm to 850 mm due to chassis and seat changes
- New body graphics including black decals
- Italian flag now featured
- New version logo above exhaust outlet on body
- New bi-coloured seat for V4 S
- New wheel graphics and red tag on V4 S
- New ?hlins NPX25/30 pressurised fork on V4 S with event based electronic control
- These ?hlins forks are the highest quality available in production forks
- NPX fork bottom on V4 S
- Longer fork stroke +5 mm on V4 S for more intuitive cornering
- New rear pivot position +4 mm, increasing anti-squat
- Variable torque saturation gear-by-gear
- New Power Mode strategy with 4 engine configurations
- Full for most extreme without limitation for maximum low gear thrusts
- High for torque map management independently gear by gear
- Medium for the same as High in terms of control regulation
- Low limits power to 150 hp, ideal for road riding yet still sporty
- Dashboard evolution
- Different colourways attribution
- Introduction of Info Mode (called Track EVO)
- Track EVO offers completely different graphics, for track use only
- Gear change signal is now a green LED warning light instead of within the display
- Over rev remains the red LED warning light
- Vehicle control interventions by a amber portion flashing yellow within the display
New Track EVO display for track-use only.
Third Evolution
This is the third evolution step of the model, with the Panigale aiming to remain at the top of the superbike segment. Both amateur and professional riders can access a world of thrills.
This results in the Panigale V4 even more 'track focussed' in its orientation.
The Panigale V4 and V4 S carry over engineering proving it's worth as a top-end premium superbike:
At a glance
ENGINE
Reward-rotating, twin-pulse, 90?V4, four valves per cylinder with Desmodromic timing system. 2-step variable length intakes with 2-injectors per cylinder, 4-2-1-2 exhaust with under-engine silencers. Rear cylinder bank deactivation.
CHASSIS
?Front Frame? with Ducati Corse specs is bolted to the engine that works as a structural and stressed element of the chassis; Magnesium forged front sub-frame, aluminium rear sub-frame. Marchesini aluminium forged wheels on V4 S.
SUSPENSION
MotoGP rear suspension linkage with single swingarm. For V4 S, ?hlins NPX25/30 pressurised fork and ?hlins TTX36 mono-shock; event-based damping adjustment managed by ?hlins Smart EC 2.0 system. Pivot position +4mm.
RIDER ASSISTANCE
Ducati electronic riding controls based on 6-axis IMU sensor. Cornering ABS EVO, DTC EVO3 ; DWC EVO; DQS up/down EVO2, DSC, DPL, EBC EVO, DES EVO. Rear cylinder deactivation function. Lithium-ion battery on V4 S.
Specifications
| Engine | Desmosedici Stradale 90? V4 Counter-rotating crankshaft 4 Desmodromic timing 4 valves per cylinder Liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 1,103 cc |
| Bore X stroke | 81 x 53.5 mm |
| Power | 158.5 kW (215.5 hp) @ 13,000 rpm |
| Torque | 123.6 Nm @ 9,500 rpm |
| Fuel injection | Electronic fuel injection system Twin injectors per cylinder Full ride-by-wire elliptical throttle bodies Variable length intake system |
| Gearbox | 6 speed with Ducati Quick Shift (DQS) up/down EVO 2 |
| Primary drive | Straight cut gears; Ratio 1.80:1 |
| Final drive | Chain 525; Front sprocket 16; Rear sprocket 41 |
| Clutch | Hydraulically controlled slipper and self-servo wet multiplate clutch. Self bleeding master cylinder. |
| Frame | Aluminium alloy "Front Frame" with optimised stiffnesses |
| Front suspension (V4) | Fully adjustable Showa BPF fork 43 mm chromed inner tubes |
| Front suspension (V4 S) | ?hlins NPX25/30 pressurized 43 mm fully adjustable fork with TiN treatment Electronic compression and rebound damping adjustment ?hlins Smart EC 2.0 event-based mode |
| Rear Suspension (V4) | Fully adjustable Sachs unit Aluminium single-sided swingarm |
| Rear Suspension (V4 S) | Fully adjustable ?hlins TTX36 unit Electronic compression and rebound damping adjustment ?hlins Smart EC 2.0 event-based mode Aluminium single-sided swingarm |
| Front wheel (V4) | 5-spokes light alloy 3.50" x 17" |
| Front Wheel (V4 S) | 3-spokes forged aluminium alloy 3.50" x 17" |
| Rear Wheel (V4) | 5-spokes light alloy 6.00? x 17? |
| Rear Wheel (V4 S) | 3-spokes forged aluminium alloy 6.00" x 17" |
| Front Tyre | Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP 120/70 ZR17 |
| Rear Tyre | Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP 200/60 ZR17 |
| Wheel travel (front/rear) (V4) | 120 mm / 130 mm |
| Wheel travel (front/rear) (V4 S) | 125 mm / 130 mm |
| Front brake | 2 x 330 mm semi-floating discs Radially mounted Brembo Monobloc Stylema? (M4.30) 4-piston callipers Bosch Cornering ABS EVO Self bleeding master cylinder |
| Rear brake | 245 mm disc, 2-piston calliper Bosch Cornering ABS EVO |
| Instrumentation | Last generation digital unit with 5" TFT colour display |
| Dry / kerb weight (V4) | 175 kg / 198.5 kg |
| Dry / kerb weight (V4 S) | 174 kg / 195.5 kg |
| Seat height | 850 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1469 mm |
| Rake | 24.5? |
| Front wheel trail | 100 mm |
| Fuel tank capacity | 17 litres |
| Number of seats | Dual seating |
| Safety Equipment | Riding Modes Power Modes Bosch Cornering ABS EVO Ducati Traction Control (DTC) EVO 3 Ducati Wheelie Control (DWC) EVO Ducati Slide Control (DSC) Engine Brake Control (EBC) EVO Auto tyre calibration |
| Standard Equipment | Ducati Power Launch (DPL) Ducati Quick Shift (DQS) up/down EVO 2 Full LED lighting with Daytime Running Light (DRL) Sachs steering damper Quick adjustment buttons Auto-off indicators Chain guard |
| Additional Equipment (V4 S) | Ducati Electronic Suspension (DES) EVO ?hlins suspension and steering damper Lithium-ion battery Marchesini aluminium forged wheels Racing style handle grips |
| Not fitted but included | Passenger seat and footpegs kit |
| Ready for optional | Ducati Data Analyser+ (DDA+) with GPS module Ducati Multimedia System (DMS) Anti-theft Alarm Heated grips |
| Warranty (months) | 24 months, unlimited kilometres |
| Maintenance (km/months) | 12,000 km or 12 months (whichever occurs first) |
| Valve clearance adjustment (km) | 24,000 km |
| Emissions | Euro 5 compliant |
Pricing
An expected ride away price has been announced, to be confirmed closer to launch.
Panigale V4
$34,000 ride away
Panigale V4 S
$43,600 ride away
Availability
Arriving from February 2022 with preference to pre-sold orders stock arrivals.
Orders can now be accepted here in our store, please contact our Sales Team to make your arrangements.
Demonstrator
We have ordered our demonstrator which will be available for test ride bookings once it's on fleet in 2022.
